Pam BakerCareer & College SpecialistChamplin Park High School

763-506-6844

Our goals: All students will pursue some type of

college after graduation.All students will have the skills necessary

to be successful at the next level of learning.

It is important to remember who is in the driver’s seat!

Potential

Do you have the academic

potential AND are you

prepared to succeed?

Are you able to put the time

and effort into completing your

education to have a

successful future?

Potential

Do you have the academic

potential AND are you

prepared to succeed?

Are you able to put the time

and effort into completing your

education to have a

successful future?

Interest

Are you interested in the careers & rewards

that particular

college graduates

obtain?

Interest

Are you interested in the careers & rewards

that particular

college graduates

obtain?

Commitment

Are you committed to make school a priority and

complete the training?

Commitment

Are you committed to make school a priority and

complete the training?

Know your options!

Know your options!

Training and Educational Options after High SchoolTraining and Educational Options after High School

Work – “on the job training” & “apprenticeships”

Armed Forces Technical Colleges Two Year

Community Colleges

Four Year Colleges

Work – “on the job training” & “apprenticeships”

Armed Forces Technical Colleges Two Year

Community Colleges

Four Year Colleges

A closer look…A closer look…

Armed Forces… such as the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard

Armed Forces… such as the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard

A closer look at Technical Colleges…

A closer look at Community Colleges…

A closer look at 4 year Colleges…

Minnesota’s Four-Year Universities:

State UniversitiesBemidjiMankato MoorheadSt. CloudMetropolitan SouthwestWinona

University of MNTwin CitiesCrookston

DuluthMorris

Rochester

Private 4 Year Bethel

HamlineSt. Thomas

St. ScholasticaSt. John’s/St. Ben’s

St. Kate’sAugsburgGustavusSt. OlafBethany

Concordia

2 year colleges – 55.5% come back for the 2nd year.4 year colleges – 65% come back for the 2nd year.

2 year colleges – 25.4% complete the program4 year colleges - 36.6% complete the program

What the numbers say…

Let’s get to the point…

Let’s get to the point…

• Are you a good fit for the college and is the college a good fit for YOU?

“Right College - Right Reason”

How do you begin?…start asking questions!

How do you begin?…start asking questions!

• Admission requirements?• Suggested ACT/SAT scores?• programs/majors?• climate? • size?• location?• cost? • reputation? • teacher-student ratio?• placement rate?

Remember this site:

• www.mncis.intocareers.org

Username: champlin

Password: rebels

Tests and College Entrance

Exams

Tests and College Entrance

Exams

ACTSAT ReasoningSAT SubjectEach College has

different requirements

2.6 million - northeast, west coast

No science test

No trigonometry questions

Vocabulary emphasized

Multiple-choice & open-ended questions

No English grammar

2 million - Midwest, south

Science reasoning test

Math includes trigonometry

Vocabulary less important

Multiple-choice questions only

English grammar tested

Best way to determine which test is best for

you - is to try them on and see how they “fit”.

*complete April or June of junior year

*pick up information to complete on line in Career Center

*include CPHS school code: 240419

***choose 4 colleges to have score sent to

*send scores to NCAA if playing sports

*pay on line with a credit card

*retest in fall if necessary

*if you receive free/reduced lunch you can get 2 fee waivers

Remember:

A high ACT score

cannotFix

“broken”Grades!

April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9 – 22, 2013

June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4 – 17, 2013

ACT test dates for the remainder of the school year

Test Date Registration Late

Cost: ACT no writing - $35.00ACT Plus Writing - $50.50

Friday, March 8th CPHS 9:00-12:00 AKKT3013

Saturday, April 6th Anoka 8:00-12:00 AKKT3005

State Universities University of MN Private 4 Year

Top 50% of class Duluth: Top 35% of classU of M TC: Top 15% of

class

Top 15-20% of class

ACT 21 Duluth: minimum 21 ACTU of M TC: 26+ ACT

22+ depends on school but…

Required high school curriculum

Strong college prepcurriculum & well rounded

(activities, leadership, volunteering)

Strong college prepcurriculum & well rounded

(activities, leadership, volunteering)

Application + fee application + fee Application + feeLetters of recommendation

Essay

Deadline:Feb. 1 or full

Deadline:December 15

Deadline:Rolling or full

Admissions

AdmissionsCommunity

CollegesTechnical Colleges

Open Enrollment withHigh School Diploma

Open Enrollment withHigh School Diploma

No ACT but placement test(ACT good idea if transferring)

No ACT but placement test

Transfer to 4 year colleges or get degree

Degree to enter workforce (very few transferable)

Deadline:As soon as possible, rolling

admissions

Deadline:As soon as possible, certain

majors fill quickly

AdmissionsOut of State Schools

Wisconsin North DakotaSchool Class Rank ACT School GPA ACTEau Claire Top 30% 23-27 UND 2.5 21 La Crosse Top 25% 23-27 have an admission estimatorMadison Top 15% 27-31 NDSU 2.5 21River Falls Top 40% or a 22Stout Top 50% or a 22

Top 35%%

36-50%

Below 50 %

CLASS RANK & OPTIONS

…start taking action!…start taking action!

• Gather information• Check admission requirements• Register for ACT/SAT• Visit colleges• Visit admissions, financial aid, & placement

offices• Talk to current students• Start developing a bio or data sheet• Begin a conversation with your child about

money

Private Colleges & Universities $33,815 Private Career Colleges $17,267 University of Minnesota $12,881State Universities $7,340

2 Year Community & Technical colleges$5,355

2012-2013 Average Tuition & Fees in Minnesota. These figures do not include room & board, books, supplies & other

expenses (transportation, etc.) Room & Board = $7,007

Most colleges work with families to

develop a “PLAN” to pay for school…

Most colleges work with families to

develop a “PLAN” to pay for school…

Scholarships Federal and

State Grants Work-Study

Opportunities (campus jobs)

Low-interest Student Loans

Work!

Scholarships Federal and

State Grants Work-Study

Opportunities (campus jobs)

Low-interest Student Loans

Work!

“Fact is…College is NOT simply a purchase.

It is an

INVESTMENT!”

An SUV starts depreciating the minute you drive it off the lot!

Education, on the other hand, APPRECIATES!

The FAFSA4-caster provides students with early information. Students can use this free tool to calculate their eligibility for

federal student aid.

www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/

Career Center…Great Resource!

Attend a “College Fair”Visit College Web SitesSchedule a Campus VisitTalk to EmployersTalk to Students &

Graduates of the College

Career Center…Great Resource!

Attend a “College Fair”Visit College Web SitesSchedule a Campus VisitTalk to EmployersTalk to Students &

Graduates of the College

How Do I Learn About Colleges?How Do I Learn About Colleges?

MUST…

Get good grades

Take their ACTs as Juniors

Send their ACTs to NCAA

Apply to the NCAA

Winter:Register for appropriate high school classesRegister & study for ACT/SATContinue to accumulate volunteer hoursIdentify priorities for attending colleges & gather informationStart researching colleges and their admission requirementsParticipate in Career Tour Days

Spring:Take college entrance examsVisit collegesPull together scholarship informationComplete NCAA formsKnow what your transcript looks likeIdentify individuals for recommendations

Summer:Start working on bio or personal data sheet: activities, sports, extra curricular, volunteer, work, awards, leadership

Participate in summer enrichment activitiesObtain a summer job that is related to your career interestFinalize personal data sheet

To assist you with yourCareer and College planning

Check out this website:www.anoka.k12.mn.us/collegeplus

Upcoming Events

*Midwest College Fair

*Thursday, March 21st

CPHS High School

Field House

12:00-2:00

YOUR ROLE…

EncourageAssistBe honestBe open Be patientRemain calm!Remember who it is that’s going to college

HOPEFULLY I HAVEN’T

OVERWHELMED YOU!

QUESTIONS???????

HOPEFULLY I HAVEN’T

OVERWHELMED YOU!

QUESTIONS???????