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GET A LIFE!

GET A LIFE!. The inside scoop on how to plan for life after high school. FIRST THINGS FIRST…. Sunday, May 18, 2014 26 credits to graduate 10 hours of community service Pass the MO and US Constitution tests. OKAY, YOU HAVE THE CREDITS TO GRADUATE… NOW WHAT?.

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GET A LIFE!

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  1. GET A LIFE! The inside scoop on how to plan for life after high school

  2. FIRST THINGS FIRST… • Sunday, May 18, 2014 • 26 credits to graduate • 10 hours of community service • Pass the MO and US Constitution tests

  3. OKAY, YOU HAVE THE CREDITS TO GRADUATE… NOW WHAT? Resources and information to help you plan for your future

  4. The Thinning Crowd Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (2008) For every 100 high school freshmen in MO: 78 will earn their high school diploma 47 will enter college 32 will still be enrolled their sophomore year 22 will earn a college degree by their mid 20s

  5. Exploring Careers • 8th Grade – Interest Inventory, created Personal Plan of Study, EXPLORE Test • 9th Grade – Personality Profile • 10th Grade – PLAN Test, declared Area of Focus • 11th & 12th Grades – WorkKeys, ACT Interest Inventory • Additional resources – Missouri Connections, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career One Stop, etc.

  6. WORKIN’ 9 TO 5 • Career Fairs • Job Shadowing • Apprenticeships • MO Career Guides

  7. Exploring Real-World Career Experiences Career Explorer Post Programs • Real-world career experiences for 14-20 yr. olds • Delivered through partnerships with thousands of businesses, organizations, state, local and federal agencies • Mentoring, internships, and community service • Social and Career Networking opportunities • Aligned to the 16 US Dept. of Ed career clusters • Proven Leadership development program • Local Explorer Post Opportunities Include: • Hallmark Cards • Black & Veatch Engineering • Truman Medical Center • Independence Fire Dept For more information about this program, contact Kerry Jorn at 569-4937 or see your counselor.

  8. DROP AND GIVE ME 50! • $ for college • Military entrance requires high school diploma • Take the ASVAB on October 16th • Visit Counseling Center for recruiter contacts

  9. BRIDGING THE GAPCOMMUNITY COLLEGES/TECHNICAL SCHOOLS CHECK ON: • Enrollment process • Longview at LSHS • A+ benefits • 4-year schools • Mrs. Farren – A+ Office • Transfer credit • How to earn college credit now

  10. MCC Comes to LSHS! • Are you planning to attend MCC-Longview for Fall 2014? • Enrolling is as easy as 1, 2, 3 . . . • Join the LSHS counselors to start the MCC-Longview enrollment process while you are still in high school! STEP 1-- APPLY: • When: Wednesday, 11/13 during API • Where: LMC • Why: To apply for admission to MCC-Longview • Bring: Your Social Security # STEP 2--TEST: • Feb. 7: Take COMPASS test @ LSHS STEP 3--ENROLL: • April 14: Enroll for MCC classes @ LSHS Don’t be left out!!! REMEMBER YOUR SSN—it is required to complete application!

  11. SO YOU REALLY LIKE SCHOOL?4-YEAR COLLEGES CHECKLIST: • Take ACT/SAT • Check college entrance requirements • Make plans to visit • College rep. visits at LSHS • Create a folder about you • Begin enrollment process • Complete application • Request official transcript • Send ACT scores • Letters of recommendation - packet • NCAA/NAIA • Pay attention to deadlines!

  12. SHOW ME THE $ MONEY $ RESEARCH: • The “TIGER” • Scholarship Search Engines • College Financial Aid Offices • FAFSA Online • FAFSA4caster • A+ Scholarship **Applying for financial aid should cost no more than a postage stamp.

  13. TWEETS If you don’t have a twitter account: Text: follow@LSHSCounseling1 to 40404 If you do have a twitter account: Login and make sure you follow us (@LSHSCounseling1) to receive tweets from the Counseling Center! (college rep. visits, scholarship info., etc.)

  14. DATES TO REMEMBER • October 1 – Parent Night LSHS Lecture Hall 6:30-8:00 PM Presentations on scholarships, financial aid, MCC enrollment, etc. • October 7 – College Fair John Knox Pavilion 6:30-8:00 PM 100+ schools in attendance • October 26- Next ACT Test Deadline to register: Sept. 27 Late fee required: Sept. 28-Oct. 11

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