POST SECONDARY PLANNING/

Tonia Grant – School Counselor (A-G)Jennie Levin– School Counselor (H-P)

Jim Foran – School Counselor (Q-Z)Wendy Gavin – Early College Theme

Coach

Objectives of the Meeting

What is post-secondary planning?

How do I explore the different options?

What is the role of the student, the parent and the counselor in the post secondary planning process?

What criteria do colleges use to evaluate students?

Questions

Self-Reflection

What are your unique gifts and talents?

What are your goals and values?

Outside Interests

What activities do you enjoy most?

What do like to spend your time

doing?

Academics

What are your interests?

What courses have you enjoyed the

most?

Other considerations

What are your family’s

expectations?

Are there financial concerns?

What do you want to do when you graduate?

What is post-secondary planning?

Junior Planning Assembly

Junior Individual Student/Parent Meeting with Counselor

Check-ins

Developmental Guidance

Senior Planning Assembly

Senior Individual Student/Parent Meeting

Post Secondary Options

WorkCertificate ProgramMilitary School/ ServiceTechnical School/Culinary

SchoolCommunity College2 Year College4 Year College/University

Work

Update Resume Speak to your counselor about internship or early

work release options. Attend Job Fairs Practice Interview Skills

Certificate Programs

•Results in certificate of completion rather than a degree•Either prepare students to complete a specific task or educate them about one particular aspect of their field•Usually 30 credits or less

Military School/Service

•Five branches• Army• Navy• Air Force• Marines• Coast Guard

•Military Schools are very competitive•ROTC programs•ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

Technical School/ Culinary School

•Technical Schools provide employment preparation skills for trained labor.•Some offerings:• Welding• Culinary Arts• Office Management

•Some technical schools in Connecticut:• Branford Hall Career Institute• Lincoln College Institute• Porter & Chester Institute• New England Tractor Trailer Training School• Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

Community/ 2 Year Colleges

•Two-year colleges that grant certificates and associate's degrees.•Requires a high school diploma or GED• Accuplacer placement test for course placement

Is community college an option you?

• Have you performed at your best during high school?

• Are you concerned about finances?

Did you know…?

In Connecticut, the community colleges have articulation agreements with the state universities. This means students can transfer to any of the state universities after completing two years as long as they meet the following requirements:

• 2.5 GPA to transfer to all of the state universities, except UConn

• 3.0 GPA to transfer to Uconn

Community Colleges in our area

• Capital Community College-Hartford• Manchester Community College-

Manchester• Middlesex Community College-Middletown• Asnuntuck Community College-Enfield

Goodwin College

• Offers certificate and Associate degree programs and a selected few Bachelor degree programs

• Complete a career focused program that will allow you to transition into the world of work after completion

• Offer a smooth transition for our scholars

Examples of Certificate Programs at Goodwin College

AccountingCriminal JusticeDental Hygiene Histologic Science

Manufacturing

Occupational Therapy AssistantOphthalmic ScienceParamedic Phlebotomy and Laboratory ServicesRespiratory Care

4 Year Colleges

• Public vs. Private• In State vs. Out of State

•Demanding Course Selection

•Grade Point Average

•Standardized Test Scores

•Recommendations

•Essay

•Special Talents/Unique Abilities

•Contribution to Diversity

•Campus Visit/Interview

What Counts Most in College Admission?

Successful performance in College Preparatory Courses is the best path to prepare for college.

The extent to which a student challenges him/her self matters.

Demanding Course Selection

Students who plan on attending a 4-year college should plan a high school curriculum focused on the five “core” academic areas.

English 4 years – Writing skills are very important

Math 3-4 years – Take a math course senior year

Social Studies 2-3 years – The more the better

Science 2-3 years – At least two lab sciences

World Language 2-3 years – Of the same language

Electives If possible choose electives from core academics

Students should always challenge themselves!

Grade Point Average (GPA)

All the grades your child receives in high school are converted into numerical values:4 points for an “A”, 3 points for a “B”, 2 points for a “C”, 1 point for a “D”. The total points for all grades is then

divided by the number of courses taken.

Standardized Tests

ACT (American College Testing Program)

SAT Reasoning Test

You need to plan ahead!Create your own testing schedule.Register for your tests early.Prepare for the tests.

Special Talents/Unique Abilities

Pursuit of academic interests outside of school.

Special talents like music, art, and sports.

Participation in leadership roles in school or community activities such as sports, student government, music, drama, community service, and part-time jobs.

Choosing a program

www.collegeboard.org

www.d.umn.edu/majors/careers/default.html

Role of the Counselor

Meet with students individually/groups.

Parent planning meetings

Guide the course selection process.

Administer the personality and career inventories.

Include parent/guardians in meetings

Ensure that student has a formalized plan.

Role of the Student

Enroll in challenging courses.

Do assigned work and keep grades up.

Pursue interests/participate in extra curricular activities.

Make appointments with school counselor when there are questions.

Engage in the process.

Role of Student

Find employment.

Explore internship/community service opportunities.

Complete a job shadow.

Contact Mrs. Testa, Internship and Community Service Coordinator, for assistance with any of the above.

Role of the Parent

Show interest in child’s school work.

Set clear expectations for school performance.

Help your child accentuate his/her strengths and pursue his/her interests.

Encourage and support.

For your individual meetings

Students should come to the meeting with: Careers and Majors that match their interest

and ability Programs of interest Date you plan to take standardized test (for

students who plan to apply to 4 year colleges) A list of questions

Questions and Answers

Any questions?