Transcript College Bound Workshop - World Harvest Community Church of …

COLLEGE BOUND WORKSHOP
PRESENTERS
LEON ROBERTS
CHARLENE BECKFORD
REVIEWERS
DELVA ROBERTS
JACQUIE MARSHALL
Why are we having
this workshop?
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To ensure that our members and families have the best
chance possible at success in life
To reveal secrets about the education system and career
skills only available to the privileged few in our society.
To help families and our young people to obtain higher
education
Why Go To College?
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To learn and grow personally and professionally
Build career
Build stable lifestyle
Realize dreams
Increase chances of having a job
Earn higher income
Develop better life skills
Defense against poverty
Best defense of your faith
Education is a gift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAgkCXuK8KU
Professions
Resources
The Education Payoff - http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23210.pdf
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdfhttp://www.bls.gov/em
p/ep_table_001.htm
Best Jobs http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/pf/jobs/1010/gallery.best_jobs_hig
hest_paid.moneymag/index.html
The Payoff - http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23-210.pdf
Occupational Outlook - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Fastest Growing Occupations - http://bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
Highest Paying Occupations - http://bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htm
College Bound Workshop
Preparing to GO. Selecting and Financing the best College
for YOU
Pathways to College
High School
Two- Year
College
Four- Year
University
Work
Four- Year
College
Types of Colleges
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Four-year college
Four-year university
Two-year college
Vocational/technical college or academy
Four- Year Colleges
• Award four-year (bachelor’s) degrees – Some also
award master’s degrees
• Emphasis is on liberal arts education
– Broad education in social sciences, humanities,
sciences
• Smaller enrollment and class size, offering
greater individual attention
• Emphasis is on teaching rather than research
• There are both public and private four-year
colleges
Universities
Award bachelor’s degrees and
graduate/professional degrees – Master’s,
Ph.D., law, and medical degrees
• Emphasis is on liberal arts education or
specialized training (e.g., teaching,
engineering)
• Strong emphasis on research
• Tend to have larger enrollments and larger
class sizes than four-year colleges
• Can be public or private
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Two- Year college
• Award Associate degrees or certificates of study
• Can prepare students for:
– Transferring to a four-year college or university
– Offers technical training in specific occupations
• Most have an open admissions policy, requiring
only a high school diploma or equivalent
• Most are non-residential; students live offcampus
• Students can attend part-time or full-time
• Most public two-year colleges have very low fees
Technical colleges
• Usually award certificates of study in careerspecific programs
– Auto repair
– Computer technology
– Medical assistance
– Bookkeeping or accounting
• Some award Associate degrees
• Note: Some community colleges offer similar
certificate programs but at a lower cost
College admission requirements
Most four-year colleges require students to fulfill four
requirements to be considered for admission:
1. Complete the sequence of college-preparatory courses
2. Complete the college entrance tests (the SAT or ACT)
3. Earn good grades
4. Submit an application and personal statement or
admission essay
• SEE HANDOUTS ON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation requirements
Additional HS Grad Requirements:
• 2.00 Cumulative GPA
• 20 Hours Voluntary Community Service
• Assessments: Grade 10 ELA Common Core Assessment
and Algebra 1 EOC
• One course must be completed through online learning
• HS Grad Reqs differ from College admission Reqs. Meet
with your school counselor to ensure that you are on the
right track for both
• Some Colleges and Universities give extra weight to
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
• Be assertive with your School Counselor
• Create an Academic Plan
Average freshmen in university
Sample academic PLAN
SUBJECT
9TH Grade
10TH Grade
11TH Grade
12TH Grade
English
English 1
English 2
English 3
American Lit
(AP)
Math
Algebra 1
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus (AP)
History
World Culture US Hist 1&2
US Gov (AP)
Science
Biology
Physiology
Chemistry
Physics
Foreign
Languages
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish Lit
(AP)
Electives
Band 1
Band 2
Computing
Drama
Key Exams
Interest
Inventories
PSAT
SAT or ACT, AP AP Exams
Exams
(re-takes)
Improve your chances for
admission
• Honors Courses: Rigorous, accelerated learning in particular
subject areas. Can be taken on a course by course basis.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: A nationwide program
sponsored by College Board consisting of more than 30 collegelevel courses and exams offered at participating high schools.
Credit is earned by passing a highly rigorous exam
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program: A two-year
internationally recognized program of study which allows you
to earn college credit. Credit is earned by passing a highly
rigorous exam.
• Dual Enrollment and Early Admission: Take college
courses at your local college, university, or technical
center while you are still in high school. Earn college
credits toward a certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s
degree.
• Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE):
An internationally recognized program of study that can
earn students up to one year of college credit. Credit is
earned by passing a highly rigorous exam.
• Industry Certifications: These credentials are industry-recognized
and portable within Florida and, in most cases, to other states.
Certifications can lead to college credit towards Associate degree at a
college.
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): A concentration
of electives which promote college readiness; can begin as early as
elementary school and provide academic support through college.
• Career Academies: These small, concentrated college-prep programs
allow a high school student to focus on a particular career cluster and
study related coursework in that area.
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Florida also offers students accelerated
coursework through online learning. Courses include honors and AP
level
Admission application process
• For most four-year colleges, the application consists of:
– Application form
– A personal statement or essay
– High school transcript
• Some colleges also require:
– Letters of recommendation
– An interview
• Submit the application by the filing deadline (usually in
November–December)
• Check the requirements of individual colleges no later than
the end of junior year in high school.
• Seniors should have these completed
Not required but recommended
• Colleges and universities look for “well-rounded” students
• Participate in extracurricular activities:
– Sports
– Student government, clubs
– Music, drama, visual arts
– Community/volunteer service, Church
– Part-time jobs
Clean up your Facebook!!
College Search tools
• Take College tours- virtual tours, ask your
counselor for the College visit schedule
• Consider factors such as size, location,
academics, cost, social opportunities
• The College Board
www.collegeboard.org
• Also see handout of Useful Websites
Paying for college
• The average cost of attendance at a four-year
college/university ranges from $10,636 to $26,854
per year
• More than 60% of undergraduates receive some form
of financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans or workstudy)
• Some tips:
– If you can, save
– Apply for financial aid, even if you think you don’t
qualify
• If you borrow it, you DO pay it back!!
Florida bright futures scholarship
• Florida has over 14 different scholarships and grant programs to help
you pay for college.
• This money can be used at a Florida university, college or even a
career and technical center.
• As a Florida resident, you could earn Bright Futures Scholarship
money if you meet the specific requirements.
There are 3 award levels:
• Florida Academic Scholars (FMS)
• Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
• Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Each award level has its own academic requirements, award amounts
and funding length. A student may receive funding for only one award,
the highest award earned will be selected.
Types of financial aid
• Save if you can. But if you are financially unable
to save for college, then this may mean that they
will qualify for financial aid.
• Apply for financial aid, regardless of your
personal circumstances or where your child
plans to go to college.
• Refer to the handout Financial Aid Myths and
the Facts to Debunk Them
scholarships
• Free money!
• Requirements for each scholarship must be met
(academic, background, need, athletic, and/or program
of study).
• For example
• Bright Futures
• Pell Grant- needs based
• Jose Marti Scholarship
• Aid from your college- sometimes awarded for specific
majors. Must be applied for early
Grants
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Free money!
Does not need to be repaid
Provided by state and national sources
Amounts vary based on need, school cost, and/or
enrollment status
• For example
• FSEOG- needs based, awards $100-$4,000
• First Generation Matching Grant
• William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant
Work study
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Earned money!
Does not need to be repaid
Provided by state and national sources
Amounts vary based on need
School pays student to work part-time job on campus or
within a community based program
• Check with your school's financial aid office to find out if
your school participates
Loans
• Borrowed money!
• Must be repaid with interest
• Students or parents can borrow money to help
pay for a student’s college, university, or career
and technical education
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• Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to
eligible undergraduate students who
demonstrate financial need
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students,
but in this case, the student does not have to
demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan.
• Direct PLUS Loans are loans made to graduate or
professional students and parents of dependent
undergraduate students to help pay for education
expenses not covered by other financial aid.
• Direct Consolidation Loans allow you to combine all of
your eligible federal student loans into a single loan
with a single loan servicer
• Federal Perkins Loan Program is a school-based loan
program for undergraduates and graduate students
with exceptional financial need. Under this program,
the school is lender.
The beginning…
• You should now know and understand
how to prepare your child for
college!!
• Any Questions