What is a Four Year College/University in SC SHS School Counseling Department

B.A., B.S., B.Psy., B.D., B.B.A., B.Tech., …….

is an educational institution where you can complete an undergraduate studies program in order to get a Bachelor’s degree.

So, how to get to a four year college

This way to a …. Four year college

According to U.S. News

Benefits of Attending College• A major—and prominent—

benefit of attending college is increased employment prospects.

• you're more likely to find employment if you go to college. That's a benefit.

• But increased earnings should be viewed in context. A college degree doesn't guarantee high earnings.

Engineering

Top paying highest paying degrees Engineering

• Engineering• Lifetime earnings: $3.62

million• Number employed with

major: 2.80 million• Median annual earnings:

$91,611• Largest profession: Managers

Computers, Mathematics and Statistics

2.) Mathematics, computers

• 2. Computers, Mathematics and Statistics

• Lifetime earnings: $3.24 million• Number employed with major:

1.55 million• Median annual earnings:

$80,180• Largest profession: Software

developers

Steve Jobs - Apple

Physical and Related Sciences

Physical and Related Sciences

• Physical and Related Sciences• Lifetime earnings: $3.17 million• Number employed with major:

1.08 million• Median annual earnings:

$80,037• Largest profession: Physicians

and surgeons

Education pays

Grades, Test Scores, Extracurricular Activities, and Planning ahead

GRADES FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!Grades are extremely important

SC UGP GPA= 3.016SC UGP GPA4.0=2.483

Four year college additional requirements

1.) Three Laboratory

sciences

2.) At least two foreign Languages

3.) A fine arts credit

4.) Acceptable ACT/SAT scores

You must, at least, have a 3.0 or higher to qualify for these scholarships

Palmetto Fellows=6,700-7,500 annual and 500 book stipend

Life Scholarship= 5,000 and 300 dollar book stipend annual

Hope Scholarship= 2,800 only one year and only for four year colleges

Which one? Difference

Extracurricular activities

Volunteer service Update info

• Make sure to update awards

• Volunteer hours • And, extracurricular

activities

Websites of interest

• www.che.sc.gov – has the most up to date information on Life, Palmetto, Hope and enhancements for Math/Science majors.

• www.sccango.org – Links to all state colleges and universities, college planning information

• www.eligibilitycenter.org/ - application for athletic eligibility, NCAA information/requirements

• @SHSGuidance – Twitter account for SHS Guidance• http://dorchester.shs.schoolfusion.us – Check for senior dates and

scholarship updates• www.actstudent.org- Information regarding the ACT, PLAN, and

COMPASS• www.Collegeboard.org – Information regarding the SAT and PSAT