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Graduation…….Then what?????
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Options
Work Force Military More Training More Education
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Today’s Job Market Higher paying
jobs require education beyond High school
Business and Technology Jobs Growing
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Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates
Professional Degree $124,176 Doctoral Degree $103,844 Master's Degree $82,576 Bachelor's Degree $72,020 Associate's Degree $49,764 Some College $46,228 High School Graduate $39,988 Some High School $28,184
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011
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School Options Technical Schools
Community Colleges
Four-year Colleges/Universities
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Technical School Careers Auto Technicians/Other Mechanics Heating and Air Conditioning Technicians Computer Network/Design/Technicians Broadcasting Electronics Pharmacy Tech/Medical-Dental Assistants Administrative Office Assistant/Legal/Medical Fashion Designer/Fashion Merchandising Interior Design/Graphic Design Chef
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Tech Schools In Our Area ITT Technical Institute Ohio Business College Cleveland Institute of Medical-Dental
Assistants Virginia Marti College of Art and
Design Culinary Art Institutes LCCC
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Community College Careers*Associates Degrees/Certifications
Pre-school Teacher Tourism Nursing (2yr license) LPN Dental Hygienist Entry-level Business (Administrative Asst.) Engineering Technology Sports and Fitness Management Pre-undergraduate Study EMT Physical Therapist Assistant
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Lorain County Community College
CAN BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE SCHOOL!!!!!!! Over 100 educational options Students come from around the US and
world Full or part-time learning experience Extra-Curricular programs available Leading Ohio in Internet Courses/Distance
Learning States largest PSEO provider in Ohio
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Only community college in Ohio with a University Partnership program, where you can select from approx. 52 different bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Transfer Module courses transfer to any public college or university in Ohio
Lorain County Community College
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LCCC Scholarships TRUSTEE….3.7 GPA
60 credit hours over 2 years
PRESIDENTIAL….3.440 credit hours over 2 years
DIVERSITY INCENTIVE…2.5 and a minority78 credit hours or an Associates degree over 3 years
AND MANY OTHERS found on their website
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Four-Year College or University Majors Education (elementary/secondary) Business (accounting/finance/management) Science (research/biologist) Foreign Language (international business) English (journalism) Communications (media/public speaking) Liberal Arts Computer Science Engineering
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Know Yourself and Your Reasons for Attending College
Achieve a personal GOAL Increase your earning power Prepare for a career Extracurricular activities
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College Academic Requirements
Highly Selective Universities English 4 units Math 4 units Science 4 units Social 4 units
Studies Foreign 3-4 units
Language Arts 1 unit
Highly recommended to take as many Honors classes as possible
Public Ohio Colleges English 4 units Math 4 units Science 3 units
* BHS requires 4
Social3 units Studies BHS requires 4
Foreign 2 unitsLanguage
Arts 1 unit
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Other Qualities Colleges Consider1. Good Grades
- committed to hard work
2. Rigorous course selection- ability and willingness to challenge
yourself
3. Good test scores- many schools use SAT, ACT to screen
for admission
4. Extracurricular activities- athletic teams, music, theater, regional
demographics
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Why take the ACT and/or SAT? Almost all 4 year colleges require
Take the writing at least once Check college catalog Take Spring of Jr. year May retake
ACT reports 80% earn same or higher score Review programs available for free or on-line See Mrs. Rutger in BHS library for resources
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ACT vs. SAT ACT measures
academic achievement
Career and educational planning component
SAT measures academic aptitude (natural ability)
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Registration info: ACT/SAT
REGISTER ON-LINE www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com
Know school’s CEEB number….363-040Take writing at least once ACT plus writing
Test Dates: Oct. 25 Late registration
9/20-10/3
Dec. 13 Reg. by Nov. 7
Feb. 7 Reg. by Jan. 9
Fee: $54.50With writing
SAT Test Dates:
Oct. 11 Late registration 9/30
Nov. 8 Reg. by Oct. 28
Dec. 6 Reg. by Nov. 24
Jan. 24 Reg. by Jan. 13
Fee: $52.50Includes writing
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How is the ACT scored?Four multiple choice testsReading, English, Math, Science
Scores range from 1 to 36 Four scores are averaged…..composite score National average is 21…BHS avg. 22.7 NO penalty for guessing..so answer every question Writing test is a separate scoreBenchmarks for College Readiness English Composition English 18 College Algebra Mathematics 22 Social Science Reading 21 Biology Science 24
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How is the SAT scored?Three sections: Writing, Verbal and Math
For the class of 2013, average scores were: Critical reading: 496 Mathematics: 514 Writing: 488
Scores range from 200 to 800 Slight penalty for guessing….no idea…leave it
blank
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Consider College Characteristics Majors and educational programs Type of school Admissions policy Costs Campus Activities Support Services Location and size USE COMPARISON SHEET
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Hints For Campus Visit
COMPLETE BHS visit form ~5 days prior MUST bring back a from from the admissions office
Schedule an appointment. Meet with an admission officer. Determine costs. Ask questions about academic
requirements/offerings. Attend a class to get an idea of typical size,
teaching style and academics.
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More Hints For Campus Visits Tour the campus. (Be sure to
check the dorms, dining halls, etc.) Find out what student activities are
available. Inquire about campus life. TALK TO STUDENTS!
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Apply for Admissions and Observe DeadlinesBy Halloween… Narrow your choices Review test
requirements Know application
fees and deadlines Visit the campus
By Thanksgiving... Submit application to
Guidance…we will mail
If you need a letter of recommendation don’t wait until the last minute
If you apply on-line… make sure you request
a transcript form from Guidance and turn in all required paperwork
Keep in mind there may be individual school deadlines for special programs/scholarships
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Brookside High SchoolCollege/University Procedures
APPLYING ONLINE MOST COMMONPrint all counselor pages and recommendation forms AND give to GuidanceDo not push “send” until after you check for spelling and grammar errorsRequest all additional documents to be mailed (minimum: 1 week for processing)
PAPER APPLICATION RARELY USEDComplete the application in full…FOLLOW ALL STEPS
Use pen and print Check for spelling and grammar errors Include registration fee/made out to the institution (request waiver
if applicable) Attach all additional materials (See requirements for requesting
documents)Deliver the entire package to Guidance for processing/Guidance
will review application and MAIL
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTSAll additional documents require a minimum week’s notice to
process ~you aren’t the only one applying TRANSCRIPTS: Fill out transcript release form and return to Guidance
**Go to the BHS Guidance webpage **If you have not registered for a Parchment account, you need to do so before a transcript
can be generated**Once you have an account, for each school that you apply to request a transcript
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION: Teachers need at least 1 week’s notice COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION: Complete background info form COUNSELOR REPORT PAGE You need to print this off and bring it in. ESSAY ~ make sure you have an English teacher edit before sending Additional personal letter (if needed) FEE Waivers are available for ANY student who is on Free and Reduced
Lunch. You must complete a Free and Reduced Lunch form to qualify. These forms are in the Main Office.
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Financial Aid
Complete FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Apply for scholarships and grants
Be aware of scams November or
December Workshop
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Ohio Career Information System Comprehensive Career and Educational
Guidance System More than 500 occupations 600 programs of study 3000 Financial Aid Resources 4000 Colleges and Universities User Name: brookside and Password: Ohiocis13
www.leeca.orgStudent Links
College and CareerOhio Career Information System
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Brookside Guidance Homepage
http://www.sheffieldschools.org/guidance_hs.aspx
Links to resources Upcoming Events Scholarships
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Questions
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