Planning Your Future After High School Post High Planning Juniors 2013

L EARNING T ARGETS You will gain a deeper understanding of how to prepare for your future career goals. You will have more knowledge about making a college list, finding money for college, and understanding the application process. You will know how to prepare for the ACT/SAT. You will learn about the importance of Post-High Planning day.

I NTRODUCTION OF G UIDANCE S TAFF Counselors *Paula Wilson A-G, not D *Kerri Stover H-N, not K *Kim Elder O-V *Melissa Good-Mitzel D, K, W-Z Other Guidance Staff *Kathryn Sosa- Gifted Education *David Herrick- Lifeways *Marcia Geyer- Registrar *Jenny Dragoo- Records Secretary *Brenda Sinclair- Secretary/Receptionist

P REPARE NOW FOR YOUR F UTURE Take advanced classes. Take classes in your area of interest. Take 4 years of math and science. Be involved! Take Beyond the Books and/or do community service. Meet with your counselor regularly to ensure that you are on the right track for post-high planning. Work hard!

I T IS I MPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION – YOU HAVE OPTIONS. College Technical/Vocational Military Work Force – apprenticeships and on the job training

SD 2011 A VERAGE W AGE BY L EVEL OF E DUCATION & TRAINING Short-Term OJT $22,417 ($10.78/hr) Postsecondary training less than Associate level $29,439 ($14.15/hr) Associate Degree $43,384 ($20.86/hr) Bachelor’s Degree $47,581 ($22.88/hr) Master’s Degree $57,260 ($27.53/hr) Doctoral Degree $67,956 ($32.67/hr) First Professional Degree $126,655 ($60.89/hr) Source: Occupational Employment Statistics

C HOOSING A C AREER T HINK ABOUT WHAT CAREERS INTEREST YOU. Career Information Sites ASVAB – military career assessment Jan. 17 th at 8:00 am at Stevens High School Beyond the Books/Community Volunteering Mrs. Jangula (room 224) Mrs. Storm (room S203)

ACT/SAT C OLLEGE E NTRANCE E XAMS Register for the ACT Register for the SAT *Some colleges require writing/subject tests *More practice tests=better score! *Juniors should be ready to test in Spring ACCUPLACER Used by Technical/Vocational schools Offered at Western Dakota Tech

ACT S PRING T EST D ATES Test Dates Registration Deadline *February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 *April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 *June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014

SAT S PRING T EST D ATES Test Dates Registration Deadline *March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 *May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 *June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014

S TUDY FOR THE ACT – Method Test Prep Books: Real ACT Getting Into ACT *There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests. ACT Prep Courses

S TUDY FOR THE SAT Books: The Official SAT Study Guide The Princeton Review Cracking the SAT *There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests.

C ONSIDER YOUR GOALS Educational Career/Major/Program Personal Location/Extracurricular/Family Financial How much you want to spend

D EVELOP A LIST OF COLLEGES How many schools should I be looking into? Many students consider 8 – 10 schools Clear admit Probable admit Reach admit Research the schools you are interested in. Narrow your choices by considering your goals. Plan to visit schools (Summer?) Finalize your list – be ready to apply to schools senior year.

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Online vs. paper applications South Dakota Common Application National Common Application Send Edu What you will need to send: Completed application Payment ACT/SAT scores Transcripts Possible – Essays and/or letters of recommendation (allow 2 weeks for letters of recommendation)

SD C OLLEGE A DMISSION R EQUIREMENTS English4 credits Math3 credits (Algebra 1 and above) Lab Science 3 credits Social Studies3 credits Fine Arts1 credit Ivy league and competitive colleges usually require extra courses: 4 math, 4 science, and 2-4 credits of foreign language. Other states/colleges may have different requirements. It is your responsibility to know the requirements for the schools you are applying to.

S CHOLARSHIP / FINANCIAL O PPORTUNITIES FAFSA – Federal Application (grants, loan, work study) Financial Aid Night: January Senior Year Web-sites – Colleges – general, major, extracurricular, need- based Stevens Listserv- Private Loans – parent/student Western Undergraduate Exchange Program – 13 states Reciprocity with Minnesota Military – ROTC, Academies, Reserve SD Opportunity Scholarship Dakota Corp Scholarship

S OUTH D AKOTA O PPORTUNITY S CHOLARSHIP 3.0 GPA unweighted C or higher on core subjects 24 ACT or 1090 SAT by date of graduation 4 Math 4 Science (3 lab Science) 2 Modern or Classical Language or Career or Technical Education (can be a combination) ACT of at least 28 and scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science.

D AKOTA C ORPS S CHOLARSHIP SD HS graduate 2.8 or higher GPA Minimum ACT of 24 Incoming freshman in critical need occupation Attend a SD institution Selective – limited number of scholarships 2013 critical need areas: Teaching, Registered Nurse, Accountant, Engineer (not mining), Information Technology.

R AIDERSCORNER. COM Guidance Staff and Contact Information ACT/SAT Test Dates Stevens High School Profile Senior Planning Junior Planning College Visit Guide Scholarship Search Sites Essay Help On-Line Resources SD Mylife Information Stevens Listserv

E DUCATIONAL O PPORTUNITIES IN SD Pg. 2Campus Visit Information Pg SD Post-Secondary School Info Pg School Search by Degree Program Pg. 31 State and Federal Financial Aid Pg Scholarship Information Pg. 37 Military Education Benefits Pg Out of State College Information Pg. 40 Planning Questions

P OST -H IGH P LANNING D AY October 24, 2013 at the Civic Center Over 50 in-state and out-of-state post-secondary schools will be in attendance. Juniors and Seniors will be excused from 1 st and 2 nd period to attend. Please arrive by 8:00. Students must be back to Stevens by the start of 3 rd periods (10:05). “Blue Sheet” must be completed and returned before you leave the Civic Center. Parents are welcome from 8:15-12:00 $500 scholarship drawings – if pre-registered online

R EGISTER FOR P OST H IGH P LANNING D AY Register at: Print off bar code AND bring that sheet to Post High Planning Day program. Pre-registration enters you into a drawing for a $500 scholarship

S TEVENS S EMINAR – D ECEMBER 5, 2013 Open to students and parents of grades There will be a free meal before the presentations. Topics: scholarships, post-high planning, career exploration, student growth and development, college athletics, rigor of college, and more.

Y OUR S HOULD K NOW … How to prepare for your future while still in high school. How to explore career options. How to register for and prepare for the ACT/SAT How to consider post high educational options. How to apply to post-secondary institutions. How to obtain scholarship and financial aid information. How to register for Post High Planning Day and have an understanding of the event.

T HE E ND When in doubt about planning for life after high school, make an appointment to see your counselor/advisor. We want to help! Paula Wilson – A B C E F G Kerri Stover – H I J L M N Kim Elder – O – V Melissa Good-Mitzel – D K W X Y Z Kathryn Sosa – A – Z (Gifted Education)