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OPTIONS BEYOND
HIGH SCHOOL
South High Class of 2009
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Counseling Department
Jackie Mosconi
Marie Hassell
9-12th
All Nations
grade
th
Liberal Arts 11 grade
(612) 668-4373
[email protected]
Liberal Arts 10th and 12th grade
(612) 668-4374
[email protected]
Jen Bieck
Don Dilla
Open 10-12th students A-L
ELL 9-12th grade
(612)668-4368
[email protected]
Open 10-12th students M-Z
Special Education 9-12th
(612) 668-4370
[email protected]
Kim-Vu Friesen
Anne Erickson
9th
Open and Liberal Arts
grade
(612) 668-4372
[email protected]
Achieve! College and Career Center Coordinator
(612) 668-4363
[email protected]
Sue Hanley
Sally Rogers
Counseling Secretary
(612) 668-4371
[email protected]
Counseling Secretary
(612) 668-4367
[email protected]
Renee Magney
Program Clerk
(612) 668-4369
[email protected]
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Have You Thought About…
 What type of career would I like?
 How much training do I need?
 How will I pay for it?
 Where will I go for training or education?
 Answering these questions is easier when you know
your options and yourself.
 To find out more see your Counselor or visit the College
and Career Center
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Post Secondary Options
Public 2 year (Community
and Technical College)
Private Career Schools
Public 4 year (State
University System)
Private 4 year
Workforce, military,
apprenticeships
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Public 2 year Community and
Technical Colleges
Inexpensive
Open enrollment policy
Short term training
Credits transfer to most four year colleges
and universities
No ACT/SAT required
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Private Career Schools
Great job placement
Short Term Training
Research carefully
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Public 4 Year Universities/Colleges
• Less expensive than private schools
• Larger student body
• More broad range of majors
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Private 4 Year
Colleges/Universities
Great for high quality liberal arts education
More individual attention(smaller classes)
Graduate in 4 years
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OTHER OPTIONS BEYOND
HIGH SCHOOL
Military Service
Apprenticeship Programs
Joining the workforce
Gap Year-year off
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Choosing A College
Questions to ask yourself:
 Size of campus: Large or Small?
 Location: Close to home or far
away?
 Setting: Urban, Suburban or Rural?
 Do they have majors in my areas of
interest?
 Public or Private?
 Tuition costs: Financial Aid or
Scholarships?
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Campus Visits
 Always check out a campus before you enroll.
 Arrange a formal visit. Call admissions and
they will set up a tour.
 Visits are more productive when classes are in
session.
 Ask to see areas of interest such as an art
studio, chemistry lab or field house.
 A good time to set up college campus visits is
during MEA break October 16th & 17th.
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Four Year Colleges/Universities
Safety - Your GPA, rank, and test scores
(profile) is SIGNIFICANTLY stronger than
the typical freshman.
Target - Your profile is similar to the typical
freshman.
Reach - Your profile is not as strong as the
typical freshman.
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Admission Depends Upon
 Academics
 Standardized Admission Test Scores
 See www.fairtest.org for schools that DO NOT
require ACT or SAT scores for acceptance
 Class Rank
 Involvement, extra-curricular activities
 Personal Essay—”Why here?”
 Letters of Recommendation
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National College Fair (NACAC)
Minneapolis Convention Center
Wednesday, October 1st 2008
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 2nd 2008
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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MACAC College Fair
 South High School
Wednesday, November 19th 2008
9:30-11:00 a.m.
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ACT/SAT
Required for entrance into most 4 year
schools
Most colleges accept either one
ACT accepted most places, including
Midwest; SAT traditionally east or west
coast schools
Ask your counselor about a fee waiver if
needed.
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ACT Test Dates
Regular Deadline
October 25th, 2008
September 19th, 2008 (Late fee required)
December 13th, 2008
November 7th, 2008
February 7th, 2009
January 6th, 2009
SAT Test Dates
Regular Deadline
October 4th, 2008
September 9th, 2008
November 1st, 2008
September 26th, 2008
December 6th, 2008
November 5th, 2008
January 24th, 2009
December 26th, 2008
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TOEFL/MELAB/Placement Tests
*TOEFL & MELAB are available to students
who have lived in the United States 8 Years
or less
TOEFL:
 Test of English as a Foreign Language
MELAB:
 Michigan English Language Assessment
Assessment/Placement Tests (Accuplacer):
Often required for Community/Technical and
Private Career schools.
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Test Preparation
 ACT/SAT Booklets
 South High Career Center
 Private Preparation Centers
 www.connection.naviance.com/shsmn
 www.act.student.org
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.number2.com
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Paying for College/Financial Aid
SHS Financial Aid Night:
December 9, 2008
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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SCHOLARSHIPS
www.connections.naviance.com/shsmn
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.college.net.com
www.gocollege.com
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
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Listen to Announcements
Visit this website to check for scams:
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml
APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!
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South High Timeline
 Visit your counselor at least once per quarter
 Apply to all schools by Thanksgiving break (watch deadlines)
 Athletes planning to play Division 1 or Division 2 schools must apply to the
NCAA Clearinghouse
 Begin Scholarship search early
 Obtain letters of recommendation (allow 3 weeks)
 Attend Financial Aid Night December 9, 2008 at SHS
 File FAFSA after January 1 of senior year
 Review acceptances and financial aid packages (spring)
 Request Final Transcripts by completing your Senior Survey on Naviance in
May
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SHS Application Process
 See handout about using the Counseling
Department to process applications.
 If a letter of recommendation is REQUIRED,
complete resume information and schedule a
½ hour appointment with counselor for an
interview.
 Bring everything COMPLETED into the
counseling office, along with $2 for each
transcript needed.
 We will mail the application and documents
by the deadline.
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Naviance
Go to the Naviance Website:
www.connection.naviance.com/shsmn
Ask your Counselor or Career & College Center
Coordinator for your login…
Review college admission requirements, application deadlines,
scattergrams, majors, study abroad options, scholarships, test
preparation, and more!
Parents can sign up too!
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Get Ready Class of 2009!
 Get Organized
 Talk with people
 Finish High School Strong
 Believe in YOURSELF
 Have Fun!!!
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