2. The Future is Coming… Now is the time to get ready!

3. Why go to college? Better job security Career flexibility Expand your horizons & discover your interests Learn how to learn College is a blast! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

4. Job vs. College Sure, but here are the stats: 65% of all jobs require at least 6 months training 80% of all new jobs require post high school training The average person will change careers 5 times in their life Education opens doors Can you make a good living without college?

5. Show me the Money! AnnualLifetime H.S. graduate$27,160$1,276,520 Some College$31,793$1,562,473 Associate’s degree$34,564$1,820,816 Bachelors degree$43,529$2,037,587 Masters degree$52,417$2,579,467 Doctoral degree$70,826$3,287,553 It pays to go to school!

6. How will college be different from high school? More personal freedom You choose the classes You choose the schedule More personal responsibility More study time required Leadership building opportunities Lots more fun!

7. How can you prepare? Start being a good student NOW!!! Study hard & develop good habits Get good grades (grades from 9 th grade on count toward college admission & scholarships!) Take concurrent, AP, or early college classes Take 4 years of Math and English in High School (just because it’s enough to graduate doesn’t mean that’s all you should do!) Take a foreign language Study for and take the ACT

8. What can I do now to prepare? Get involved in extracurricular activities Start saving for college Hold a part time job Not too many hours, leave time for study, play, relaxation, interests & talents, etc! Volunteer/community service Job shadow/explore careers

9. What will you study? Start exploring careers and interests College has lots of ways to help you choose majors and careers Most people don’t know for sure what they will study when they start college

10. Hot careers Computers are always needed Health care related fields Education is up and coming! Engineers of all kinds are in demand Construction Automotive Managers Sales and business Social Services professionals

11. Helpful Resources High School counselor & teachers Parents Mentors Local college personnel (like me!) www.utahfutures.org

12. Get Into College Admission to college can be simple Application Application fee ($30 to $50) Transcripts (GPA + ACT) Some schools may also require: Interview Letter of recommendation Admission essay Selective, open enrollment, or somewhere in between

13. T College can be expensive T Technical Schools - Up to $2,000/year T Two-year / Community Colleges - $4,000 to $6,000/year T Four-year Colleges / Universities - $6,000 to $15,000/year T Private Colleges / Universities - $4,000 to $20,000/year Utah is a bargain!!! All about the benjamins…

14. My Financial Aid Package Pieces to an affordable future Scholarships Loans Jobs Family Contribution Grants

15. Need-Based Aid Work Study Grants Loans You won’t know unless you try! Apply early & be accurate

16. Merit Based Aid/Scholarships Academic Leadership Departmental Ethnicity Talent Other Campus-based Outside Sources & Military Tuition Part tuition Student fees Housing Books Deadlines: November 1 to April 30 Types of ScholarshipsAward Amount

17. ACT Dates October December February April June

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19. Questions? Now get out there and make me proud!