Post High School Planning for Parents

JMM Counseling Department2014-2015

Counselor Assignments

All counselors are 9 – 12. You are assigned by neighborhood and last name unless you

are an ELL student. Fox

Amy Olson (A – O) Sherry Lucille (P – Z) Rock

Dan Maloney (A – O) Sherry Lucille (P – Z) Wisconsin

Joe Hamel (A- O) Len Mormino (P – Z) Wolf

Troy Arneson (A – O) Len Mormino (P – Z) ELL

Ying Vang

AGENDA

Post High School Options Admissions for Various Options Financial Aid/Scholarships Preparing Now for Post High School

1. Post High School Options

WORK

MILITARY APPRENTICESHIPS

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

2 YEAR COLLEGES

4 YEAR COLLEGES

Maybe they want to….

GO TO WORK: Earn $ right away Experience Explore Careers Clarify Educational Goals Save Money for College Get Motivated Low pay Skills get rusty? Limited Opportunities Poor job security and

benefits

Maybe they want to….

DO AN APPRENTICESHIP:

Earn while you learn Good pay/benefits Little to no costs High earning potential

(remember the elevator operator?)

Limited career options

Sometimes they want to….

JOIN THE MILITARY:

No tuition Many careers Earn while you

learn Travel 6+ Branches Bound to enlisted

time High risk

Maybe they want to….

GO TO A SPECIALTY SCHOOL:

Classes just in your area

Many are 2 years Usually small

classes Pay Tuition Limited to 1 career

field

Maybe they want to….

GO TO A TECH SCHOOL: Many programs 2 years or less High income potential Transfer to a 4 year Great job placement Low tuition/ Save $$ Get your game on without as many distractions Some programs have

waiting lists

Maybe they want to….

GO TO A 2 YEAR COLLEGE:

Small classes Low Tuition Transfer to a 4 year

(guaranteed transfer options)

Not all have housing options

Maybe they want to….

GO TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE:

2200+ Schools Many majors Many higher paying

careers 4+ year commitment High tuition costs Not all majors lead to

careers

Maybe they want to….

HOLD YOUR BREATH….

TAKE A GAP YEAR!

Possibilities:-Work- Appreciate the dollar-Travel- The further you go, the more you

find yourself-Explore Careers and Programs-Mature-Internships-Volunteer-Get close to family

Some Salary Statistics…..In 2011, the median of earnings for young adults with:

a bachelor's degree was $45,000

an associate’s degree was $37,000 (more with an apprenticeship)

a HS diploma was $30,000

no HS diploma was $22,900 National Center on Educational Statistics

Turn and talk with the person next to you (stranger, preferrably)

Answer for each other 1 of the following:

What post-secondary option was your first choice at this point in life and why?

Or

What post-secondary option do you think your student is most considering at this point?

How will they decide?

JUNIOR YEAR IS THE TIME TO: THINK! ASK! LOOK AT WEBSITES! EXPLORE CAREERS (NOW) VISIT PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/CAMPUSES!

(NOW)

What is your role as parent/guardian?

Coach?

Advisor?

CEO? Administrative Assistant?

Guide?

Secretary?

Which Option is Best?

KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S: Strengths and

Weaknesses Interests and Values Life Goals Career Goals

Where will your student be in 5 years? 10 years?

2016

2021

2026

Which Option is Best? (cont’d) Academics

GPA ACT/SAT Score High School Course

of Study

Program/Career Area What are your

student’s favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.?

Hints: What do they like to naturally do when nobody asks them to? What are they curious about?

Which Option is Best? (cont’d)

Important details Location Size Housing Demographics Activities, athletics,

etc.

Length of program How much does

your student like school and how long will he/she be in school?

Which Option is Best? (cont’d) Cost will be an important factor Talk with students NOW Examples:

MATC - $125 – 175/credit ▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for

tuition for 1 year) MIAD - $34,000/year UW Richland - $11,000/year* UW Platteville - $14,500/year* UW Madison - $19,000/year*

*includes tuition, room, & board

Add a step or 2 with each level of education

2. Admissions

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

Admissions Examples (ON AVERAGE)

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

Holistic Review: An evaluation of the entire person

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

Application Process

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

Application Process (cont’d)

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

Application Process (cont’d)

Take ACT or SAT this spring All students will take ACT with

Writing on March 2015 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

Test Dates

ACT Dates 2014-2015

Sept 13, 2014 Feb 7, 2015

Oct 25, 2014 April 18, 2015

Dec 13, 2014 June 13, 2015

SAT Dates 2014-2015

October 11, 2014

January 24, 2015

November 8, 2014

March 14, 2015

December 6, 2014

May 2, 2015

June 6, 2015

PSAT/NMSQT

Practice SAT test

National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Saturday, October 18

National Merit Explained▪ 1.4 million students

take the PSAT▪ 8,200 become

National Merit Scholars▪ 15 – 25 Memorial

students each year ▪ Some colleges will

give free tuition just for being a National Merit candidate

3. Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial Aid

Grants Loans Work Study Need Based January of Senior

Year

Financial will be different for different institutions More expensive the

institution the higher the need

Attend: Paying for College Night, October 13, 2014, 7:00 pm

& Financial Aid Night Next December!

Scholarships

Many different categories

Mostly found online Student Services

Bulletin Fastweb.com Meritaid.com

Local Scholarships Application in

December Committee of all

departments choose winners

Schools/Programs have school specific scholarships check website, call

financial aid office

Reminder for Athletes

Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year.

Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org See your coach or counselor to

discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.

Thinking of next year….

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

What questions do you still have?

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!