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College Readiness for Juniors
Junior Year is Important!
Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are:
1. Taking rigorous courses in HS2. Having a career focus
Step 1:What can your student do right now to be ready
for college?
Attend College Night
Gather information
Take the PSAT in October
Take the ASVAB in fall or spring
Begin taking ACT/SAT mid-year
Make campus visits
Talk to college reps @LSHS
Make a Plan to……
Take the PSAT
* Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program
1. Wednesday, October 17th / 7:15 A.M.2. Report to the A Gym3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator4. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center (by Oct. 10th)5. More info: www.collegeboard.com
Take the ASVAB
*Armed Serves Vocational Aptitude Battery
1. Offered in October and March2. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling
Center3. Bring #2 pencils4. Report to the A Gym5. Explore occupations in line with interests and skills
*College Entrance ExamTake the test sometime after 1st semester
of junior yearDecember 8February 9April 13June 8
Sign up for ACT Prep CourseLSHS sessions tied to national test datesCost =$119.
Take the ACT
Explore Careers…
a. Internet Search
b. Job Shadow
c. Internships /Part-time
Jobs
d. Career/Job Fairs
Take Advantage of High School Opportunities
a. Continue w/rigorous coursesb. Complete Area of Focusc. Explore areas of interest through
coursework 1. STA/Herndon/Cass 2. Work Programs 3. Dual Credit/Enrollment d. Meet w/Counselor 1. Review a plan for next three
years 2. Familiarize yourself with
Counseling Center resources
Check out Centers of Excellence
Summit Technology AcademyPlan to visit their Open House:
Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, January 23
Tours available 2nd semester
Herndon Career CenterLSHS visit during advisory October 10th
Tours available 2nd semester
Cass Career CenterLSHS visit during enrollment fairTours available 2nd semester
Earn College Credit in High School
Dual Credit at LSHSCheck out Career &
Educational Planning Guide for LSHS courses that offer college credit
Dual Credit at Metropolitan Community CollegesTake a class at Longview and
earn high school and college credit
What are your students reasons for attending college?Do they have personal goals?Do they need academic preparation for a career?Are they interested in college?
Some of the most common answers are: Increase earning potentialCareer preparationLearning opportunitiesStudying new and different activitiesMeet new peoplePersonal goalsFamily influence
Plan & Set Goals
red= Real-time Events Delivered
Step 2: What information
do you need to plan for college?
Research ….
Possible research topics:
General college information
Specific admission requirements
Application deadlines
Scholarship & financial aid
opportunities/deadlines
Job placement rate for your career field
A+ = Great Deal!Requirements:
Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years2.5 GPA95% Attendance50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring
Equals app. $105 per hour Good Citizenship
Upon Completion:2 Years of Tuition @ MO Community College or
Tech SchoolApply in the A+ Office ASAP!
Service Academies*Academy Night = February 26, 2013
Hear presentations from the branch academiesMilitary AcademyNaval AcademyAir Force AcademyMerchant Marine AcademyCoast Guard Academy
Learn about the nomination processInformation about the application process timelineQuestions & Answers
NCAA ClearinghouseFor those planning on
participating in athletics at a Division I or Division II school
Apply onlinewww.ncaa.org
A fee is required along with registration
4-Year College Entrance Requirements
Some 4-Year Colleges:
4 credits of English
3 credits of math (Algebra I and higher)
2 credits of science
3 credits of social science
1 credit of fine art
3 credits of core electives (modern language
counts here)
Factors Used to DetermineCollege Admission
Curriculum
Rank and grade point average
ACT/SAT scores
Extra Curricular activities
Community Service
Essay/resume
Test Scores/Selection Index
In addition to the core curriculum required for admission to a 4-year college, you must earn a certain ACT/SAT score.
If your ACT/SAT score is not high enough, you must achieve a certain selection index.
What is a selection index?
A selection index is a score based on your combined ACT/SAT and class rank percentiles.
Each school sets its own selection index.
OPEN 16-21
LIBERAL 17-22
TRADITIONAL 18-24
SELECTIVE 21-26
HIGHLY SELECTIVE 25-30
ACT Admission ScoreStandards
Step 3: How do I choose
the college that is
right for me?
Consider this…Will I be trained for my career?
Does the school offer programs of interest?
Is the school the right size for me?
Can I afford to attend this school?
How far away am I willing to go?
Missouri, Kansas, USA, world
2-year, 4-year
Public or private
Cost limitations
Programs of study
Size
Define your parameters…
BUDGET ITEMS
Longview
UCM
MU
Rockhurst
Tuition and Fees
$4470
$6,300
$8,100
$29,100
Room and Board
N/A
$4,890
$8,640
$4,800
Books/Supplies
$1000
$1000
$1,100
$1,600
Personal Expenses
$1,000
$2,500
$3,100
$3,600
TOTAL BUDGET
$6,470
$14,690
$20,940
$39,100
Consider cost…
Visit the campuses…Choose several schools to visit during 2nd semester
of junior year
Call the admissions office to schedule a formal visit
Take advantage of half-days and other days school
is not in session
Pick up a “Questions to Ask on Your Campus Visit”
sheet from the Counseling Center