Junior GuidanceFall 2014

Objectives for Today

Review your transcriptReview your 5 Post-HS OptionsNaviance Activity: College SuperMatchBecome familiar with the Résumé tool on

Naviance

Review Your TranscriptTake a look at where you are and consider where you want to be as you review your post-high school options

Keep in Mind with your Transcript

Look for grades/credits that need to be fixed◦ Is credit recovery or summer school needed?◦Are there Ds that need to be replaced?

Check your progress towards graduation◦Credits/categories◦Essential Skills

Take a peek at your cumulative GPA◦This is the last year to update your GPA before

applying to colleges next year!◦Doing well in junior year shows maturity and

growth

5 Post-HS Options

4-Year UniversityCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolMilitaryEmployment

Junior year is an important year to prep for your next step in life!

4-Year University

Transcript:◦GPA: Most schools require a minimum 3.0◦All Cs or above for core classes◦World Language credits (2 of the same!)◦Through Algebra 2 for math◦Next semester is the last semester of grades

that will go on your transcript before you apply!◦Modified diploma is not accepted◦16 Academic Credits

Don’t slack off this year or next! 15 credits is required for graduation

4-Year University

SAT/ACT: most schools accept either◦ Glencoe Juniors take for FREE on Feb 7!

SAT:◦ 3 sections: critical reading, writing, math◦ Measures conceptual thinking◦ Broken up into more sections (10 total)◦ Score of 200-800 each section

ACT:◦ English, math, reading and science◦ Related to what you have learned in HS◦ Score of 1-36◦ Includes interest inventory

Helps you choose college major or career path

Test Dates this Spring:• ACT: Feb 7 April 18 June 13• SAT:

January 24March 14

May 2 June 6

Hybrid Test at Glencoe: Thursday, January 29th

4-Year University

Public University Private University

More affordableOut-of-state tuition

appliesGPA requirement in

2.75-3.50 range

More expensiveOut-of-state tuition

does not applyUsually a higher GPA

is recommended or required

More financial aid is available

Oregon State University

Portland State University

Southern Oregon University

University of Oregon

Western Oregon University

George Fox University

Linfield College Pacific University University of

Portland

4-Year University

College Visits◦Great time over Winter and Spring Break or

summer!◦See/experience the campus, stay in the dorms,

meet current students

People who earn a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree make an average of

$1 million more in their lifetime than those with only a HS diploma!

Community College

2+ yearsModified or Standard Diploma,

Undocumented students – all ok!No GPA requirementNo World Language credits requiredPlacement Tests

◦Reading, Writing, Math are required

Community College

Transfer Degree vs. Associates Degree◦Transfer: To help you prep for 4-year university.

Associates: Particular set of classes to complete a degree

Many 3 or 6-month programs offered◦Called Career Pathways at PCC◦Examples: HVAC Program, Corrections Technicians, 911

Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service

Common Programs for 2-year schools:◦Auto Tech, Mechanics, Nursing, Dental Assisting,

Business/Accounting

Trade School

Shorter Programs◦Enter workforce quickly

Specific job training and career skills◦Certificate/License◦Apprenticeship

Common Programs:◦Massage, Cosmetology◦Pipe Fitting, Plumber, Carpentry,◦Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator◦Culinary◦Diesel Mechanic, Auto Detailing/Painting

Military

5 Branches:◦Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy

Must have Standard Diploma◦Modified Diploma and GED are not accepted

ASVAB test: ◦FREE at Glencoe on Thursday, January 29th

◦Sign up in the counseling center

Employment

Finding work can be difficult!Work Skills needed:

◦Timeliness, regular attendance◦Able to learn new tasks and perform well◦Work well with other people and bosses◦Be eager to learn◦Willing to accept responsibility

Use of your transcript and/or references

Post-HS Option Activity

In a group, you will get a sample student’s history

Based on the facts mentioned, determine which post-HS option suits that student best

Identify the information or words that helped you identify your decision

As a group, create a rationale for why you think that is the best option

Naviance Activity Today

College SuperMatch◦Select factors you would consider when

searching for a college◦See a list of schools that meet your criteria◦Compare a few schools on some of the major

factors◦Do a reflection on your research

Both 2 and 4-year colleges are available to research – there’s an option for everyone