WELCOME TO THE FALL 2010 COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT

COLLEGE.It’s not a dream.

It’s a PLAN! The University of Arizona

Early Outreach

HOW BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEFINES “COLLEGE”

ALL POST-SECONDARY TRAINING OR CAREER TRAINING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

• UNIVERSITIES (ex: ASU, NAU, UA, WNMU)• COMMUNITY/JUNIOR COLLEGE (ex: Cochise, Pima)• TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS (ex: ITT Tech, DeVry, WTC)• CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (ex: Apollo, Pima Medical,

UTI)• MILITARY ACADEMIES (ex: Annapolis, West Point, AF)• MILITARY (ex: Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard)• INTERNSHIPS/APPRENTICE PROGRAMS

A 2007 BUREAU of LABOR STATISTICS REPORT STATES.…

On the average, the yearly earnings of a person with a Ph.D. is

$73,100a person with a master’s degree is

$56,300 a person with a bachelor’s degree is

$48,300a person with an associate degree is

$35,000

A PERSON WITH ONLY A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA?

$28,100 per year

A PERSON WITH NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA?

$21,200 per year

$73,100$56,300

$48,300$35,000$28,100

$21,200

Hum…that’s

a lifetime

difference of

$2,076,000

IT WOULD DIFFICULT TO ARGUE WITH THE VALUE OF

EDUCATION YET…For every 100 high school students in the United States:

• Only 67 will finish high school in 4 years

• Only 38 will go to college

• Only 18 will earn associate degrees in 3 years or bachelor’s degrees in 6 years

SO LET’S STARTING PLANNING!MAYBE THIS

ISN’T FUNNY BUT IT DOES ILLUSTRATE MY POINT. COLLEGE IS A PLAN!

BHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS &UNIVERSITY ADMITTANCE

BENSON HIGH UNIVERSITYENGLISH 4 4

MATH 3 / *class 0f 2013 + 4 4 (1 higher than Alg II)

SCIENCE 2 / *class of 2013 + 2 3

SOCIAL STUDIES

3 2

PE 1 NA

FOREIGN LANG.

NA 2

FINE ART NA 1

ELECTIVES 12 NA

TOTAL 25 CREDITS 16 CORE CREDITS

SOME COMMON COLLEGE PLANNING VOCABULARY

PLAN TEST: Pre-ACT college readiness test (10th grade) • Administered by Mrs. Sherman on October 15, 2009• Sign up in Counseling Office• $15.00 (fee waiver available)• Career planning component

ACT TEST: College readiness/admittance test measuring aptitude (knowledge) in 4 particular areas: English, math, reading & science• Optional writing test available• Maximum ACT is 36 • $32.00 (fee waiver available)• Both ACT and SAT accepted by Universities nation

wide

PSAT TEST: Pre-SAT college readiness test (10th &/0r 11th)• Administered by Mrs. Sherman on October 14, 2009 • Very high 11th grade results qualify for the National Merit

Scholarship. Strong students often take it 10th & 11th grade

• Sign up in the Counseling Office• $15.00 (fee waiver available)

SAT TEST: A college readiness/admittance test measuring critical reading & mathematical reasoning• Includes writing test• The maximum SAT is 1600 (critical reading + math)• $45 (fee waiver available)• Both SAT & ACT accepted at Universities nation wide• SAT II Subject tests are required by some selective

Universities

Students interested in attending any Military Academy or ROTC are advised to take the PSAT 10th & 11th grade!

SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT REGARDING ACT/SAT

ACT TEST: a criterion-referenced test measuring aptitude or learned material & compares the tester to the testACT scoring= +1 if correct, 0 if incorrectNo penalty for guessingAIMS is an example of a criterion-referenced test

SAT TEST: a norm referenced test measuring general critical reasoning & compares the testers to peersSAT scoring= +1 if correct, -1/4 if incorrect multiple

choice answer & 0 if incorrect student produced answer

Might not want to guessStanford 9 & Terra Nova’s are norm-referenced tests

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COMPARISON State Universities Private/Elite Colleges

GPA & 3.0 4.0Curriculum

SAT* / ACT 1040* / 22 1550-1600* / 34-36(CR & Math)

Extra- NA Strong leadership,

Curricular sports, essay, service

Cost $14,000 $30,000+

EXTREMELY SELECTIVE- Yale, Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Military Academies, Princeton, et.al.

HIGHLY SELECTIVE- NYU, Tulane, Reed, et.al.

SELECTIVE- UC Irvine, UC San Diego, Cal State, et.al.

SOMEWHAT SELECTIVE- State universities, private & religious, et.al.

NOT SELECTIVE (Open enrollment)- Many small state colleges, community colleges, et. Al.

COLLEGE APPLICATION INFOUNIVERSITIES• University deadlines & requirements vary – be careful

• October 1st is suggested for state universities

• Admissions starts the institution scholarship process

• Usually requires ACT/SAT. Have results sent directly

there• Rolling Admissions: you will get a decision as soon as

application is processed

• Regular Admissions : you will get a decision on or

about April 1st

Early Decision: Very academically strong students completely committed to a specific (usually selective) school apply to that school early in the Fall and sign a contract that if admitted they will attend

COMMUNITY COLLEGESApply anytime, usually the SpringAdmissions starts the institution scholarship

processDoes not require an ACT/SATOffers certificate, degree & transfer programs

COLLEGE DEGREE LEVELSA.A./A.S- Associate of Arts or Science- 2 year

degreeA.A.S.- Associate of Applied Science- 2 year degree

usually direct to workB.A./B.S.- Bachelor of Arts or Science- 4 year

degreeM.A./M.S.- Master of Arts or Science- Requires 1-3

years additional study after receiving Bachelor’sEd. D or Ph.D- Doctoral Degrees. 3-4 years of study

beyond Master’s Degree

COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINEON GOING: Read! Take challenging classes & get good

grades, participate in extracurricular activities, consider doing community service, research colleges & careers, and maintain your portfolio.

FRESHMAN: Read! Form a 4-year high school plan, start a college/career planning portfolio, begin to study for the PLAN/PSAT and attend college fairs & information nights.

SOPHOMORE: Read! Take the PLAN and/or the PSAT test in October, start preparing for ACT/SAT, seek help if grades are dropping and visit colleges if possible.

JUNIOR FALL: Read! Take advanced courses, take the PSAT in October, the ASVAB in December, retest AIMS to Exceed, and continue studying for the ACT/SAT.

JUNIOR SPRING: Read! Take the ACT/SAT and consider attending college or a career summer academy

JUNIOR SUMMER: Read! Make your college list, gather college applications, organize for scholarships & study for the ACT/SAT if you need to retest.

Military Academy or ROTC

bound kids are advised to

take the ACT/SAT in the

fall so you can study &

retest if necessary!

Military Academy or

ROTC bound kids

should really

attempt to attend the summer academy!

SENIOR FALL: Take a deep breath & get busy! Read! Continue to take advanced courses including math, retake the ACT/SAT if necessary, work on College applications and continue scholarship submissions

SENIOR JANUARY: Read! I know you want to relax but don’t destroy your GPA or scholarship opportunities- keep working!! Attend the FAFSA presentation January 25, 2010 & submit FAFSA as soon as possible, keep working on scholarships and keep Mrs. Sherman informed of your progress

SENIOR SPRING: Make decision, pay deposits, register for orientation and keep working on scholarships and keep Mrs. Sherman informed of your progress

SCHOLARSHIPSLog on to –http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/MSherman

• The scholarship list on my site changes routinely & is not all inclusive!

• Not all scholarships require the following but it is best to have them in order to be prepared:

Cover letterResume3-4 letters of recommendationTranscript

ARIZONA UNIVERSITY TUITION & EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance per yearIn-state: $19,734

Tuition and FeesIn-state: $6,334

Room and Board$9,210Books and Supplies$1,270Other Expenses$2,920Payment PlansCredit card, installment plan, external finance

company

ARIZONA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION & EXPENSES

   $1520 General Tuition and Fees    $1200 Books & Incidentals $4796 Room & Meals $1500 Other ExpensesTOTAL: $9,016 per year

These are estimated costs and subject to annual change.

**7-day meal plan, double room occupancy.

TIME TO CELEBRATE!Attend the Senior Scholarship & Awards

Night (date still pending)Write Thank You notes to the

scholarship committees that worked so hard to raise money for you

Follow scholarship acceptance directions!

GRADUATIONMAY 2011

CONGRATULATIONSCLASS OF 2011!