Junior GuidanceFall 2016

Objectives for Today

Review your transcript

Review your 5 Post-HS Options

Naviance Activity: College SuperMatch

Review 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

Example Transcript

5 Post-HS OptionsJunior year is an important year to prep for your next step in life!

4-Year University

Transcript Reminders

Transcript:◦ Standard Diploma is required

◦ GPA: Most schools require a minimum 3.0

◦ Cs or above for core/academic classes

◦ World Language credits (2 of the same!)

◦ Algebra 2 or above for math level

◦ 16 Academic Credits

Don’t slack off this year or next!

15 credits is required for graduation

◦ Next semester is the last semester of grades that will go on your transcript before you apply!

SAT & ACT exam scores

SAT:◦ New format

Focuses on content aimed at college and career readiness Has no “SAT vocab” words (but still challenging vocab using context) Math that applies to a variety of careers

◦ 3 sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, Math, Essay (optional)

◦ 3 hours (Re/Ma) + 50 min (essay)◦ Scored from 400-1600 (Re/Ma) + Essay (2-8)

ACT:◦ English, math, reading and science◦ Related to what you have learned in HS◦ 2 hours 55 min (Re/Ma) + 40 min (essay)◦ Score of 1-36 (writing 2-12)

FYI: PSAT scores from October 19th:◦ Scores will be available after Winter Break

Test Dates this year:• ACT:Feb 11thApril 8thJune 10th• SAT:Jan 21stMarch 11thMay 6thJune 3rd

Average SAT/ACT scores locally

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

980-1230 900-1160 910-1130

990-1230 850-1180

960-1210 960-1200 980-1210 1080-1310

21-2819-2520-25

22-2717-24

20-2621-2621-26

SchoolAverage SAT Score Range (M & R only)

Average ACT Score Range(Composite)

Think, Pair, Share

SAT vs. ACT: Which style of test do you feel that you are better suited for? Give two pieces of evidence as to why.

Think, Pair, Share

Public vs. Private Colleges: Share one thing you know about each option

Public vs. Private Colleges

Public University Private University

Tuition: More affordable

Out-of-state tuition applies

GPA requirement in 2.75-3.50 range

Tend to be bigger campuses/student bodies

Due to larger size, more options are available

Tuition: More expensive Out-of-state tuition does

not apply More financial aid is

available Usually a higher GPA is

recommended or required Tend to be smaller

campuses/student bodies Not always as many

opportunities/options

College/Campus 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!

2-Year/Community College

Admission Requirements

2+ years Modified or Standard Diploma,

Undocumented students – all ok! No GPA requirement No World Language credits required Placement Tests

◦ Reading, Writing, Math are required◦ Can use SAT/ACT scores in place of, as well◦ Grades of C or higher from core classes in high school can be used for placement as well

Programs and Options

University Transfer Degree vs. Associates Degree◦ Transfer: take basic core for about 2 years in

preparation 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, Corrections Technicians, Bookkeeper, 911 Dispatcher,, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service

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

Business/Accounting

Oregon Promise

Free tuition for up to 90 credits

Any of the 17 Oregon community colleges

Must have a 2.5+ GPA by graduation

Would allow you to receive a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (after transferring) for the price of 2 years!

Trade/Vocational Programs

Details

Shorter Programs◦ Enter workforce quickly

Specific job training and career skills◦ Certificate/License◦ Apprenticeship: usually on-the-job training or

going to school while working.

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

Military

Military

5 Branches:◦ Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy◦ Each has a unique purpose/”feel” to it

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

Must take ASVAB test: ◦ FREE at Glencoe on Thursday, Feb 2nd.◦ Sign up in the counseling center with Mrs. Pate

Benefits include tuition coverage, career/technical training, food/housing aid

Employment

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

Activity

Post-HS Option Activity

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

Based on the information mentioned in the profile, determine which post-HS option suits that student best and why

Identify the information or words that helped you identify your decision

Naviance: SuperMatch Activity

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

College Selection Factors

Location◦ I want to go to school

in…

Majors◦ I plan to get

a…(Bachelor/Associate)

School Type◦ I plan to attend a…(4-

yr/2-yr)

Campus Setting◦ Urban, Suburban, Town,

Rural

Getting In◦ Selective vs. Wide Open

Disability Services◦ Mobility, Visual and

Hearing Impaired

Sports Greek Life

◦ If it has or does not have on campus

Liberal/Conservative◦ Feel of the campus

GLBT-Friendly◦ Gay, lesbian, bisexual,

and transgender support system

Résumé

Résumé:◦ If you finish with SuperMatch, feel free to return to your résumé that you started last spring and make updates, if necessary

◦ Go to the About Me tab at the top

Under the Interesting Things About Me section at the bottom, you’ll find the Résumé link there