The Role of the School Counselor in Post-

Secondary Planning

Presentation By: Leah Byrd, Ph.D.Amy Kerns, M.Ed.

American School Counselor Association

Counselors will assist students with: Personal/Social Academic Career Planning

High School Counseling

9th Grade YearExposure and Education

Graduation Requirements Understanding a Transcript Getting involved in school

10th Grade YearCareer Exploration

Interests Skills Abilities Focus on grades

11th Grade YearPost-Secondary Planning

Transcript Activities Interests/Goals Parents/Finances

Five Pathways• Military• 4-year College• 2-year College• Technical School/Apprenticeship • World of Work

MilitaryBenefits• Job Training• Job Security• Food/Clothing/ShelterHow• Enlistment• Academies• ROTC• National Guard/Reserves

4-year CollegeBenefits• Education for competitive job

placement• Increase knowledge base• Greatest earning potentialHow• Application • Transcript, Test Scores, Personal Essay• Deadlines• Costs – loans, scholarships, grants• Private v. Public; In-state v. Out-of-

State• Special Interests/Populations

2-year collegeBenefits Education for competitive job

placement Increase knowledge base Immediate economical advantage

over 4-year schoolHow Fill out application Attend orientation session in the

spring or summer

Technical School/Apprenticeship

Benefits Skilled in a specific area for

employment Typically a quicker route to skilled

employmentHow Research schools that provide

training Apply and pay

World of WorkBenefits Immediate financial gainHow Look for jobs with a career path in your

interest area VA employment services

12th Grade YearSenior Interview

Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Plan Career Goals Communication with Parents Current Needs

Communication

Counseling Office Director, Counselors and Support Staff

Counseling Web Page College Visit Information, Scholarship

Links, Financial Aid, Classroom Presentation Material

Naviance College search, transcript request

Questions??