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24 Months & Counting…
Post High School Planning for Sophomores
High School College
Credits per semester 3.5 12-15
Credits Required for Graduation
24 120 - 130
Type of Diploma/Degree
Diploma 2-yr degree = Associates
4-yr degree = Bachelor’s
Hours of Week in Class
35 12-15
Amount of Homework Varies by class 24-30 hours per week
Number of Tests 1 every 2-4 weeks 2-3 per semester
Amount of Reading Varies by class 1-3 chapters per week for each class
High School vs. College
Types of Colleges
Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements
Four year
Degrees offered: Bachelors and beyond
Provides: A well-rounded college experience that includes an academic area of study.
State: Typically $15,000 - $20,000/year
Private: Typically more than $20,000/year
•SAT or ACT•GPA•Class rank•Essay•Extracurricular
activities•Letters of recommendatio
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Types of Colleges
Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements
Two year
Degrees offered: Associates
Provides: A way to ease into college / take general college classes for credit.Typically have agreements with four year colleges to transfer credits.
Typically around $3,000/year
Open-door admission policy
Junior Year◦ Research colleges◦ Research possible majors & careers◦ Start making college visits –
you are allowed 2 excused visit days ◦ Take the ACT
Senior Year◦ Apply to colleges by November 1st
◦ Apply for scholarships through your college, & local, state, metro, & national awards
◦ Fill out a FAFSA by March 1st
College Admissions Timeline
ALL JUNIORS WILL TAKE A FREE ACT HERE AT SOUTH NEXT SPRING!!
English, Math, Science, & Reading◦ Writing Portion is optional ◦ Evangel University is the only MO college that requires it
Fees: $36.50 or $52.50 for ACT + Writing ALL colleges will accept the ACT Given 6 times per year here @ South Colleges will take your best composite score Can take as many times as you choose Registration packets available in the Counseling
Office or register online at www.actstudent.org
ACT
ALL colleges will accept the ACT Some colleges, especially the elite schools, will
want you to take a couple of SAT subject tests◦ Hour-long, content-based tests ◦ Allows you to showcase achievement & interest in
specific subject areas where you excel◦ Allow you to differentiate yourself to colleges & show
readiness to study specific majors or programs Recommend you take a certain subject test
immediately after completing an AP course Courses in English, Math, History, Science, &
Foreign Languages http://sat.collegeboard.com/home
Should I take the SAT?
ACT Prep class offered each semester for ½ credit
ACT Prep Days – 3 per year DeVry, Northwest MO State, and Sylvan Learning
Centers sometimes offer prep days
Summer PSAT/SAT Prep Class offered by BSSD◦ August 26 & 28: 2:45 – 4:45◦ October 7 & 9: 2:45 – 4:45◦ Will meet at BSSD Central Office◦ FREE!!◦ Taught by Dr. Carter & Mr. Dierking ◦ Sign up in the Counseling Office
Test Prep Opportunities
Pre-SAT Measures critical reading, math problem-
solving, and writing skills Qualifying test for the
National Merit Scholarship Program Wednesday, October 15th here @ South
PSAT
Extremely select program based on test scores, GPA, letters of recommendation, classes taken, activities & leadership
Top 3% of students who take the PSAT will move on in the competition
Commended Scholars September of senior year – notification to Semi-
Finalists February of senior year – notification to Finalists Winners are announced in March – June
◦ $2500 National Merit Scholarships◦ Corporate-sponsored merit scholarships◦ College-sponsored merit scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Program
Merit-based awards that can be used at Missouri colleges
Top 3% (31+ ACT) = Possible $2500/yr renewable◦ Funding can change from year-to-year depending on the
state budget No application; MO Dept. of Higher Ed will send
you a letter spring of senior year if you qualify**Encouraged to always list at least 1 Missouri
college on your ACT
Bright Flight
VERY selective – Many highly selective schools only accept around 10% of their applicants
Admission Criteria:◦ Grades / Class Rank◦ Test Scores◦ Rigor of classes◦ Activities, Volunteer Experience, Leadership Positions◦ Essays◦ Letters of Recommendation◦ Personal Interviews◦ **Connection to alumnae
Elite Colleges
Allows you to apply early (usually in Nov.) Receive admission decision well in advance of the usual
spring notification date; normally by Dec. or Jan. Sometimes you have a better chance of acceptance than
via regular admissions process. Early Decision – You agree to attend the college if it accepts
you and offers an adequate financial aid package. ◦ Can apply to only 1 college for Early Decision, but can
apply to others for regular admission◦ If accepted by 1st choice college, you must withdraw all
other applications Early Action – similar to Early Decision, but non-binding
◦ Can choose to commit right away or wait until spring◦ Can apply to other colleges as Early Action
Early Decision vs. Early Action
Common Application is used by almost 400 colleges – www.commonapp.org◦ Application◦ Secondary School Report◦ Mid-year Report◦ Final Report◦ Teacher Evaluations (may be required by colleges)
CSS Profile – form used by some colleges to award aid◦ Used in addition to FAFSA◦ Can file as early as October 1 of senior year◦ $25 for 1st college; $16 for additional colleges
Common Application / CSS Profile
Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point) Application process starts in spring of junior year Very competitive
◦ Grades & Test Scores◦ Rigorous Course Load◦ Physical Aptitude◦ Activities & Leadership Experience◦ **Must commit to 5+ years of service after graduation
Congressional Nomination◦ REQUIRED to be admitted to an academy◦ Contact your local congressional representative
Military Academy Appointments
Extra cord worn at graduation 100 hours of community service Log sheets available in the Counseling
Office Return logs to your assistant principal by
May 1st of each school year You can start logging hours now!!
Compass Cord
Leadership opportunity during summer before senior year
Mock government Participants from around the state of
Missouri Applications available in the spring in the
Counseling Office Great résumé builder!!
Boys State & Girls State
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Aid is awarded based on income & family size FAFSA not available until January 1st of your senior year Most scholarship money comes from merit scholarships
offered through colleges (GPA & ACT) Over 150 scholarships available through the Counseling
Office Most are for seniors; some are for juniors Check Guidance Announcements for information &
deadlines! Not too late to sign up for the A+ program – See Mr. Baier
in the Main Office www.fastweb.com & www.cappex.com - Free scholarship
websites
Financial Aid & Scholarships
The single BEST way to access information New newsletter every Friday
◦ Copies posted in classrooms and available in Counseling Office
◦ Available on South’s website under Guidance Dept. Scholarships ACT & SAT test dates & Test Prep opportunities Internships, Job Postings, & Volunteer
Opportunities Summer Camps & Leadership Retreats
Guidance Announcements
@BSSCounselors◦ Important announcements◦ Upcoming Deadlines◦ Scholarship & college info◦ Shout-out’s to Jags doing great things!!
Follow Us on Twitter
Other Post High School Options
Talk with various recruiters◦ Each branch has different incentive packages
Will have to take the ASVAB test, which determines what types of jobs you will be eligible for
Include your parents in the decision◦ Sometimes they think of good questions you may
not think of
Military Service
Can enlist right after high school◦ May qualify for the G.I. Bill – You can go to college
for free during and/or after your military service is complete
College ROTC Scholarships◦ Full & partial college scholarships◦ You agree to serve in the military after graduation
for 4-6 years◦ Become an officer upon graduation (higher rank
than enlisted soldiers)
Enlisting vs. ROTC
Combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training
Opportunity to learn and practice while getting work experience in the real world
Takes 1-6 years to fully complete the program, but you are paid while you train!
No previous experience required◦ Pay increases as you gain experience
Apprenticeships
Carpenter Operating Engineer Bricklayer Machinist Plumber Tool Maker Pipefitter Cook Iron Worker Auto Mechanic Lineman Diesel Mechanic Electrician Painter
**More info at www.missouriapprenticeship.com
Examples of Apprenticeship Programs
Cosmetology – Can finish a full program (hair, nails, make-up, massage therapy) in around 1 year
Community Colleges have many programs that can be completed in 1 year or less
Technical Colleges◦ Linn State Technical College◦ ITT Technical Institute◦ BTC (Business & Technology campus of MCC)◦ Technical focused programs ◦ Take 1-4 years to complete
Cosmetology, Trade, or Technical Schools
The Bottom Line is….EVERYONE needs to
pursue some type of post-high school training or
education!!
Questions??
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