Class of 2016!
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MTHS
Post-High School
Planning
This presentation
is posted online,
on the counseling
center website….
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
MTHS
Who am I?
Where am I going?
Post-High School
Planning
How will I get there?
MTHS
Post-High School
Planning
Summer School:
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You are not on track to graduate if you will finish 11th grade with
less than 16.00 credits
District summer school: Meadowdale High School or eLearning
Approximate summer school dates: July 6 – July 31
There will be a morning session & afternoon session
Cost is $200-$250 per 0.5 credit
Registration will be available online or in the counseling center.
TALK WITH YOUR COUNSELOR BEFORE SUMMER BREAK!
THERE MAY BE OTHER/CHEAPER OPTIONS!
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
MTHS
Who am I?
Where am I going?
Post-High School
Planning
How will I get there?
Where do you see yourself after
Graduation?
June 17, 2016
Going to
work?
2 year
college?
4 year
college?
Technical
Degree or
Certificate
program?
Military?
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More Options
Military
Academy
Apprenticeship
2 year colleges
(Community Colleges)
• Associates degrees (AA)
• Transfer degrees (AA-T)
• Certificate programs
Examples:
Edmonds Community College
Shoreline Community College
Lake Washington Technical
2 year colleges
(Community Colleges)
Entry Requirements:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Application for admission
• Placement test
• Register for classes
Technical
Degrees &
Certificates
Training for a specific career
in 1 to 3 years.
Ex: Computer Information Systems,
Paralegal, Hospitality and Tourism,
Construction Management, Nursing. See
“Check out a College” brochure.
Offered at community
colleges, technical colleges,
and private career schools.
4 year Colleges
and Universities
• Bachelors of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelors of Science (B.S.)
• Masters, PhD, JD, MD, etc.
Examples:
Washington State University
UW Seattle
WWU
University of Puget Sound
Public vs. Private
4 year Colleges
and Universities
Entry Requirements:
• Rigorous coursework
requirements incl. World
Language
• Deadlines!!
• Competitive
• Application with essay(s), test
scores, transcript, activities,
letters of rec. (sometimes)
• “Holistic”/ Comprehensive
review
4 year Colleges
and Universities
Plan Ahead:
• Take ACT/SAT (study, take prep
class)
•Identify Colleges you are
interested in
•Be aware of deadlines
•Prewrite Essays
•Letters of Recommendation
required? Who will you ask?
•Keep your grades up
•Plan for a rigorous Senior Year!
• Different branches have
different jobs and requirements
• In most cases, you need a high
school diploma, or a GED + some
college
• 5 branches recruit at MTHS once
per month (Air Force, Army,
National Guard, Navy, Marines)
Military
Go to Work
Most of the time, you need a
high school diploma
(preferable) or a GED
Median salary (2013):
H.S. graduate : $28,763(m)
$15,962(f)
AA degree: $39,015(m)
$24,808(f)
Bachelors: $50,916(m)
$31,309(f)
Apprenticeship
• 2-5 year programs
•Accessed through Labor
& Industries, and unions
•Field Trip April 23 was
great!!
Learn a specific
trade through onthe-job, paid
training with some
classroom work.
MTHS student learning a construction
trade
Nail gun used for temporary construction
MTHS Student using a
Surveying Tool
How to Pay for Education
• Scholarships
• Federal and State
Financial Aid
• Savings
• Loans
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Federal and State Financial Aid
Accessed through the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington
Application for Student Financial Aid (WASFA—
for students not eligible for the FAFSA), filed
online in January of your Senior year.
• Need-based (depends on family income)
• Makes you eligible for grants (free money),
work-study, and loans
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Scholarships
• Career Center website has great links
– Edmonds School District scholarship database
– MTHS Scholarships Application
– Other sources like www.thewashboard.org or
www.fastweb.com
• Scholarship opportunities through family’s
workplace, church, etc.
• Scholarships from specific colleges
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MTHS
Post-High School
Planning
Identify your “likely,” “target,” and “reach” schools...
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
MTHS
Post-High School
Planning
Want to play sports in college? If you want to play
NCAA Division I or Division II sports, you need to do
these things as early as 11th grade…
1. Meet with your counselor to check your
– Current credits
– Future course requests
– SAT/ACT test scores
2. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
– $60 fee, there is a free/reduced lunch waiver
3. Have your transcript sent to the Eligibility Center
– There is a release form that you need to fill out
4. Send your ACT/SAT score directly to the Eligibility Center
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
Post-High School
Planning
MTHS
Other Important Links…
• College Admissions
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Edmonds School District College Planning Guide
MTHS Counseling Center Prezi Presentation (Spring 2013)
Full list of required credits for state public universities (CADRs)
NCAA Eligibility Center website
• Scholarships
• Edmonds School District Scholarships
• Washington State Scholarship Matching website (“Washboard”)
• National Scholarship Matching website (“Fastweb”)
• Financial Aid
• FAFSA for documented students
• WASFA for undocumented students
• Career and College Research
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College Board’s Big Future
College Application Planning Calendars for 11th and 12th grade
Myers Briggs Personality Assessment
WOIS Career List (ask career center for site key/password)
WOIS Career Interest Survey (ask career center for site key/password)
WOIS Career Skills Survey (ask career center for site key/password)
WOIS Career/Major/College Search (ask career center for site
key/password)
• Support from the MTHS Counseling Center
• Click here for the website, which includes counselor contact information
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
Post-High School
Planning
MTHS
What’s a Senior Resume?
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Used for the MTHS
Scholarship Application
• A representation of your
HS career
• Something you can modify
for job and scholarship
applications.
• Prepares you for filling out
a 4 year college application.
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
MTHS
Post-High School
Planning
The Secret to a Winning Resume:
Have something to put on it!
To be competitive for jobs, colleges, scholarships:
• Get involved in a club, sport, or activity.
• Volunteer!
• Take challenging and varied coursework.
• Think about future references & letters of
recommendation.
Longevity counts! Don’t wait until Senior year.
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
MTHS
Post-High School
Planning
Who would you choose for each
of these situations?
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
Post-High School
Planning
MTHS
Scholarship Committee
Voc/tech Educational Scholarship for
Edmonds School District: $1000
Due 4/15/15.
Seniors who will be attending a
technical/trade school, have community
service activities and high school activities,
club involvement and offices and/or
employment.
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
Post-High School
Planning
MTHS
Scholarship Committee
Mountlake Terrace Endowment
Scholarship Association (amount varies):
This scholarship recognizes students
who represent MTHS in the most positive
way, who exemplify the motto “To Be, Not
To Seem;” those who have overcome
adversity and have impacted those
around the positively.
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
Post-High School
Planning
MTHS
Admissions Committee
University of Washington,
Seattle Campus
Who am I?
Large 4 year public university
No specific criteria—holistic review of
academics, activities, leadership,
essays, etc.
Demographics of admitted students:
97% ranked in top quarter of their
class.
55% have GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Middle 50% of admitted students have
an SAT between 1630 and 1970, or
ACT between 24 and 30.
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
Post-High School
Planning
MTHS
Hiring Committee
Driver/Mover
(Flexible hours, potentially f/t,$13/hr)
Must be 18, have H.S. diploma/GED,
and be insurable with valid drivers’
license. Must be ab le to lift up to 100
lbs. Courteous, clean cut, enjoy
working with the public.
(Real job advertised on Craigslist
4/2/15)
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
MTHS
2016
Post-High School
Planning
Your Resume…
What could you add to it
right now?
What could you add by
the beginning of Senior
year?
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?