understanding your plan results “the will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare .”

Understanding your PLAN results

“The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare.”

How am I doing so far?

What are my plans and goals after high school?

Am I on track for college?

Finding the answers

Why take the PLAN?

EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals9/2008 4

Shows academic strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading and Science.

Helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you.

Helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.

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ACT

PLAN

EXPLORE

EXPLORE 8th and 9th grade (score range 1 to 25)

PLAN 10th grade (score range 1 to 32)ACT 11th and 12th grade (score range 1 to 36)

Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS)

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The PLAN Test

Four multiple-choice tests:

Subject Number of Questions How Long It Takes

English 50 30 minutes

Math 40 40 minutes

Reading 25 20 minutes

Science 30 25 minutes

Using Your PLAN Results Student Guide to PLAN

Ann Taylor and Marcus Jones - 2010

Ann – Struggles in school• Does not like math or

science.

EXPLORE score = 15PLAN score = 18

Marcus – Does well in school without much effort.

Enjoys readingEXPLORE score = 18PLAN score = 24

Future Spartans??

Using Your PLAN Results


Score Report


Student and School Information



Testing Scores



Estimated PLAN Composite Score Range


Choose a score you predict you will get on the ACT.


Your High School Course Plans



High School Graduation Requirements


Areas You Would Like Additional Help



Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week.

Keep a daily “to do” list. Set goals for yourself. Do your reading assignments before the

material is discussed in class. Pay close attention and take good notes in class. Prepare for tests during your regular study times

instead of cramming at the last minute.


Study Skills for Success

Your Plans For After High School



Are you ready for college?


Profile for Success

Post-Secondary success Eligibility vs Readiness

Eligibility- Course credits, time spent in class, grades earned, Test scores Readiness- Learned behaviors that positively influence academic and job success

What would you recommend?

Anne and Marcus could…….

take additional math and Science

change study habits

get help from teachers, counselors and parents

What are the top 5 reasons students fail at college?

• 1. Attendance• 2. Preparation• 3. Follow through• 4. Communication• 5. Responsibility

What is your college goal?

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Ann

Marcus

What are 2 points worth?

More SCHOOLS to choose from

More SCHOLARSHIPS to earn

Greater INCOME for those who graduate and pursue career

U of M Ann Arbor

Kalamazoo College

Michigan State University

Alma College

SVSU

Ferris State

Community Colleges

GPA: 3.8 ACT: 29 - 33

GPA: 3.65 ACT: 26 - 31

GPA: 3.4 ACT: 23 - 28

GPA: 3.5 avg. ACT: 21 - 27

GPA: 2.5 avg. ACT: 18 - 24

High School Graduation or GED

CMUWMU GPA: 3.3 ACT: 22 avg

Admissions Guidelines for Michigan Colleges

GPA: 2.9-3.3 ACT: 22/ 17 min

SchoolAverage ACT (Middle 50%)

ACT Scores For Scholarship Qualification

Language Requirement

Michigan State University 24-28 30

Preferred, but if core course is

taken in lieu of, it is waived

U of M AA 28-32 Sliding Scale

2 years for LSA college but none in other colleges

Grand Valley 22-26 Laker Dean Faculty Presidential No

23 26 29 32

U of M Dearborn 25

Maize and Blue Dean

Chancellors No

25 27 31

Western Michigan 23 26 No

Wayne State University 21 25 No

Eastern Michigan University 20-21 Presidential No

21

Alma College 22 Trustee Dean Presidential No, but

recommended

20 25 28

Graduate Earning Power

School Graduate Starting Salary Graduate Mid-Career Salary

Princeton 58,000 123,000

Harvard 57,000 121,000

Michigan 50,000 90,000

Michigan Tech 50,000 90,000

MSU 44,000 81,000

WMU 41,000 74,000

EMU 38,000 71,000

Ferris 42,000 70,000

CMU 40,000 65,000

GVSU 37,000 63,000

Wayne State 36,000 59,000

True or False?

• 85% of high school sophomores aspire to at least a four-year degree

Professional occupations (Doctors, Lawyers, Business) make up 40% of all jobs.

• Half of those who enroll in a four-year program have graduated six years later with a bachelor’s degree.

True or False?

20% of students enrolled in community colleges (2 yrs) already have a bachelors degree (4 yrs).

32% of students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree fail to find a job in their field of study

Your Career Possibilities


Career Area List

www.planstudent.org


Start Planning

PLANScore Report

Side 2

Review Your Answers


Using Your Plan Results

Your Skills

1. Take challenging college prep courses in high school.

2. Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future.

3. Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.


Keys to good Educational and Career Planning

Helpful Resources• Career Search http://bls.gov/k12

• http://michigan.gov/lmi• http://www.mappingyour future.biz/planyoucareer/careership• http://www.acinet.org• • http://online.onetcenter.org• • http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org•

• http://www.careercruising.com

Test Preparation http://www. Number2.comhttp://www.act.org http://www.grockit.com http://www.mel.org

College Exploration http://www.collegeconfidential.com http://www.michigancap.org http://www.careercruising.com

http://bls.gov/k12

http://michigan.gov/lmi

http://www.mappingyour/

http://www.acinet.org/

http://online.onetcenter.org/

http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org/

http://www.careercruising.com/

http://www.act.org/

http://www.grockit.com/

http://www.mel.org/

http://www.collegeconfidential.com/

http://www.careercruising.com/

understanding your plan results “the will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare .”

Documents

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