1. 9 th & 10 th grade Information Night Classes of 2014 & 2015 10/12/20151

2. Tonight’s Topics: Rigorous course options College entrance exams Post Secondary Information Power Point available on the South High Counseling website: http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Counseling.html 10/12/20152

3. Meet your Counselors Kim Friesen Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th, Last Names: A-K TAPP 9 th -12 (612) 668-4372 Don Dilla Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10 th, Last Names: L-Z City Wide Programs 9 th -12 (612) 668-4374

4. Counselors Jackie MosconiMarie Hassell Open & Liberal Arts 11 th -12 th students A-G Open & L. A. 11 th -12 th students O-Z All Nations 9 th -12 th AVID 9 th -12 th (612) 668-4369 (612) 668-4370 Jackie.Mosconi@mpls.k12.mn.usMarie.Hassell@mpls.k12.mn.us Nicole Crowell Anne Erickson & Breanna Parslow Open & Liberal Arts 11 th -12 th students H-N AchieveMpls Career & College Center ELL 9 th -12 th (612) 668-4363 (612)668-4368Anne.Erickson@mpls.k12.mn.us Nicole.Crowell@mpls.k12.mn.usBreanna.Parslow@mpls.k12.mn.us 10/12/20154

5. Why take rigorous courses? We encourage students to take the most rigorous courses they can handle. Helps support students by preparing them for the rigors of college. 10/12/20155

6. Rigorous Courses We recommend taking challenging courses including:  Advanced Placement (AP Courses)  College in the Schools (CIS Courses)  Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO).  Honors Courses 10/12/20156

7. PSEO Applications Post Secondary Enrollment Options U of M Twin Cities: Applications are available online at www.cce.umn.edu Deadline is April 1 st, 2012. Average GPA for Fall admission tends to be around 3.70 GPA on average. Concordia University St. Paul: Apply online at www.csp.edu Students with a 3.25 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply. Deadlines is May 1 st, 2012. MCTC: Apply online at www.minneapolis.edu Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply. Deadline for Fall semester 2009 is June 1 st, 2012. 10/12/20157

8. Practice for College Entrance Exams 10 th graders PLAN Test = Pre-ACT Exam  Who: Given to all 10 th graders in Minneapolis.  Test given in fall of Sophomore year.  Helps you understand your academic strengths & career interests.  Cost: Free for students.  Plan Test Interpretation: March 6-8th. 10/12/20158

9. Practice for College Entrance Exams 11 th graders PSAT Test = Pre-SAT Exam  Given to Juniors who register and to Sophomores if space is available.  When: Wednesday, October 9 th, 2012.  Cost: $17.00 approximately.  Juniors who scores high may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. 10/12/20159

10. ACT/SAT ACT/SAT  Required for entrance into most 4 year post-secondary schools.  Recommended to take in April or June of junior year.  Most colleges accept either one.  Ask your counselor about a fee waiver if you need one. 10/12/201510

11. Information for Juniors  Visit your counselor at least once per semester  Know you are on track to graduate  Register for the PSAT in October  Attend the National College Fair in October  Narrow college options & visit colleges  Prepare & register for the ACT or SAT 11

12. Information for Sophomores Information for Sophomores  Visit your counselor at least once per semester.  Take rigorous courses.  Utilize tutoring services.  Makeup missing credits.  Use a planner.  Register for the PSAT (if space is available). 10/12/201512

13. Early College Thinking Expand your thoughts about what you Would like to do? Extracurricular Activities Leadership Activities Volunteering Internships PT jobs Career Searches College visits 10/12/201513

14. Smart isn’t what you are It’s what you work to become! 10/12/201514

15. My Life Plan My Life Plan is a post-secondary planning graduation requirement for the class of 2010 and beyond. My Life Plan asks the following questions: Who am I? Assessing and reflecting on Interests personality Learning styles 10/12/201515

16. Where am I going?  Researching career and labor market information.  Researching education and training requirements for careers.  Job shadows, internships, summer employment opportunities. 10/12/201516

17. How do I get there?  Researching and applying for college  Financial aid and scholarships  Development and maintenance of skills  Personal and professional application of skills Interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Self management skills Ability to learn throughout life 10/12/201517

18. My Life Plan Milestones GRADE 9GRADE 11 High School Transition Preliminary Plan for Post-High School High School OrientationCareer Interest Inventory Needs AssessmentCollege Research Career Experience4 year course plan/credit status Resume 4 year course plan/credit status GRADE 10GRADE 12 Needs AssessmentCollege Experience PLAN Test InterpretationApplication My Personality TypeGraduation Review & Approval Career ExperienceSenior Exit Survey 4 year course plan/credit statusCapstone Needs AssessmentFAFSA Financial Package Review 10/12/201518 :

19. Naviance  Go to the Naviance Website:  www.connection.naviance.com/shsmnn  Ask your Counselor or Career & College Center Coordinator for your login…  Review college admission requirements, application deadlines, scatter grams, majors, study abroad options, scholarships, test preparation, and more!  Families can sign up too! 10/12/201519