Life After High School Your Plan, Your

future!

You ALL are Capable!

How do you make YOUR

Dreams a Reality?

You Need More Than YOUR

HS Diploma!!

You ALL are Capable!

Education Pays

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Undergraduate Degrees• What are the different types of degrees?

– Certificate – Not a full degree, but a select group of courses that may allow you to join the workforce at the entry level.

– Associate’s Degree – A degree that can be obtained at the Community College – usually 60-65 credits. (AS, AA)

– Bachelor’s Degree – A degree that can be obtained at the College or University Level – usually 120-128 credits. (BS, BA)

Graduate DegreesWhat are the different types of graduate degrees?

– Master’s Degree – An additional degree obtained after a Bachelor’s Degree. Usually an additional two years. (MSN, MBA)

– Doctorate – A professional degree obtained after three -four additional years of college. (MD, DDS, DVM, PhD)

**Remember, this is stage 2 of Life After High School! You must complete your Undergraduate degree FIRST! **

Military

The military can train you for a job/career and can offer tuition assistance.

Things to consider:• Joining the military is a big decision- most

challenging and rewarding• Requires discussion among family, friends, and

trusted advisors.• What are your personal goals and interests?• Are you willing to make the commitment?• Have you been fully informed?• How will joining the military help you in the

future?

FAST FACTS: COLLEGE 101• What is a full-time student?

– A minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

For example: if your Bachelor’s degree is 120 credits- and you want to graduate in four years,

Consider the following:- 30 credits per year

- 15 credits per semester ( Fall/Spring)

- If you cannot finish 15 credits per semester, there are always Summer Classes!

FAST FACTS: COLLEGE 101

Community College: A GREAT START!Chance to improve your GPASave time, moneyMust HAVE a plan if you want a bachelor’s

degree!College

An institution offering a Bachelor Degree and possibly a few graduate degrees.

UniversityAn educational institution offering Bachelor,

Master and/or Doctorate Degrees.

College 101: Major vs. Minor?What is a Major?

A subject (biology) or field of study (psychology) chosen by a student to represent his or her MAIN interest

On average a major requires 50 or more credits

The most popular major today is “undecided.” Therefore, it is OKAY if you don’t know your major. You have an additional year after college to try different classes apart from your required ones!

What is a Minor? A subject or field of study

chosen by a student that directly relates to their Major selection, or it could be something in a completely different study or subject (SOMETHING FUN!)

On average, a minor requires 20-30 credits

It doesn’t hurt to have both: a MAJOR AND MINOR!

How To Be Successful in College

• The Secret…Shhh!– Good Time Management

• For every hour in class, expect 2 hours of homework– Full time student (at least 12 credit

hours) should expect about 20-24 hours of homework weekly

• Time for studying!• Time for fun- Social Life is a must!• ASK FOR HELP if you need it• Get involved in clubs,

organizations!• It all counts to put on your resume!

When Do I Decide?

• May 1st is the NATIONAL deadline to make a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot – but don’t wait that late.– Once you send in a

deposit you can select your housing and arrange for orientation.

Paying for College• FAFSA = Free Application for

Federal Student Aid– Complete the form online in January-

February of your senior year. And every year before March 1st while you are in college.

– www.fafsa.ed.gov

Paying for College• SCHOLARSHIPS = your time and effort

There is ATLEAST one scholarship out there for EVERYONE!

-Speak to your guidance counselors, college counselors,

-Come to the SASF/AIM! for more information on how to apply for scholarships!