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Understanding your PLAN results
“The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare.”
How am I doing so far?
What are my plans and goals after high school?
Am I on track for college?
Finding the answers
Why take the PLAN?
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Shows academic strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading and Science.
Helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you.
Helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.
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ACT
PLAN
EXPLORE
EXPLORE 8th and 9th grade (score range 1 to 25)
PLAN 10th grade (score range 1 to 32)ACT 11th and 12th grade (score range 1 to 36)
Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS)
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The PLAN Test
Four multiple-choice tests:
Subject Number of Questions How Long It Takes
English 50 30 minutes
Math 40 40 minutes
Reading 25 20 minutes
Science 30 25 minutes
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Using Your PLAN Results Student Guide to PLAN
Ann Taylor and Marcus Jones - 2010
Ann – Struggles in school• Does not like math or
science.
EXPLORE score = 15PLAN score = 18
Marcus – Does well in school without much effort.
Enjoys readingEXPLORE score = 18PLAN score = 24
Future Spartans??
Using Your PLAN Results
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Score Report
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Student and School Information
Using Your PLAN Results
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Testing Scores
Using Your PLAN Results
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Estimated PLAN Composite Score Range
Using Your PLAN Results
Choose a score you predict you will get on the ACT.
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Your High School Course Plans
Using Your PLAN Results
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High School Graduation Requirements
Using Your PLAN Results
Areas You Would Like Additional Help
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Using Your PLAN Results
Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week.
Keep a daily “to do” list. Set goals for yourself. Do your reading assignments before the
material is discussed in class. Pay close attention and take good notes in class. Prepare for tests during your regular study times
instead of cramming at the last minute.
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Study Skills for Success
Your Plans For After High School
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Using Your PLAN Results
Are you ready for college?
Using Your PLAN Results
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Profile for Success
Post-Secondary success Eligibility vs Readiness
Eligibility- Course credits, time spent in class, grades earned, Test scores Readiness- Learned behaviors that positively influence academic and job success
What would you recommend?
Anne and Marcus could…….
take additional math and Science
change study habits
get help from teachers, counselors and parents
What are the top 5 reasons students fail at college?
• 1. Attendance• 2. Preparation• 3. Follow through• 4. Communication• 5. Responsibility
What is your college goal?
25MSU
Ann
Marcus
What are 2 points worth?
More SCHOOLS to choose from
More SCHOLARSHIPS to earn
Greater INCOME for those who graduate and pursue career
U of M Ann Arbor
Kalamazoo College
Michigan State University
Alma College
SVSU
Ferris State
Community Colleges
GPA: 3.8 ACT: 29 - 33
GPA: 3.65 ACT: 26 - 31
GPA: 3.4 ACT: 23 - 28
GPA: 3.5 avg. ACT: 21 - 27
GPA: 2.5 avg. ACT: 18 - 24
High School Graduation or GED
CMUWMU GPA: 3.3 ACT: 22 avg
Admissions Guidelines for Michigan Colleges
GPA: 2.9-3.3 ACT: 22/ 17 min
SchoolAverage ACT (Middle 50%)
ACT Scores For Scholarship Qualification
Language Requirement
Michigan State University 24-28 30
Preferred, but if core course is
taken in lieu of, it is waived
U of M AA 28-32 Sliding Scale
2 years for LSA college but none in other colleges
Grand Valley 22-26 Laker Dean Faculty Presidential No
23 26 29 32
U of M Dearborn 25
Maize and Blue Dean
Chancellors No
25 27 31
Western Michigan 23 26 No
Wayne State University 21 25 No
Eastern Michigan University 20-21 Presidential No
21
Alma College 22 Trustee Dean Presidential No, but
recommended
20 25 28
Graduate Earning Power
School Graduate Starting Salary Graduate Mid-Career Salary
Princeton 58,000 123,000
Harvard 57,000 121,000
Michigan 50,000 90,000
Michigan Tech 50,000 90,000
MSU 44,000 81,000
WMU 41,000 74,000
EMU 38,000 71,000
Ferris 42,000 70,000
CMU 40,000 65,000
GVSU 37,000 63,000
Wayne State 36,000 59,000
True or False?
• 85% of high school sophomores aspire to at least a four-year degree
Professional occupations (Doctors, Lawyers, Business) make up 40% of all jobs.
• Half of those who enroll in a four-year program have graduated six years later with a bachelor’s degree.
True or False?
20% of students enrolled in community colleges (2 yrs) already have a bachelors degree (4 yrs).
32% of students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree fail to find a job in their field of study
Your Career Possibilities
Using Your PLAN Results
Career Area List
www.planstudent.org
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Start Planning
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PLANScore Report
Side 2
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Review Your Answers
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Using Your Plan Results
Your Skills
1. Take challenging college prep courses in high school.
2. Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future.
3. Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.
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Keys to good Educational and Career Planning
Helpful Resources• Career Search http://bls.gov/k12
• http://michigan.gov/lmi• http://www.mappingyour future.biz/planyoucareer/careership• http://www.acinet.org• • http://online.onetcenter.org• • http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org•
• http://www.careercruising.com
Test Preparation http://www. Number2.comhttp://www.act.org http://www.grockit.com http://www.mel.org
College Exploration http://www.collegeconfidential.com http://www.michigancap.org http://www.careercruising.com