success in the new economy by kevin fleming ◦
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Success in the New Economy
By Kevin Fleming
◦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcNSpKX8kVs
So you want to go to college…So you want to go to college…
According to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education*, to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education*,
PA ranks 5PA ranks 5thth in the nation for sending high school students to college in the nation for sending high school students to college
PA ranks 45PA ranks 45thth in the nation for graduating the same students in the nation for graduating the same students
According to higheredinfo.org, PA colleges and universities have an 80% retention According to higheredinfo.org, PA colleges and universities have an 80% retention rate (after the first year of school), and 5.7% graduation rate for Bachelor’s rate (after the first year of school), and 5.7% graduation rate for Bachelor’s
degrees degrees (graduation rate within 6 years) (graduation rate within 6 years)
According to U.S. News and World Report, 1 in 3 studentsAccording to U.S. News and World Report, 1 in 3 students do not return to college after the first yeardo not return to college after the first year
*PDE website
Retention rates-WHY?
Go to:
www.collegeresults.org
Choose any College/University you’ve been considering
Look at:◦Retention Rates◦Graduation Rates
4 year – 5 year – 6 year
Academic issues, too expensive, don’t know what you want to do
Academic issues
Learn how to study now Ask for help/use resources Challenge yourself academically
Too expensive
Attend Financial Aid events, ask questions, fill out FAFSA form
Apply for scholarships Dual enrollment/Transfer
Don’t know what you want to do
Caution-the undeclared major can lead to spending extra time in college=more money
See what supports the school offers undeclared majors
“Thinking well to be wise: planning well, wiser: doing well wisest and best of all”
~Malcolm Forbes
Class of 2017 SURVEY RESULTS Career Planning Process:
◦ 5.4% Lost (23 out of 423)◦ 55.3% Think they have an idea but unsure (234 out of 423)◦ 39.2% Found their career choice (166 out of 423)
Post-Secondary Planning Process:◦ 9.7% Lost (41 out of 423)◦ 52.9% Think they have an idea but unsure (224 out of 423)◦ 37.3% Found the perfect …Technical school, Community
College, Four Year College, Job, Military Branch (158 out of 423)
Survey Results: Only 254 out of 423 students have researched careers/colleges online-
60% Of those 254 students:
163 used the College Board website 61 used Career Cruising 151 did not answer or listed none ***
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started” ~ Mark Twain
Finding a career Planning a path
https://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/don_t_put_the_cart_before_the_horse.asp
What are your interests? What are you good at? What kind of working conditions do you
need in order to feel happy?
SELF-ASSESSMENT9th Grade – Spark and Holland Code
10th Grade – Skills Inventory and PSAT/NMSQT11th Grade – PSAT/NMSQT and Career Cruising
https://www2.careercruising.com/main
https://www2.careercruising.com/assessments
https://www2.careercruising.com/my/assessments/matchmaker#assessment
https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/profile-at-a-glance/640
https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/military-search
https://www2.careercruising.com/schools-us-undergraduate/school-profile-index/8929
https://www2.careercruising.com/employment/guide-introduction
https://www2.careercruising.com/my/courseplan/planner
Other great resource:
Go to www.mynextmove.org. Choose which option best fits your level of knowledge on future plans.
◦ “I’m not really sure,” “I’ll know it when I see it,” or “I want to be…”
http://www.mynextmove.org/
Important things to remember about MyNextMove.org:
Thoroughly look through the profession/career profile page.◦ Check out what skills and personality traits are
important in that profession.◦ Find out how much education is needed for the
profession.◦ Take a look at the average salary for the profession.
Check which word is associated with the profession:◦ Bright Outlook, Green, and Registered Apprentice.
Does your expected job fit with your life style?
Ask yourself if…◦ You want to spend weekends with your family? ◦ You want to work a traditional work day (9am-5pm)?◦ You will be able to afford your lifestyle?
Examples: eating habits or shopping habits◦ Does the career match your skill set? Your personality
type?
Great site for work-related personality type quiz-www.roguecc.edu/counseling/hollandcodes
The 10 Most Popular College Majors:
10. Visual & Performing Arts9. Economics8. Biology, Biological & Biomedical Sciences7. Psychology6. Health Professions & Related Programs5. Communication, Journalism & Related Programs4. Business Administration & Management3. Engineering2. Social Sciences1. Business, Marketing & Related Services
http://www.forbes.com/video/4377967682001/
Top 11 In-Demand college majors:
Biomedical EngineeringBiometricsForensic scienceComputer game designCyber securityData scienceBusiness AnalyticsPetroleum engineeringPublic healthRoboticsSustainability
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/11-hot-college-majors
Most valuable majors in terms of salary and career prospects
Biomedical engineering Biochemistry Computer science Software engineering Environmental engineering Civil engineering Geology Management information system Petroleum engineering Applied mathematics Mathematics Construction management Finance Physics Statistics http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmj45jgfi/the-college-majors-that-are-worth-it/
Leadership Ability to work in a team Communication skills (written) Problem-solving skills Strong work ethic Analytical/quantitative skills Technical skills Communication skills (verbal) Initiative Computer skills Flexibility/adaptability Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) Detail-oriented
•Job Outlook 2015, National Association of Colleges and Employershttp://www.naceweb.org/about-us/press/class-2015-skills-qualities-employers-want.aspx
http://www.avongrove.org/flipbook/2015-16CurriculumPlanningGuide_2-24-15/index.html
http://www.avongrove.org/flipbook/2015-16CurriculumPlanningGuide_2-24-15/index.html#?page=4
See if you can do any of these during high school:
Job shadowing Internships Volunteer Go to field related conferences Talk to professionals in the field Bring Your Child to Work Day
As many as 1 in 3 students do not return to college after their 1st year*
1 shadowing experience = 32% higher retention rate in college**
1 internship experience = 52% higher retention rate in college**
*US News and World Report** Vincent Tinto’s research on Retention Rates
October – Human Services
November – Science and Health
February – Business, Finance, and Information Technology
March – Engineering and Industrial Technology
April – Arts and Communications
11/10 – O.R./Family Practice Nurse, R.N. 11/12 – Physical Therapist Lebanon Valley
College 11/17 – R.N./Army Health Care
Specialist/Nursing 11/17 – M.D./Doctor of Chiropractic Care 11/19 – Toxicologist W.L. Gore Medical
Division
PLANNING YOUR PATH…PLANNING YOUR PATH…
You will probably NEED some type of post-secondary education
The demand for higher level job skills are rising In PA there was a decrease in unskilled jobs from 40% in
1994 to 20% in 2011*
Your path may include the following: Technical School Community College Four Year College
*PDE website
PSAT-all Juniors took PSAT’s on 10/14Collegeboard.org for prep, SAT registrationAct.org for prep, ACT registration
ACT vs. SAT? When to take the tests? What is a good score?2015 SAT State Average: Critical Reading – 499; Math – 504; Writing – 4822015 Avon Grove SAT Average: Critical Reading – 518; Math – 532; Writing - 503
2014 ACT State Average: 22.72014 Avon Grove ACT Average: 25.1
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-counselor-guide.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-counselor-guide.pdf
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
https://lp.collegeboard.org/official-sat-question-of-the-day-app
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html
Finding the perfect…Technical, Community, and/or 4-year college
Think about who you are and what you are looking for in a school:For example, size, location, campus activities/sports
Fiskeguide.com has a GREAT survey you can take- Sizing Yourself Up Survey
See the resource list for college search sites
Popular Popular College College ResourcesResources
The application process-preparing during Junior Year
Student Recommendation Form – “Brag Sheet” Resume Writing Activity Essay/personal statement Course selection-choose wisely, explore programs (i.e. dual
enrollment)
KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf
The College Funding Coach ◦ December 2015
PSAT/NMSQT Results/AP Potential Night◦ January 2016
Nov. 9 – University of Delaware Nov. 10 – Widener University Nov. 10 – Gwynedd Mercy University Nov. 11 – University of Pittsburgh at
Johnstown Nov. 11 – Rosemont College Nov. 18 – La Salle University
FALL
Attend Junior Family Night Challenge yourself academically Get involved Explore Post-secondary options Get organized
SPRING
Complete a “brag sheet” Continue career search Begin visiting schools Begin brain-storming for your college essay/ personal statementsAttend Junior Family Night Part II
SUMMER
Summer job and/or Volunteer Register – NCAA Eligibility Center Stay involved Visit schools Complete summer work!!!
WINTER
Complete a Self-Assessment PSAT Results/ AP Potential Night Register for the SAT/ACT Course selection – choose wisely for your future
QUESTIONS?