Academic
Preparation for
College
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Pathway to College
Students who go to college
make sound choices that:
• Open the door to college
access
• Prepare them for college
success
Academic Preparation for College
Five student choices that impact
academic preparation for college:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Take the right courses
Participate in class
Do homework
Study for tests
Ask for help
Academic Preparation for College
CHOICE 1
Take the Right Courses
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Step A
Know Yourself
Career Interests
Career Interest Inventories
Academic Ability
• Report Card Grades
• ISTEP+ Results
• PSAT Results
• Ask a teacher or counselor:
Do I have what it takes to
succeed in college?
Commitment Level
Ready to engage in learning
when something else may be
more fun.
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Step B
Know Careers
Career Exploration
Online Career Profiles
On Site
Job Interviews
Job Shadowing
Job Volunteering
Job Internships
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Step C
Know Postsecondary Options
Types of Postsecondary Ed
• College or university (4-year)
• Community college (2-year)
• Apprenticeship program
• Career-technical college
• Military
Postsecondary Exploration
• Online College Search
• College Fairs
• Campus Visits (all types)
• Phone interviews
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Step D
Know the Requirements
Credits & GPA
1 credit = 1 semester
GPA = Quality Points (QP) earned divided
by credits attempted
• A = 4 QPs
• B = 3 QPs
Many colleges
• C = 2 QPs
require a B average
• D = 1 QP
(GPA = 3.0) for
• F = 0 QP
admission.
Typical College Admission
Requirements
SUBJECT
CREDITS
Language Arts
8
Math
8
Lab Science
6
Social Studies
6
Foreign Language
4
AP
Higher level IB
Dual credit
Recommended
Types of Diplomas
See the Indiana Diplomas Requirements handout for course requirements.
Diploma Type
Prepares Students For
General Diploma
Unskilled Jobs*
Core 40 Diploma
Some 4-yr colleges
Core 40 Diploma
with Technical Honors
Some 4-yr colleges
Other postsecondary
Core 40 Diploma
with Academic Honors
Almost all 4-yr colleges
* Students may not earn the general diploma unless their
parents have conferenced with school officials.
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ACADEMIC CREDITS
CORE 40
CORE 40
Tech
Honors
CORE 40
Academic
Honors
MINIMUM
COLLEGE
ADMISSION
Language Arts
8
8
8
8
Math
6
6
8
8
Lab Science
6
6
6
6
Social Studies
6
6
6
6
Foreign Lang.
0
0
6-8
4
College Level
(AP, IB, DC)
0
Choice
Choice
Recommended
None
B
B
B
Recommended
GPA
* Students may meet this requirement in ways other than taking courses.
NCAA Eligibility
CREDITS
SUBJECT
Division 1
Division 2
Language Arts
8
6
Math
6
4
Lab Science
4
4
Additional LA, math
or science
2
4
Social Studies
4
4
Foreign Language
(or additional LA, math,
science or social studies)
8
6
Consider a Career Sequence
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCES
Medical
Diagnostics
Business
Management
9th Grade
Health Science 1
Business
Foundations
10th Grade
Health Science 2
Business
Management 1
11th Grade
Health Care Systems
Business
Management 2
12th Grade
Health Care
Practicum
Business
Management 3
Recommended Career Pathways are available on the DOE website.
Individual high schools may recommend different career pathways.
Consider College-Level Courses
• Advanced Placement
• International Baccalaureate
• Dual Credit (courses that appear
on both the high school and
college transcript)
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Step E
Make a Plan
Indiana
Graduation
Plan
Components
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Graduation Promise
HS Diploma Plan
After HS Plan
College & Postsecondary Plan
Testing Plan
Four-Year HS Course Plan
Checklist to Stay On Track
High School Course Plan
PERIODS
G
R
A
D
E
L
E
V
E
L
1
9
10
11
12
2
3
4
5
6
7
Step 1: Add Academic Courses
1
2
3
4
5
9
Eng
Alg I
Health
PE
For
Lang
10
Eng
Geom
Bio
Soc or
World
For
Lang
11
Eng
Alg II
Chem
US Hist
For
Lang
12
Eng
PreCalc
Physic
Govt /
Econ
For
Lang
6
7
Fine
Arts
Note: Each high school may recommend a slightly difference course sequence.
Step 2: Add Career Course Sequence
(example for Engineering)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tech
System
Fine
Arts
9
Eng
Alg I
Health
PE
For
Lang
10
Eng
Geom
Bio
Soc or
World
For
Lang
Design
11
Eng
Alg II
Chem
US Hist
For
Lang
CAD
12
Eng
PreCalc
Physic
Govt /
Econ
For
Lang
Intern
Step 3: Add Electives
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tech
System
Fine
Arts
(band)
9
Eng
Alg I
Health
PE
For
Lang
10
Eng
Geom
Bio
Soc or
World
For
Lang
Design
Band
11
Eng
Alg II
Chem
US Hist
For
Lang
CAD
Band
12
Eng
PreCalc
Physic
Govt /
Econ
For
Lang
Intern
Band
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After Choice 1 (taking the right courses)
CHOICE 2: Participate in Class
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Be on time
Sit in front
Listen
Take notes
Ask questions every day
Participate in discussion
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CHOICE 3: Do Homework
• Keep an assignment book
• Check assignments before leaving
school
• Study away from distractions
• Study when not tired
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CHOICE 4: Study for tests
• Take a learning style assessment
• Study in a way that matches your
learning style
o Auditory – read notes aloud
o Visual – read notes to self
o Tactile – re-write notes / make note cards
• Learn about memorization tips
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CHOICE 5: Ask for Help
• Stay after class
• Ask the teacher to meet before or
after school
• Find out what extra help programs
are provided by the school
• Talk to students who have already
taken the class
Call the Homework Hotline
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Help for Math and Science
1-877-ASK-ROSE
Grades 6-12
Sun – Thursday
7 pm – 10 pm
Free!
Talk to the School Counselors
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Students should request a meeting once a
year to talk about:
o Career plans
o Postsecondary plans
o High school courses
Students should
request meetings
throughout the year
as needed
Academic Preparation for College
HOW SCHOOLS
and
COMMUNITIES
CAN HELP
Academic Preparation for College
SCHOOLS
1. Provide students with opportunities to explore careers,
postsecondary opportunities and their personal interests
2. Incorporate OnTrack into English course assignments
3. Show this presentation to:
• Students / Teachers / Parents
4. Teach students how to develop a four-year course plan
during classroom guidance
5. Help students complete the Indiana Graduation Plan
during individual guidance
6. Update the Indiana Graduation Plan on an annual basis
Academic Preparation for College
COMMUNITY
1.
Show this presentation to:
•
Adults in your organization who work with young people.
•
Adults in your organization who are parents
•
Students served by your organization (in December before they
sign up for classes)
2.
Set up an academic mentoring program for students
3.
Set up a time for adults in your organization to talk to students about
their college experience
4.
Offer to talk to 8th grade students in the school about global
economics and the importance of doing well in school
5.
Take students on campus visits or drive-throughs
6.
Provide job shadowing and internship opportunities
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