1. Post-Secondary Planning: Junior Year

2. Success in the New Economy
By Kevin Fleming

3. Post-Secondary Planning: Junior Year
So you want to go to college…
According to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education*,
PA ranks 5th in the nation for sending high school students to college
PA ranks 45th in the nation for graduating the same students
According to higheredinfo.org, PA colleges and universities have an 80% retention
rate (after the first year of school), and 5.7% graduation rate for Bachelor’s degrees
(graduation rate within 6 years)
According to U.S. News and World Report, 1 in 3 students
do not return to college after the first year
As many as 1 in 3 first-year students won't make it back for sophomore year. The reasons run the gamut from family problems and loneliness to academic struggles and a lack of money. If schools you're considering have low freshman retention rates, you'll want to ask the admissions office why.
*PDE website

4. Post-Secondary Planning : Junior Year
Retention rates- WHY?

5. www.collegeresults.org Grab your cell phones…
Go to:
Choose any College/University you’ve been considering
Look at:
Retention Rates
Graduation Rates
4 year – 5 year – 6 year

6. Academic issues, too expensive, don’t know what you want to do
Retention Rates…
Academic issues, too expensive, don’t know what you want to do
Academic issues
Learn how to study now
Ask for help/use resources
Challenge yourself academically

7. Retention Rates… Too expensive
Attend Financial Aid events, ask questions, fill out FAFSA form
Apply for scholarships
Dual enrollment/Transfer

8. Retention Rates… Don’t know what you want to do
Caution-the undeclared major can lead to spending extra time in college=more money
See what supports the school offers undeclared majors
“Thinking well to be wise: planning well, wiser: doing well wisest and best of all” ~Malcolm Forbes

9. Class of 2017 SURVEY RESULTS
Career Planning Process:
5.4% Lost (23 out of 423)
55.3% Think they have an idea but unsure (234 out of 423)
39.2% Found their career choice (166 out of 423)
Post-Secondary Planning Process:
9.7% Lost (41 out of 423)
52.9% Think they have an idea but unsure (224 out of 423)
37.3% Found the perfect …Technical school, Community College, Four Year College, Job, Military Branch (158 out of 423)
Survey Results:
Only 254 out of 423 students have researched careers/colleges online-60%
Of those 254 students:
163 used the College Board website
61 used Career Cruising
151 did not answer or listed none ***
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started”
~ Mark Twain

10. Finding a career Planning a path
Getting started
Finding a career Planning a path

11. SELF-ASSESSMENT FINDING A CAREER… What are your interests?
What are you good at?
What kind of working conditions do you need in order to feel happy?
SELF-ASSESSMENT
9th Grade – Spark and Holland Code
10th Grade – Skills Inventory and PSAT/NMSQT
11th Grade – PSAT/NMSQT and Career Cruising

12. 9th Grade Activity Spark/Holland Code

13. 10th Grade Activity Skills Assessment/Occupational Connections

14. Career Cruising Homepage

15. Career Cruising Assessments

16. Career Cruising Matchmaker

17. Career Cruising Career Exploration

18. Career Cruising Military Career Exploration

19. Career Cruising Education Exploration

20. Career Cruising Employment Guide

21. Career Cruising My Course Plan

22. FINDING A CAREER… Other great resource: Go to www.mynextmove.org.
Choose which option best fits your level of knowledge on future plans.
“I’m not really sure,” “I’ll know it when I see it,” or “I want to be…”

23. My Next Move

24. FINDING A CAREER… Important things to remember about MyNextMove.org:
Thoroughly look through the profession/career profile page.
Check out what skills and personality traits are important in that profession.
Find out how much education is needed for the profession.
Take a look at the average salary for the profession.
Check which word is associated with the profession:
Bright Outlook, Green, and Registered Apprentice.

25. FINDING A CAREER…
Does your expected job fit with your life style?
Ask yourself if…
You want to spend weekends with your family?
You want to work a traditional work day (9am-5pm)?
You will be able to afford your lifestyle?
Examples: eating habits or shopping habits
Does the career match your skill set? Your personality type?
Great site for work-related personality type quiz-

26. FINDING A CAREER
The 10 Most Popular College Majors: 10. Visual & Performing Arts 9. Economics 8. Biology, Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7. Psychology 6. Health Professions & Related Programs 5. Communication, Journalism & Related Programs 4. Business Administration & Management 3. Engineering 2. Social Sciences 1. Business, Marketing & Related Services

27. FINDING A CAREER… Top 11 In-Demand college majors:
Biomedical Engineering
Biometrics
Forensic science
Computer game design
Cyber security
Data science
Business Analytics
Petroleum engineering
Public health
Robotics
Sustainability

28. FINDING A CAREER
Most valuable majors in terms of salary and career prospects
Biomedical engineering
Biochemistry
Computer science
Software engineering
Environmental engineering
Civil engineering
Geology
Management information system
Petroleum engineering
Applied mathematics
Mathematics
Construction management
Finance
Physics
Statistics

29. SKILLS AND QUALITIES EMPLOYERS WANT
Leadership
Ability to work in a team
Communication skills (written)
Problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic
Analytical/quantitative skills
Technical skills
Communication skills (verbal)
Initiative
Computer skills
Flexibility/adaptability
Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
Detail-oriented
Job Outlook 2015, National Association of Colleges and Employers

30. Curriculum Planning Guide

31. AGHS Top 10 Skills

32. SO YOU THINK YOU’VE FOUND A CAREER…
See if you can do any of these during high school:
Job shadowing
Internships
Volunteer
Go to field related conferences
Talk to professionals in the field
Bring Your Child to Work Day
As many as 1 in 3 students do not return to college after their 1st year*
1 shadowing experience = 32% higher retention rate in college**
1 internship experience = 52% higher retention rate in college**
*US News and World Report
** Vincent Tinto’s research on Retention Rates

33. Career Pathway Months October – Human Services
November – Science and Health
February – Business, Finance, and Information Technology
March – Engineering and Industrial Technology
April – Arts and Communications

34. Career Pathway Month November - Science and Health
11/10 – O.R./Family Practice Nurse, R.N.
11/12 – Physical Therapist Lebanon Valley College
11/17 – R.N./Army Health Care Specialist/Nursing
11/17 – M.D./Doctor of Chiropractic Care
11/19 – Toxicologist W.L. Gore Medical Division

35. PLANNING YOUR PATH…
You will probably NEED some type of post- secondary education
The demand for higher level job skills are rising
In PA there was a decrease in unskilled jobs from 40% in to 20% in 2011*
Your path may include the following:
Technical School
Community College
Four Year College
*PDE website

36. PLANNING YOUR PATH… PSAT-all Juniors took PSAT’s on 10/14
Collegeboard.org for prep, SAT registration
Act.org for prep, ACT registration
ACT vs. SAT? When to take the tests? What is a good score?
2015 SAT State Average:
Critical Reading – 499; Math – 504; Writing – 482
2015 Avon Grove SAT Average:
Critical Reading – 518; Math – 532; Writing - 503
2014 ACT State Average: 22.7
2014 Avon Grove ACT Average: 25.1
The ACT test measures skills across a large domain while the redesigned SAT will measure fewer things much more deeply.

37. Key Changes to the SAT

38. Central Features of the Redesigned SAT

39. SAT Practice and Prep

40. SAT Question of the Day

41. SAT Test Dates and Deadlines

42. ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

43. See the resource list for college search sites
PLANNING YOUR PATH…
Finding the perfect…
Technical, Community, and/or 4-year college
Think about who you are and what you are looking for in a school:
For example, size, location, campus activities/sports
Fiskeguide.com has a GREAT survey you can take Sizing Yourself Up Survey
See the resource list for college search sites

44. Popular College Resources

45. POPULAR COLLEGE RESOURCES…

46. MORE POPULAR RESOURCES…

47. PLANNING YOUR PATH… KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!
The application process-preparing during Junior Year
Student Recommendation Form – “Brag Sheet”
Resume Writing Activity
Essay/personal statement
Course selection-choose wisely, explore programs (i.e. dual enrollment)
KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!

48. Student “Brag Sheet” for Recommendation Letters

49. Resource List

50. Factors to Consider

51. Visit Campus

52. College Application

53. Checklist for Application Materials

54. Tips

55. Application Tracker

56. College Essay

57. Financial Aid Tips

58. Upcoming Guidance Events
The College Funding Coach
December 2015
PSAT/NMSQT Results/AP Potential Night
January 2016

59. Sign Up for AGHS Guidance Remind App

60. Remaining Fall College Visitations to AGHS
Nov. 9 – University of Delaware
Nov. 10 – Widener University
Nov. 10 – Gwynedd Mercy University
Nov. 11 – University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Nov. 11 – Rosemont College
Nov. 18 – La Salle University

61. TCHS College Fair November 10th 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m

62. Refer to your Planning Checklist
FALL
Attend Junior Family Night
Challenge yourself academically
Get involved
Explore Post-secondary options
Get organized
WINTER
Complete a Self-Assessment
PSAT Results/ AP Potential Night
Register for the SAT/ACT
Course selection – choose wisely for your future
SPRING
Complete a “brag sheet”
Continue career search
Begin visiting schools
Begin brain-storming for your college essay/ personal statements
Attend Junior Family Night Part II
SUMMER
Summer job and/or Volunteer
Register – NCAA Eligibility Center
Stay involved
Visit schools
Complete summer work!!!

63. Post-Secondary Planning Junior Year
QUESTIONS?