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Leader of Student College Access Training. Teacher/Counselor: This power point presentation is provided to you for use in student training and reviews on the “Getting Ready for College Student and Parent Guide” . Remember…. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Teacher/Counselor:
This power point presentation is provided to you for use in student training and reviews
on the “Getting Ready for CollegeStudent and Parent Guide”
Leader of Student College Access Training
The training guide (Teacher/Counselor Guide for College Access! HIGH SCHOOL – YOUR LIFE – YOUR FUTURE) has a separate powerpoint as this one is for the “Getting Ready for College Guide” only.
That guide is designed for you to use in training with student who will also have a copy of the Freshman Student Guide.
The lessons, suggestions and comments in your leader guide are designed to help you with your presentations to students and in training all students for access into college.
Remember…
Getting Ready for College A Student and Parent Guide
Getting Ready for College: A Student and Parent Guide
High School – Your Plan – Your Future: A Freshman College Access Guide
A Website for College Access Sponsored by Palau Ministry of Education and College Access Grant
Other Materials and Resources Your Network: Parents, Friends, Counselors,
Extended Family Members, Mentors
Resources to Use
Getting Ready for College: A Student and Parent Guide
Education Past High School
75% of new jobs being created
Today’s world ◦ Impact of technology◦ Basic skills of:
Reading, writing, and math
Skills to work in teams, Skills to make decisions, Skills to solve problems, Skills to analyze/interpret
data, and Skills to effectively
communicate
Successful Educational Experience
Be sure you are ready! Know Yourself!
Earn your high school diploma taking higher level skills
Why? Entrance
requirements for colleges have increased
Interests and abilities
Match your interests to occupations
Plan now to meet the requirements
What direction will you take with your life?
College Access and College Planning
Goal:To provide tips for students to consider when making decisions about their futures!
Students gather into 9 groups. Each group will be given a page of
information to discuss Each group should have a recorder who
writes down points of the discussion 10 minutes to discuss your square and be
prepared to share with the class
Lesson One: Start with Making Career Decisions
Don’t Give Up. High school dropouts have a harder time getting and keeping jobs. Almost every job requires the basic communication and math skills you’re learning in school today.
Take challenging courses. Build a strong foundation of high-level classes, starting with algebra I and geometry by the eighth and ninth grades, and continue to take rigorous courses in high school will better prepare you for college admissions tests and college course work.
Plan your career. Once you know what career area you’re headed for, think about the steps you’ll take to get there. Have a plan in mind. Set some goals and document your progress toward reaching those goals. Keep records of career related activities, jobs, and accomplishments.
Don’t stop with high school. More career options will be available to you with more education. This doesn’t mean that a four-year degree is the only ticket to high wage/high skill jobs. Occupational certificates and community college degrees can be just as important as a bachelor’s degree when it comes to finding excellent job prospects.
Develop basic computer skills. Technology continues to change the workplace and more jobs in the future will require the use of a computer. Take every advantage in courses and personal use to learn how to use computers and their programs.
Gain valuable work experience. Learning by doing is a great way to research careers and gain some work experience. Career and technical programs, internships, part-time jobs, job shadowing, youth apprenticeship, and volunteer work are some examples of ways to get hands-on experience while still in school. Employers will value this experience.
Find out what careers are out there. The ideal job for you may be something you have never heard or thought about. Think about the skills and education you’ll need in addition to job availability and salary potential.
Ask about financial aid. Don’t let the lack of funds keep you from planning additional education past high school. Explore with your counselor the many options available to help you finance your way to a vocational center, community college, or university.
Keep learning. Life- long learning. That’s what it’s all about. Take every opportunity to learn new skills. Technology continues to change jobs and the workplace so part of your being successful will depend on how adaptable you are to change.
Don’t Give Up. High school dropouts have a harder time getting and keeping jobs.
Take challenging courses. Plan your career –
◦ What career area◦ Steps you’ll take to get there◦ Have a plan in mind◦ Set some goals◦ Document your progress toward those goals◦ Keep records of career related activities, jobs, and
accomplishments.
Tips to Consider When Making Decisions about Your Future
More education = more career options
Choices to high wage/high skill jobs:◦ 4-year university/college degree◦ Occupational certificates◦ Community college degrees
MORE IS BETTER!
Don’t stop with high school
Technology continues to change the workplace and more jobs in the future will
require the use of a computer.
Take every advantage in courses and personal use to learn how to use computers
and their programs.
Develop basic computer skills
Learning by doing is a great way to research careers and gain some work experience which is listed with the advanced education for most developing and demand jobs.
Hands-On can mean:◦ Career and technical programs,◦ Internships,◦ Part-time jobs,◦ Job shadowing,◦ Youth apprenticeship, and◦ Volunteer work
Gain valuable work experience
The ideal job for you may be something you have never heard or thought about.
Think about the skills and education you’ll need in addition to job availability and salary potential.
Find out what careers are out there
Don’t let the lack of funds keep you from planning additional education past high school.
Explore with your counselor the many options available to help you finance your way to a vocational center, community college, or university.
You will be surprised!
Ask about financial aid
Life- long learning means life, not just high school or college!
Take every opportunity to learn new skills.
Adapt to the world of Technology
Keep learning
Goal: To learn more about personal work-related interests.
Lesson 2: Likes and Dislikes and What this Means
Your interests and likes related to occupations can help you focus on the cluster of occupations and not just on a job as “that job” may not exist in the next several year.
NOT a test! No right or wrong answers!
Results will help you to know jobs that you might be interested in for further research.
Interest Activity
DOING THE INTEREST ACTIVITY
10 minutes
A career cluster consists of occupations that have been grouped according to common knowledge and skills
Typically, one’s interests fall within one to three career clusters which can be related.
Career Clusters
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, &
Communication Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Financial Services Government & Public Administration Health Science
16 Career Clusters
Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety & Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, & Service Science, Technology, Engineering, &
Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
16 Career Clusters
REALISTIC: “DOERS” ARTISTIC: “CREATORS”
You like to . . . put a model together solve mechanical problems fix electrical things plant a garden operate machinery read a blueprint
You may want to consider these occupations . . . carpenter veterinary techniciandental assistant office machine repairerelectrician plumberagricultural sprayer vocational education teacher
You like to . . . express yourself creatively take photographs attend concerts, theaters, deal with vague ideas
art exhibits work with materials to work on crafts create things
You may want to consider these occupations . . . musician newscasterlandscape architect producer/directorbroadcast technician interior designerentertainer graphic designerphotographer editor
INVESTIGATIVE: “THINKERS” SOCIAL: “HELPRS”
You like to . . . explore a variety of ideas do research work independently solve math problems use computers understand theories perform lab experiments read technical journals
You may want to consider these occupations . . . meteorologist computer engineercardiology technologist chemistdatabase administrator anesthesiologistactuary optometristcomputer systems analyst biological/agricultural technician
You like to . . . help people with health or do volunteer work
social problems mediate disputes work in groups plan and supervise work with young children activities help sick people
You may want to consider these occupations . . . social worker dental hygienistemergency medical technician school counselorregistered nurse medical assistantprincipal police patrol officerteacher child care worker
ENTERPRISING: “PERSUADERS” CONVENTIONAL: “ORGANIZERS”
You like to . . . sell things or promote ideas lead a group initiate projects convince people to do gives talks or speeches things your way
things your way make decisions affecting others have power or status
You may want to consider these occupations . . .
hotel manager property managerprivate investigator public relations specialistflight attendant retail sales personfinancial manager ship captaintravel agent
You like to . . . work in structured situations be responsible for details keep a schedule or plan for work with numbers
school activities and homework work with forms, charts, collect or organize things or reports
You may want to consider these occupations . . . secretary brokerage clerkpostal mail carrier stenographercost estimator bill and account collectorcustomer service representative radio dispatchercomputer operator insurance claims examiner
Lesson 3: Educational Options Goal:To make students aware of different
educational options from which they might choose.
Objectives: Students will:1. Choose occupations and identify educational
matches to those occupations;2. Demonstrate knowledge of the 16 career
clusters and the occupations related to each;3. Identify educational and training offerings
through the military as an educational choice.
Worksheet: Educational Options: Career Clusters and Occupations
www.goarmy.com
www.march2success.com
Worksheets:◦ Military Career Research◦ March2Success
March to Success
Most occupations today require some type of postsecondary education or training.
What will you do after High School?
Apprenticeship Military Career and Technical Centers Community College University Workforce
PLUS SOME WORK EXPERIENCE!
Occupations and Education Needed
On average, those that earn a Bachelors degree earn double that of people who just have a high school
education.
Opens more doors to interesting careers.
Today, 9 out of 10 people change jobs at least twice in a career
Attending higher education often gives the student a better outlook on life.
What do you want to accomplish in your life?
COLLEGE
Reasons to go to college
Barriers to overcome
GET ON TARGET WITH YOUR FUTURE!
Two-Year or Technical College (Associate Degree or Certificate)
Four-Year College(Bachelor’s Degree)
More Than Four Years(Various Graduate Degrees)
Computer TechnicianSurveyor*Registered NurseDental HygienistMedical Laboratory TechnicianCommercial ArtistHotel/Restaurant ManagerEngineering TechnicianAutomotive Mechanic*Administrative AssistantWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant OperatorNurse Aide/Orderly*Plumber*Carpenter*Electrician*Chef*
TeacherAccountantJournalistInsurance AgentPharmacistComputer Systems AnalystDietitianCivil EngineerInvestment BankerGraphic DesignerSocial WorkerPublic Relations SpecialistCriminologistsProbation OfficerFBI AgentChemistMeteorologist
LawyerDoctorArchitectScientistUniversity ProfessorEconomistPsychologistDentistVeterinarianPublic Policy AnalystGeologistZoologistManagement ConsultantPhysical TherapistsGeoscientistMicrobiologistPublic Defender
Examples of Jobs Requiring Postsecondary Education/College
College Entrance Courses
Algebra I (in eighth grade) Geometry (in ninth grade) English, Science and History or
Geography Foreign Language Computer Science The Arts
English 4 years Mathematics 4 years
Composition American literature English literature World literature
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Calculus
History and Geography 2 to 3 years Laboratory Science 3 to 4 years
Geography U.S. History U.S. Government World History World Cultures Civics
Biology Earth Science Chemistry Physics
Visual and Performing Arts 1 to 2 years Challenging Electives 1 to 3 years
Art Dance Drama Music
Economics Psychology Computer Science Statistics Communications
Foreign Language 2 years (3 to 4 years required for some colleges)
High School Courses Recommended for College
What is Financial Aid?
Financial aid is money to help you meet college costs.
It comes from federal and state governments, banks, the colleges themselves, and private donors.
You must apply for financial aid separately from you college applications.
Financial Aid Based on Needs
financial need
your academic record
aid available at the college you attend.
Aid is based on
Combination of:
◦ Grants - Do not require repayment.
◦ Loans - Typically repaid after you leave school at much lower interests rates
◦ Work-study funds -Money you earn (jobs on campus)
Financial Aid
Private Aid Programs: offered by private organizations or individuals
Special Aid: Aid for special groups of students (example: National Federation for the Blind scholarships).
Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant (FPG), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG) Federal Work-Study (FWS) Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)
The PCC Grant-In-Aid, which does not derive from federal funds, is also available to qualified students.
In addition, there is a College Work Opportunity (CWO), a part-time employment that is available
Available at Palau Community College
U.S. Department of Education: ◦ provides an extensive and annually updated
discussion of all federal student aid programs.
Federal Student Aid Information CenterP.O. Box 84Washington, DC 20044
OR on the website: www.ed.gov
The Student Guide to Financial Aid
The Fall before you will enter college:◦ Select colleges◦ Write or call the admissions office and ask about
financial aid possibilities and application procedures.◦ Obtain the correct financial aid applications from your
high school counselor or from a college financial aid office.
◦ Estimate the cost of attending◦ Ask your high school counseling office if they sponsor a
free financial aid night. ◦ Begin compiling the family financial information: last
year’s tax return, figures on non-taxable, and information on assets.
Steps for Applying for Financial Aid
Send the financial aid need analysis form for processing.
Don’t wait until you get in college to apply for financial aid.
Soon after January 1
Learn what each school requires and provide the information by the deadlines.
The schools will notify you whether they will give you financial aid.
They also will explain how much grant, loan, or work-study money is available from them.
In the Spring:
Aid may be available for that term
Some schools use separate application for that term
If You Plan for the Summer Term
You MUST reapply for financial aid each year!
It is not automatic annually!
Each January
The difference between what your family is expected to pay (expected family contribution or EFC) and what it costs to go to your college of choice (cost of attendance
Colleges will try to meet 100 percent of your financial need
Depends on public or private as private is usually more expensive
Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution = Determined Financial Need
Financial Need
The college application generally consists of several items:
An application An essay The high school transcript Financial aid data Teacher recommendations Preparatory test results (such as the SATs) The application fee
Applying for College
Résumé.
Letters of recommendation.
Extracurricular activities
Sports.
Applying for College
Adhere to the deadlines Make sure the essay is grammatically correct Spell check the essay Spell check the essay again Have several people proof read the essay Format the essay in an easy-to-read, acceptable font and
type size Double-space Make sure the student’s name and identifying numbers
are on each page, or as requested Let the essay reflect your child’s values, dreams,
accomplishments and personality Make sure the essay answers the question(s) asked
Now to the Essay
Order a high school transcript Complete all the application – no blanks – if
it does not apply to you – NA – meaning “not applicable to you”
Select teachers you feel care about you and ask for a letter of recommendation
SAT and ACT The Application Fee
Keep copies of all paperwork sent!!
What Else?
Take courses as required for college entrance
You “high school plan” or “individual education plan” while in high school should be done with the belief you will go to college because you probably will!
If College -
Test Taking 101
Budget your time Go to review sessions Ask the instructor Make sure you go to the class right before
the test Eat before a test Get plenty of sleep Write down main ideas/information/formulas Set your alarm and have a backup alarm Go to the bathroom before the test
Test Preparation
Read the question Try to think an answer before looking at the choices Eliminate answers you know aren't right Read all the choices Do not know for sure, always take an educated
guess Don't keep on changing your answer In "All of the above" and "None of the above" A positive choice is more likely to be true than a
negative one the choice with the most information
Tips on multiple choice questions
Read the directions carefully Make sure that you understand Make sure that you write down everything Budget your time If asking for FACTS, don't give your personal
opinion Be as neat as possible Make an outline Don't write long introductions and conclusions Proofread your work and correct any errors Draw a line through a mistake – one simple line
Essay Test Tips
More true answers than false If no penalty, guess = 50% chance Read/watch for qualifiers and key words
◦ "never, always, and every mean that the statement must be true
◦ "usually, sometimes, and generally" mean that if the statement can be considered true or false depending
If any part of the question is false, then the entire statement is false
True-False Test Tips
What your instructor emphasizes in class will usually be on the test.
Try not to leave an answer blank.
If you don't know the answer, come back to it after you finish the rest of the test
Read the question carefully
Short Answer Test Tips
Spend an equal or greater amount of time preparing Familiarize yourself with the book and relevant
materials Write down all the important formulas and key
information while reviewing Focus on learning the main ideas Highlight important points Bring all the resources allowed Answer the easy questions first Use some quotations from the book to support your
view
Open Book Test Taking Tips
What is on the chalkboard/overhead or is repeated Have a three-ring binder for all notes Sit towards the front and center of the class Don't rely on someone else's notes If allowed, bring an audio recorder and record the lecture Do reading assignments or homework questions before
class Date your notes, add titles and subtitles and keep
organized together Terminology along with the definition Write legibly Ask what you miss or need explained Compare notes and study with a classmate
Note Taking Strategies and Skills
Try to review the material right after class Space out your studying, review class materials at least
several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time Have all of your study material Find a comfortable and quiet place to study Learn the general concepts first Take notes and write down a summary Take short breaks frequently Make sure that you understand the material Test yourself Listening to relaxing music Don't study late
Study Tips & Study Skills
Review all the resources in your guides and check out the recommended websites
Remember to go to the Palau College Access website and use all the information there as it is there to help you
Don’t wait until you are ready to apply to visit some of the Financial Aid help guides and websites
Websites for further information