POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & OPTIONS

 Reminders  Post-High School Options  Admissions  Prepping Now

22 total credits to GRADUATE! 4 credits English 3 credits Social St. 3 credits Math 3 credits Science 1.5credits Phy. Ed.5 credit Health

 Counselor Assignments  Fox Amy Olson (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Rock Dan Maloney (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Wisconsin Joe Hamel (A- P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  Wolf Troy Arneson (A – P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  ELL Ying Vang

 A person in this occupation:  Needs a high school diploma  Completes an apprenticeship  Earns on average $71,000 per year  Can get you out of a sticky situation…..

ELEVATOR INSTALLER AND REPAIRER

 A person in this occupation  Needs a bachelor’s degree  Can work odd hours  Earns on average $27,000 per year  May be a local celebrity….

TELEVISION OR RADIO ANNOUNCER

 A person in this occupation  Needs a graduate degree  Earns on average $42,000 per year  Helps many people  Can also coach cross country….

Social Worker

You need to choose a post-high school option because of what YOU want to do afterwards, not just because….. Your girlfriend is going there It looked cool You look good in a uniform Etc. Etc.

MILITARY APPRENTICESHIPS SPECIALTY SCHOOLS TECHNICAL SCHOOLS 2 YEAR COLLEGES 4 YEAR COLLEGES

 KNOW YOUR:  Strengths and Weaknesses  Interests and Values  Life Goals  Career Goals  Where will you be in 5 years? 10 years?

GO TO WORK:  Earn $ right away  Experience  Low pay  Limited Opportunities  Poor job security and benefits

DO AN APPRENTICESHIP:  Earn while you learn  Good pay/benefits  Little to no costs  High earning potential (remember the elevator operator?)  Limited career options

JOIN THE MILITARY:  No tuition  Many careers  Earn while you learn  Travel  Bound to enlisted time  Could be in war  High risk

GO TO A SPECIALTY SCHOOL:  Classes just in your area  Many are 2 years  Usually small classes  Pay Tuition  Limited to 1 career field

GO TO A TECH SCHOOL:  Many programs  2 years or less  High income potential  Transfer to a 4 year  Great job placement  Low tuition  Some programs have waiting lists

GO TO A 2 YEAR COLLEGE:  Small classes  Low Tuition  Transfer to a 4 year (guaranteed transfer options)  Not all have housing options

GO TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE:  Schools  Many majors  Highest paying careers  4+ year commitment  High tuition costs  Not all majors lead to careers

 JUNIOR YEAR IS THE TIME TO:  THINK!  ASK!  LOOK AT WEBSITES!  VISIT CAMPUSES!

 Program/Career Area  Favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.  Length of program  how much do you like school and how long will you be in school?

 Admissions requirements  Your GPA, test scores, extra-curricular activities, service, etc.  The other details  Location  Size  Housing  Demographics  Activities, athletics, etc.

 Cost will be an important factor  Talk with parents NOW  Examples:  MATC - $128 – 173/credit ▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year)  MIAD - $33,850/year  UW Richland - $11,000/year*  UW Platteville - $14,500/year*  UW Madison - $24,500/year* *includes tuition, room, & board

ADD A STEP OR 2 WITH EACH LEVEL OF EDUCATION Work Diploma Military Diploma + ASVAB Apprenticeship Diploma + Interview + Possible Exam + Possible Drug Test Specialty School Diploma + GPA + Possible ACT + Possible Portfolio/Work Experience + Possible Interview Technical School Diploma + Placement Exam 2 Year College Diploma + ACT/Placement Exam + GPA + Minimum Core Credits 4 Year College Diploma + GPA + ACT/SAT + Core Credits + Personal Statement + Possible Recommendations + Extra-curriculars

 What post-secondary option is your first choice at this point and why?  Example: I am hoping to go to a four year college because I want to get a job in business.  Example: I want to go to a 2 year college because I want a job in photography

UW WHITEWATER  3.20 GPA  21 ACT  3 years Math, Science, Social Studies  4 years English UW MADISON  3.8 GPA  28 ACT  4 years Math, Science, Social Studies, English  2 years minimum World Language

 Colleges/Universities will look at many factors:  Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement, Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc. Example from UW Systems  Admissions Process will Include:  an individual, holistic review of the applicant  a review of academic and non-academic factors  a consideration of the student's potential for success  a consideration of the student's ability to contribute to the educational environment

 Apply next fall but can start prepping now:  Build personal resume  Brainstorm personal statement ideas ▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our community.  Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed

 Send transcripts through Parchment.com  Sign up at any time for your account

 Take ACT or SAT this spring  All students will take ACT with Writing in March  Scores can count!  Register online for both tests  See your counselor for a fee waiver if needed (2 per test maximum)  Most Memorial students take the ACT and take it more than once

ACT Dates Sept 12, 2015Feb 6, 2016 Oct 24, 2015April 9, 2016 Dec 12, 2015June 11, 2016 SAT Dates October 3, 2015January 23, 2016 November 7, 2015March 5, 2016 December 5, 2015May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016

 Career Cruising  “My Plan”  Method Test Prep (bottom left of screen)  20 week course  2 full length exams  Practice questions  FREE!  JMM ACT Prep  Starts in Feb  4 nights (2 hrs each) and 1 practice test  ACT prep book  Summer School ACT/SAT Prep course  6 weeks  Regular summer school class (credit, grade)  FREE!

 Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year.  Fill out online:  See your coach or counselor to discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.

 Fulfill graduation requirements  Fulfill entrance requirements  Take a rigorous course load  Keep your grades up  Consider AP or Youth Options for college credit  Take a minimum of 5 courses for athletic eligibility  Meet with college admissions counselors, military recruiters, etc, now to get more info

 Counselor  Teachers  Career Cruising  Family and friends  Junior Conference  Internet  College/Program reps that come to Memorial OUR WEBSITE!

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!