preparing for college revised 9/2013. agenda why college?roadmap to...
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Why College?
Who wants to go to college?
Why do you want to go to
college?
What are you doing to prepare for college now?
Why College?
Postsecondary education creates more job stability
High School Diploma Some College Average Unemployment Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree0
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Why College?
High School Diploma Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
Postsecondary degrees lead to greater weekly earnings
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, 2013.
Academic: HS Graduation Requirements
Earn high school credit 2.0 GPA Pass state tests or
approved alternatives to those tests
Complete a Culminating Project
Complete a High School and Beyond Plan
SubjectMinimum state
graduation requirements
Minimum requirements for public, four-year colleges and universities**
Recommended courses for highly selective colleges and universities
Recommended courses for two-
year colleges
English 3 credits (4 class of 2016+)
4 years 4 years 4 years*****
Math 3 credits 3 years*** 3-4 years*** 3 years*****
Science (one must be a lab)
2 credits 2 years 3-4 years N/A
Social Studies(including U.S. and Washington state history)
2.5 credits (3 class of 2016+)
3 years 3-4 years N/A
World language(same language)
0 credits 2 years 3-4 years 2-3 years****
Visual or performing arts
1 credit 1 year 2-3 years
Health and fitness
2 credits * Your school's requirements may be higher than the state minimums.
** Students must have a minimum 2.00 grade point average
*** Must be Algebra II or higher. One credit of math must be earned during the senior year.
****Recommended for transfer students
*****To properly prepare for the Compass or Accuplacer placement test
Occupational education
1 credit
Electives 5.5 credits (4 class of 2016+)
Total 19 credits (20 for the class of 2013 and
beyond)
Academic: Classes
Student A Student B
4 years English 4 years English, 2 AP/Honors
3 years Math, none 12th, Precalc highest 4 years Math, Calculus (B earned)
2 years Science (Biology and Physics) 3 years Science (Bio, Physics, Chemistry)
3 years History/Social Studies (none 12th) 4 years History/Social Studies, 2 AP courses
2 years Spanish 4 years Spanish
1 year Photography 3 years Photography
2 years Teaching Assistant 2 years Yearbook, Yearbook Editor
Academic: College Entrance Requirements
Community College•HS diploma or GED•Placement tests
Four-Year College•Core academic courses completed•Standardized tests•GPA
Technical College•May have certain Math/Science
requirements, like Algebra 2
Academic: College Entrance Tests
PSAT ACTSAT I
Reasoning Test
SAT II Subject Tests
COMPASS & ACCUPLACER
Academic: Test Preparation
PSAT
Practice for SAT Qualifier for
National Merit Scholarship
ACT
Aptitude test for college admissions
Similar to SAT I but includes science section
Academic: Test Preparation
SAT I
Aptitude test for college admissions
Tests verbal, math, and reasoning abilities
SAT II
One-hour tests on specific subjects
Required by some schools for admission
Academic: Test Preparation
COMPASS and ACCUPLACER
• Untimed, computerized placement exams• Reading, writing, math and English as a
Second Language• Designed to evaluate your skills so the
college can place you in the right course• No “correct” score
Academic: College Credit NOW
Advanced placement (AP) courses
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Tech Prep Running Start
Academic: Studying
Prepare for exams Do well in classes Succeed in challenging
courses Improve college
entrance test scores
Academic: Sample College Calendar
Mon: Tue: Wed: Thur: Fri:
9 SOC 110 9 Work 9 SOC 110 9 Work 9SOC 110 – Paper topic statement due
10 MATH 200 10 10 MATH 200 – EXAM! 10 10MATH 200 – No homework. -e
11 11 11 11 11
12 Work 12 12 Work 12 12
1 1 1 1 1
POLS 150 POLS 1502 2 2 2 Paper due! 2
3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6
7 Study 7 Study 7 Study 7 Study 7
Math exam (Weds) Math Exam POLS 150 paperSOC 110 topic statement
8
Pols 150 reading and paperSOC
8 SOC 110 reading 8 SOC 110 reading 8 MATH 200 homework 8
SOC 110 readingPOLS 150 reading and paper
SOC 110 topic statement
9 9SOC 110 topic statement
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Financial: Cost of Attendance
Community College-Highline Community College = $16-$18,000
4-Year Public College-University of Washington = $20-$27,000
4-Year Private College- Seattle University = $46-$53,000
Financial: Other Costs
How long will it take to graduate?
What will my job prospects be
like?
What will my earning potential
be like?
What can I do to lower the cost of
attendance?
What kind of financial aid can I
get?
Participate in College Financial Literacy: Stretching Student Aid workshop
Financial: Hidden Costs of College
Application process and fees Fee waivers Test-taking fees Dorm deposits
Financial: What Is Financial Aid?
Low/No Low
HighHigh
Private Loans
PLUS Loans
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Subsidized Stafford Loans
Perkins Loans
Self-Help Aid: Work Study
Gift Aid: Scholarships
CO
STAVA
ILAB
ILITY
Gift Aid: Grants
*Need-based
*Available to everyone
*On financial aid award letter
Resources: What You Can Do Now!
Be a Pain: Find an Advocate. Push Yourself Academically. Push Yourself: Get Organized. Push Yourself: Make a Study Strategy. Find the Right Fit: Explore Your Interests. Find the Right Fit: Become a Researcher. Put Your Hands On Some Cash: Save
Resources: College Process Timeline
September OctoberNovembe
rDecember January
February
March April May June
APPLYING FOR
COLLEGE Timeline
Finding the Right
School
Applying for College Finalize housing, deposits, orientation, and classes
Attend College Fairs and college visits to your high
school
*Apply to a variety of colleges*
Review acceptance letters
Say ‘YES’ by May 1st
FINANCIAL AID
Timeline
Research the
Financial Aid Website of Colleges
List the documents required for Financial Aid
Understanding the Financial Aid
ProcessCompleting the FAFSA Compare Financial
Aid Packages
Accept Financial
Aid package
Complete documents (entrance counseling and loan forms)Complete CSS Profile (if applicable)
Verification if chosen for
verification, submit verification form & copies of your tax forms
SCHOLARSHI
P Timeline Finding & Applying for Scholarships
Report all scholarships awarded to your college
Online Resources
Roadmap to College www.college.gov
Mapping Your Future www.mappingyourfuture.org
The College Board www.collegeboard.com
CollegeNET www.collegenet.com
Adventures in Education www.adventuresineducation.org
KnowHow2Go www.knowhow2go.org
NELA Workshops Nela.webex.com; [email protected]