By the end of the period, students will be able to:

•Conduct a college/career search on the

Family Connection Program

•Understand how values, interests and talents

impact college/career choices

•Know the different post-secondary school

options and

what they require for admission

o At the University of Maryland College Park…

o At Montgomery College… Any student who has taken either the SAT or ACT may waive the placement test if their scores are: 

SAT Critical Reading=5

50ACT = 24 or higher

SAT Math = 550

o At the Military Academies… Strong academic programs

Tuition, fees and other expenses are covered Five years of active duty required after

graduation

o At Lincoln Technical Institute… There are 6 different programs of study:

Automotive Health Sciences Spa &

Cosmetology

Business & IT

Skilled Trades

Culinary Arts

•Values•Ambitions•Achievements•Academic Strengths•Interests•Your Talents

What is important

to you???

SizeLocation (city, small town,

in-state, out-of-state)Major/Program of StudyCampus Appeal/ResourcesStudent Life (Clubs, orgs.)AthleticsTotal Cost – Including aid

Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements

Four year

Examples: Univ. of Maryland, Towson, Salisbury, Morgan State

Bachelor’s degree (Undergraduate)

Provides: A well-rounded college experience that includes an academic area of study.

State: Typically under $20,000/yearPrivate:Typically more than $20,000/year

•GPA•SAT or ACT•Letters of recommendation•Transcripts•Class rank•Essay•Extracurricular activities

Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements

Two yearExamples: Montgomery College, ITT, Allegany College, Hagerstown Junior College, Lincoln Tech

Associates degree

Provides: A way to ease into college / take general college classes for credit.Typically have agreements with four year colleges to transfer credits.

Typically around $4,000/year

Open-door admission policy

Post Secondary School Options

~Military- Active duty, academies.

~Job Corps- Develop important career placement skills.

~Employment- Full and part-time opportunities.

~Apprenticeships- On the job training; work-study.

•SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)–Required for admission at the majority of colleges and universities–Consists of three tests: Critical Reading, Math, Writing–Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800

•ACT (American College Test)-Accepted in place of the SAT at all four-year colleges and universities–Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing (optional)–Top composite score is 36•Accuplacer -Placement test -Primarily used for admission to Montgomery College and other smalle schools -Consists of Reading, Writing and Mathematic.•ASVAB -Similar to a career interest inventory (to determine interests, skills, abilities) -Used for recruitment into the military -Given in March (check in the college/career center)

•TOEFL -Used to determine English proficiency for English language learners.

o Must use to submit requests for official transcripts and counselor/teacher recommendations

o Conduct a college searcho Keep track of the college application

processo Register for college visits in the

career centero Check it…and check it OFTEN!!!

1. Login using your student account information2. Go to Internet Explorer3. From the Sherwood home page, click on the

“Career Center” tab4. Under “Links,” click on “TCCi Family

Connections”5. Type in your username/password. If you do not

have one or forgot, raise your hand and someone will help you.

6. Click on “Colleges” tab. Click “College Search.”7. To explore careers, click the “Careers” tab.

Click “Explore Careers & Clusters” and type in your career interest (ex. Automotive, plumbing, cosmetology, etc.)