POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & OPTIONS
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Reminders
Post-High School Options
Admissions
Prepping Now (feel free to take notes!)
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22 total credits to GRADUATE!
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4 credits English
3 credits Social St.
2 credits Math
2 credits Science
1.5credits Phy. Ed
.5 credit Health
 Colleges will require more for admittance
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Parent Night:
 October 9, 2014
 7 pm
 We will go over this information and answer
questions about college admissions process.
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Counselor Assignments
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Amy Olson (A – O) Sherry Lucille (P – Z)
Rock
Dan Maloney (A – O) Sherry Lucille (P – Z)
Wisconsin
Joe Hamel (A- O) Len Mormino (P – Z)
Wolf
Troy Arneson (A – O) Len Mormino (P – Z)
ELL
Ying Vang
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A person in this occupation:
 Needs a high school diploma
 Completes an apprenticeship
 Earns on average $71,000 per year
 Can get you out of a sticky situation…..
ELEVATOR
INSTALLER
AND REPAIRER
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A person in this occupation
 Needs a bachelor’s degree
 Can work odd hours
 Earns on average $27,000 per year
 May be a local celebrity….
TELEVISION
OR RADIO
ANNOUNCER
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A person in this occupation
 Needs a graduate degree
 Earns on average $42,000 per year
 Helps many people
 Can also coach cross country….
Social Worker
You need to choose a post-high school
option because of what YOU want to do
afterwards, not just because…..
•Your girlfriend is going there
•It looked cool
•You look good in a uniform
•Etc. Etc.
W
O
R
K
SPECIALTY
SCHOOLS
APPRENTICESHIPS
MILITARY
TECHNICAL
SCHOOLS
2 YEAR COLLEGES
4 YEAR COLLEGES
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KNOW YOUR:
 Strengths and
Weaknesses
 Interests and Values
 Life Goals
 Career Goals
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Where will you be in
5 years? 10 years?
2021
2016
2026
GO TO WORK:
 Earn $ right away
 Experience
 Explore Careers
 Clarify Educational Goals
 Save Money for College
 Get Motivated
 Low pay
 Skills get rusty?
 Limited Opportunities
 Poor job security and
benefits
DO AN APPRENTICESHIP:
 Earn while you learn
 Good pay/benefits
 Little to no costs
 High earning potential
(remember the elevator
operator?)
 Limited career options
JOIN THE MILITARY:
 No tuition
 Many careers
 Earn while you learn
 Travel
 6+ Branches
 Bound to enlisted time
 Could be in war
 High risk
GO TO A SPECIALTY
SCHOOL:
 Classes just in your
area
 Many are 2 years
 Usually small classes
 Pay Tuition
 Limited to 1 career
field
GO TO A TECH SCHOOL:
 Many programs
 2 years or less
 High income potential
 Transfer to a 4 year
 Great job placement
 Low tuition/ Save $$
 Get your game on without
as many distractions
 Some programs have waiting
lists
GO TO A 2 YEAR COLLEGE:
 Small classes
 Low Tuition
 Transfer to a 4 year
(guaranteed transfer
options)
 Not all have housing
options
GO TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE:
 2200+ Schools
 Many majors
 Highest paying careers
 4+ year commitment
 High tuition costs
 Not all majors lead to
careers
In 2011, the median of earnings for young adults with:
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a bachelor's degree was $45,000
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an associate’s degree was $37,000
(more with an apprenticeship)
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a HS diploma was $30,000
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no HS diploma was $22,900
National Center on Educational Statistics
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JUNIOR YEAR IS THE TIME TO:
 THINK!
 ASK!
 LOOK AT WEBSITES!
 EXPLORE CAREERS (NOW)
 VISIT PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/CAMPUSES!
(NOW)
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Career/Program Areas of Interest
 Favorite classes, hobbies,
volunteer & work experience, dream careers, etc.
Hints: What do you like to naturally do when nobody asks you to?
What are you curious about?
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Length of program
 how much do you like school and how long are you
willing to be in school?
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Admissions requirements
 Your GPA, test scores, extra-curricular activities,
service, etc.
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The other details
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Location
Size
Housing
Demographics
Activities, athletics, etc.
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Cost will be an important factor
Talk with parents NOW
Examples:
 MATC - $125 – 170/credit
▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year)
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MIAD - $32,400/year
UW Richland - $11,000/year*
UW Platteville - $14,500/year*
UW Madison - $24,500/year*
*includes tuition, room, & board
ADD A STEP OR 2 WITH EACH LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Work
Military
Diploma
Technical School
Placement Exam
Diploma +
Diploma + ASVAB
Apprenticeship
Diploma +
Interview + Possible Exam +
Possible Drug Test
Specialty School
Diploma +
GPA + Possible ACT + Possible
Portfolio/Work Experience +
Possible Interview
2 Year College
Diploma +
ACT/Placement Exam + GPA +
Minimum Core Credits
4 Year College
Diploma + GPA
+ ACT/SAT + Core Credits +
Personal Statement + Possible
Recommendations +
Extra-curriculars
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Quiz each other on the 7 Post HS Options
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What post-secondary option is your first
choice at this point and why?
 Example: I am hoping to go to a four year college
because I want to get a job in business.
 Example: I want to go to a 2 year college because I
want a job in photography
UW WHITEWATER
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3.20 GPA
21 ACT
3 years Math, Science,
Social Studies
4 years English
UW MADISON
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3.8 GPA
28 ACT
4 years Math, Science,
Social Studies, English
2 years minimum World
Language
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Colleges/Universities will look at many factors:
 Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement, Letters
of Rec, Leadership, Etc.
Example from UW Systems
 Admissions Process will Include as Secondary Factors:
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an individual, holistic review of the applicant
a review of academic and non-academic factors
a consideration of the student's potential for success
a consideration of the student's ability to contribute to the
educational environment
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Apply next fall but can start prepping now:
 Build personal resume
 Brainstorm personal statement ideas
▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us about the particular
life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you
will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our
community.
 Ask teachers this spring for letters of recc if needed
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Send transcripts through Parchment.com
 Sign up at any time for your account
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Take ACT or SAT this spring
All students will take ACT with Writing in
March
 Scores can count!
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Register online for both tests
 See your counselor for a fee waiver if needed (2
per test maximum)
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Most Memorial students take the ACT and
take it more than once
ACT Dates 2013-2014
Sept 13, 2014
Feb 7, 2015
SAT Dates 2013-2014
Oct 25, 2014
April 18, 2015
Dec 13, 2014
June 13, 2015
October 11, 2014
January 24, 2015
November 8, 2014
March 14, 2015
December 6, 2014
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
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Practice SAT test
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National Merit
Scholarship
Qualifying Test
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Saturday, October 18
National Merit Explained
▪ 1.4 million students
take the PSAT
▪ 8,200 become National
Merit Scholars
▪ 15 – 25 Memorial
students each year
▪ Some colleges will give
free tuition just for
being a National Merit
candidate
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Division I & II schools require an NCAA
Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the
junior year.
Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org
See your coach or counselor to discuss this if
you plan to play Division I or II athletics.
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Fulfill graduation
requirements
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Consider AP or Youth
Options for college credit
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Fulfill entrance
requirements
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Take a minimum of
5 courses for athletic
eligibility
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Take a rigorous course
load
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Meet with college
admissions counselors,
military recruiters, etc,
now to get more info
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Keep your grades up
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Counselor
Teachers
Career Cruising
Family and friends
Junior Conference
Internet
College/Program reps
that come to Memorial
OUR WEBSITE!
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!