Post-Secondary Planning: Junior Year

Topics to be covered Getting started – careers and post-secondary Planning What’s the sequence of my planning What tools can I use to help guide my decision making? What is a top 10 skill? SAT/ACT

Junior Year….Most Important What have you heard about this? What are some things that are so important during the Junior Year?

Post-Secondary Planning: Junior Year So you want to go to college… According to the Chronicle of Higher Education and Higheredinfo.org 4-Year Public Colleges. PA sends 60.9 % to college right after high school PA Freshman Retention Rate (returning as sophomores) 80% PA graduates 62.9% of those students in 6 years with a Bachelors degree. Those are 4 year public schools. 11th Nationally. More Perspective: In 2013 43,861 students in PA 62.9% graduated in 6 years 16,668 did not graduate in 6 years! According to U.S. News and World Report, 1 in 3 students do not return to college after the first year As many as 1 in 3 first-year students won't make it back for sophomore year. The reasons run the gamut from family problems and loneliness to academic struggles and a lack of money. If schools you're considering have low freshman retention rates, you'll want to ask the admissions office why. *PDE website

Success in the New Economy By Kevin Fleming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcNSpKX8kVs

Post-Secondary Planning : Junior Year Retention rates What are they? Why are they important?

www.collegeresults.org Grab your cell phones… 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, Not certain about your career pathway. Retention Rates… Academic issues, too expensive, Not certain about your career pathway. Academic issues: Learn how to study now Ask for help/use resources Challenge yourself academically

Retention Rates… Too expensive Attend Financial Aid events, ask questions, fill out FAFSA form. Now October is the open registration. Apply for scholarships (multiple ways) See our list of resources. Dual enrollment/Transfer credits.

Retention Rates… Not sure about my pathway: 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

“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

FINDING A CAREER… SELF-ASSESSMENT What are your interests? What are you good at? What kind of working conditions do you need in order to feel happy? SELF-ASSESSMENT 9th Grade – Spark and Holland Code 10th Grade – Skills Inventory and PSAT/NMSQT 11th Grade – PSAT/NMSQT another class activity

9th Grade Activity Spark/Holland Code

10th Grade Activity Skills Assessment/Occupational Connections

FINDING A CAREER… A 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…”

My Next Move http://www.mynextmove.org/

FINDING A CAREER… 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.

FINDING A CAREER… 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

FINDING A CAREER The 10 Most Popular College Majors: 10. Visual & Performing Arts 9. Economics 8. Biology, Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7. Psychology 6. Health Professions & Related Programs 5. Communication, Journalism & Related Programs 4. Business Administration & Management 3. Engineering 2. Social Sciences 1. Business, Marketing & Related Services http://www.forbes.com/video/4377967682001/ 2015

FINDING A CAREER… Top 11 In-Demand college majors: Biomedical Engineering Biometrics Forensic science Computer game design Cyber security Data science Business Analytics Petroleum engineering Public health Robotics Sustainability http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/11-hot-college-majors

FINDING A CAREER 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/

SKILLS AND QUALITIES EMPLOYERS WANT 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 Employers http://www.naceweb.org/about-us/press/class-2015-skills-qualities-employers-want.aspx

Curriculum Planning Guide http://www.avongrove.org/flipbook/2015-16CurriculumPlanningGuide_2-24-15/index.html

AGHS Top 10 Skills http://www.avongrove.org/flipbook/2015-16CurriculumPlanningGuide_2-24-15/index.html#?page=4

SO YOU THINK YOU’VE FOUND A CAREER… See if you can do any of these during high school: Take relevant courses during high school Job shadowing or Internships: (Schedule an appointment with Mr. Hoffman) Volunteer (see our website/guidance bulletin board Go to field related conferences (many in the summer) 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

Career Pathway Months October – Human Services November – Science and Health Toxicologist Psychotherapist RN Physical Therapist February – Business, Finance, and Information Technology March – Engineering and Industrial Technology April – Arts and Communications

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 10/19 PLANNING YOUR PATH… PSAT-all Juniors took PSAT’s on 10/19 Collegeboard.org for prep, SAT registration Act.org for prep, ACT registration The ACT test measures skills across a large domain while the redesigned SAT will measure fewer things much more deeply.

SAT Practice and Prep https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

SAT Question of the Day https://lp.collegeboard.org/official-sat-question-of-the-day-app

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

ACT Test Dates and Deadlines http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

See the resource list for college search sites PLANNING YOUR PATH… 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 College Resources

MORE POPULAR RESOURCES…

PLANNING YOUR PATH… KEEP YOUR GRADES UP! The application process-preparing during Junior Year Student Recommendation Form – “Brag Sheet” Essay/personal statement Course selection-choose wisely, explore programs (i.e. dual enrollment) KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!

Student “Brag Sheet” for Recommendation Letters

Resource List

Upcoming Guidance Events PSAT/NMSQT Results/AP Potential Night December 2016? Junior Family Night Part II Remind APP

Sign Up for AGHS Guidance Remind App Pick up a hand out

Remaining Fall College Visitations to AGHS 11/3 University of Tampa 11/3 Messiah College 11/3 Delaware Valley University 11/9 University of Maine 11/9 Clarion University 11/10 Pennsylvania College of Technology 11/10 Kutztown University

Refer to your Planning Checklist FALL Attend Junior Family Night Challenge yourself academically Get involved Explore Post-secondary options Get organized WINTER Complete a Self-Assessment PSAT Results/ AP Potential Night Register for the SAT/ACT Course selection – choose wisely for your future SPRING Complete a “brag sheet” Continue career search Begin visiting schools Begin brainstorming for your college essay/ personal statements Attend Junior Family Night Part II SUMMER Summer job and/or Volunteer Register – NCAA Eligibility Center Stay involved Visit schools Complete summer work!!!

Post-Secondary Planning Junior Year QUESTIONS?