my potential future
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My Potential Future. A report by Name. January 29, 2011. I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up…. Work for Disney. Marine Biologist. Professional Bowler. Video Game Designer. Pianist on a Cruise Ship. A job that makes a lot of money. A job that helps a lot of people. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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My Potential Future
A report by Name
JANUARY 29, 2011
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I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up…
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Work for Disney
Marine Biologist
Professional Bowler
Video Game Designer
Pianist on a Cruise Ship
A job that makes a lot of money
A job that helps a lot of people
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Thesis Statement
I want to show you the specifics of a computer software engineer, one occupation I’ve considered. This is just one possible way my future could play out. Also I want to show you the college I’ve decided toattend.
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Computer Software EngineerDescription
Apply computer science, engineering, and math to design, develop, and test software
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Day to Day Duties
Analyze the task and apply computer science to come up with a solution
(Online College Degree Search)
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• Become project manager• Be assigned bigger projects
Advancement Opportunities
(Online University Degree Search)
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Job Availability
“One of the fastest growing occupations from 2002 to 2012”
(Career Overview)
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Average Starting Salary
$61,407
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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• B.S. Computer Engineering– $62,570
• M.S.C.E.– $68,130
• Ph. D.– $89,320
Salary Scales
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Salaries Around the Country
(Payscale)
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Potential Drawbacks
• Work nights and weekends for deadlines
• Eye strain• Back ache• Hand and wrist pain• Frustration
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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• Computer Science Bachelor of Science• 2 year degree or certification
Education Requirements
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Undergraduate Work/ Course of Study
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Acceptance Recommended Classes
• 4 Units of Math• 4 Units of Science• 2 Units of Foreign Language
(Cedarville University)
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School Requirements
(Cedarville University)
• “Evidence of a personal relationshipwith Jesus Christ and a consistentChristian lifestyle”
• An SAT score of at least 1010 or an ACT score of at least 22
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Advanced Degrees
• Master’s Degree in Software Engineering• Doctoral Degree in Software Engineering
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Extra Work of Benefit
(Markes, pg 522)
To be best prepared, take as many college classes as possible in high school, especially math classes
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Internships
(Cedarville)
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Top Universities and Tuitions
$35,568
(Harvard Home),(College Data)
$17,264
$23,500
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Town Comparison
Bellwood, PennsylvaniaPopulation: 2,016
RuralMiddle Class
9.3% below poverty lineMedian Income: $34,595
Also Many ChurchesClaim to fame:
Cedarville, OhioPopulation: 3,828RuralMiddle Class5.4% below poverty lineMedian Income: $37,200 Many ChurchesClaim to fame:
(Wikipedia)
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University LifeStudent Population
Enrollment: 2,229Ethnic Makeup
WhiteBlackHispanicNon-ResidentAsianRace Unkown
(Cedarville)
Gender Makeup
MaleFemale
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Payment/ Financing• 80.6% of freshman to Cedarville apply for financial aid.• 99.8% of those are given financial aid• The cost for tuition, rooming, books, and everything else is $27,660
(College Data)
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• Academic Scholarships• Cedarville Scholar• National Scholar• Diversity Scholarships• Athletic Scholarships• Church Matching
Scholarships
(Cedarville University)
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Interview
1. What’s your favorite thing about Cedarville? Least favorite?
With my brother Tyler
Favorite thing- the relaxing Christian atmosphereLeast favorite- so far away from home
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2. How did Bellwood prepare you for college?
It prepared me for the hard college schoolwork
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3. If you could go back to high school again, what, if anything, would you have done differently?
Studied more and worked more
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4. How does the fact that Cedarville is a Christian college affect your education?
It shows a different side of academia in general
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5. How does going to Cedarville improve your life?I’m more forced to focus on my schoolwork and be independent.
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Conclusion
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Keep Smiling and Be Happy
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MLA CitationsWorks Cited
Bellwood, Pennsylvania. 28 November 2010. 30 January 2011 <www.wikipedia.org>.Cedarville University. n.d. 30 January 2011 <www.cedarville.edu>.Cedarville University Tuition, Costs, and Financial Aid. n.d. 30 January 2011 <www.collegedata.com>.College Admissions. n.d. 10 January 2011 <www.collegeapp.about.com>."Computer Programmer." Markes, Andrew. Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. Chicago, Illinois: Ferguson Publishing Company, 2003. 522.Computer Software Engineer. 9 March 2010. 30 January 2011 <www.bls.gov>.Computer Software Engineer Careers. n.d. 2011 30 January <www.careeroverview.com>.Engineer Salary Calculator. n.d. 30 January 2011 <www.engineersalary.com>.Harvard Home. 2011. 30 January 2011 <www.harvard.edu>.Hunter, Tyler. Questions About College Connor Hunter. 30 January 2011.Job Descriptions and Careers. n.d. 10 January 2011 <www.careers.stateuniversity.com>.Computer Software Engineer Salary. n.d. 2011 30 January <www.payscale.com>.
At least I don’t have to worry about being a professional golfer