College 101

1. College 101 LaSalle-Peru High School Emmy Carney, Counselor and Division Chair Andrea Henry, Counselor Taylor Alba, Counselor David Spudic, Counselor Meg Kowalczyk, Counselor

2. Agenda Here are some things we will talk about today…… • Post-secondary options • Benefits of continuing education • Types of degrees and colleges • Apprenticeships • Military • Determining your “best fit” college(s) • Financial Considerations • SAT and ACT • Next Steps

3. Why do I need more education?

4. Monthly Expenses 1 Adult 2 Adults, 2 Children • Food $242 • Medical $141 • Housing $679 • Transportation $306 • Other $76 • Required annual income $20090 • Food $713 • Medical $379 • Housing $895 • Transportation $736 • Other $185 • Required annual income $40445

5. Putting Things into Perspective

6. Average Earnings by Degree

7. Types of degrees

8. Types of colleges

9. Certificate Programs Community Colleges Certificate programs: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Welding, etc. Assoc. Applied Science programs: Sonographer, Industrial Maintenance Tech., Dental Hygiene. Vocational, trade, technical, and career colleges Trade-specific schools Apprenticeships: provided by employers or local unions

10. Apprenticeships • Run by an employer or union • Teach skills for a specific trade • Combines on-the-job training and classroom instruction • Apprentice usually pays only for tools/supplies • Apprentice agrees to work for a minimum time after completing apprenticeship

11. Popular Apprenticeship Programs Electricians Plumbers Steel workers Pipefitters Boilermaker Masons Carpenters

12. Associate’s Degree Careers • Childcare worker • Dental hygienist • Mechanic • Paralegal • Physical therapist assistant • Nurse

13. Bachelor’s Degree Careers • Accountant • Computer programmer • High School coach/teacher • Nurse • Journalist • Pilot

14. Post-Bachelor’s Examples

15. Military • Initial commitment is typically 4 years active duty and 2 years inactive • Branches include • Army • Navy • Air Force • Marine Corps • Coast Guard • National Guard • Long-term career vs. continued training/education

16. Determining your “best fit” college

17. Should you pick a college because…? • Your boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend is going there. • You recognize its name. • They sent you a brochure in the mail.

18. Determining your “best fit” college social financial

19. Academic: The basics • Available majors • Internship opportunities • Career/graduate school placement rates • Graduation and retention rates

20. Academic: Admissions SAFETY your academic record is stronger than most students it’s basically guaranteed you’ll get in MATCH your academic record is similar to most students you have a very good chance of getting in REACH most students have a better academic record than you you have a chance of getting in Plan on applying to at least two of each, for a total of six.

21. Academics - Ideas for slide • Can refer to handout on foreign language requirements and Comparative Undergraduate Admission Information • Can also refer to Career Cruising and how to find specific college information – i.e. enrollment tab, etc

22. This slide could be better : Deciding on a Major – maybe refer to career cruising? • Your interests • Debt you are willing to assume • Average salary • Job prospects

23. Social • Religious affiliation • Extracurricular activities • Athletics • Theater/musical performances • Greek life • Average class size • Campus size • Commute vs. On-campus vs. Off-campus • Location

24. Picking a College is A Lot Like Dating… • Do you want to be with this college for possibly the next 4 years? • Does the college match your wants? • Does the college better prepare you for your future? • Do you and the college have the same values? • Does the college just look good online? • Are you going to this college just because your friends want you to?

25. Financial Considerations • How much will it cost? • Do I qualify for aid? • What types of aid are available? • When do I apply for aid? • Are there scholarships available?

26. 2018-19 Average Tuition and Fees • Public 2 year (in district) $4,323 • Public 4 year (in state) $13,705 • Private $32,135 • For a specific Illinois school: http://www.isac.org/students/during-college/paying-for-college/college-costs.html Source: http://www.isac.org/students/during-college/applying-for-financial-aid/college-costs.html.

27. Financial Need expected family contribution cost of attendance Sticker price vs. Net price financial need

28. Types of Federal Financial Aid There are three types of federal student aid: • Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund) • Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school • Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest

29. Financial Grants Maximum Award Amounts for 2018-19 • State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) • Federal Pell Grant • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Total = $15,063 * Based on funding as of publication date. Announced grant awards could increase or decrease throughout the academic year.

30. SAVE the Date! – October 1

31. Estimating Financial Aid FAFSA4caster (www.fafsa.ed.gov) • Calculates estimated financial aid based on a selected school • Estimates Expected Family Contribution (EFC) • Estimates Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, and maximum Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans • Can fill in amounts of expected college aid and private scholarships • Can compare schools by changing the selected school.

32. Scholarships LP Scholarships • Posted on the Counseling Website • Majority posted on January 1 with deadlines around February 15 • Available to seniors only • Links to other miscellaneous scholarships and national scholarship search engines like Fastweb. Institutional Scholarships • Scholarships offered by specific colleges and universities • Usually based on SAT/ACT tests scores, grades and/or financial need • Most freshman scholarships are automatic with application. • Other scholarships offered for specific criteria such as major, auditions, legacy, etc. and may require additional applications. • Must complete FAFSA to be eligible.

33. Next Steps • SAT • College Visits • Support Network • Research

34. SAT • Dates, practice • Khan Academy • ACT – should I take • Refer to handout re: practice for both • Why is a good score important

35. College visits • It is going to be your home for the next 4 years. • Every school looks good on a brochure or website. • Get a sense of the on-campus experience.

36. College visits: Be proactive • Ask intelligent, prepared questions. • Schedule a one-on-one appointment with an admissions representative. • Talk to students who attend that school. • Consider an overnight stay. • Attend a class.

37. Your Support Network Involve others in your decision-making process Ask questions!

38. studentportal.isac.org

39. Review • Types of colleges and degrees • Identify your interests and goals • Determine “best fit” college(s) based on academic, social, and financial factors • Find your support network • Ask Questions!