P OST -S ECONDARY O PTIONS L IFE A FTER H IGH S CHOOL
Meet the Junior Counselors: Mrs. Stacy Strobel Mr. Tim Garland L through R A through D Mrs. Lindsey Wedor Mr. Scott Crosby S through Z E through K
DISTRICT 11 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSES CREDITS English 8 Social Studies 6 Math 6 *4 years for College Science 6 PE 3 Health 1 Humanities 2 *2 years of the same Language Computers 1 Economics 1 PWR 1 Required Subjects 35 Electives 11 Minimum Total for Graduation 46
English and Math Competencies • English • Math SAT- 470+ SAT 500+ ACT- 18+ AND ACT 19+ • 2 or better on AP Lang • 2 or better on an AP test in Math ASVAB- 31+ Passing grade in a concurrent enrollment class
ICAP Remember, your ICAP is • a graduation requirement. Make sure you stay up- • to-date with the checklists
W ORK V OLUNTEER P ARENTS C OUCH M ILITARY W HAT C AN I D O ? W HAT A RE M Y O PTIONS ? V OCATIONAL A CADEMY C OLLEGE A PPRENTICEHIP
This………IS NOT AN OPTION
1:2:7 Ratio Master’s Degree or higher “For every occupation that requires a master’s degree or more, two professional jobs require a university degree, and there are over half a dozen jobs requiring a 1-year Bachelor’s Degree certificate or 2-year degree; and each of these technicians are in very high- skilled areas that are in great demand” Certificate or 2 year degree https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/true-ratio-jobs-our-economy-127-steve-gratz
Most In-Demand Jobs of 2018 • Fitness Trainer- High School Diploma and Certificate • Occupational Therapist Assistant- Associate’s Degree and Certificate • Personal Financial Advisor- Bachelor’s Degree • Computer Software Engineer- Bachelor’s Degree • Registered Nurse- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree • Pharmacy Technician- High School Diploma and Certificate • Biomedical Engineer- Bachelor’s Degree • Market Research Analyst- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree • Environmental Engineering Technician- Associate’s Degree • Skin Care Specialist- Certificate
Apprenticeship ✓ On the Job Training ✓ Theoretical & Classroom Instruction ✓ Workers trained to Industry/Employer Specifications ✓ Usually Higher Paying ✓ Higher Quality of Life and Versatility of Skills ✓ Portable Credentials Recognized Nationally and Globally ✓ Opportunity for College Credit and Future Degrees
Military • Air Force • Speak to a recruiter • Army • Research your options on www.military.com • Take the ASVAB • Coast Guard • Visit a military academy- USAFA right here in • Marines Colorado Springs! • Join JROTC • Navy • National Guard
College
Plan C ONSIDER Y OUR P ERSONAL G OALS For College C ONSIDER Y OUR A CADEMIC P REPARATION R ECOGNIZE Y OUR S TRENGTHS R ECOGNIZE Y OUR W EAKNESSES A NALYZE Y OUR I NTERESTS A ND V ALUES
Plan for College A RE Y OU A CADEMICALLY P REPARED ? Institution High School GPA ACT SAT Mid 50% range of admitted Mid 50% range of admitted Mid 50% range of admitted students students students CSU Pueblo 2.91-3.76 18-23 950-1120 CU Boulder 3.44-4.0 25-31 1180-1350
College Entrance Exams SAT ACT Aptitude Test Achievement Test Critical Reasoning & Problem Content-Based Solving English 1. Evidence Based Reading and Writing 1. Math 2. Math 2. Reading 3. Essay (Optional) 3. Science 4. Writing (Optional) 5. 3 hours 45 minutes 3 hours 45 minutes No Penalty for Guessing No Penalty for Guessing 400-1600 Score Range 1-36 Score Range ALL JUNIORS WILL BE TAKING THE SAT IN APRIL, 2020. Other tests will be available May and June
LINK YOUR SCORES TO e/khan-academy?affiliateId=aru%7Csat-practice- https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practic COLLEGEBOARD & KHAN ACADEMY https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQBTu3LH9ts • Option A: Share Test Results • Option B: Take Diagnostic Quizzes • If you’ve taken the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9, or new SAT, • If you don’t have scores to share, you share your scores with Khan can still get personalized Academy. It’s easy: recommendations. Just create a Khan Academy account and take short • Create a Khan Academy account. diagnostic quizzes to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. • Choose to share your scores. • Sign in to your College Board account and click Send. Team Up for Better Results Students who study together learn 2.5 times as much as students who study alone. Get tips on using Official SAT Practice and starting an SAT study group.
• Scholarship in Naviance Account • Minimum Academics Preparation Standards www.uccs.edu/futurestudents/admissions.html • www.collegeincolorado.org • http://www.collegeboard.org • www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org • www.mymajors.com • http://www.xpdnc.com/links/apusco.html
NCAA • Register with www.eligibiltycenter.org • Talk with coaches, athletic director • Make sure you meet the division requirements.
Location Total Cost – Including Academics aid What is important to you in a college? Social Life Size Campus Appeal
So many questions…
Class Teacher and Essay counselor Grades/Overall rank recommendatio GPA ns Courses in progress Strength of Student’s Personality high school junior and demonstrated Characteristi course Interest senior cs selections year What information do college admission Admission Personal Accomplishments Test Score officers review?
Opportunities Coming Up College Fair – September 30 th (Coronado) In-State College Fair – Oct. 16 th (Doherty) PSAT/NMSQT – Oct. 16 th (Doherty) ICAP Completion - May 1 st Hop on the Bus!!! November 19 th -20 th Metro State, UNC, Northeaster Junior College, CSU $75 October 15 th - Paperwork will be available
Log into Naviance: Doherty Webpage, Counseling, Naviance Login using Clever USERNAME: Network Login for D11 PASSWORD: District Id number Task: 11 th Grade Post Secondary Goal Task: Complete SuperMatch-College Search
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