Graduation…….Then what?????

Options

Work Force Military More Training More Education

Today’s Job Market Higher paying

jobs require education beyond High school

Business and Technology Jobs Growing

Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates

Professional Degree $124,176 Doctoral Degree $103,844 Master's Degree $82,576 Bachelor's Degree $72,020 Associate's Degree $49,764 Some College $46,228 High School Graduate $39,988 Some High School $28,184

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011

School Options Technical Schools

Community Colleges

Four-year Colleges/Universities

Technical School Careers Auto Technicians/Other Mechanics Heating and Air Conditioning Technicians Computer Network/Design/Technicians Broadcasting Electronics Pharmacy Tech/Medical-Dental Assistants Administrative Office Assistant/Legal/Medical Fashion Designer/Fashion Merchandising Interior Design/Graphic Design Chef

Tech Schools In Our Area ITT Technical Institute Ohio Business College Cleveland Institute of Medical-Dental

Assistants Virginia Marti College of Art and

Design Culinary Art Institutes LCCC

Community College Careers*Associates Degrees/Certifications

Pre-school Teacher Tourism Nursing (2yr license) LPN Dental Hygienist Entry-level Business (Administrative Asst.) Engineering Technology Sports and Fitness Management Pre-undergraduate Study EMT Physical Therapist Assistant

Lorain County Community College

CAN BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE SCHOOL!!!!!!! Over 100 educational options Students come from around the US and

world Full or part-time learning experience Extra-Curricular programs available Leading Ohio in Internet Courses/Distance

Learning States largest PSEO provider in Ohio

Only community college in Ohio with a University Partnership program, where you can select from approx. 52 different bachelor’s and master’s degrees

Transfer Module courses transfer to any public college or university in Ohio

Lorain County Community College                                                     

LCCC Scholarships TRUSTEE….3.7 GPA

60 credit hours over 2 years

PRESIDENTIAL….3.440 credit hours over 2 years

DIVERSITY INCENTIVE…2.5 and a minority78 credit hours or an Associates degree over 3 years

AND MANY OTHERS found on their website

Four-Year College or University Majors Education (elementary/secondary) Business (accounting/finance/management) Science (research/biologist) Foreign Language (international business) English (journalism) Communications (media/public speaking) Liberal Arts Computer Science Engineering

Know Yourself and Your Reasons for Attending College

Achieve a personal GOAL Increase your earning power Prepare for a career Extracurricular activities

College Academic Requirements

Highly Selective Universities English 4 units Math 4 units Science 4 units Social 4 units

Studies Foreign 3-4 units

Language Arts 1 unit

Highly recommended to take as many Honors classes as possible

Public Ohio Colleges English 4 units Math 4 units Science 3 units

* BHS requires 4

Social3 units Studies BHS requires 4

Foreign 2 unitsLanguage

Arts 1 unit

Other Qualities Colleges Consider1. Good Grades

- committed to hard work

2. Rigorous course selection- ability and willingness to challenge

yourself

3. Good test scores- many schools use SAT, ACT to screen

for admission

4. Extracurricular activities- athletic teams, music, theater, regional

demographics

Why take the ACT and/or SAT? Almost all 4 year colleges require

Take the writing at least once Check college catalog Take Spring of Jr. year May retake

ACT reports 80% earn same or higher score Review programs available for free or on-line See Mrs. Rutger in BHS library for resources

ACT vs. SAT ACT measures

academic achievement

Career and educational planning component

SAT measures academic aptitude (natural ability)

Registration info: ACT/SAT

REGISTER ON-LINE www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com

Know school’s CEEB number….363-040Take writing at least once ACT plus writing

Test Dates: Oct. 25 Late registration

9/20-10/3

Dec. 13 Reg. by Nov. 7

Feb. 7 Reg. by Jan. 9

Fee: $54.50With writing

SAT Test Dates:

Oct. 11 Late registration 9/30

Nov. 8 Reg. by Oct. 28

Dec. 6 Reg. by Nov. 24

Jan. 24 Reg. by Jan. 13

Fee: $52.50Includes writing

How is the ACT scored?Four multiple choice testsReading, English, Math, Science

Scores range from 1 to 36 Four scores are averaged…..composite score National average is 21…BHS avg. 22.7 NO penalty for guessing..so answer every question Writing test is a separate scoreBenchmarks for College Readiness English Composition English 18 College Algebra Mathematics 22 Social Science Reading 21 Biology Science 24

How is the SAT scored?Three sections: Writing, Verbal and Math

For the class of 2013, average scores were: Critical reading: 496 Mathematics: 514 Writing: 488

Scores range from 200 to 800 Slight penalty for guessing….no idea…leave it

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Consider College Characteristics Majors and educational programs Type of school Admissions policy Costs Campus Activities Support Services Location and size USE COMPARISON SHEET

Hints For Campus Visit

COMPLETE BHS visit form ~5 days prior MUST bring back a from from the admissions office

Schedule an appointment. Meet with an admission officer. Determine costs. Ask questions about academic

requirements/offerings. Attend a class to get an idea of typical size,

teaching style and academics.

More Hints For Campus Visits Tour the campus. (Be sure to

check the dorms, dining halls, etc.) Find out what student activities are

available. Inquire about campus life. TALK TO STUDENTS!

Apply for Admissions and Observe DeadlinesBy Halloween… Narrow your choices Review test

requirements Know application

fees and deadlines Visit the campus

By Thanksgiving... Submit application to

Guidance…we will mail

If you need a letter of recommendation don’t wait until the last minute

If you apply on-line… make sure you request

a transcript form from Guidance and turn in all required paperwork

Keep in mind there may be individual school deadlines for special programs/scholarships

Brookside High SchoolCollege/University Procedures

APPLYING ONLINE MOST COMMONPrint all counselor pages and recommendation forms AND give to GuidanceDo not push “send” until after you check for spelling and grammar errorsRequest all additional documents to be mailed (minimum: 1 week for processing)

PAPER APPLICATION RARELY USEDComplete the application in full…FOLLOW ALL STEPS

Use pen and print Check for spelling and grammar errors Include registration fee/made out to the institution (request waiver

if applicable) Attach all additional materials (See requirements for requesting

documents)Deliver the entire package to Guidance for processing/Guidance

will review application and MAIL

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTSAll additional documents require a minimum week’s notice to

process ~you aren’t the only one applying TRANSCRIPTS: Fill out transcript release form and return to Guidance

**Go to the BHS Guidance webpage **If you have not registered for a Parchment account, you need to do so before a transcript

can be generated**Once you have an account, for each school that you apply to request a transcript

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION: Teachers need at least 1 week’s notice COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION: Complete background info form COUNSELOR REPORT PAGE You need to print this off and bring it in. ESSAY ~ make sure you have an English teacher edit before sending Additional personal letter (if needed) FEE Waivers are available for ANY student who is on Free and Reduced

Lunch. You must complete a Free and Reduced Lunch form to qualify. These forms are in the Main Office.

Financial Aid

Complete FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Apply for scholarships and grants

Be aware of scams November or

December Workshop

Ohio Career Information System Comprehensive Career and Educational

Guidance System More than 500 occupations 600 programs of study 3000 Financial Aid Resources 4000 Colleges and Universities User Name: brookside and Password: Ohiocis13

www.leeca.orgStudent Links

College and CareerOhio Career Information System

Brookside Guidance Homepage

http://www.sheffieldschools.org/guidance_hs.aspx

Links to resources Upcoming Events Scholarships

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