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MSSPA JUNIOR COLLEGE Information

MSSPA JUNIOR COLLEGE Information. Agenda. Overview Post-Secondary Planning Resources. Post Secondary Planning. Post Secondary Planning. Post Secondary Options. Employment Career / Technical School Military College 4 year college 2 year college. The Job Market.

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MSSPA JUNIOR COLLEGE Information

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  1. MSSPA JUNIOR COLLEGE Information

  2. Agenda • Overview • Post-Secondary Planning • Resources

  3. Post Secondary Planning Post Secondary Planning

  4. Post Secondary Options • Employment • Career / Technical School • Military • College • 4 year college • 2 year college

  5. The Job Market • Some students want to gain work experience before starting school • www.iseek.org career exploration, education and training, and employment information. • www.mnworks.net database of available jobs • MN Work Force Centers –assistance finding jobs and training

  6. Apprenticeships and OJT • 2-4 year paid training in which a person learns a trade from other skilled workers. • There are 105 occupations that have apprentices. • A High School Diploma or GED is required. • MN Dept of Labor and Industry www.dli.mn.gov/Appr.asp

  7. Armed Forces • Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force • Men need to apply for the Selective Service when they turn 18. This is the law and also necessary in order to qualify for Federal Financial Aid. • www.sss.org

  8. College • Technical College – teaches specific skills and can be completed in between 3 months and 2 years • Community College – offers 2 year degrees (AA) which can transfer to MN colleges to 4 year colleges and universities. • Four year Colleges and Universities – offer Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees.

  9. About the College Process • Keep the process in perspective • Work together as a family • Students must take ownership • Discuss finances openly • Start early and meet all deadlines

  10. Finding a College • Evaluate: • 4 year vs. 2 year college • Size • Location • Campus Culture • Majors • Academic Credentials • Dormitories • Cost • Extracurricular Activities • Special Programs

  11. Hit the Road • Visit school’s websites: • General Information • Requirements • Deadlines • Attend open houses and tours • Speak to current students • Schedule interview (if offered)

  12. Types of Admission • Early Decision - Binding • Early Action – Not Binding • Rolling Admission • Regular Admission

  13. Application Process • Transcript • GPA, Courses & Grades • SAT or ACT Scores, or Placement Test • Essay(s) • Resume • Extracurricular Activities • Letters of Recommendation

  14. Transcript • MSSPA mails these directly to colleges upon your request • They contain all your high school courses completed and grades • There is a small fee for each transcript mailed

  15. Transcript Quirks • Most colleges require a MINIMUM of two years of foreign language • More recent grades are thought to be more indicative of your ability to be successful in college • Colleges will likely not see any Senior year grades before they make their admission decisions, so finish out Junior year with strong grades.

  16. College Admissions Testing • Students must register to take the ACT and/or SAT and pay required registration fees. • Each test is offered 6-7 times per year at large high schools all over the US. • To see dates and register for tests: • SAT www.collegeboard.com • ACT www.actstudent.org

  17. SAT/ACT • Both tests are accepted at 99% of all US colleges • ACT has 4 sections (English, Math, Reading and Science) and an optional writing section. It is a test of what you have learned. • SAT has 3 sections (Verbal, Math, and Writing). It is a test of your reasoning skills – your ability to follow tricks, twists and turns.

  18. ACT Prep Course • Planning stages • Current proposal: 4 Saturdays English, Math, Science, Practice Test $120 fee includes book

  19. SAT Subject Tests • A few colleges require SAT Subject Tests. • These test your knowledge of a specific subject such as Literature, United States History, or Chemistry • These are offered only a few times each year. It is your responsibility to check with your colleges to see what (if any) specific tests they require.

  20. Teacher Recommendations • Choose a teacher who “knows you”, not just one whose class you got an “A” in. • Ask teachers for letters early so they have time to create a well-written letter. • Provide teachers with a stamped, addressed envelope. • Check back with teachers to verify that they have indeed written and mailed the requested letters.

  21. Timeline

  22. April - June • Take the ACT or SAT Tests • Start making a list of colleges you like • Do research on those schools to see if they match your wants and needs • Do school visits if you are able • Select teachers who you will ask to write recommendations

  23. Early Summer • Narrow your list of schools to a manageable number • Take a look at last year’s application to see what kinds of items were required – Essays? How many? Letters of recommendation? Porfolios? Inteviews?

  24. August • Register to retake ACT/SAT/Subject Tests ** The last ACT that will return scores in time to meet most deadlines is offered in September. • Finalize your list of colleges & their application deadlines • Finalize teacher/counselor recommendation requests • Start working on your application essay • Research scholarships

  25. September • Prepare Early Decision/Early Action applications and turn them in well in advance of deadlines • Polish your application essay • Visit with College Representatives when they visit Main Street • Attend the National College Fair • Attend College Receptions

  26. October • Continue submitting applications – for schools with rolling deadlines, the earlier you submit an application, the less competition your application will face. • ACT/SAT re-takes

  27. November • Thanksgiving should be your drop dead date for turning in applications. • Keep working on finding scholarship opportunities. December • Apply for a FAFSA pin number www.fafsa.ed.gov

  28. Resources & Upcoming Events • College Reps Visiting MSSPA –Listen to announcements and get a pass from Ms. Carlson • Arts Quarter Open House at the U of MN –End of September • National College Fair - Fall • Performing and Visual Arts College Fair –Mid-October

  29. Resources • Where to find resources: • Handouts • Most Frequently Used Resources: • www.CollegeBoard.com • www.actstudent.org • www.fastweb.com • NCAA - www.ncaa.org • Common Application -www.commonapp.org • FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov

  30. Other Resources • Listen to Announcements! • Talk to Ms. Carlson • Attend 5th Block College Prep Meetings • Talk with Teachers/Family/ Friends

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