Post-Secondary Planning: Junior Year

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

Post-Secondary Planning: Junior Year So you want to go to college… According to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education*, PA ranks 5th in the nation for sending high school students to college PA ranks 45th in the nation for graduating the same students According to higheredinfo.org, PA colleges and universities have an 80% retention rate (after the first year of school), and 5.7% graduation rate for Bachelor’s degrees (graduation rate within 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

Post-Secondary Planning : Junior Year Retention rates- WHY?

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, don’t know what you want to do Retention Rates… Academic issues, too expensive, don’t know what you want to do 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 Apply for scholarships Dual enrollment/Transfer

Retention Rates… Don’t know what you want to do 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

Class of 2017 SURVEY RESULTS Career Planning Process: 5.4% Lost (23 out of 423) 55.3% Think they have an idea but unsure (234 out of 423) 39.2% Found their career choice (166 out of 423) Post-Secondary Planning Process: 9.7% Lost (41 out of 423) 52.9% Think they have an idea but unsure (224 out of 423) 37.3% Found the perfect …Technical school, Community College, Four Year College, Job, Military Branch (158 out of 423) Survey Results: Only 254 out of 423 students have researched careers/colleges online-60% Of those 254 students: 163 used the College Board website 61 used Career Cruising 151 did not answer or listed none *** “The secret to getting ahead is getting started” ~ Mark Twain

Finding a career Planning a path Getting started Finding a career Planning a path https://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/don_t_put_the_cart_before_the_horse.asp

SELF-ASSESSMENT FINDING A CAREER… 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 and Career Cruising

9th Grade Activity Spark/Holland Code

10th Grade Activity Skills Assessment/Occupational Connections

Career Cruising Homepage https://www2.careercruising.com/main

Career Cruising Assessments https://www2.careercruising.com/assessments

Career Cruising Matchmaker https://www2.careercruising.com/my/assessments/matchmaker#assessment

Career Cruising Career Exploration https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/profile-at-a-glance/640

Career Cruising Military Career Exploration https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/military-search

Career Cruising Education Exploration https://www2.careercruising.com/schools-us-undergraduate/school-profile-index/8929

Career Cruising Employment Guide https://www2.careercruising.com/employment/guide-introduction

Career Cruising My Course Plan https://www2.careercruising.com/my/courseplan/planner

FINDING A CAREER… Other 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/

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: Job shadowing Internships Volunteer Go to field related conferences 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 February – Business, Finance, and Information Technology March – Engineering and Industrial Technology April – Arts and Communications

Career Pathway Month November - Science and Health 11/10 – O.R./Family Practice Nurse, R.N. 11/12 – Physical Therapist Lebanon Valley College 11/17 – R.N./Army Health Care Specialist/Nursing 11/17 – M.D./Doctor of Chiropractic Care 11/19 – Toxicologist W.L. Gore Medical Division

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

PLANNING YOUR PATH… PSAT-all Juniors took PSAT’s on 10/14 Collegeboard.org for prep, SAT registration Act.org for prep, ACT registration ACT vs. SAT? When to take the tests? What is a good score? 2015 SAT State Average: Critical Reading – 499; Math – 504; Writing – 482 2015 Avon Grove SAT Average: Critical Reading – 518; Math – 532; Writing - 503 2014 ACT State Average: 22.7 2014 Avon Grove ACT Average: 25.1 The ACT test measures skills across a large domain while the redesigned SAT will measure fewer things much more deeply.

Key Changes to the SAT http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-counselor-guide.pdf

Central Features of the Redesigned SAT http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-counselor-guide.pdf

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

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PLANNING YOUR PATH… KEEP YOUR GRADES UP! The application process-preparing during Junior Year Student Recommendation Form – “Brag Sheet” Resume Writing Activity 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

Factors to Consider http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

Visit Campus http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

College Application http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

Checklist for Application Materials http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

Tips http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

Application Tracker http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

College Essay http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

Financial Aid Tips http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

Upcoming Guidance Events The College Funding Coach December 2015 PSAT/NMSQT Results/AP Potential Night January 2016

Sign Up for AGHS Guidance Remind App

Remaining Fall College Visitations to AGHS Nov. 9 – University of Delaware Nov. 10 – Widener University Nov. 10 – Gwynedd Mercy University Nov. 11 – University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Nov. 11 – Rosemont College Nov. 18 – La Salle University

TCHS College Fair November 10th 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m

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 brain-storming 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?