Transcript OCAN PROGRAMS

Presented by
OASFAA Early Awareness Committee
What Do I Want To Become?
Knowing your favorite subject in school can help you decide what job may be best for you in the future. Match each
school subject from the left column to a job that seems to match from the right column. You will use some school
subjects more than once.
This School Subject
1. English
2. Math
3. Music
4. Science
5. Foreign Language
6. Art
7. Social Studies
8. Health/Physical Education
What is your favorite subject in school?
What are some jobs related to that subject?
Can lead to future job as a…
A. Computer programmer
B. Paramedic
C. Crime Scene Investigator
D. Radio DJ
E. Bank Manager
F. Foreign Country Ambassador
G. Governor
H. Veterinarian
I. TV Sports reporter
J. Architect
K. Athletic trainer
Find the Right Fit
• Think about
interests and
activities that you
enjoy. Explore
colleges with
programs that suit
your interests.
• The best college is
the one that fits
you!
What Do You Know About College?
Vocational Schools/ Career Centers
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Attend instead of traditional high school if you want to become a:
– Nurse (LPN)
– Mechanic
– Administrative Assistant
– Welder
– Security Officer
Proprietary Schools
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Attend after high school if you want to become a:
– Truck Driver
– Beautician
– Medical or Dental Assistant
– Court Reporter or Paralegal
– Computer Repair or Networking Specialist
– Or one of the many other possibilities!
Community or Junior College
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Attend after high school if you want to become a:
– Accountant
– Culinary Arts
– Manufacturing Machinery Operator
– EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
– Early Childhood Education Specialist (Daycare)
– Nurse (LPN)
– Or one of the many other possibilities!
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Also a great place to prepare for 4 year colleges.
Four Year Colleges & Universities Public and Private
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Attend after high school if you want to become a:
– Teacher
– Social Worker
– Physical Therapist
– Computer Programmer
– Architect
– Business Owner
– Scientist
– Journalist
– Engineer
– Or one of the many other possibilities!
Graduate/Professional School
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Attend after your four years of college if you want to become a:
– Doctor
– Dentist
– Lawyer
– Optometrist
– Pharmacist
– Professor
– Psychiatrist
– School Principal
– Veterinary Medicine
Push
Yourself
• Do you know
what it takes to
prepare for
college?
• What’s most
important?
– Good Grades
– Good test
scores
– High School
classes?
Take on the Tough
Classes
Importance of Selecting the Right School
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To have the career of your choice, you have to attend the right kind of
school.
Are You Getting the Message?
Importance of Preparing NOW For College
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To be able to attend the right kind of school, the school has to admit
you.
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To make sure that the school you want to attend will admit you, you
should start preparing now.
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Additionally, the better prepared you are, the better the chance that
you have of getting admitted to the school of your choice and to earn
scholarships.
Key factors in college admissions – Part one
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Course Selection –Colleges want students to take a challenging schedule
while in high school. Plan on taking “College Prep” courses to have the best
preparation for college.
Subject Area
Minimum Requirements
Recommended
English
4 years
Math
3 years
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
4 years
Trigonometry, Pre-Calc, Calculus
Lab Science
2 years
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
3 or 4 years
Social Science
2 years
History, Government
3 years
Economics, Psychology
Foreign Language
2 years
Spanish, French, German
3 or 4 years
Latin, Japanese, Sign Language
Arts
1 year
Art, drawing, music
Key Factors in College Admissions – Part two
Colleges also look at other factors when choosing students to attend their
college. These include:
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GPA (Grade Point Average) – A measure of how well you are doing in
your classes.
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SAT or ACT (College Admissions Tests) – Measures verbal and math
abilities that you have developed throughout your school years. Many
colleges use this information to predict how well students will do at
their school.
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Extracurricular Activities
– Get involved at school and in your community.
– Work experience is also considered.
Reasons To Attend College
Earn More Money
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College grads earn almost $1 million more over a lifetime than high school grads.
HS Drop Out
HS Diploma
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctorate Degree
MD (doctor) or JD (lawyer)
Weekly Pay
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Meet New People
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Network: Meet people who can connect you to jobs and other opportunities after college.
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Make lifetime friendships.
Have Fun
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Join clubs, sports teams, sororities, fraternities, and groups.
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Live on campus and experience dorm life.
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Attend concerts, plays, and sporting events.
Get and Keep a Better Job
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The best jobs and best salaries go to college grads.
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Do what you love and get paid doing it.
Exercise Your Mind
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Continuous learning keeps your mind in shape.
Fulfill a Dream or Begin One
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College helps to make dreams come true.
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Set the tradition: if no one in your family has attended college, why not be the first?
Learning Opportunities (Learn New Things)
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You pick a major that interests you.
Get a Good Start in Life
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College helps you to make informed decisions, think critically and express thoughts clearly.
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College prevents you from getting left behind: technology and communication are constantly
changing.
Which of these famous people graduated from college?
Adam Sandler – Actor
New York University
Larry Page – Co-founder of Google
University of Michigan
Peyton Manning – NFL Football Player
University of Tennessee
Marc Cuban – Owner of the NBA Dallas Mavericks
Indiana University
Jim Tressel – Ohio State University Football Coach Baldwin Wallace College
Jennifer Garner – Actress
Denison University
Shaquille (Shaq) O’Neal – NBA Basketball Player
Louisiana State University
Oprah Winfrey – TV Talk Show Host
Tennessee State University
Denzel Washington – Actor
Fordham University
John Glenn – Astronaut
Muskingum College
Spike Lee – Movie Producer
Morehouse College
Donald Trump – Real Estate Developer
University of Pennsylvania
Put Your Hands on
Some Cash
How will you pay
for your college
education?
College Can Be Affordable!
How do I pay for it?
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Parents and/or your savings
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Work Study
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Loans
Watch Your Money Grow!
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Get a savings account! By saving just $5 a week, your savings will grow
to $260 in just one year!
Things You Can Do Now To Save For College
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Aluminum can recycling
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Part-time job
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Babysitting
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Paper routes
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Saving gift money
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Mow lawns/shovel snow
List Your Own Ideas
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What Do You Think It Costs to Go to College?
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Tuition - $
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Books - $
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Room and Board - $
Top 10 Things You Can Do To Prepare For College
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Think about your dreams and goals
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Develop good study habits and do your best
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Challenge yourself academically and get good grades
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Read books, newspapers, and magazines
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Find a mentor (coach, guidance counselor, teacher, clergy)
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Talk to people you know that went to college, ask questions, and look up colleges on the
internet
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Talk to your family about college
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Participate in college access programs (GEAR UP, Upward Bound, TRIO, Project GRAD)
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Participate in activities (sports, clubs at school, choir, summer academic camps, YMCA)
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Volunteer (nursing home, animal shelter, food bank, hospital, Special Olympics, state
parks, libraries)
Sample Action Plan
Sample Action Plan
Now you have the message…
What are you going to do?
Set Goals: Goals are something important to you! Something within your power to change,
something you can reasonably achieve. Make your goals clear and set deadlines!
My Personal Goals
List my goal:
How will I accomplish it?
1. Do what I say I am going to
1. I will take responsibility
do.
for myself, my choices,
2. Always do what I believe is
and my actions.
right
3. Say “no” to negative
pressures.
1. I will follow directions from
my parents and teachers.
2. I will do the right thing! 2. I will be a good role model for
the other kids.
3. I will do things that make me
feel good afterward.
College Preparation Goals
List my goal and deadlines:
How will I accomplish it?
1. Do an internet search to find
colleges.
1. I will Tour at least 3
2. Take virtual tours of the college
college campuses by the
campus.
time I am a junior.
3. Ask an adult to take me to a
college campus.
1. Set aside 1 hour when I get home
from school to study.
2. I will complete my
2. I will find a quiet place at home
homework and study
where I can study.
every night.
3. Ask someone for help if I need it.
Signature:
Date:
_______________________’s Action Plan
Timeframe: ________________________
Set Goals: Goals are something important to you! Something within your power to change,
something you can reasonably achieve. Make your goals clear and set deadlines!
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My Personal Goals
How will I accomplish it?
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College Preparation Goals
List my goal and deadlines:
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Signature:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
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Be A Pain in the Behind
Talk to everyone about
college and never take
no for an answer
Find a counselor, teacher,
mentor and ask them to
help you go to college!
When you talk with your parents and mentors tell them about:
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Your job and career goals
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Selecting the right type of college for you and your career goals
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Deciding what college prep courses you should take
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Other ways to prepare for college
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Starting a savings plan now and applying for financial aid and outside
scholarships
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Setting goals, putting together a plan and working the plan
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GPA
SAT/ACT
Extracurricular activities
Website References
http://www.knowhow2goohio.org/
www.careerkids.com
www.ohiomentor.org
www.ohiocan.org
www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/index.html
www.ohiocap.org
www.jumpstartcoalition.org
www.going2college.org
www.studentaid.org