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Life after HS: Minarets Style
Everyone we know needs a career after HS.
Everyone we know isn’t so rich they can just “relax” for 60 years.
Education when you are young
will pay off 20-30-40 years
from now.
Have a Plan!
Three main paths (all include graduation)
Junior College
Career/VocationalSchool
Basic military
UC
Elite Private College
MilitaryAcademy
CSU
Private College
ROTC
All of these can lead to a 4 year degree or beyond
This plan assumes you are not going to graduate and then just sit at home.People doing that don’t need a “plan”.
Thoughts on the GEDTHIS IS A BIG DEAL
Getting the GED might sound easy—after all, it’s just a test—but the test is supposed to reflect everything you learned in high school at the senior level. Many people take numerous tries to pass, and some don’t pass at all. You’ll have to demonstrate advanced knowledge of algebra, geometry and calculus, write an essay, and pass history, science and critical reading sections. It’s not easy to pass—and often the work you have to complete for a passing grade in high school is easier. Don’t count on alternative ways to get a high school education if you still have the opportunity to stay in school and graduate.
http://www.distance-education.org/Articles/Thinking-About-Dropping-Out-of-High-School--Think-Again-242.html
From
http://www.distance-education.org/Articles/Thinking-About-Dropping-Out-of-High-School--Think-Again-242.html
Reasons to not drop out or take the GED
Employers have their pick of candidates
Many employers will screen you out entirely because you have no degree—despite your experience. They’ll nearly always take someone with a high school degree over someone without, and often they’ll take someone with an Associate’s before that—even if the job doesn’t necessarily draw on skills you learn in high school or college. More and more, an education is becoming mandatory in our economy.
You’ll be competing against high school and college grads all your life
Life is a competition. You’ll be competing for jobs your whole life, and your education is the only thing that gives you an edge when you’re young and don’t have much work experience. But even when you’re older, you’ll be competing against candidates who have degrees—for jobs, for promotions and for raises. Don’t set yourself at a disadvantage before you’ve even started a career.
From
http://www.distance-education.org/Articles/Thinking-About-Dropping-Out-of-High-School--Think-Again-242.html
Reasons to not drop out or take the GED
From
http://www.distance-education.org/Articles/Thinking-About-Dropping-Out-of-High-School--Think-Again-242.html
Reasons to not drop out or take the GED
Think school is tough now? Try going back as an adultSchool isn’t always easy. But most teenagers don’t have to support themselves while they go to school. Once you’re out, you’ll have to get a job—and you’ll have to juggle school around that. Don’t expect your employer to be sympathetic if you have to schedule shifts around classes or come in tired because you were up late studying the night before. If you have kids of your own, going back to school is even harder. Some people who drop out with only months to go before graduation take decades to earn their degree again. Get it done early, while you don’t have as many demands on your time.
FINAL Thoughts on the GEDTHIS IS A BIG DEAL
In 1971, male dropouts who worked full time earned an
average of $35,087.
In 2000, male dropout income shrank to $23,903.
It’s clear that our economy is changing—and an education is no longer considered optional.
1. Graduate HS - not GED2. GPA of 2.5 - 3.0 or better*3. Funding or scholarships
How do you get to college, military or vocational ed?
*For UCs, elite colleges and military academies, you need a 4.0+ gpa. It’s very competitive.
THE BASICS - STUFF YOU NEED
(-) Negative: Fs are a huge problem - you repeat the class and lose
electives (If you’re aiming to go straight to 4 year - you NEED C’s or
better in core classes)
(+) Positive: You are at a high tech, supportive school, do your part!
(-) Negative: Not having an “interest area”
(+) Positive: Compete and win AWARDS early, when you are a soph!
(-) Negative: You can’t begin when you are a Senior
(+) Positive: At Minarets, Freshman have access to rock the house
THE BASICS - GET THE RIGHT STARTFocus on the Positive
You have to have a car, apartment and a job either way. Don’t add those costs to your college planning.
You’ll need a car and apartment no matter what.
College can be as cheap as $1000/yr.
For a little more money, add college and career skills that will pay off in the long run.
Funding Options 1: Cheap stuff
Funding Options 2:
FAFSA + CALGRANTS = Free moneyAH! The spectre of paying too much for a degree. The goal = pay as you go, or pay just for room and board.
If you HAVE to get a loan, consider these options:• Go to a JC first (save $24,000 to 60,000) get the same credits
FAFSA, Pell and Cal Grants can get you free money - if you sign up on time.
Keeping college affordable
Funding Options 3:
ASVAB + ROTC = Free college
• Get a good ASVAB score, join the military, or go in as ROTC and college is free. In many cases, you’ll get a monthly check too.
Keeping college affordable
CAUTION: If going military, be a good negotiator. Get a career out of the deal and go to college before you serve
Funding Options 4: Use your work ethic and skills
Other cheap routes:
Maintain a 3.5 gpa and get accepted to the SCCCD Honors Program3.5 or higher gpa means free JC and a guaranteed slot at a UC
Fresno State Smittcamp Honors College - 3.8 GPA = Free Ride to Fresno State
Walk on in other “sports”, like band, or ag or media - they have scholarships too!
What kind of school do I pick? (1)
Everyone knows schools like these:
USC, CAL, UC Davis, Stanford (big $)
Some schools like Stanford will give a free ride if you’re low income - but you have to qualify academically.
Tuition: $30,000 and up
And these are great choices as well (and affordable)Fresno State, Cal Poly, Chico State
Tuition: $4000-‐6000 and up
Many times, a 3.0 gpa is acceptable.
What kind of school do I pick? (2)
But small colleges provide great options too:Woodbury, Menlo, Whitworth, Cogswell, Azusa Pacific, Fresno Pacific
Why pick a small private college?You will be “known”, you get better personalization, and better access to internships, which can be critical when starting a career.
Tuition: $20,000 and up
What kind of school do I pick? (3)
Tuition: NoneMilitary AcademiesNo cost to the studentExcellent academics - The highest grades are required to enterDon’t be confused: You are signing up to go to war if necessaryThis is a 6-8 year commitment
Coast Guard Academy West PointUS Naval Academy
US Air Force Academy
What kind of school do I pick? (4)
Internships!
At whatever college you select, internships are CRITICAL. Ask how they work and who gets them before you sign up.
Internships can be a GOLDEN key to entering the career you choose.
MAKE SURE THE COLLEGE YOU SELECT HAS INTERNSHIPS BEFORE YOU SIGN UP.
The cost of learning trades/skills
Trade / Art SchoolsArt
MusicContracting
ITMechanics
Beauty
Junior College
Many Jr Colleges have Two Year
degrees in trade / artdisciplines
Two years$15-25,000
Two years$1,000- $2,000
More Choices Lower Cost
What school should you pick and how do you get there?
NOTE: It will cost you $10,000 - $15,000 a year to live no matter what school or job you choose - this chart is about DIRECT costs involved with going to school.
CollegeCareer Paths
Jr CollegeBasic Military
CSUs Private Colleges
ROTC
UCsElite Private CollegesMilitary Academies
GPA Goal GPA 3.0 GPA 3.0+ GPA 4.0+
ClassesRequired
Minarets Diploma
ASVAB (military)
Minarets Diploma(3 yrs math, 2 yrs Foreign Language)
Minarets Diploma(4 yrs math, 3 yrs Foreign Language)
Honors/AP classes
IntangiblesBe plugged into an
interest areaInterest areas, competitions,
awards, clubs
Interest areas, dominating competitions,
winning awards, starting clubs
Cost $600-$1000/yearCSU $6-7k/year
Private $18- $30k/yrROTC -= Free
$20-30k/yearMil Academy = Free
School Years27%
The Rest of Your Life73%
School Years The Rest of Your Life
Invest in yourself untilyour are about 25 years old,
and the next 55+ yearswill be far more rewarding
Life is LONGLearn NOW
Don’t OVERPAY FOR COLLEGE!
Be VERY VERYcareful with
student loans - they ARE NOTfree money -
It’s like adding a $100k house payment to
your life debt
There are a lot of questions to ask,but it’s going to be an exciting time in your life.
Ask us if you have questions:
Claudia vanDenBerg [email protected]
Mike [email protected]
Life after HS: Minarets Style