GET A LIFE!

The inside scoop on how to plan for life after high school

FIRST THINGS FIRST…

 Wednesday, May 20, 2015  26 credits to graduate  10 hours of community service  Pass the MO and US Constitution tests

OKAY, YOU HAVE THE CREDITS TO GRADUATE… NOW WHAT?

Resources and information to help you plan for your future

The Thinning Crowd

Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (2008)

For every 100 high school freshmen in MO: 78 will earn their high school diploma 47 will enter college 32 will still be enrolled their sophomore year 22 will earn a college degree by their mid 20s

Exploring Careers

     8 th Grade – Interest Inventory, created Personal Plan of Study, EXPLORE Test 9 th Grade – Personality Profile 10 th Grade – PLAN Test, declared Area of Focus 11 th & 12 th Inventory Grades – ACT Interest Additional resources – Missouri Connections, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career One Stop, etc.

WORKIN’ 9 TO 5

 Career Fairs  Job Shadowing  Apprenticeships  MO Career Guides

Exploring Real-World Career Experiences

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Career Explorer Post Programs

• Real-world career experiences for 14-20 yr. olds • Delivered through partnerships with thousands of businesses, organizations, state, local and federal agencies Mentoring, internships, and community service Social and Career Networking opportunities Aligned to the 16 US Dept. of Ed career clusters Proven Leadership development program • Local Explorer Post Opportunities Include: – Hallmark Cards – Black & Veatch Engineering – Truman Medical Center – Independence Fire Dept For more information about this program, contact Kerry Jorn at 569-4937 or [email protected] or see your counselor.

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DROP AND GIVE ME 50!

$ for college Military entrance requires high school diploma Take the ASVAB on September 26 th Visit Counseling Center for recruiter contacts or just go to lunch!

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BRIDGING THE GAP

 COMMUNITY COLLEGES/ TECHNICAL SCHOOLS CHECK ON: Enrollment process Longview at LSHS    A+ benefits  4-year schools  Mrs. Farren – A+ Office Transfer credit How to earn college credit now

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MCC Comes to LSHS!

Are you planning to attend MCC-Longview for Fall 2015?

– Enrolling is as easy as 1, 2, 3 . . .

– Join the LSHS counselors to start the MCC-Longview enrollment process while you are still in high school!

STEP 1-- APPLY:

 When: Wed., Nov. ??during API   Where: LMC Why: To apply for admission to MCC-Longview  Bring: Your Social Security #

STEP 2--TEST:

 Feb. 6: Take COMPASS test @ LSHS

STEP 3--ENROLL:

 April ??: Enroll for MCC classes @ LSHS

Don’t be left out!!!

REMEMBER YOUR SSN—it is required to complete application!

SO YOU REALLY LIKE SCHOOL?

4-YEAR COLLEGES

CHECKLIST:

 Take ACT/SAT         Check college entrance requirements Make plans to visit College rep. visits at LSHS Create a folder about you Begin enrollment process  Complete application   Request official transcript Send ACT scores Letters of recommendation - packet NCAA/NAIA Pay attention to deadlines!

Check out the Counseling Center Website… Find Great Resources to Explore Post-Secondary Options LSHS Counseling

SHOW ME THE $ MONEY $

RESEARCH:  The “TIGER”      Scholarship Search Engines College Financial Aid Offices FAFSA Online FAFSA4caster A+ Scholarship **Applying for financial aid should cost no more than a postage stamp.

Paying for College…..

• Student Loans - Financial Aid, Debt Payback, Interest Rates • Missouri Department of Higher Education – Title • College Affordability and Transparency Center • Scholarship Search - Find Scholarships, financial aid and internships from over 2,200 programs

TWEETS

If you don’t have a twitter account: Text: follow@LSHSCounseling1 to 40404 If you do have a twitter account: Login and make sure you follow us (@LSHSCounseling1) to receive tweets from the Counseling Center! (college rep. visits, scholarship info., career exploration, etc.)

DATES TO REMEMBER

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October 6 – College Fair John Knox Pavilion 6:30-8:00 PM 100+ schools in attendance October 14 – Parent Night LSHS Lecture Hall 7:00 PM Presentations on scholarships, financial aid, student success in high school, IB Program, etc.

October 25- Next ACT Test Deadline to register: Sept. 19 Late fee required: Sept. 20-Oct. 3