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OPTIONS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL South High Class of 2009

OPTIONS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL South High Class of 2009. Counseling Department. Jackie Mosconi Marie Hassell All Nations 9-12 th grade Liberal Arts 10 th and 12 th grade Liberal Arts 11 th grade (612) 668-4374 (612) 668-4373 Marie.Hassell@mpls.k12.mn.us

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OPTIONS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL South High Class of 2009

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  1. OPTIONS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOLSouth High Class of 2009

  2. Counseling Department Jackie MosconiMarie Hassell All Nations 9-12th gradeLiberal Arts 10th and 12th grade Liberal Arts 11th grade (612) 668-4374 (612) 668-4373 Marie.Hassell@mpls.k12.mn.us Jackie.Mosconi@mpls.k12.mn.us Jen BieckDon Dilla Open 10-12th students A-L Open 10-12th students M-Z ELL 9-12th grade Special Education 9-12th (612)668-4368 (612) 668-4370 Jennifer.Bieck@mpls.k12.mn.usDon.Dilla@mpls.k12.mn.us Kim-Vu FriesenAnne Erickson Open and Liberal Arts 9th grade Achieve! College and Career Center Coordinator (612) 668-4372 (612) 668-4363 Kim.Friesen@mpls.k12.mn.usAnne.Erickson@mpls.k12.mn.us Sue Hanley Sally Rogers Counseling Secretary Counseling Secretary (612) 668-4371(612) 668-4367 Sue.Hanley@mpls.k12.mn.usSally.Rogers@mpls.kas.mn.us Renee Magney Program Clerk (612) 668-4369 Renee.Magney@mpls.k12.mn.us

  3. Have You Thought About… • What type of career would I like? • How much training do I need? • How will I pay for it? • Where will I go for training or education? • Answering these questions is easier when you know your options and yourself. • To find out more see your Counselor or visit the College and Career Center

  4. Post Secondary Options • Public 2 year (Community and Technical College) • Private Career Schools • Public 4 year (State University System) • Private 4 year • Workforce, military, apprenticeships

  5. Public 2 year Community and Technical Colleges • Inexpensive • Open enrollment policy • Short term training • Credits transfer to most four year colleges and universities • No ACT/SAT required

  6. Private CareerSchools • Great job placement • Short Term Training • Research carefully

  7. Public 4 Year Universities/Colleges • Less expensive than private schools • Larger student body • More broad range of majors

  8. Private 4 Year Colleges/Universities • Great for high quality liberal arts education • More individual attention(smaller classes) • Graduate in 4 years

  9. OTHER OPTIONS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL Military Service Apprenticeship Programs Joining the workforce Gap Year-year off

  10. Choosing A College Questions to ask yourself: • Size of campus: Large or Small? • Location: Close to home or far away? • Setting: Urban, Suburban or Rural? • Do they have majors in my areas of interest? • Public or Private? • Tuition costs: Financial Aid or Scholarships?

  11. Campus Visits • Always check out a campus before you enroll. • Arrange a formal visit. Call admissions and they will set up a tour. • Visits are more productive when classes are in session. • Ask to see areas of interest such as an art studio, chemistry lab or field house. • A good time to set up college campus visits is during MEA break October 16th & 17th.

  12. Four Year Colleges/Universities • Safety- Your GPA, rank, and test scores (profile) is SIGNIFICANTLY stronger than the typical freshman. • Target- Your profile is similar to the typical freshman. • Reach - Your profile is not as strong as the typical freshman.

  13. Admission Depends Upon • Academics • Standardized Admission Test Scores • See www.fairtest.org for schools that DO NOT require ACT or SAT scores for acceptance • Class Rank • Involvement, extra-curricular activities • Personal Essay—”Why here?” • Letters of Recommendation

  14. National College Fair (NACAC) • Minneapolis Convention Center • Wednesday, October 1st 2008 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. • Thursday, October 2nd 2008 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

  15. MACAC College Fair • South High School • Wednesday, November 19th 2008 9:30-11:00 a.m.

  16. ACT/SAT • Required for entrance into most 4 year schools • Most colleges accept either one • ACT accepted most places, including Midwest; SAT traditionally east or west coast schools • Ask your counselor about a fee waiver if needed.

  17. ACT Test DatesRegular Deadline October 25th, 2008 September 19th, 2008 (Late fee required) December 13th, 2008 November 7th, 2008 February 7th, 2009 January 6th, 2009 SAT Test DatesRegular Deadline October 4th, 2008 September 9th, 2008 November 1st, 2008 September 26th, 2008 December 6th, 2008 November 5th, 2008 January 24th, 2009 December 26th, 2008

  18. TOEFL/MELAB/Placement Tests *TOEFL & MELAB are available to students who have lived in the United States 8 Years or less TOEFL: • Test of English as a Foreign Language MELAB: • Michigan English Language Assessment Assessment/Placement Tests (Accuplacer): Often required for Community/Technical and Private Career schools.

  19. Test Preparation • ACT/SAT Booklets • South High Career Center • Private Preparation Centers • www.connection.naviance.com/shsmn • www.act.student.org • www.collegeboard.com • www.number2.com

  20. Paying for College/Financial Aid SHS Financial Aid Night: December 9, 2008 www.fafsa.ed.gov

  21. SCHOLARSHIPS www.connections.naviance.com/shsmn www.fastweb.com www.collegeanswer.com www.college.net.com www.gocollege.com www.scholarships.com www.scholarshipexperts.com

  22. Listen to Announcements • Visit this website to check for scams: http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!

  23. South High Timeline • Visit your counselor at least once per quarter • Apply to all schools by Thanksgiving break (watch deadlines) • Athletes planning to play Division 1 or Division 2 schools must apply to the NCAA Clearinghouse • Begin Scholarship search early • Obtain letters of recommendation (allow 3 weeks) • Attend Financial Aid Night December 9, 2008 at SHS • File FAFSA after January 1 of senior year • Review acceptances and financial aid packages (spring) • Request Final Transcripts by completing your Senior Survey on Naviance in May

  24. SHS Application Process • See handout about using the Counseling Department to process applications. • If a letter of recommendation is REQUIRED, complete resume information and schedule a ½ hour appointment with counselor for an interview. • Bring everything COMPLETED into the counseling office, along with $2 for each transcript needed. • We will mail the application and documents by the deadline.

  25. Naviance • Go to the Naviance Website: • www.connection.naviance.com/shsmn • Ask your Counselor or Career & College Center Coordinator for your login… • Review college admission requirements, application deadlines, scattergrams, majors, study abroad options, scholarships, test preparation, and more! • Parents can sign up too!

  26. Get Ready Class of 2009! Get Organized Talk with people Finish High School Strong Believe in YOURSELF Have Fun!!!

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