College and Career Planning

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Dr. Edward Bouquillon, superintendent
• Mr. Dana Farrill, guidance counselor
Biotech Cosmetology
Health Asst.
Engineering
Robotics Telecomm
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Ms. Diane Dempsey, guidance counselor
Auto Carpentry
Environmental
Programming
Early Ed
Horticulture Marketing
Plumbing/HVAC
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Ms. Lisa Camagna, guidance counselor
Metal Fab
Culinary Hospitality DVC
All 9 th graders
• Ms. Joyce Cusack, secretary
• Ms. Carol Cohen, Coordinator of College and Career Readiness
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• What’s Your Student’s Plan?
• SAT & ACT
• How To Conduct a College Search
• Financial Aid
• Career Planning
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By the end of the meeting, parents will be able to:
• Articulate how students make a plan
• Identify the differences between the SAT and
ACT
• Explain where to find resources for financial aid
• List career resources available to Minuteman students
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What Plan Is Right For Your Student?
4 Year
College
2 Year
College
Post-
Secondary
Training
Military
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How does your student make a plan?
• Talk with his/her Guidance Counselor
• Talk to his/her parents/guardians
• Check out the Guidance Website for career exploration tools http://www.minuteman.org
• Use Family Connection/Naviance and
College Board
• My Quick Start on
Collegeboard.org
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• Resume Builder
• Research Colleges and Careers
• Create a profile and save schools, majors or careers of interest
• https://connection.naviance.com/familyconnection/auth/login?hsid=minutemanrhs
• Students received login information at the beginning of the school year
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• Evidence based reading and writing
 Reading test
 Writing and language test
• Math
 Some questions allow calculator use, others not
 “Some parts of the math section include several questions about a single scenario”
 Essay optional: check with the requirements of colleges
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• “Focus on the knowledge, skills, and understandings that research has identified as most important for college and career readiness and success
• “Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and on how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact”
• No penalty for guessing
• Score 200-800 for 2 sections
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• SAT Subject tests
 One hour in length
 Required by the most competitive colleges
 Check admissions requirements for the colleges being considered
• Next test dates and registration deadlines:
– March 5 Feb. 5
– May 7
– June 4
April 8
May 5
• Register at collegeboard.org
• School code is 221191
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• The ACT assesses students ability to complete college-level work
• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas:
English, mathematics, reading, and science
• The essay (writing) is optional check the requirements of colleges
• Next test dates and registration deadlines are:
― April 9
― June 11
March 4
May 6
• To register, go to www.actstudent.org
• School code is 221191
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SAT
• Questions require more time to understand and answer
• 5 reading passages in the reading section
• No science section
• Calculator on some math questions
• Optional essay is focused on comprehension
ACT
• Questions tend to be more straightforward
• 4 reading passages in the reading section
• Science section
• Calculator on all math questions
• Optional essay asks students to evaluate and analyze complex issues
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Khan Academy offers free SAT prep.
Go to www.khanacademy.org/sat
Workshops for parents through Minuteman Community Ed
You Can Afford College If… Feb. 23, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person/$40 per couple
How to Pay for College Without Sacrificing Your Retirement Tues., March 31,
7-9 p.m., $25pp/$40pc

Things to think about:
• 2 year, 4 year, technical/trade school
• Public vs. private school
• Size of school
• Fewer than 2,000 (Regis College)
• 2,000-15,000 (Bentley University)
• More than 15,000 (UMass Amherst)
• Setting
• Rural, suburban or urban
• Location
• New England, East Coast, West Coast, etc.
• Cost and financial aid
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Things to think about:
• Majors Offered
• Do they offer what you are looking for?
• Are there specific admissions criteria for specific majors?
• Admissions Criteria
• Look at the profile (average GPA, SAT scores, specific course requirements)
• Housing Options
• Sports and Activities
• Specialized Options
• Co-ed or single sex school, fraternities/sororities, religious affiliations, disability support
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• Naviance – College Search
• College Board – Matchmaker
• The college’s website
• Request materials from the college
• National College Fair – May 22 and 23 in
Boston
• Technical/Trade Schools – see guidance
• Connect with schools via Facebook or Twitter
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• Minuteman courses in which students will be able to get credit at Middlesex Community College
– Will need to take Accuplacer (in May)
– Teacher recommendation
– $87/credit; students may qualify for a grant
• Courses being developed for approval, may include
English, science and/or social studies courses
• Will get high school credit and college transcript
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Agreements with colleges to grant college credit before students even start!
Just by earning hours and passing classes in their shops, students may be eligible to waive some classes when they attend college.
• See your student’s guidance counselor or go to the Minuteman website to see the updated list.
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Some examples:
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Cosmetology
– Catherine Hinds
• Horticulture – Stockbridge School of Agriculture (UMass Amherst)
• Plumbing – New England Institute of Technology
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The following programs have agreements with ALL the state community colleges:
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-Automotive -Early Childcare
• -Culinary Arts
• -Design & Visual Communications
• -Drafting
-Engineering
-Programming & Web
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• Federal Application for Student Financial Assistance (FAFSA)
– 10% parent information
– 90% student information (over $10,000)
– Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• Difference between cost of attending (COA) and EFC is what is typically filled by financial aid
• Some private colleges want the CSS Profile
– Found at https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile
– Use student’s SAT user name and ID to automatically link, especially for fee waivers
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• Free Application for Federal Student Assistance
• Will be available October 1 (change from past years)
• Will look at income information from 2015
• FSA ID replaces federal PIN
– If a parent does not have a social security number, print the form, sign and mail to college’s financial aid office
• Address is FAFSA.gov
– FAFSA.com
– FAFSA-application.com
– Do NOT pay to fill out the FAFSA
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– FAFSADay.org
– January 31 at 1
– February 21 at 1
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• Utilize Massachusetts Career Information System (Mass CIS) – helps you get organized and look for jobs in Massachusetts
• Reach out to employers in your Co-op programs
• Reach out to shop teachers who might have leads on jobs in their field
• Career Fairs
• www.nationalcareerfairs.com
• www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Reach out to local unions to apply for apprenticeships
• Monster.com
• Naviance/Family Connection
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2016 Career Fair
Tuesday, April 5 th
Grab some resumes and come to the Minuteman Career Fair held at the Mezzanine. Meet employers who are looking to hire for full-time, part-time, summer jobs, internships, and co-ops.
11:24 am until 12:42 pm
Dining Etiquette
Wednesday, April 6 th
Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant while learning how to handle yourself in a professional way.
An etiquette specialist will talk you through the meal and how to handle every situation with grace and ease. Perfect for business or college interviews.
Dress for Success
Thursday, April 7 th
Come hear a speaker from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles discuss what basic pieces are needed for a professional wardrobe.

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