1. Planning for College
Prepared by Robin Lynne, College and Career Counselor Marathon High School

2. Future Job Market By the year 2018
63% of jobs will require post secondary education
33% of jobs will require a college degree
30% of jobs will require an associate degree or some college-level training.
37% of jobs will require unskilled labor

3. FUTURE JOB MARKET
80% of the fastest growing jobs require higher education The top 10 jobs in 2010 did not exist in 2004 The current generation will change careers on average seven to ten times in their lifetime

4. Difference in Median Earnings
A student with a 2 year Associate’s Degree will earn $9,000 a year more than a student with just a high school diploma
A student with a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree will earn $21,000 a year more than a student with just a high school diploma

5. Average Yearly Income By Educational Level
Average 2010 Income
Average Yearly Income By Educational Level
No High School Diploma $25,000
High School Diploma $31,000
Associate’s Degree $40,000
Bachelor’s Degree $51,000
Master’s Degree $61,000
Doctorate Degree $79,000

6. the unemployment rate is less the more education you have

7. University Community College 4 years Bachelor’s Degree
A.A. Degree A.S. Degree Certificate Continuing Ed.
2 years years yr or less weeks
2 years

8. Community Colleges Community colleges have an open admissions policy
However they will require a SAT/ACT/CPT test for placement into college-level classes
Those lacking placement scores will be scheduled for remedial Math or English classes before advancing to higher levels

9. Community Colleges Offers
AA Degrees - 2 years. Requires taking 36 credits of general education classes and 24 credits of electives. After receiving AA degree student transfers to a University for 2 years to study in their major
AS Degrees – 2 years. Is usually a vocational or technical major like: Web Design, Registered Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Computer Programmer, Criminal Justice, Graphic Technology, Veterinary Technician, Digital Media Technology, Drafting and Design, Ultrasound Technician, Culinary

10. Community Colleges Offers
Certificates – usually 1 year or less. Examples: Massage Therapist, EMT, EKG Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Law Enforcement Officer, Automotive Mechanic, Electronics Technician, Digital Media Video Production, Graphic Design, Court Reporter
Continuing Education – usually around 6 weeks is a non-credit program and financial aid does not apply. Examples: Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, Electronics, Small Business Management, Drafting, Web Design, Automotive, Cosmetology

11. Universities
State Universities offer a four-year Bachelor’s degree and higher
They are very competitive to get into and decline over half the applicants
They may recalculate the GPA using their own standard

12. universities They are looking for well rounded students
who have a good GPA and SAT/ACT score
have taken academically challenging courses
have taken two years of foreign language
have demonstrated leadership qualities, involved in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, sports, band, camps and have participated in community service projects.

13. Top Ten Most Popular College Majors
Business - Business Administration and Management is the most popular selected major. Business also includes finance, marketing, and accounting, which has a high demand right out of college. This can get you a good paying job right from the start, especially with a business degree from a top business school.
Social Sciences and History - This includes anthropology, economics, geography, sociology and political science.
Education - Elementary Education is the most popular major

14. top ten 4-year degrees
Psychology - There seems to be two types of Psych majors. Those who are interested in counseling and those who are interested in other related careers where the skills of such a major can come in handy (ex: human resources, public relations, market research and sales).
Nursing - The nursing field is competitive, and some programs may have wait lists. However, you are pretty much guaranteed a job due to the severe shortage of nurses.
Communications - also includes journalism, communications is one of the fastest growing majors in college.

15. top ten 4-year degrees
Biology - Biology majors do a lot of research and development and work in a laboratory or the field. Common employers of biology majors include: hospitals, national & state parks, universities, pharmaceutical companies, research firms, aquariums and zoos.
Engineering - A major that usually produces a high salaried job from the start. But, plan on taking very aggressive math and science courses with this major.
English - An English major can be involved in copywriting, editing and teaching, but not just limited to that. Also a good gateway degree to graduate school, or law school.
Computer Science - A highly technical field involving a lot of advanced math and computer courses.

16. 10 Highly Profitable 2-Year Degree Jobs
Physical Therapist Assistant
$46,111
Web Designer
$48,785
Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technician
$47,163
Registered Nurse
$55,276
Computer Support Specialist
Executive or Administrative Assistant
$37,669
Dental Hygienist
$57,148
Surveying or Mapping Technician
$33,363
Camera Operator
$42,558

17. 12 Highly Profitable Jobs Requiring a Certificate
Court Reporter
$39,781
Auto Insurance Appraiser
$50,165
Auto or Motorcycle Mechanic
$41,233
Massage Therapist
$35,349
Security and Fire Alarm System Installer
$42,763
Emergency Medical Technician
Aerobics or Fitness Instructor
$37,113
Medical Transcriptionist
$31,286
Cosmetologist
$27,112
Spoken Language Interpreter
$44,175
Sign Language Interpreter
$36,278
Embalmer
$38,482

18. Graduation and Retention Rate
High School
Of 100 ninth graders, 68 will graduate from High School and 18 will end up graduating from college on time
University – Bachelor’s Degree
Retention Rate for Returning a 2nd Year is 76%
Graduation Rate is 56% (allowing for 6 years)
Community College – Associate’s Degree
Retention Rate for Returning a 2nd Year is 50%
Graduation Rate is 28% (allowing for 3 years)

19. What You Need To Do in High School If You Want To Graduate from College
Grades Matter – Your high school grade point average is a great predictor of whether or not you will earn a college degree
Homework Matters – Homework might seem like a waste of time, but it teaches you course content, time-management, and discipline – all of which you’ll need in college
Math Courses Matter – The further you go in Math in high school, the better your chances of earning a college degree

20. Earning a two-year college degree or higher depends a lot on what your high school GPA is

21. Getting a four-year college degree depends a lot on how far you go in high school math Percentage of high school graduates earning a Bachelors Degree by the highest level of math course taken in high school

22. AP Classes and College Graduation
Most students take five or six years to earn their bachelor’s degree. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to graduate in four years.
Studies show that students who took AP English Literature had a 62% higher four-year graduation rate than those who took other English courses in high school.

23. SAT/ACT ACT - Tests on Subject Matter Answer ALL Questions
No penalty for wrong answers
Go ahead and guess
Go ahead and Christmas Tree if you are running out of time
SAT - Tests on Reasoning Skills
Be selective
Quarter of a point off for wrong answers
No penalty for skipping a question
Only guess if you can get a question down to two answers and then guess with your gut. Don’t waste a lot of time contemplating.

24. SAT Subject Tests
The more selective universities will ask for two or three subject tests. The tests are a hour long and you can take up to three on a test day. You can test in:
Literature U.S. History Italian
Biology World History Modern Hebrew
Chemistry Physics French
Mathematics German Latin

25. Admissions Matrix University GPA Range SAT Range ACT Range FAMU 3.05
1350 19
FAU
3.2–3.8
(all 3)
22-26
FGCU
(all 3)
20-24
FIU
23-27
FSU
(all 3)
26-29
NCF
27-31
UCF
25-28 UF
(all 3)
30-32
UNF
22-25
USF
24-29
UWF

26. College Applications
Applications are on-line for both community colleges and universities.
Students will need to know their current classes, past AP and DE classes, weighted and un-weighted GPA, SAT/ACT scores and test dates and their community service hours.
Students may see the college counselor or data entry for a transcript.

27. college applications
Applications will ask for two of the following to confirm state residency :
parent’s voter registration card
car registration
driver’s license
Students will need to send their transcripts from MHS and FKCC if they have taken DE classes
After graduation students will need to send final transcripts from MHS and FKCC if they have taken duel enrollment classes

28. Bright Futures Course Requirements
Florida Academic and Medallion Scholarship
4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 Level and above)
3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language)

29. Bright Futures Requirements
Florida Academic and Medallion Scholarship
All students are required to apply for Federal Financial Aid. A student does not have to qualify for financial aid they just have to apply for it.
The Academic Scholarship requires a 3.5 weighted GPA in core courses, 100 hours of community service and a SAT score of:
-2012 graduates SAT of 1270 or ACT of 28
-2013 graduates SAT of 1280 or ACT of 28
-2014 graduates SAT of 1290 or ACT of 29
The Medallion Scholarship requires a 3.0 weighted GPA in core courses, 75 hours of community service and a SAT score of:
-2012 graduates SAT of 980 or ACT of 21
-2013 graduates SAT of 1020 or ACT of 22
-2014 graduates SAT of 1170 or ACT of 26

30. Bright Futures Requirements
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
4 English
4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1)
3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
1 Fine; or Identified Practical Art; or .5 credit in each
1 Physical Education (to include integration of health)
3 years of classes in a vocational series
Requires three years of a vocational series with a 3.5
unweighted GPA and a 3.0 weighted GPA in their core classes
Students must score on the SAT exam a 440 in critical reading
and math or score on the ACT exam a 17 in English, 18 in
Reading, and a 19 in Math

31. University Community College
Bright Futures will pay a flat fee per credit hour towards tuition (as of 2012)
University
Academic $101 x 30 credit hours = $3,030
Medallion/Gold Seal $76 x 30 credit hours = $2,280
Tuition to a State University is about $5,500
Community College
Academic $62 x 30 credit hours = $1,860
Medallion/Gold Seal $47 x 30 credit hours = $1,410
Tuition to a Community is about $3,000
Students must maintain a college GPA of 3.0 for the Academic Scholarship and a 2.75 for the Medallion and Gold Seal to keep the Bright Futures Scholarship

32. Estimated Tuition and Extras to a State University for 1 year
Expenses
Tuition/Fees
$5,500
Room (Housing)
Board (Food/Meals)
$3,800
Books/Supplies
$1,000
Transportation
$1,500
Personal Expenses
Estimated Total Costs
$18,800

33. Local Scholarships
Our community is very generous with scholarship opportunities
Applications for local scholarships will start in February
A list of scholarships along with the applications will be available in the students government class, in my office and on my website

34. You can find the link to my website through the high school’s website
There are several good websites to search for scholarships. Try and
Another useful website is

35. Federal Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) is based on adjusted income from the parent’s and student’s tax return. Parents should try to complete their tax return as soon as possible to be able to apply early.
Financial Aid will consider many factors in determining need such as how many children are in the family and how many will be in college

36. Websites on Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid The parent section has many resources. Use the FAFSA4caster for early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid A helpful website with many resources and has a college financial calculator

37. The AmeriCorps Program
AmeriCorps is a structed 10-month program where students help those in need across America.
At the end of the program students will receive $5,000 towards their tuition.
This might be an option to consider for students who want to take a year off before starting college. Visit for more information.

38. What You Need to Do and When You Need to Do It
Ninth Grade
Enroll in academically challenging classes
Become involved in extracurricular activities
Do community service in an area of interest
Work towards meeting the Bright Futures requirements
Consider attending a summer camp in an area of interest
Visit college campuses while on family vacations

39. What You Need to Do and When You Need to Do It
Tenth Grade
Take academically challenging classes
Take the PSAT in the fall
Attend College Fair in the fall
Stay involved in extracurricular activities
Continue volunteering in an area of interest
Consider taking an SAT/ACT exam if in advanced math
Work towards meeting the Bright Futures requirements
Consider attending a summer camp in an area of interest
Visit college campuses while on family vacations

40. What You Need to Do and When You Need to Do It
Eleventh Grade
Take academically challenging classes
Attend College Fair
Stay involved in extracurricular activities
Continue volunteering in an area of interest
Take the SAT/ACT several times if planning to attend a university
Work towards meeting the Bright Futures requirements
Attend or volunteer at a summer camp in an area of interest
Research colleges for particular majors, entrance requirements, costs, etc.
Attend campus tours of colleges of interest

41. What You Need to Do and When You Need to Do It
Twelfth Grade
Take academically challenging classes
Finish taking the SAT/ACT to student’s satisfaction
Attend campus tours of colleges of interest
Apply to Universities in the fall
Apply to Community Colleges in the spring
Stay involved in extracurricular activities
Continue volunteering in an area of interest
Register for Bright Futures Scholarship with College Counselor
Apply for Federal Financial Aid after January 1
Apply for local scholarships in the Spring

42. This power point was authored by Robin Lynne, College and Career Counselor, Marathon High School No part of this may be used or reprinted without the permission of the author Resources: The College Board Florida State University Bureau of Labor Statistics Higher Ed Info. Org Georgetown Education Center Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation