by the end of the period, students will be able to: conduct a college/career search on the family...
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By the end of the period, students will be able to:
•Conduct a college/career search on the
Family Connection Program
•Understand how values, interests and talents
impact college/career choices
•Know the different post-secondary school
options and
what they require for admission
o At the University of Maryland College Park…
o At Montgomery College… Any student who has taken either the SAT or ACT may waive the placement test if their scores are:
SAT Critical Reading=5
50ACT = 24 or higher
SAT Math = 550
o At the Military Academies… Strong academic programs
Tuition, fees and other expenses are covered Five years of active duty required after
graduation
o At Lincoln Technical Institute… There are 6 different programs of study:
Automotive Health Sciences Spa &
Cosmetology
Business & IT
Skilled Trades
Culinary Arts
What is important
to you???
SizeLocation (city, small town,
in-state, out-of-state)Major/Program of StudyCampus Appeal/ResourcesStudent Life (Clubs, orgs.)AthleticsTotal Cost – Including aid
Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements
Four year
Examples: Univ. of Maryland, Towson, Salisbury, Morgan State
Bachelor’s degree (Undergraduate)
Provides: A well-rounded college experience that includes an academic area of study.
State: Typically under $20,000/yearPrivate:Typically more than $20,000/year
•GPA•SAT or ACT•Letters of recommendation•Transcripts•Class rank•Essay•Extracurricular activities
Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements
Two yearExamples: Montgomery College, ITT, Allegany College, Hagerstown Junior College, Lincoln Tech
Associates degree
Provides: A way to ease into college / take general college classes for credit.Typically have agreements with four year colleges to transfer credits.
Typically around $4,000/year
Open-door admission policy
Post Secondary School Options
~Military- Active duty, academies.
~Job Corps- Develop important career placement skills.
~Employment- Full and part-time opportunities.
~Apprenticeships- On the job training; work-study.
•SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)–Required for admission at the majority of colleges and universities–Consists of three tests: Critical Reading, Math, Writing–Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800
•ACT (American College Test)-Accepted in place of the SAT at all four-year colleges and universities–Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing (optional)–Top composite score is 36•Accuplacer -Placement test -Primarily used for admission to Montgomery College and other smalle schools -Consists of Reading, Writing and Mathematic.•ASVAB -Similar to a career interest inventory (to determine interests, skills, abilities) -Used for recruitment into the military -Given in March (check in the college/career center)
•TOEFL -Used to determine English proficiency for English language learners.
o Must use to submit requests for official transcripts and counselor/teacher recommendations
o Conduct a college searcho Keep track of the college application
processo Register for college visits in the
career centero Check it…and check it OFTEN!!!
1. Login using your student account information2. Go to Internet Explorer3. From the Sherwood home page, click on the
“Career Center” tab4. Under “Links,” click on “TCCi Family
Connections”5. Type in your username/password. If you do not
have one or forgot, raise your hand and someone will help you.
6. Click on “Colleges” tab. Click “College Search.”7. To explore careers, click the “Careers” tab.
Click “Explore Careers & Clusters” and type in your career interest (ex. Automotive, plumbing, cosmetology, etc.)