Understanding your PLAN results “The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare.”

 How am I doing so far?  What are my plans and goals after high school?  Am I on track for college? Finding the answers

Why take the PLAN?Why take the PLAN? EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/  Shows academic strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading and Science.  Helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you.  Helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.  Shows academic strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading and Science.  Helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you.  Helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.

EXPLORE 8th and 9th grade (score range 1 to 25) PLAN 10th grade (score range 1 to 32) ACT 11th and 12th grade (score range 1 to 36) Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS )..\..\..\..\..\Desktop\PLAN-AP Study.pdf

The PLAN Test Four multiple-choice tests: SubjectNumber of QuestionsHow Long It Takes English5030 minutes Math4040 minutes Reading2520 minutes Science3025 minutes

Slide 7 Using Your PLAN Results Student Guide to PLAN

Ann Taylor and Marcus Jones Ann – Struggles in school Does not like math or science. EXPLORE score = 15 PLAN score = 18 Marcus – Does well in school without much effort. Enjoys reading EXPLORE score = 18 PLAN score = 24 Future Spartans??

Using Your PLAN Results EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Score Report

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Student and School Information Using Your PLAN Results

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Testing Scores Using Your PLAN Results

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Estimated PLAN Composite Score Range Using Your PLAN Results Choose a score you predict you will get on the ACT.

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Your High School Course Plans Using Your PLAN Results

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ High School Graduation Requirements Using Your PLAN Results

Areas You Would Like Additional Help EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Using Your PLAN Results

 Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week.  Keep a daily “to do” list.  Set goals for yourself.  Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class.  Pay close attention and take good notes in class.  Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute. EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Study Skills for Success

Your Plans For After High School EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Using Your PLAN Results

Are you ready for college? Using Your PLAN Results

Slide 19 Profile for Success

Post-Secondary success Eligibility vs Readiness Eligibility- Course credits, time spent in class, grades earned, Test scores Readiness- Learned behaviors that positively influence academic and job success

What would you recommend?

Anne and Marcus could……. take additional math and Science change study habits get help from teachers, counselors and parents

What are the top 5 reasons students fail at college? 1. Attendance 2. Preparation 3. Follow through 4. Communication 5. Responsibility

What is your college goal? 25 MSU Ann Marcus

What are 2 points worth? More SCHOOLS to choose from More SCHOLARSHIPS to earn Greater INCOME for those who graduate and pursue career

U of M Ann Arbor Kalamazoo College Michigan State University Alma College SVSU Ferris State Community Colleges GPA: 3.8ACT: GPA: 3.65 ACT: GPA: 3.4ACT: GPA: 3.5 avg.ACT: GPA: 2.5 avg. ACT: High School Graduation or GED CMU WMU GPA: 3.3ACT: 22 avg Admissions Guidelines for Michigan Colleges GPA: ACT: 22/ 17 min

School Average ACT (Middle 50%) ACT Scores For Scholarship Qualification Language Requirement Michigan State University Preferred, but if core course is taken in lieu of, it is waived U of M AA28-32Sliding Scale 2 years for LSA college but none in other colleges Grand Valley22-26LakerDeanFacultyPresidentialNo U of M Dearborn25 Maize and BlueDean Chancel lors No Western Michigan2326No Wayne State University2125No Eastern Michigan University20-21Presidential No 21 Alma College22TrusteeDeanPresidential No, but recommended

Graduate Earning Power SchoolGraduate Starting SalaryGraduate Mid-Career Salary Princeton58,000123,000 Harvard57,000121,000 Michigan50,00090,000 Michigan Tech50,00090,000 MSU44,00081,000 WMU41,00074,000 EMU38,00071,000 Ferris42,00070,000 CMU40,00065,000 GVSU37,00063,000 Wayne State36,00059,000

True or False? 85% of high school sophomores aspire to at least a four-year degree Professional occupations (Doctors, Lawyers, Business) make up 40% of all jobs. Half of those who enroll in a four- year program have graduated six years later with a bachelor’s degree.

True or False? 20% of students enrolled in community colleges (2 yrs) already have a bachelors degree (4 yrs). 32% of students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree fail to find a job in their field of study

Your Career Possibilities Using Your PLAN Results Career Area List

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Start Planning

Slide 33 PLAN Score Report Side 2

Slide 34 Review Your Answers

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Using Your Plan Results Your Skills

1. Take challenging college prep courses in high school. 2. Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future. 3. Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them. EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/ Keys to good Educational and Career Planning

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