The Role of the School Counselor in Post-Secondary Planning Presentation By: Leah Byrd, Ph.D. Amy Kerns, M.Ed.
High School Counseling American School Counselor Association Counselors will assist students with: Personal/Social Academic Career Planning
9th Grade Year Exposure and Education Graduation Requirements Understanding a Transcript Getting involved in school
Career Exploration Interests Skills Abilities Focus on grades 10th Grade Year Career Exploration Interests Skills Abilities Focus on grades
11th Grade Year Post-Secondary Planning Transcript Activities Interests/Goals Parents/Finances
Five Pathways Military 4-year College 2-year College Technical School/Apprenticeship World of Work
Military Benefits Job Training Job Security Food/Clothing/Shelter How Enlistment Academies ROTC National Guard/Reserves
4-year College Benefits Education for competitive job placement Increase knowledge base Greatest earning potential How Application Transcript, Test Scores, Personal Essay Deadlines Costs – loans, scholarships, grants Private v. Public; In-state v. Out-of-State Special Interests/Populations
2-year college Benefits Education for competitive job placement Increase knowledge base Immediate economical advantage over 4-year school How Fill out application Attend orientation session in the spring or summer
Technical School/ Apprenticeship Benefits Skilled in a specific area for employment Typically a quicker route to skilled employment How Research schools that provide training Apply and pay
World of Work Benefits Immediate financial gain How Look for jobs with a career path in your interest area VA employment services
12th Grade Year Senior Interview Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Plan Career Goals Communication with Parents Current Needs
Communication Counseling Office Counseling Web Page Naviance Director, Counselors and Support Staff Counseling Web Page College Visit Information, Scholarship Links, Financial Aid, Classroom Presentation Material Naviance College search, transcript request
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