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College Readiness for Juniors

Junior Year is Important!

Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are:

1. Taking rigorous courses in high school

2. Having a career focus

Step 1:What can your student do right now to be ready

for college?

Conduct research and gather information Begin a folder dedicated to your student and any info.

received regarding life after high school

Take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 15th at LSHS

Take the ASVAB in fall or spring

Begin taking ACT/SAT mid-junior year

Make campus visits

Talk to college reps. @LSHS

Attend College Night at John Knox Pavilion next fall!

Make a plan to…

Take the PSAT* Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program

1. Wednesday, October 15th / 7:15 A.M.2. Testing location: A Gym3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator4. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling

Center5. Cost is $146. More info: http://www.collegeboard.org

Take the ASVAB Test*Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

1. Offered each fall and spring (free of charge!)2. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center3. Bring #2 pencils. No calculators allowed.4. Report to the A Gym5. Explore occupations in line with interests and skills

* Students are not tied to the military by taking this test. The military provides the testing and test interpretation, but we encourage ALL students to take this test because of the valuable feedback it provides.

*College Entrance ExamBegin taking the test sometime during

the second half of junior year:December 13February 7April 18June 13

Sign up for the LSHS ACT Prep Course after taking the ACT one time:LSHS sessions are tied to national test

datesCost =$69 (includes textbook) –

scholarships available

Take the ACT

Beginning this spring, ALL juniors in Missouri will take a free official ACT test.

• Scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2015, and will take place at LSHS.

• Test results will provide information on the college and career readiness of juniors in Missouri.

• Test is considered official and can count toward college admission and scholarship opportunities.

Juniors and the ACT

English 75 questions 45 minutes

Mathematics 60 questions 60 minutes

Reading 40 questions 35 minutes

Science 40 questions 35 minutes

Writing 1 prompts 30 minutes

Description of the ACT

Explore Careers…

a. Internet Searches

  b. Job Shadowing

c. Internships / Part-time

Jobs

d. Career / Job Fairs

Career Explorer Post Programs Real-world career experiences for 14-20 yr. olds Delivered through partnerships with thousands of businesses,

organizations, state, local and federal agencies Mentoring, internships, and community service Aligned to the 16 US Dept. of Ed. career clusters

Local Explorer Post Opportunities Include: Hallmark Cards Black & Veatch Engineering Truman Medical Center Independence Fire Dept.

For more information about this program, contact Kerry Jorn at 569-4937 or e-mail: Kerry.jorn@lflmail.org

Exploring – Heart of America Council

Take Advantage of High School Opportunities

1. Continue w/rigorous courses2. Complete Area of Focus3. Explore areas of interest through

coursework a. Summit Tech./Herndon/Cass      b. Work Programs      c. Dual Credit/Enrollment Courses      4. Meet w/Counselor     a. Review a plan for the next

three years      b. Familiarize yourself with

Counseling Center resources

Check out Centers of Excellence

Summit Technology AcademyPlan to visit their Open House:

Thursday, November 20th Tours available for interested students 2nd semester

Herndon Career CenterPlan to visit their Open House:

Wednesday, December 3rd Tours available for interested students 2nd semester

Cass Career CenterRep. available to students during LSHS Enrollment

Fair on Friday, February 6th Tours available for interested students 2nd semester

Earn College Credit in High School

Dual Credit at LSHSCheck out Career & Educational

Planning Guide for LSHS courses that offer college credit

Dual Enrollment at Metropolitan Community CollegesTake a class at Longview and

earn high school and college credit

Step 2: What information

do you need to plan for college?

Research …Possible research topics:

General college information

Specific admission requirements

Application deadlines

Scholarship & financial aid opportunities/deadlines

Job placement rate for your student’s chosen

career field

A+ = Great Deal!Requirements:

Attend A+ designated school for 3 consecutive years2.5 GPA (unweighted)95% AttendanceProficient or Advanced score on Algebra 1 EOC or

DESE approved mathematics test50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring

Equals app. $105 per hour Good Citizenship

Upon Completion:2 Years of Paid Tuition @ MO Community College or

Tech. School

* Apply in the A+ Office ASAP!

Service Academies*Academy Night = Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in the LSHS Brockman Lecture Hall

The following academies have presented in the past:Virginia Military AcademyNew Mexico Military InstituteUS Air Force AcademyWentworth Military AcademyUS Coast Guard AcademyUS Military Academy (West Point)US Naval AcademyUS Merchant Marines Academy

Learn about the nomination process Information about the application process / timelineQuestion & Answer session

NCAA Clearinghouse / NAIAFor those students planning on

participating in collegiate athletics at a Division I, Division II, or NAIA school

Apply onlinehttp://www.ncaa.orghttp://www.naia.org

A fee is required along with registration

Process typically begins during junior year

Factors Used to DetermineCollege Admission

High school curriculum

Class rank and grade point

average

ACT or SAT scores

Extra-curricular activities

Community service

Essay/résumé

Test Scores / Selection Index

In addition to the core high school curriculum required for admission to most 4-year colleges, your student must also earn a certain grade point average and ACT/SAT score.

If your ACT/SAT score is not high enough, you must achieve a certain selection index.

A selection index is a score based on your combined ACT/SAT and class rank percentiles.

Each college sets its own selection index and is published on its website.

Step 3: How do I choose the right college

for me?

Consider this…Will I be trained for my career?

Does the school offer programs of interest?

Is the school the right size for me?

Can I afford to attend this school?

How far away am I willing to go?

Missouri, Kansas, USA, world

2-year, 4-year

Public or private

Cost limitations

Programs of study

Campus size

Define your parameters…

Visit the campuses…Choose several schools to visit during 2nd

semester of your junior year or summer before senior year.

Call the admissions office to schedule a formal visit.

Take advantage of half-days and other days school is not in session.

Pick up a “Questions to Ask on Your Campus Visit” sheet from the Counseling Center.

1) LSR7 Career & Educational Planning Guide

* Can be found on LSHS website and LSHS Counseling Website

Resources to Bookmark!

Resources to Bookmark!

Resources to Bookmark!

Resources to Bookmark!

Follow @LSHS Counseling1 on Twitter!

If you don’t have a Twitter account:Text: follow @LSHSCounseling1 to 40404

If you do have a Twitter account:

Login and make sure you follow us (@LSHSCounseling1) to receive tweets from the Counseling Center. (college rep. visits, scholarship info., career opportunities, etc.)