Planning Your Future After High

School

Post High Planning

Juniors

2013

LEARNING TARGETS

You will gain a deeper understanding of how to prepare for your future career goals.

You will have more knowledge about making a college list, finding money for college, and understanding the application process.

You will know how to prepare for the ACT/SAT.

You will learn about the importance of Post-High Planning day.

INTRODUCTION OF GUIDANCE STAFF

Counselors *Paula Wilson A-G, not D *Kerri Stover H-N, not K *Kim Elder O-V *Melissa Good-Mitzel D, K, W-Z

Other Guidance Staff *Kathryn Sosa- Gifted Education *David Herrick- Lifeways *Marcia Geyer- Registrar *Jenny Dragoo- Records Secretary *Brenda Sinclair- Secretary/Receptionist

PREPARE NOW FOR YOUR FUTURE

Take advanced classes. Take classes in your area of interest. Take 4 years of math and science. Be involved! Take Beyond the Books and/or do community

service. Meet with your counselor regularly to ensure

that you are on the right track for post-high planning.

Work hard!

IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION – YOU HAVE OPTIONS.

College

Technical/Vocational

Military

Work Force – apprenticeships and on the job training

SD 2011 AVERAGE WAGE BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION & TRAINING

Short-Term OJT $22,417 ($10.78/hr)

Postsecondary training less than Associate level $29,439

($14.15/hr) Associate Degree $43,384

($20.86/hr) Bachelor’s Degree $47,581

($22.88/hr) Master’s Degree $57,260

($27.53/hr) Doctoral Degree $67,956

($32.67/hr) First Professional Degree $126,655

($60.89/hr) Source: Occupational Employment Statistics

CHOOSING A CAREERTHINK ABOUT WHAT CAREERS INTEREST YOU.

Career Information Siteswww.sdmylife.comwww.studentedge.comwww.mappingyourfuture.orgwww.bls.gov/oco

ASVAB – military career assessment Jan. 17th at 8:00 am at Stevens High School

Beyond the Books/Community Volunteering Mrs. Jangula (room 224) Mrs. Storm (room S203)

ACT/SAT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

Register for the ACT www.actstudent.org

Register for the SAT www.sat.org/register

*Some colleges require writing/subject tests *More practice tests=better score! *Juniors should be ready to test in Spring

ACCUPLACER Used by Technical/Vocational schools Offered at Western Dakota Tech

ACT SPRING TEST DATES

Test Dates Registration Deadline

*February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014

*April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014

*June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014

SAT SPRING TEST DATES

Test Dates Registration Deadline

*March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014

*May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014

*June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014

STUDY FOR THE ACT

www.sdmylife.com – Method Test Prep www.studentedge.com www.march2success.com www.learningexpresslibrary.com Books:

Real ACT Getting Into ACT

*There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests.

ACT Prep Courses

STUDY FOR THE SAT

www.studentedge.com www.learningexpresslibrary.com

Books: The Official SAT Study Guide The Princeton Review Cracking the SAT

*There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests.

CONSIDER YOUR GOALS

Educational Career/Major/Program

Personal Location/Extracurricular/Family

Financial How much you want to spend

DEVELOP A LIST OF COLLEGES

How many schools should I be looking into? Many students consider 8 – 10 schools

Clear admit Probable admit Reach admit

Research the schools you are interested in. Narrow your choices by considering your

goals. Plan to visit schools (Summer?) Finalize your list – be ready to apply to

schools senior year.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online vs. paper applications South Dakota Common Application National Common Application Send Edu

What you will need to send: Completed application Payment ACT/SAT scores Transcripts Possible – Essays and/or letters of

recommendation (allow 2 weeks for letters of recommendation)

SD COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

English 4 credits Math 3 credits (Algebra 1 and above) Lab Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Fine Arts 1 credit

Ivy league and competitive colleges usually require extra courses: 4 math, 4 science, and 2-4 credits of foreign language.

Other states/colleges may have different requirements. It is your responsibility to know the requirements for the schools you are applying to.

SCHOLARSHIP/ FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

FAFSA – Federal Application (grants, loan, work study) Financial Aid Night: January Senior Year

Web-sites – www.raiderscorner.com Colleges – general, major, extracurricular, need-

based Stevens Listserv-

www.k12.sd.us/Listserv/StevensScholarships.htm

Private Loans – parent/student Western Undergraduate Exchange Program – 13

states

Reciprocity with Minnesota Military – ROTC, Academies, Reserve SD Opportunity Scholarship Dakota Corp Scholarship

SOUTH DAKOTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

3.0 GPA unweighted C or higher on core subjects 24 ACT or 1090 SAT by date of graduation 4 Math 4 Science (3 lab Science) 2 Modern or Classical Language or Career

or Technical Education (can be a combination)

ACT of at least 28 and scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science.

DAKOTA CORPS SCHOLARSHIP

SD HS graduate 2.8 or higher GPA Minimum ACT of 24 Incoming freshman in critical need occupation Attend a SD institution Selective – limited number of scholarships 2013 critical need areas: Teaching, Registered Nurse, Accountant,

Engineer (not mining), Information Technology.

RAIDERSCORNER.COM

Guidance Staff and Contact Information ACT/SAT Test Dates Stevens High School Profile Senior Planning Junior Planning College Visit Guide Scholarship Search Sites Essay Help On-Line Resources SD Mylife Information Stevens Listserv

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SD

Pg. 2 Campus Visit Information Pg. 3-24 SD Post-Secondary School Info Pg. 25-30 School Search by Degree Program Pg. 31 State and Federal Financial Aid Pg. 32-36 Scholarship Information Pg. 37 Military Education Benefits Pg. 38-39 Out of State College Information Pg. 40 Planning Questions

POST-HIGH PLANNING DAY

October 24, 2013 at the Civic Center Over 50 in-state and out-of-state post-secondary

schools will be in attendance. Juniors and Seniors will be excused from 1st and

2nd period to attend. Please arrive by 8:00. Students must be back to Stevens by the start of

3rd periods (10:05). “Blue Sheet” must be completed and returned

before you leave the Civic Center. Parents are welcome from 8:15-12:00 $500 scholarship drawings – if pre-registered

online

REGISTER FOR POST HIGH PLANNING DAY

Register at:

http://www.sdcollegefairs.com

Print off bar code AND bring that sheet to Post High Planning Day program.

Pre-registration enters you into a drawing for a $500 scholarship

STEVENS SEMINAR – DECEMBER 5, 2013

Open to students and parents of grades 8 -12

There will be a free meal before the presentations.

Topics: scholarships, post-high planning, career exploration, student growth and development, college athletics, rigor of college, and more.

YOUR SHOULD KNOW…

How to prepare for your future while still in high school.

How to explore career options. How to register for and prepare for the

ACT/SAT How to consider post high educational

options. How to apply to post-secondary institutions. How to obtain scholarship and financial aid

information. How to register for Post High Planning Day

and have an understanding of the event.

THE END

When in doubt about planning for life after high school, make an appointment to see your counselor/advisor. We want to help!

Paula Wilson – A B C E F G Kerri Stover – H I J L M N Kim Elder – O – V Melissa Good-Mitzel – D K W X Y Z Kathryn Sosa – A – Z (Gifted Education)