Planning Your Future What happens after high school?! Juniors 2015 Juniors 2015

Handouts:  7 Step Process / Check List – orange  Post High Planning Day flyer - yellow  Post-High Planning Registration Sheet – pink  Educational Opportunities in SD Booklet  7 Step Process / Check List – orange  Post High Planning Day flyer - yellow  Post-High Planning Registration Sheet – pink  Educational Opportunities in SD Booklet

Introduction of Guidance Staff Counselors Paula WilsonA B C E F G Melissa GoodH I J L M N Kim ElderO-V Katie Baskerville D K W X Y Z Other Guidance Staff Kathryn SosaGifted Education Luke WenkerLifeways Marcia GeyerRegistrar Jenny DragooRecords Secretary Brenda SinclairSecretary/Receptionist Counselors Paula WilsonA B C E F G Melissa GoodH I J L M N Kim ElderO-V Katie Baskerville D K W X Y Z Other Guidance Staff Kathryn SosaGifted Education Luke WenkerLifeways Marcia GeyerRegistrar Jenny DragooRecords Secretary Brenda SinclairSecretary/Receptionist

It is Important to continue your education – you have options.  College  Technical/Vocational  Military  Work Force –  apprenticeships and on the job training  87% of all jobs in the U.S. require some sort of education/training  College  Technical/Vocational  Military  Work Force –  apprenticeships and on the job training  87% of all jobs in the U.S. require some sort of education/training

Step 1: Career Exploration  Career Information Sites (Look online for jobs that may interest you and what you will need to do to accomplish your goals.)  ASVAB – military career assessment  March 2 during early release  Career Information Sites (Look online for jobs that may interest you and what you will need to do to accomplish your goals.)  ASVAB – military career assessment  March 2 during early release

Career Exploration Step 1 Continued… Not sure how to narrow down your interests? Try a Beyond the Books Student Internship!  Explore your interests in career related fields.  Decide if it is a right fit for your future.  Gain valuable work experience early.  Meet other professionals in the field and gain networking opportunities.  Employers see interns as prospective future employees.  It also looks good on a resume! Not sure how to narrow down your interests? Try a Beyond the Books Student Internship!  Explore your interests in career related fields.  Decide if it is a right fit for your future.  Gain valuable work experience early.  Meet other professionals in the field and gain networking opportunities.  Employers see interns as prospective future employees.  It also looks good on a resume!

Step 2: Academic Preparation  Update your PLP.  Take advanced classes (dual enrollment/AP)  Take classes in your area of interest.  Take 4 years of math and science.  Be involved!  Take Beyond the Books/Student Internship and/or do community service.  Check in with your counselor to make sure you are on track for your future goals.  Work hard!  Update your PLP.  Take advanced classes (dual enrollment/AP)  Take classes in your area of interest.  Take 4 years of math and science.  Be involved!  Take Beyond the Books/Student Internship and/or do community service.  Check in with your counselor to make sure you are on track for your future goals.  Work hard!

ACT/SAT College Entrance Exams Step 2 Continued…  Register for the ACT   Register for the SAT   Some colleges require writing/subject tests  More practice tests = better score!  ACCUPLACER  Used by Technical/Vocational schools  Offered at Western Dakota Tech (by appointment) and at SHS on Nov. 18 th and April 27 th  Register for the ACT   Register for the SAT   Some colleges require writing/subject tests  More practice tests = better score!  ACCUPLACER  Used by Technical/Vocational schools  Offered at Western Dakota Tech (by appointment) and at SHS on Nov. 18 th and April 27 th

ACT Spring Test Dates Step 2 Continued… 2015 Winter / 2016 Spring ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline December 12, 2015November 6, 2015 February 6, 2016January 8, 2016 April 9, 2016March 4, 2016 June 11, 2016May 6, 2016 Ways to prepare for the ACT: Sdmylife.com ACT Method Test Prep - TBD

Step 3: Set Goals The 3 most important goals to consider when looking at schools: 1. Educational (career, major, program) 2. Personal (family, extracurricular) 3.Financial  How much you want to spend? The 3 most important goals to consider when looking at schools: 1. Educational (career, major, program) 2. Personal (family, extracurricular) 3.Financial  How much you want to spend?

Step 4: Develop a list of colleges  How many schools should I be looking into?  Clear admit/ Probable admit / Reach admit  Research the schools you are interested in.  Academics / Admissions / Tuition costs  Narrow choices by considering your goals.  Plan to visit schools (Summer/Fall 2016)  Finalize your list – be ready to apply to schools senior year and know your deadlines!  How many schools should I be looking into?  Clear admit/ Probable admit / Reach admit  Research the schools you are interested in.  Academics / Admissions / Tuition costs  Narrow choices by considering your goals.  Plan to visit schools (Summer/Fall 2016)  Finalize your list – be ready to apply to schools senior year and know your deadlines!

Step 5: Scholarships & Financial Opportunities  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 (WUE)– 16 states  Reciprocity with Minnesota  Military – ROTC, Academies, Reserve  SD Opportunity Scholarship  Dakota Corp Scholarship  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 (WUE)– 16 states  Reciprocity with Minnesota  Military – ROTC, Academies, Reserve  SD Opportunity Scholarship  Dakota Corp Scholarship

Did you know…  Many senior year competitive scholarships have a deadline of December-February of their senior year.  Start early and pay attention to deadlines!  Many senior year competitive scholarships have a deadline of December-February of their senior year.  Start early and pay attention to deadlines! Most scholarship deadlines are earlier than students expect!

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship $6,500  3.0 GPA unweighted  C or higher on core subjects  4 Math  4 Science (3 lab Science)  2 Foreign Language OR Career Technical Education (can be a combination)  ACT of at least 24 and scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science. OR SAT score of 1090 or higher.  Entering a South Dakota College/University/Technical Institution in the fall after graduation.  3.0 GPA unweighted  C or higher on core subjects  4 Math  4 Science (3 lab Science)  2 Foreign Language OR Career Technical Education (can be a combination)  ACT of at least 24 and scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science. OR SAT score of 1090 or higher.  Entering a South Dakota College/University/Technical Institution in the fall after graduation.

Dakota Corps Scholarship Step 5 Continued…  SD HS graduate with a 2.8 or higher GPA  Minimum ACT of 26  Attend a SD institution  Selective – limited number of scholarships.  Incoming freshman in critical need occupation critical need areas:  Teaching (math, science, special education), Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, Registered Nurses  SD HS graduate with a 2.8 or higher GPA  Minimum ACT of 26  Attend a SD institution  Selective – limited number of scholarships.  Incoming freshman in critical need occupation critical need areas:  Teaching (math, science, special education), Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, Registered Nurses

Step 6: Application Process  Online vs. paper applications  South Dakota Common Application  National Common Application (SendEdu)  Send Educational records  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)  Online vs. paper applications  South Dakota Common Application  National Common Application (SendEdu)  Send Educational records  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 College Admission Requirements Step 6 Continued…  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!  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! English4 credits Math3 credits (Algebra 1 and above) Lab Science3 credits Social Studies3 credits Fine Arts1 credit

Step 7: Decide!  Consider your educational, personal and financial goals.  Compare award letters/consider entire packages.  Notify college of plans to attend.  Consider your educational, personal and financial goals.  Compare award letters/consider entire packages.  Notify college of plans to attend.

Raiderscorner.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  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

Post-High Planning Day October 22, 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.  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. This THURSDAY!

Register for Post High Planning Day  Register at:  Print off bar code AND bring that sheet to Post High Planning Day program.  Register at:  Print off bar code AND bring that sheet to Post High Planning Day program.

Educational Opportunities in SD 2 Campus Visit Information 3-24 SD Post-Secondary School Info School Search by Degree Program 31 State and Federal Financial Aid Scholarship Information 38 Military Education Benefits 39 Out of State College Information 40 Planning Questions 2 Campus Visit Information 3-24 SD Post-Secondary School Info School Search by Degree Program 31 State and Federal Financial Aid Scholarship Information 38 Military Education Benefits 39 Out of State College Information 40 Planning Questions Page

The End! When in doubt about what to do after high school, make an appointment to see your school counselor. Please keep your handouts for future references!  Paula Wilson A B C E F G  Melissa Good H I J L M N  Kim Elder O – V  Katie Baskerville D K W X Y Z  Kathryn Sosa A – Z (Gifted Education) When in doubt about what to do after high school, make an appointment to see your school counselor. Please keep your handouts for future references!  Paula Wilson A B C E F G  Melissa Good H I J L M N  Kim Elder O – V  Katie Baskerville D K W X Y Z  Kathryn Sosa A – Z (Gifted Education)