2-25-2016

GlobalizationStudents are now competing in a new global economy.

DemographicsThe demands of the 21st Century workforce are different.

Changing Values and AttitudesThe nature of work is changing.

Speaking & Listening

Teamwork

Independence &Initiative

Positive Attitude

Work Ethic

Problem Solving,

Decision Making & Creativity

Self-Presentation

Attendance

Relevance & rigor leading

to postsecondary

success

Pre K-12 focus

Career readiness skills

Link school and courses with careers

Internships and job shadowing

Extracurricular & service learning

CTE Programs of Study prepare students for a

wide range of careers.

Provides training and preparedness for

industry certifications.

Teaches student critical employability and

leadership skills.

Bridges the gap between a rigorous academic

schedule and much needed workforce skills.

80% of high school students plan to attend

“college”.

55% of high school graduates actually enroll

in college.

33% of college students drop out before their

sophomore year.

48% of college students drop out before

graduation.

65% of all new jobs require some post

secondary and/or technical education.

22% of all new jobs require a bachelor’s

degree.

30% of college grads settle for jobs that

don’t require a bachelor’s degree.

36% of jobs are currently technical and that

is projected to grow to 45% in 10 years.

Social Media- Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Colleges and universities along with future

employers are checking internet sites before admitting students

Discipline Record Many schools now ask if you have ever been

suspended or expelled. Most ask if you have had a drug or alcohol violation

FAFSA Federal Financial Aid Form now asks if student has

been convicted of a drug violation

Rigorous High School Courseload

High School GPA

SAT–ACT

Recommendations

Interview

Co-curricular activities or work

Community Service

Students need to take challenging courses

Need to balance:

Student Ability vs. Work Load

It is hard to “fix” a low GPA

9th grade classes can come back to haunt you!

Admission requirements:

Math

English

Biological & Physical Sciences

Social Studies

Foreign Language

College admissions

Provides a “standardized” score to help admission officers make selection decisions

Competition

Student uses scores to win scholarships

Predictor

SAT is designed to predict student success in the first year of college

Math Score: 200 – 800

Reading & Writing Score:

200 – 800

Optional Essay

Ranges: 400-1600

*Important change beginning Spring 2016

Purpose of testing freshman Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of our

freshman class.

Analysis of your child’s target areas.

Begin to develop your career plan.

2011-2012 WAHS PA USA

Math 518 501 514

Reading 494 491 496

Total 1012 992 1010

2012-2013 WAHS PA USA

Math 525 504 514

Reading 498 494 496

Total 1023 998 1010

2013-2014 WAHS PA USA

Math 517 504 513

Reading 505 497 497

Total 1022 1001 1010

2014-15 WAHS PA USA

Math 524 504 511

Reading 504 499 495

Total 1028 1003 1006

Scores – Reported by The College Handbook *2016

School Reading Math Total

Keystone 460 460 920

E. Stroudsburg 475 480 955

Penn State(Scranton) 475 480 955

Kutztown 485 480 965

Mansfield 470 480 950

Bloomsburg 485 490 975

Marywood 510 520 1030

Scores Reported by The College Handbook *2016

School Reading Math Total

West Chester 530 545 1105

Temple 555 565 1120

University of Scranton 560 565 1125

Penn State – Main 575 615 1190

University of Pittsburgh 625 645 1270

Bucknell 635 670 1305

University of Penn 720 735 1455

School

PSU -

Main

Campus

Pitt –

Main

Campus

Bloomsburg ESU Keystone

Fees

Per/year$28,022 $28,572 $17,086 $17,356 $32,150

SchoolUniv. of

ScrantonTemple Marywood

Sarah

LawrenceHarvard

Fees

Per/year$53,522 $25,834 $46,592 $65,480 $58,607

SchoolNorthampton

Community

College

Lackawanna

County College

Luzerne

County

Community

College

Lehigh

Carbon

Community

College

Tuition

only$8,100 $12,990

$7,440/

$4,140$6,660

SchoolPenn College of

Technology

Johnson

CollegeFortis Institute

Tuition

only$14,940 $17,195 $23,870

How Do You

Get Ready?

Help your child balance academics, co-curricular

activities and social demands

Discuss career plans and goals

Use critical information to set a realistic path

Student’s strengths & interests

Grades

Practice SAT

Develop an electronic career plan (ECP) Career Cruising

Focus on broad career strands

Do I need a two/ four year program or certificate?

What schools offer the program?

What are the school’s requirements? Do I need the SAT or ACT? Am I taking the right classes?

Sophomore Year

Continue to stress–Academics are Important!

Fall, take PSAT or Practice SAT

Begin to look at college requirements

Narrow career/college choices & visit

Fall, take PSAT

November, SAT Practice test at WAHS

SAT prep courses - Fall or Spring semester

Spring – take SAT exam

Attend Junior Parent Night, Spring

• Apply early – Apply early – Apply early!

• Possibly take SAT/ACT again or

SAT Subject tests

• Gather information for financial

aid application

• Attend Financial Aid Workshop Night,

fall

Focus on future course options

•Set your goals!

•Develop your ECP!

•Get Involved!

•Take advantage of SAT prep offerings