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The Role of the School Counselor in Post-Secondary Planning

The Role of the School Counselor in Post-Secondary Planning. Presentation By: Leah Byrd, Ph.D. Amy Kerns, M.Ed. High School Counseling. American School Counselor Association Counselors will assist students with: Personal/Social Academic Career Planning. 9 th Grade Year.

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The Role of the School Counselor in Post-Secondary Planning

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  1. The Role of the School Counselor in Post-Secondary Planning Presentation By: Leah Byrd, Ph.D. Amy Kerns, M.Ed.

  2. High School Counseling American School Counselor Association Counselors will assist students with: • Personal/Social • Academic • Career Planning

  3. 9th Grade Year Exposure and Education Graduation Requirements Understanding a Transcript Getting involved in school

  4. 10th Grade Year Career Exploration Interests Skills Abilities Focus on grades

  5. 11th Grade Year Post-Secondary Planning Transcript Activities Interests/Goals Parents/Finances

  6. Five Pathways • Military • 4-year College • 2-year College • Technical School/Apprenticeship • World of Work

  7. Military Benefits • Job Training • Job Security • Food/Clothing/Shelter How • Enlistment • Academies • ROTC • National Guard/Reserves

  8. 4-year College Benefits • Education for competitive job placement • Increase knowledge base • Greatest earning potential How • Application • Transcript, Test Scores, Personal Essay • Deadlines • Costs – loans, scholarships, grants • Private v. Public; In-state v. Out-of-State • Special Interests/Populations

  9. 2-year college Benefits • Education for competitive job placement • Increase knowledge base • Immediate economical advantage over 4-year school How • Fill out application • Attend orientation session in the spring or summer

  10. Technical School/Apprenticeship Benefits • Skilled in a specific area for employment • Typically a quicker route to skilled employment How • Research schools that provide training • Apply and pay

  11. World of Work Benefits • Immediate financial gain How • Look for jobs with a career path in your interest area • VA employment services

  12. 12th Grade Year Senior Interview Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Plan Career Goals Communication with Parents Current Needs

  13. Communication • Counseling Office • Director, Counselors and Support Staff • Counseling Web Page • College Visit Information, Scholarship Links, Financial Aid, Classroom Presentation Material • Naviance • College search, transcript request

  14. Questions??

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