1. Why is this percentage important to each junior today? 87%
Warm-up Question
Why is this percentage important to each junior today?
87%

2. Looking Beyond: Career and College Planning
Objectives:
Students will acquire knowledge regarding the proper preparation that is essential in choosing from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
Students will be provided with information and materials that will enable them to employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.
PA Career Education and Work Standards B, C, F
ASCA National Standards I.B, II.A

3. Chapter 1: Getting Ready
Your final year (s)
The college application process, the financial aid process, the prom, and graduation are rapidly approaching!
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
It is time to gather important information and use your resources, including:
Mrs. Beard, Counselor for (last names L-Z) students
Mr. Sankey, Counselor for (last names A-K) students
Mr. Hazelton, High School Principal
Mr. Simcox, Assistant High School Principal
Mrs. Richardson, Administrative Assistant

4. Getting Ready Takes Some Time
When choosing and preparing for different career and college paths, you may be required to complete certain tasks in order to reach your goals.
These activities might include: 
Conducting career research, including considering positive and negative aspects of a particular career/college path
Taking standardized test (SAT, ACT)
Preparing documents (essay, resume, recommendations)
Completing necessary applications
Applying for scholarship and financial aid

5. Post Secondary Choices: The Options
After graduation, you will have many options to consider:
University
College
Community College
Vocational, Technical, or Career Training
Armed Services
Work Force
Hint: Waiting until graduation to plan for this may not get you the results you want!

6. Education Pays

8. Pennsylvania Job Outlook
Jobs are constantly changing. What was true years ago regarding the types of jobs that are available may no longer be the case today.
On average, workers change jobs about seven to nine times during their careers.
Nearly 80% of jobs require some sort of post-secondary training. These jobs tend to be better paying than those that do not!
Employers want workers who possess “people skills” and who will fit into their organization.

9. Scheduling Your Courses
Scheduling for your upcoming year is very important as institutions will be looking at schedules to see if students continue on a college preparatory track. Students are encouraged to register for a challenging course load as it may make the difference in the admission decision.

10. ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO GUIDANCE BY Wednesday, February, 24th.
SENIOR COURSE SELECTION
(For School year )
STUDENTS MUST SELECT AT LEAST 7.0 CREDITS EACH YEAR. ADD THE NUMBER OF CREDITS ON THE FRONT AND CHOOSE
ENOUGH CREDITS ON BOTH SIDES TO EQUAL AT LEAST 7.0 CREDITS. COURSES THAT DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT
MAY BE CANCELLED.THEREFORE, YOU MUST SELECT CREDITS AS REQUESTED COURSES (MARK WITH AN “R”) AND
2 ALTERNATE CREDITS (MARK WITH AN “A”). Alternate courses will be scheduled if the requested courses are not possible.
NAME: ___________________________________
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
MATH
1.0 credit (must choose one)
1.0 credit (must choose)
122 English 12
313 AP World History (DE)
213 Geometry (10-12)
127 AP Language and Composition
331 American Life
225 Algebra 2 (11-12)
132 AP Literature and Composition
351 AP Government & Politics (DE)
231 Consumer Math
133 English Workshop
353 AP United States History (DE)
241 Precalculus
235 Modern Am. & PA History (CCCTC students)
251 Calculus
ELECTIVE
252 AP Calculus AB (DE)
352 AP Psychology (DE)
AP Calculus BC
261 Statistics
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
262 AP Statistics
1.0 or 2.0 credit(s) (must choose one)
0.5 credit (required)
CCCTC Math** (1 credit)
413 AP Biology (2.0 credits)
601 Physical Education Options X
416 Anatomy & Physiology (DE)
422 AP Chemistry (2.0 credits) (DE)
Weightlifting
423 Organic Chemistry (DE)
431 Physics for Work
432 Physics
433 AP Physics C - Mechanics (2.0 credits) (DE)
Total Credits Side 1:_______
441 Forensic Science

11. ELECTIVES
151 Photography & Journalism
611 Theater Arts (.5 credit)
711 Business Exploration (.5 credit)
152 Public Speaking (.5 credit)
621 Music Theory & Comp. (.5 credit)
712 Accounting I
153 Creative Writing (.5 credit)
622 Voice Class (.5 credit)
713 Accounting 2
341 Sociology (.5 credit)
623 Chorus
714 Personal Law (.5 credit)
342 Psychology (.5 credit)
625 Select Chorus (by audition)
715 Computer Programming (.5 credit)
626 Women’s Chorus (by audition)
716 PC Systems, Repair, Networking (.5 credit)
502 French 2
627 Symphonic Band
717 Personal Finance (.5 credit)
503 French 3
628 Symphonic Band 1/2 (.5 credit)
719 Career Readiness Skills (.5 credit)
504 French 4
629 Chorus/Symphonic Band
720 Biotechnology (.5 credit)
512 Spanish 2
631 2D Design (.5 credit)
721 Technology Design (.5 credit)
513 Spanish 3
632 3D Design (.5 credit)
724 Mech. Engineering CAD (.5 credit)
514 Spanish 4
633 Advanced 3D Design (.5 credit)
725 Architectural CAD (.5 credit)
515 AP Spanish
651 Drawing (.5 credit)
726 Construction Technology (.5 credit)
652 Advanced Drawing (.5 credit)
733 FCS Basics (.5 credit)
655 Painting (.5 credit)
734 Cooking with Confidence (.5 credit)
656 Advanced Painting (.5 credit)
741 SAT Prep (.5 credit)
660 Computer Graphics 1 (.5 credit)
951 Latin (Virtual)
**CCCTC Course (3 credits)
661 Computer Graphics 2 (.5 credit)
952 Latin II (Virtual)
**Name of CCCTC Program
663 Ceramics 1 (.5 credit)
953 German (Virtual)
664 Ceramics 2 (.5 credit)
954 German 2 (Virtual)
670 APE (independent study)
960 Mandarin Chinese (Virtual)
961 Mandarin Chinese 2 (Virtual)
TOTAL SIDE 1:_____
TOTAL SIDE 2: ____
TOTAL CREDITS ____
Parent Signature:
Student Signature:

12. Dual Enrollment Course Course # Section Title Credits
Organic Chemistry
CM 101 PH
Chem I 4
AP Calculus
CM 117
Calculus I
AP Physics
SC 105
Physics I
Anatomy and Physiology
BL 101
Biology I
AP United States History
HS 201
American History to 1877
AP Government and Politics
PS 203
American National Gov.
AP World History
AP Chemistry
CH 101
Chemistry
AP Psychology
PY 101
General Psychology

13. Chapter 2: The College Selection Process
Determine what factors are important for your institution to have.
Do these factors matter to you?
Size
Location
Academic Program Offerings
Reputation
Cost
Other?

14. Conducting Career and College Research
Speak with your counselor!
Use the Counseling Office
Attend the admission representative visits
Use the internet, college websites, Education Planner, etc. to explore options.

15. CCCA College Fair
If you are still undecided on a post-secondary school, you may attend the College Fair as a Senior.
Over 55 post-secondary schools are represented.

16. Chapter 3: Standardized Testing
SAT-I
Registration is done through
Preparation:
All students in grades 10 and 11 can take the PSAT in October.
Official SAT online preparation materials are available at collegeboard.com.
SAT I prep books are available through the counseling office for loan.
Scoring:
Each section is scored from A perfect score on the Critical Reading and Mathematics Reasoning is 1600.
The Essay Section is optional starting in March 2016.

17. SAT I Continued… SAT Scores continued:
Students should select which institutions will receive their scores when registering.
Some institutions will ONLY accept SAT I scores directly from the Collegeboard.
Philipsburg-Osceola lists SAT and/or ACT scores on transcripts.
Remember our school code: !

18. SAT II
The SAT II measures a students’ level of knowledge in a specific content area. You should only take the SAT II if required by the institutions you are applying to.

19. The ACT
The ACT (American College Test) is another standardized test that institutions look at. In fact, some schools accept the ACT in lieu of the SAT. It differs from the SAT in the following ways:
4 sections on the ACT (Science is #4)
Scores range from (A 36 is equal to a 2400 on the SAT.)
ACT is a test of knowledge. SAT is a test of ability.
Students register at

20. Test Dates Test Month Registration Deadline ACT September Mid-August
SAT-I and II October Early September
ACT October Mid September
SAT-I and II November Late September
ACT December Early November
SAT-I and II December Early November
SAT-I and II January Late December
ACT February Early January
SAT-I March Late February
ACT April Mid-March
SAT-I and II May Early April
ACT June Early May
SAT-I and II June Early May
Offered at P-O

21. Anthropology
Over the course of the semester, we will be exploring the world and her people. By examining the indigenous peoples of the world, we are able to discover our common humanity and the formation of our own nations’ customs and traditions. Anthropology studies almost everything that has to do with being human, and we do this from a comparative perspective. This course offers a wide range of topics dealing with human adaptation, the culture of peoples from around the world and through time, both biological and cultural, as well as archaeology. Students will not only learn about the world’s cultures, but they will experience their traditions, food, and customs.

22. Chapter 4: The College Application Process
According to the National Association of College Admission Counselors, the factors that colleges usually consider for admission are:
Primary Factors
Academic Performance in College Prep Classes
Standardized Test Scores
Academic Performance in ALL courses
GPA
Additional Factors
Student Essay or Writing Sample
Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities, Volunteerism, and Employment Activities
Interview
Awards and Recognition Programs

23. Transcript Release

25. NCAA: Becoming a College Athlete
Student athletes who are hoping to continue athletic participation at the Division I or II collegiate level must be declared eligible through the NCAA Clearinghouse.
Please alert your counselor and coach if this is your intent.

26. Final Notes: Representing Yourself Online
Post-secondary institutions may use a variety of resources to learn about who your are. Please be aware of how you may be represented online. It is not unusual for colleges to do a search for your name on Google, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and other public sites. Be sure to represent yourself in a manner that will not affect the possibility of your acceptance.
Be sure that your address will not hurt your chances for admission. Many schools ask you to provide this and you don’t want a joke to cost you admission. (Example: Indicating an like may not endear yourself to the admission committee.)
“Every single component of information can, and will, give some type of personal message. Take a moment and think about it. Would you be prepared to work with an individual for your organization who sent applications for a job using an e mail address similar to HtoTHEhizzy03”

27. Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Misspellings and grammatical
Applying online, but the application isn't actually submitted
Forgotten signatures
Not reading carefully
Listing extracurricular activities that aren't
Not telling your school counselor where you've applied
Writing illegibly
Using an address that friends might laugh about, but colleges won't
Not checking your regularly
Letting Mom or Dad help you fill out your application

28. Final Notes: Junior and Senior Timelines
Keeping track of all of this information can be difficult.
You are strongly encouraged to use and regularly refer to the “Looking Beyond” booklet, and the Junior + Senior Year Timelines to assist you with this.
Please make your parent/guardian’s aware of this booklet and checklist. Post it somewhere prominent (refrigerator?) so that you are reminded to adhere to deadlines.

29. Don’t “Fail to Plan…”
Preparation and organization are key to setting yourself up for success after high school. No matter what path you will pursue after graduation, proper planning during your senior year can maximize your chances for being successful in whatever endeavor you choose.
Please access your school counselor and the Counseling Office with any questions!

30. Question and Answer Session