1. College Ready, Work Ready, Ready for Life. “Follow The Child” NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS

2.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Global Competition SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship," Harvard Business Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003.

3.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative A Parable: Survival of the Fittest Every morning, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you’d better be running! Every morning, a lion wakes up. It knows it must out run the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death.

4.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Phasing Out Low-skill Jobs

5.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Prepared Applicants Get the Jobs “About 60% of applicants are poorly prepared for a typical entry- level job because they simply lack the necessary basic education skills required in today’s labor market.” 25 Applicants – 15 Do Not Qualify 10 Qualify 25 Applicants – 15 Do Not Qualify 10 Qualify SOURCE: 2005 Skills Gap Report – Deloitte, 2005

6.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Hours an Average American Student Spends in School Mon.Tues.Wed.Thur.Fri.Sat.Sun. 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00

7.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Typical Japanese Student School Day/Week Mon.Tues.Wed.Thur.Fri.Sat.Sun. 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 Two-hour home study time Sun.–Thurs. School year of 225 days vs. our 180 PLUS

8.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative WORKING LIFE OF 48 YEARS HIGH SCHOOL WHY? Keep up to date in current job/vocation Retrain for newly created jobs Have flexibility to switch careers Life-span Analysis High school is the most critical period in your life Prepare Now! For Life-long Learning 0–14 14–18 22–70 70–90

9.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Business & Industry Need… Solid academic preparation Good communication skills (verbal and written) Sound science and math foundation Ability to think critically and make decisions Computer-literacy Team-oriented employees

10.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative New Hampshire Scholar

11.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Your High School Transcript It is your scorecard. It is how colleges/employers evaluate you. It is the official record of: - student efforts/grades - attendance - accomplishments - extra-curricular activities

12.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative 4-Year College Workforce (Civilian & Military) Workforce (Civilian & Military) Community or Technical College A Sample Scholars Course of Study 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th English I English II English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Physical Science BiologyChemistryPhysics World History Economics/ Govt. U.S. History World Geography 2 years of the same Foreign Language New Hampshire Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career Pathway

13.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative $27,000/year $2,250/month IMAGINE your job Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999

14.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Payment Item Amount Left

15.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) $243 Payment Item Amount Left

16.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151492 Payment Item Amount Left Medical/Dental Insurance $215

17.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Housing (Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom) $400 Payment Item Amount Left

18.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Food $300 Payment Item Amount Left

19.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 1051,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Payments $300 Payment Item Amount Left

20.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Car Insurance $100 Payment Item Amount Left

21.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Gas, Oil, etc. $60 Payment Item Amount Left

22.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Telephone $25 Payment Item Amount Left

23.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Utilities $100 Payment Item Amount Left

24.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Clothing $50 Payment Item Amount Left

25.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Entertainment $50 Payment Item Amount Left

26.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Savings $50 Payment Item Amount Left

27.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Medical Expenses $25 Payment Item Amount Left

28.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Furniture, TV, Appliances1517 Furniture, TV, Appliances $15 Payment Item Amount Left

29.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Furniture, TV, Appliances1517 Miscellaneous170 Miscellaneous $17 Payment Item Amount Left

30.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Furniture, TV, Appliances1517 Miscellaneous170 Payment Item Amount Left

31.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job $6.50 x 40 hrs/wk $260.00 x 52 wks/yr $13,520.00 year $6.50 x 40 hrs/wk $260.00 x 52 wks/yr $13,520.00 year Unskilled Labor $12.98 x 40 hrs/wk $519.23 x 52 wks/yr $27,000.00 year $12.98 x 40 hrs/wk $519.23 x 52 wks/yr $27,000.00 year Skilled Labor You choose!

32.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study A Sample Scholars Course of Study 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th English I English II English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Physical Science BiologyChemistryPhysics World History Economics/Govt. U.S. History World Geography 2 years of the same Foreign Language

33.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Starting Salaries with 2-year Associate’s or Certificate Degree Office Manager $38,000 Industrial Engineering $53, 500 Paralegal $45,820 SOURCE: US Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau, 2005

34.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Starting Salaries with a Bachelor’s Degree Architect $58,000 Electrical Engineer $54,209 Business Administration $53,928 SOURCE: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2005

35.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Money for College More info at www.studentaid.ed.gov Any student seeking need-based or government aid of any kind must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) every year to remain eligible for Federal aid. The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal student aid programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance.

36.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) Students who are Pell-eligible U.S. Citizens enrolled full-time and have participated in a rigorous high school course of study, like the New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study, may qualify for: –Up to $750 for first year college students –Up to $1,300 for second year college students Check “State Scholar Graduate” on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to verify eligibility

37.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative The next four years are the best chance you have to determine your future. No matter what your past performance was, you have a brand new opportunity to become a better student and succeed in life! Make becoming a New Hampshire Scholar part of preparing for your Career Pathway !

38.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative It’s YOUR Choice... Don’t Ever Give Up!

39.  Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Become a Scholar today… Become a Success tomorrow! For more information about the New Hampshire Scholars Program please contact your school counselor or: Scott Power, State Director New Hampshire Scholars Program 3 Barrell Court, Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301 603.225.4199 x300 spower@nhcuc.org spower@nhcuc.org www.NHscholars.org