1. POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & OPTIONS

2.  Reminders  Post-High School Options  Admissions  Prepping Now

3. 22 total credits to GRADUATE! 4 credits English 3 credits Social St. 3 credits Math 3 credits Science 1.5credits Phy. Ed.5 credit Health

4.  Counselor Assignments  Fox Amy Olson (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Rock Dan Maloney (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Wisconsin Joe Hamel (A- P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  Wolf Troy Arneson (A – P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  ELL Ying Vang

5.  A person in this occupation:  Needs a high school diploma  Completes an apprenticeship  Earns on average $71,000 per year  Can get you out of a sticky situation…..

6. ELEVATOR INSTALLER AND REPAIRER

7.  A person in this occupation  Needs a bachelor’s degree  Can work odd hours  Earns on average $27,000 per year  May be a local celebrity….

8. TELEVISION OR RADIO ANNOUNCER

9.  A person in this occupation  Needs a graduate degree  Earns on average $42,000 per year  Helps many people  Can also coach cross country….

10. Social Worker

11. You need to choose a post-high school option because of what YOU want to do afterwards, not just because….. Your girlfriend is going there It looked cool You look good in a uniform Etc. Etc.

12. MILITARY APPRENTICESHIPS SPECIALTY SCHOOLS TECHNICAL SCHOOLS 2 YEAR COLLEGES 4 YEAR COLLEGES

13.  KNOW YOUR:  Strengths and Weaknesses  Interests and Values  Life Goals  Career Goals  Where will you be in 5 years? 10 years? 2017 2022 2027

14. GO TO WORK:  Earn $ right away  Experience  Low pay  Limited Opportunities  Poor job security and benefits

15. DO AN APPRENTICESHIP:  Earn while you learn  Good pay/benefits  Little to no costs  High earning potential (remember the elevator operator?)  Limited career options

16. JOIN THE MILITARY:  No tuition  Many careers  Earn while you learn  Travel  Bound to enlisted time  Could be in war  High risk

17. GO TO A SPECIALTY SCHOOL:  Classes just in your area  Many are 2 years  Usually small classes  Pay Tuition  Limited to 1 career field

18. GO TO A TECH SCHOOL:  Many programs  2 years or less  High income potential  Transfer to a 4 year  Great job placement  Low tuition  Some programs have waiting lists

19. GO TO A 2 YEAR COLLEGE:  Small classes  Low Tuition  Transfer to a 4 year (guaranteed transfer options)  Not all have housing options

20. GO TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE:  2200+ Schools  Many majors  Highest paying careers  4+ year commitment  High tuition costs  Not all majors lead to careers

21.  JUNIOR YEAR IS THE TIME TO:  THINK!  ASK!  LOOK AT WEBSITES!  VISIT CAMPUSES!

22.  Program/Career Area  Favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.  Length of program  how much do you like school and how long will you be in school?

23.  Admissions requirements  Your GPA, test scores, extra-curricular activities, service, etc.  The other details  Location  Size  Housing  Demographics  Activities, athletics, etc.

24.  Cost will be an important factor  Talk with parents NOW  Examples:  MATC - $128 – 173/credit ▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year)  MIAD - $33,850/year  UW Richland - $11,000/year*  UW Platteville - $14,500/year*  UW Madison - $24,500/year* *includes tuition, room, & board

25. ADD A STEP OR 2 WITH EACH LEVEL OF EDUCATION Work Diploma Military Diploma + ASVAB Apprenticeship Diploma + Interview + Possible Exam + Possible Drug Test Specialty School Diploma + GPA + Possible ACT + Possible Portfolio/Work Experience + Possible Interview Technical School Diploma + Placement Exam 2 Year College Diploma + ACT/Placement Exam + GPA + Minimum Core Credits 4 Year College Diploma + GPA + ACT/SAT + Core Credits + Personal Statement + Possible Recommendations + Extra-curriculars

26.  What post-secondary option is your first choice at this point and why?  Example: I am hoping to go to a four year college because I want to get a job in business.  Example: I want to go to a 2 year college because I want a job in photography

27. UW WHITEWATER  3.20 GPA  21 ACT  3 years Math, Science, Social Studies  4 years English UW MADISON  3.8 GPA  28 ACT  4 years Math, Science, Social Studies, English  2 years minimum World Language

28.  Colleges/Universities will look at many factors:  Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement, Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc. Example from UW Systems  Admissions Process will Include:  an individual, holistic review of the applicant  a review of academic and non-academic factors  a consideration of the student's potential for success  a consideration of the student's ability to contribute to the educational environment

29.  Apply next fall but can start prepping now:  Build personal resume  Brainstorm personal statement ideas ▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our community.  Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed

30.  Send transcripts through Parchment.com  Sign up at any time for your account

31.  Take ACT or SAT this spring  All students will take ACT with Writing in March  Scores can count!  Register online for both tests  See your counselor for a fee waiver if needed (2 per test maximum)  Most Memorial students take the ACT and take it more than once

32. ACT Dates 2015-2016 Sept 12, 2015Feb 6, 2016 Oct 24, 2015April 9, 2016 Dec 12, 2015June 11, 2016 SAT Dates 2015-2016 October 3, 2015January 23, 2016 November 7, 2015March 5, 2016 December 5, 2015May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016

33.  Career Cruising  “My Plan”  Method Test Prep (bottom left of screen)  20 week course  2 full length exams  Practice questions  FREE!  JMM ACT Prep  Starts in Feb  4 nights (2 hrs each) and 1 practice test  ACT prep book  Summer School ACT/SAT Prep course  6 weeks  Regular summer school class (credit, grade)  FREE!

35.  Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year.  Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org  See your coach or counselor to discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.

36.  Fulfill graduation requirements  Fulfill entrance requirements  Take a rigorous course load  Keep your grades up  Consider AP or Youth Options for college credit  Take a minimum of 5 courses for athletic eligibility  Meet with college admissions counselors, military recruiters, etc, now to get more info

37.  Counselor  Teachers  Career Cruising  Family and friends  Junior Conference  Internet  College/Program reps that come to Memorial OUR WEBSITE!

38. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!