Transcript Let’s talk about your plans for after High School

Let’s talk about
life after High School
•Choosing a Career
•Going to School after High School
•Getting into College/Voc. School
•Paying for School
Choosing a Career
Learn More about Yourself
Take a look at:
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Your interests
Your skills
Your career goals
Focus on information that
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Pertains to your personality
Represents the lifestyle you
want
Reflects the goals you have
set for yourself
Assure yourself
 Volunteer in a related field
 Work part time
 Job Shadow for a day or two
 Do an internship once you’re
in school
Choosing a Career
Learn More about Yourself
Tennessee College and Career Planning System
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Career Search (interest
assessment)
Skills Assessment
Work Values Inventory
Begin your career portfolio
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http://www.planningyourdreams.org
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User name and password
Ask school counselor for “N”
code
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Going to College
Why go?
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The more education you get the more likely it is you
will always have a job. According to one estimate, by
the year 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for
educated workers than there are qualified people to fill
them.
Education beyond high school gives you many other
benefits, such as meeting new people, and taking part
in new opportunities to discover and explore your
interests.
Earnings chart
Education Level
Average Lifetime Earnings
Professional degree
$4.4 million
Doctoral degree
$3.4 million
Master's degree
$2.5 million
Bachelor's degree
$ 2.1 million
Associate's degree
$1.6 million
Some college
$1.5 million
High school graduate
$1.2 million
Going to School after High School
The best school is the one that fits you!
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Type of school
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- Public vs. Private
- 2-year vs. 4 year
- Technical School
Size of school (how
many students)
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Cost and financial
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Major offered
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Campus activities
Location
- urban, rural, big town
- large vs. small
Going to College
What should you be looking for?
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Choose a College
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Your boyfriend/girlfriend is going there
Your best friend is going there
It’s a party school
You decided in the 7th grade that you wanted to go there
Your mom and dad are alumni
It has a good football team
Your school counselor told you to pick it
The school is prestigious
The tuition is low
It looks good in the guidebook
Going to College
What can you do now?
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Attend college fairs or
meet with college
representatives during
visits to your school
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Research Scholarships
- internet
- employer
- bank
- churches/social organizations
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Research Colleges
- internet
- campus visits
Going to College
You just have to do some looking!
Begin your college search by viewing virtual tours of over
1,300 college campuses!
Going to School after High School
The Campus Visit
Make the most of your visit!
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Research the school beforehand
Call ahead and schedule the visit
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring a journal to take notes about the college
Talk to students while you are on campus
Try to meet with a faculty member in major
Sit in on a freshman level class
Talk to an admissions and financial aid counselor
Check out the residence halls
Eat in the dining hall
Read the campus newspaper
Check out campus bulletin boards
ASK QUESTIONS!
Going to School after High School
The Campus Visit
Questions to ask…
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Are there academic scholarships available
through the school?
Are you required to live on campus your first
year?
What is the cost of attendance?
Do most students participate in a meal plan?
How can I get involved on campus?
What types of social groups are available?
How do students spend their free time?
Going to School After High School
The Campus Visit
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Questions to ask…(continued)
Are there athletic programs offered?
How safe is the campus?
Are professors accessible outside of
class?
What percentage of students receive
financial aid?
What are the library hours?
Are there tutoring services available
on campus?
Getting into College
What do colleges look for in an applicant?
 Grades
 Standardized
Test Scores
 Extracurricular Activities
 Application Essay
 Letters of Recommendation
 Challenging Schedule
Getting into College
The Admissions Process
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The ACT and SAT (entrance exams)
Retake ACT or SAT during senior year
- http://www.act.org/aap
- http://www.collegeboard.com/splash
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Check with the School Counseling Office for
registration packets and dates
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Ask the Admissions Office about details (which test to
take, what score you need, etc)
Getting into College
The Admissions Process
The APPLICATION
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Deadlines – some as early as Nov. 1 (this varies depending on
the school)
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Available online (college website), school counseling office,
admissions office
- http://app.commonapp.org, if permitted
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Find out from the college what to include:
- recommendations
- portfolio
- essay
- transcripts
- resume
- test scores (ACT/SAT)
Getting into College
The Admissions Process
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What other applications do I need?
- housing
- scholarships
- special programs (honors, etc.)
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Don’t forget
- Application fee or fee waiver
- Additional transcripts
- Earlier deadlines
Getting into School after High School
DON’T WAIT!!!
 APPLY EARLY!!!
 MEET ALL
DEADLINES!!!
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Getting into School after High School
Time to ask
questions
Paying for College
Financial Aid
MONEY that assists
students and families
in funding their
college education
Paying for College
Financial Aid: Gift Aid
Grants
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Federal
- Pell Grant – $5,550 max
- SEOG
State
- Tennessee Student Assistance Award
Institutional
Private
Money you do
NOT
have to pay
back!
Tennessee Student Assistance Award
Award Amounts for
2010-2011
 4 yr / 2 yr private $4,000
 4 yr public - $2,000
 2 yr public - $1,300
 TN Tech Ctr - $1,000
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Application Deadline:
ASAP after Jan. 1
Valid EFC of $2,100 or
less
TN resident
Amounts can be adjusted
by financial aid office
Paying for College
Financial Aid: Gift Aid
Scholarships
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State
- Tennessee Education Lottery
Scholarship Program
- Ned McWherter Scholars Program:
$6,000 award. Minimum 3.5 GPA &
Minimum 29 ACT
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Institutional
Private
Apply for all
you are
eligible!
Paying for College
Financial Aid: Gift Aid
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
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http://www.tn.gov/CollegePays
Apply for the lottery scholarship by filling out the FAFSA
Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
- $4,000/year - 4 year OR
- $2,000/year – 2 year
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Score 21 ACT (980 SAT)
OR
Earn 3.0 weighted overall grade point average (GPA).
Paying for College
Financial Aid: Gift Aid
General Assembly Merit Scholarship
Additional $1,000/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following
higher academic requirements:
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Qualify for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship
Earn 3.75 weighted overall GPA (Your extra points for Honors and AP can count here.)
Score 29 ACT (1280 SAT)
Aspire Award
Additional $1,500/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following
income requirements:
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You must qualify for the HOPE Scholarship
You (if you’re independent) or your parents must have a yearly income of $36,000 or
less.
Paying for College
Financial Aid: Gift Aid
Tennessee HOPE Access Grant
If you don’t qualify for the HOPE Scholarship but you meet other
academic and income requirements, you may be eligible for this onetime only award.
 Earn 2.75 weighted overall GPA
AND
 Score 18-20 ACT (860-970 SAT)
AND
 Have parents’ or independent students yearly income $36,000 or
less
- $2,750/year – 4 year OR
- $1,750/year – 2 year
The grant is not renewable but you can apply for a Tennessee Hope
Scholarship after you’ve attempted 24 college credit hours and
earned a cumulative 2.75 college GPA.
Paying for College
Financial Aid: Gift Aid
Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant
Offers up to $2,000/year (no more than the cost of
attendance) to any full-time student pursuing a
certificate or diploma at a Tennessee Technology
Center. (Students can enroll part-time but their award
will be pro-rated.) There is no ACT or GPA
requirement.
Paying for College
Financial Aid: Self-Help Aid
Employment
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Federal Work Study
Campus Employment
Loans
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Federal Perkins
Federal Stafford
Federal Parent (PLUS)
Institutional Loans
Alternative Loans
Graduate PLUS
Paying for College
Financial Aid: How do I apply?
College or University
Institutional Aid
Other sources of aid
Outside scholarships and
loans
FAFSA – Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
 Pell Grant
 SEOG
 Work Study
 Perkins Loan
 Stafford Loan
 State Aid Programs (Lottery)
Paying for College
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
When…
Apply after January 1 of senior year of
high school and each subsequent
year
How…
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http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Register for PIN early –
http://www.pin.ed.gov
Remember…
 Must reapply
 Priority deadlines
 Keep copies of everything
 Parents/students should estimate if
they file their taxes late!!!
Assistance…
 College Goal Sunday
Paying for College
How does the FAFSA work?
Students will get the Student Aid Report (SAR) in the
mail with their Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Helps to package:
 Pell grant
 SEOG
 State grants
 Work Study
 Perkins loan
Cost of Attendance (COA)
 Stafford loan
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
= Financial NEED
Paying for College
Financial Aid: The Award Letter
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Based on FAFSA and results of college aid
applications
You will receive an award letter from the college
detailing all the aid you have received
Must individually accept and/or deny all parts of the
award package
Return to the college by deadline
May include other forms
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Work Study Application
Loan Application (Master Promissory Note)
Paying for College
A Word about SCAMS
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You should be
suspicious of an organization if they:
 Send you a notification that you were selected to receive a
scholarship for which you never applied.
 Insist on your credit card number, any bank account number,
calling card number, or social security number. If given a number,
they could charge unnecessary fees or drain your account.
 Pressure you to act fast. “This offer will expire....”.
 Charge you for a scholarship
 Offer to apply on your behalf or claim to have an influence on
scholarship sponsors.
 Guarantee scholarship winnings or search results
Paying for College
Follow up with your financial aid officer!
Let’s Review
Fall of your Senior Year
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Start Early
Do your research
Request information from
schools
Visit campuses and attend Open
House programs
Begin requesting application
information
Take ACT or SAT again
Meet all deadlines
Do scholarship searches and
applications
Ask questions
Complete your applications
Let’s Review
Spring of your
Senior Year
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Fill out the FAFSA in
January
Complete any remaining
paperwork with your
college(s) (including your
award letter)
Return your intent to enroll
to your school of choice
(usually May 1)
Let’s Review
Summer before
you enroll
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Attend New Student
Orientation
Finish any last minute
details with your school
Get Ready!!!
Top 5 things to learn before you go off
to college
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Laundry. If your mom has always done your laundry
for you, be sure to ask her to show you how to do it
before you move away.
Balance a checkbook. Part of becoming an adult is
learning how to manage your finances.
Share. If you will be living in a dorm when you go to
college, then you need to learn how to share.
Use a PDA/smartphone/day-timer/calendar. Being
organized is very crucial in college.
Take notes. In order to perform well in your college
classes, you need to be able to take good notes.
Let’s Review
After you enroll
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Talk to career services for
guidance
Take advantage of
internships in your field of
interest
Get practical experiences
in your major (do I really
want to do this?)
Get involved on campus
to help ease the transition
from high school to
college
ALWAYS ASK FOR
HELP IF YOU NEED IT!
Let’s talk about the Future
Next Steps…
1. Research and explore Career
opportunities
- http://www.planningyourdreams.org
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Visit Colleges
- http://www.ecampustours.com
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Look for additional scholarships and
apply
- http://tn.gov/CollegePays
Challenge Yourself
Be better tomorrow
than you are today!!!
 Find what you are
good at and become
great!!!
 Put forth an extra
effort even if it is not
easy!!!
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Make the most of every opportunity
and make the best decision for
YOU.
Where can you find us?
(865) 342-0670
 www.ecampustours.com
 www.planningyourdreams.org
 www.edsouth.org/SOS
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