who will help me this year????
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Who Will Help Me This Year???? . Colleen Egger (A-E) Tanya Ummel (F-K) Julie Petterson ( L-Re) Pam Salvatore & Maggie Mosholder ( Rf -Z ) Jamie Eager and Aleesha Grigg (interns) Erika Spellman (School to Work). TODAY’S TOPICS. Graduation Requirements Options after High School - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Who Will Help Me This
Year????
Colleen Egger (A-E)Tanya Ummel (F-K)
Julie Petterson (L-Re)Pam Salvatore & Maggie Mosholder (Rf-Z)Jamie Eager and Aleesha Grigg (interns)
Erika Spellman (School to Work)
TODAY’S TOPICS
Graduation Requirements Options after High School Your Timeline Senior Interview Becoming a rock star!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Subject Credits College
Fine Art 1.0 1.0 English 4.0 4.0 Personal Finance .5 Health .5 Physical Education 1.5 Math 2.0* 3.0 (at least) Career-Technical (CTE) 1.5 Science 2.0 2.0 - 3.0** Social Studies 3.5 3.0 Electives 5.5 Foreign Language 2.0 HSPE /Culminating Project/HSPP Total Credits 22
*Depending on the outcome of your HSPE results **Some colleges are picky about algebra-based science ***Make sure to check with your counselor concerning your waiver status
YOU MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS IF YOU WANT
TO WALK!!!!!!
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN???
All those options…
All those words…
All the pressure…
I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!
Choices
College
Internships
Unions
State College
Graduate
School
Apprentice-ships
Work
Travel
CouchPotato
It PAY$ to have an EDUCATION!
Did you know? According to U.S. Census Bureau, people
with a Bachelors Degree earn over 70% more than those with a high school
diploma.
Over a lifetime, the earning potential gap, between a high school diploma and a B.A.
(or higher) is more than $1 million.
BASICALLY…sacrifices you make for a college education are more than repaid in
the long term.
It PAY$ to LEARN
Median Earnings 2009
Professional Degree$82,421/yr.
Doctorate $75,182/yr. Master’s Degree $56,589/yr. Bachelor’s Degree $46,969yr. Associate Degree $36,399/yr. Some college, no degree $34,340/yr. High School Graduate $29,187/yr. Less than High School $22,350/yr.
Types of Schools
Trade/Tech School
Apprenticeships
CommunityColleges Universities
TRADE & TECH SCHOOLS
Focus on specific skill set Hands-on learning Offers degrees based on skill
set Private or Public Usually smaller student body Offers internships State of the art
APPRENTICESHIPS Learn a specific trade or craft Attend school while working Hands-on learning 2-5 year programs, w/mentors Usually connected to a
community college Limited spaces Learn, Work, Get Paid, Receive
Health Care Benefits
Apprenticeships & Pay
Carpenters.. $20 - $40/hr.
Electricians.. $19 - $55/hr. Painter.. $12 - $40/hr. Shipbuilding.. $19 - $42/hr. Sheet Metal.. $23 -
$47/hr. Drywall.. $ 9 - $40/hr. Truck Drivers.. $10 - $47/hr. Divers.. $33 -
$81/hr.*See Mrs. Spellman in the Career Center for more info.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE Usually state funded & supported Offer programs with transferable
degree options Offers certification programs Offers community enrichment & GED Often have satellite programs from
universities for specific degrees Close to home & cost less Offer smaller class size and more
one-on-one help
MILITARY SERVICE OPTIONS
Army
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
APPLYING TO COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.
Offer many degrees designed to help you get a job.
Additional Requirements It’s best to apply in January and register in late
Spring of your Senior year to get the best course selection.
Most require a placement test to decide English and Math placement for courses.
You may have taken tech prep classes that have already earned you college credit.
DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Allows students who complete their AA, AS
or AAS degree to transfer to most
bachelor’s degree programs in the state
of Washington.Accepted by:
**Central Washington University **Washington State University
**Seattle University **Pacific Lutheran University
**Cornish College of the Arts **Whitworth College**The Evergreen State College **Seattle Pacific
University**Eastern Washington University **Saint Martins
University**Gonzaga University
4 YEAR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
Accredited by national organization Bachelors & Graduate Degrees Research vs. Liberal Arts Public or Private Offer general degrees Private Universities
No government funding Often affiliated with a religion Offers more financial aid
Public Universities Often called “State” Funded by government Includes CC and universities
WHAT’S A GOOD FIT?• Size of School
• Location (In State/Out of State)• Campus Life (college experience!)
• Academic Programs• Graduation Rate
• Affordability• Athletics
College Application ProcessGetting Started: Most applications are online Common Application is available
at www.commonapp.org Start on your personal statement
and essays now!!!! Begin asking for
recommendations KNOW your deadlines!
In addition… SAT/ACT (SAT II for some schools)
Visit with College reps in the career center
Find good college websites that help you determine good fit
Go to collegeboard.com and click on “school search” to learn what is required for each school.
What are they looking for? Rigor of coursework
Did you go beyond core minimums? Have you challenged yourself?
AP/ Honors/ Running Start?
Grade Point Average Activities
What have you done? Are you passionate about something?
Test scores Essay or Personal Statement
What can you contribute to their campus? Have you overcome a challenge or obstacle?
Grade Trends
TIPS for GOOD COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Letters of Recommendation & Counselor Sections Ask early… at least 3 weeks in advance for recommendations You MUST provide a
RESUME & complete a Request for Counselor Recommendation form.
Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors all letters and forms at one time in a folder with your resume.
Be specific…tell Counselors due dates YOU are responsible to pick up your letter and mail it! Only ask for a letter of recommendation if the college you are
applying to require one. Letters are not needed for WA State Public Colleges!
When writing your college essays:• Answer the prompt• Be your best self• EDIT EDIT EDIT• Have at least one adult proofread your essay!
Examples of average admitted GPA for Washington Public
SchoolsSCHOOL GPA SAT ACTCWU 3.1 1000 21EASTERN 2.89-
3.561436* 21
EVERGREEN
3.14 1127 24
UW SEATTLE
3.65-3.93
1140-1380
26-31
WSU 3.19-3.71
1100 24
WESTERN
3.35-3.80
1560-1840*
25*Critical Reading, Writing, and Math
Western Undergraduate Exchange
15 Member States Student pays 150% of in-state tuition for
many degree programs Over 11,500 students participating in 100
institutions Montana, Idaho, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington
Check the website: www.wiche.edu/sep/wue
COLLEGE TUITION FOR FREE? You can attend WSU , UW, Central or
WWU for FREE (tuition free)!
To see if you meet income limits, go to:http://www.hecb.wa.gov/node/328
Example: A family of 4 making $53,000/ year or less would qualify.
BUT…you must apply in in time AND
complete your FAFSA by Feb. 15th (WSU) or Feb. 28th (UW)
WASHINGTON PUBLIC COLLEGE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON
OUR MTHS COUNSELING
WEBPAGE
2011-12 PIN and PIN Web site
SAT and ACT School Code: 480343
SAT Registration: www.collegeboard.com
November 5 - (deadline October 7) December 3 – (deadline November 8) January 28 – (deadline December 30)
ACT Registration: www.act.org December 10 - (deadline November 4) February 11 – (deadline January 13)
Both the ACT and SAT are acceptable college admissions testsACT: four subject tests, writing is optional, no penalty points for wrong answers. Choose which sit date to report to colleges.SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing is NOT optional, penalty for wrong answers, currently must submit whole test history to college
KEY DATES!! November 9th – 2pm- 5pm - Writing the College Essay
December 1st - January 31stth - Priority Deadlines
January 1, 2011 FAFSA - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (Free Application Federal Student Aid)
January 11th - Financial Aid Night (6PM in MTHS Theatre)
Feb 15th - Have FAFSA completed by this time! Complete by Feb 1st if you are in the College Bound Program!!
May 1st - Deadline for choosing your college***For dates of upcoming College Visits, check with Erika
Spellman in the Career Center
Senior Interview (REQUIRED)Purpose: What are you post high school plans?
What is your grad status? Are you on track to graduate?
We will answer questions & make sure you are on the right track!
Make your appointment with your counselor soon in the counseling office.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW? What are the two tests you can take
for college admissions? What are some things to consider
when choosing a college? What is the important form you must
fill out for financial aid? How long should you give teachers
to write your letter of recommendations?
What appointment should you be making right now with your counselor?
Additional Resources
www.checkoutacollege.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.thewashboard.org
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Visit the Career Center’s Website
and Facebook page!
THANK YOU