Planning Your F uture A fter H igh School
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Planning Your Future After High School
Post High PlanningJuniors2013
LEARNING TARGETS You will gain a deeper understanding of how
to prepare for your future career goals.
You will have more knowledge about making a college list, finding money for college, and understanding the application process.
You will know how to prepare for the ACT/SAT.
You will learn about the importance of Post-High Planning day.
INTRODUCTION OF GUIDANCE STAFF
Counselors *Paula Wilson A-G, not D *Kerri Stover H-N, not K *Kim Elder O-V *Melissa Good-Mitzel D, K, W-Z
Other Guidance Staff *Kathryn Sosa- Gifted Education *David Herrick- Lifeways *Marcia Geyer- Registrar *Jenny Dragoo- Records Secretary *Brenda Sinclair- Secretary/Receptionist
PREPARE NOW FOR YOUR FUTURE
Take advanced classes. Take classes in your area of interest. Take 4 years of math and science. Be involved! Take Beyond the Books and/or do community
service. Meet with your counselor regularly to ensure
that you are on the right track for post-high planning.
Work hard!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION – YOU HAVE OPTIONS.College
Technical/Vocational
Military
Work Force – apprenticeships and on the job training
SD 2011 AVERAGE WAGE BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION & TRAINING
Short-Term OJT $22,417 ($10.78/hr)
Postsecondary training less than Associate level $29,439
($14.15/hr) Associate Degree $43,384
($20.86/hr) Bachelor’s Degree $47,581
($22.88/hr) Master’s Degree $57,260
($27.53/hr) Doctoral Degree $67,956
($32.67/hr) First Professional Degree $126,655
($60.89/hr) Source: Occupational Employment Statistics
CHOOSING A CAREERTHINK ABOUT WHAT CAREERS INTEREST YOU.
Career Information Siteswww.sdmylife.comwww.studentedge.comwww.mappingyourfuture.orgwww.bls.gov/oco
ASVAB – military career assessment Jan. 17th at 8:00 am at Stevens High School
Beyond the Books/Community Volunteering Mrs. Jangula (room 224) Mrs. Storm (room S203)
ACT/SAT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
Register for the ACT www.actstudent.org
Register for the SAT www.sat.org/register
*Some colleges require writing/subject tests *More practice tests=better score! *Juniors should be ready to test in Spring
ACCUPLACER Used by Technical/Vocational schools Offered at Western Dakota Tech
ACT SPRING TEST DATES
Test Dates Registration Deadline
*February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014
*April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014
*June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014
SAT SPRING TEST DATES
Test Dates Registration Deadline
*March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014
*May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014
*June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014
STUDY FOR THE ACT
www.sdmylife.com – Method Test Prep www.studentedge.com www.march2success.com www.learningexpresslibrary.com Books:
Real ACT Getting Into ACT*There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests.
ACT Prep Courses
STUDY FOR THE SAT
www.studentedge.com www.learningexpresslibrary.com
Books: The Official SAT Study Guide The Princeton Review Cracking the SAT
*There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests.
CONSIDER YOUR GOALS Educational
Career/Major/Program
Personal Location/Extracurricular/Family
Financial How much you want to spend
DEVELOP A LIST OF COLLEGES How many schools should I be looking into?
Many students consider 8 – 10 schools Clear admit Probable admit Reach admit
Research the schools you are interested in. Narrow your choices by considering your
goals. Plan to visit schools (Summer?) Finalize your list – be ready to apply to
schools senior year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Online vs. paper applications South Dakota Common Application National Common Application Send Edu
What you will need to send: Completed application Payment ACT/SAT scores Transcripts Possible – Essays and/or letters of recommendation
(allow 2 weeks for letters of recommendation)
SD COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
English 4 credits Math 3 credits (Algebra 1 and above) Lab Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Fine Arts 1 credit
Ivy league and competitive colleges usually require extra courses: 4 math, 4 science, and 2-4 credits of foreign language.
Other states/colleges may have different requirements. It is your responsibility to know the requirements for the schools you are applying to.
SCHOLARSHIP/ FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
FAFSA – Federal Application (grants, loan, work study) Financial Aid Night: January Senior Year
Web-sites – www.raiderscorner.com Colleges – general, major, extracurricular, need-
based Stevens Listserv-
www.k12.sd.us/Listserv/StevensScholarships.htm Private Loans – parent/student Western Undergraduate Exchange Program – 13
states Reciprocity with Minnesota Military – ROTC, Academies, Reserve SD Opportunity Scholarship Dakota Corp Scholarship
SOUTH DAKOTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
3.0 GPA unweighted C or higher on core subjects 24 ACT or 1090 SAT by date of graduation 4 Math 4 Science (3 lab Science) 2 Modern or Classical Language or Career
or Technical Education (can be a combination)
ACT of at least 28 and scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science.
DAKOTA CORPS SCHOLARSHIP
SD HS graduate 2.8 or higher GPA Minimum ACT of 24 Incoming freshman in critical need occupation Attend a SD institution Selective – limited number of scholarships 2013 critical need areas: Teaching, Registered Nurse, Accountant,
Engineer (not mining), Information Technology.
RAIDERSCORNER.COM Guidance Staff and Contact Information ACT/SAT Test Dates Stevens High School Profile Senior Planning Junior Planning College Visit Guide Scholarship Search Sites Essay Help On-Line Resources SD Mylife Information Stevens Listserv
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SD
Pg. 2 Campus Visit Information Pg. 3-24 SD Post-Secondary School Info Pg. 25-30 School Search by Degree Program Pg. 31 State and Federal Financial Aid Pg. 32-36 Scholarship Information Pg. 37 Military Education Benefits Pg. 38-39 Out of State College Information Pg. 40 Planning Questions
POST-HIGH PLANNING DAY
October 24, 2013 at the Civic Center Over 50 in-state and out-of-state post-secondary
schools will be in attendance. Juniors and Seniors will be excused from 1st and 2nd
period to attend. Please arrive by 8:00. Students must be back to Stevens by the start of
3rd periods (10:05). “Blue Sheet” must be completed and returned
before you leave the Civic Center. Parents are welcome from 8:15-12:00 $500 scholarship drawings – if pre-registered
online
REGISTER FOR POST HIGH PLANNING DAY Register at:http://www.sdcollegefairs.com Print off bar code AND bring that sheet to
Post High Planning Day program.
Pre-registration enters you into a drawing for a $500 scholarship
STEVENS SEMINAR – DECEMBER 5, 2013
Open to students and parents of grades 8 -12
There will be a free meal before the presentations.
Topics: scholarships, post-high planning, career exploration, student growth and development, college athletics, rigor of college, and more.
YOUR SHOULD KNOW… How to prepare for your future while still in
high school. How to explore career options. How to register for and prepare for the
ACT/SAT How to consider post high educational
options. How to apply to post-secondary institutions. How to obtain scholarship and financial aid
information. How to register for Post High Planning Day
and have an understanding of the event.
THE END
When in doubt about planning for life after high school, make an appointment to see your counselor/advisor. We want to help!
Paula Wilson – A B C E F G Kerri Stover – H I J L M N Kim Elder – O – V Melissa Good-Mitzel – D K W X Y Z Kathryn Sosa – A – Z (Gifted Education)