Post High School Planning

WHAT’S YOUR PATH?

ALL students should pursue education or training after high school!

• Opportunities exist for everyone• Know your options• Even if you have the transcript for 4 year university, make sure

it’s the best option for you…• …financially• …personally• …career wise

MilitaryArmy

Air ForceNavy

MarinesMerchant Marines

National Guard

Community College

Career Technical Pathways

1 &2 Year Certificates2 Year Associates Degrees

Associates of Transfer

Career Specific Colleges

Culinary, massage, cosmetology, medical

programs

ApprenticeshipsElectrician, Carpentry, Masonry, Construction,

Welding

4 Year University

Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Science

Graduate School/Advanced

DegreeMasters-M.A

Doctorate- PhD

Career Technical Training (aka TRADES)• Apprenticeships

• Earn while you learn, on the job training• Highly competitive

• Job Corp• Residential or non-residential• Campuses throughout the state• Free for students who qualify

• Career specific schools• Culinary, massage therapy, cosmetology• Check for program at community college for cheaper cost

Community College•Career technical training

• Career specific (medical assistant, dental assistant, auto, welding, HVAC)• Certificate programs (1/2 years)• Associate degrees (2 year)

•Transfer degree aka “Associate of Transfer/AOT” • 2 years• General education studies• Transfer to 4 year college or university as a junior• Automatic transfer to Oregon state schools (C’s and above)• Small classes

• Save $$$$$

4 Year Universities/Colleges• Bachelor of Arts• Bachelor of Science

Resources for College Searching• CIS• Career and College Center @ SRHS• www.collegeboard.org• College Comparison

• http://colleges.findthebest.com/

• www.collegedata.com• www.collegeview.com

                  

Where to start?• ALL students should pursue education beyond high school• What is the best fit for you?

• What are your areas of interest? • What are your strengths?• What do you value? • What careers are you considering?

• Consider cost• Who’s paying?!?!

• Scholarships

• Loans

• Financial Aid must be paid back!• How much will you make in your future career?

• Consider environment• Location-urban, rural, in-state, out-of-state (WUE)• Size

Gather Information• District information nights• College fairs• Career fairs• Visit schools• College visits in CCC• College search web resources• Career and interest inventories

Applying to 4 Year Colleges and Universities

What are they looking for?

• Academic rigor in high school• Grades/rank in class• Test scores• Special talent• Extracurricular activities

• Leadership• Honors and Awards• Service in the community

Which Schools Should I Apply to?

• Reach Schools• Most competitive

• Probable Schools• Strong programs in your interest areas and to which you

are more likely to be accepted

• Safety Schools• Most likely to be accepted

    

What to expect

• Application• Fee • Waiver (form required)

• Official Transcript• College Admission Test Scores (ACT or SAT)• Essay(s) • Recommendations – usually two teachers and one counselor • Interviews (highly selective schools)• Deadlines

ACT & SAT

• Take the ACT for free in March• Depending on where you are applying, you may not need to

take another entrance exam • Take the SAT if necessary• When do you need SAT II’s (subject tests)?• Have scores sent to 4 schools for free when you take college

admissions tests

Common Application• What is the Common App and SendEdu?• Essays (1-3)• Letters of recommendation

• Counselor 1-3 teachers

• Mid-year reports• School report / mid year / final (counselor)• Transcripts• Deadlines

Recommendation Letters

• Required for Common App, scholarships• All recommendation requests due to teacher /

counselor 3 weeks before application deadline• Rec packet is available on Southridge website

Paying for College• FAFSA

• For ALL post-secondary education• Apply immediately after January 1st of senior year

• Scholarships• College Career Center• CIS• OSAC-application for scholarships for Oregon residents

• Prepare before Jan. 1st, submit after FAFSA is filed

Questions?