College Readiness for Juniors

Junior Year is Important!

Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are:

1. Taking rigorous courses in HS2. Having a career focus

Step 1:What can your student do right now to be ready

for college?

Attend College Night

Gather information

Take the PSAT in October

Take the ASVAB in fall or spring

Begin taking ACT/SAT mid-year

Make campus visits

Talk to college reps @LSHS

Make a Plan to……

Take the PSAT

* Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program

1. Wednesday, October 17th / 7:15 A.M.2. Report to the A Gym3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator4. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center (by Oct. 10th)5. More info: www.collegeboard.com

Take the ASVAB

*Armed Serves Vocational Aptitude Battery

1. Offered in October and March2. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling

Center3. Bring #2 pencils4. Report to the A Gym5. Explore occupations in line with interests and skills

*College Entrance ExamTake the test sometime after 1st semester

of junior yearDecember 8February 9April 13June 8

Sign up for ACT Prep CourseLSHS sessions tied to national test datesCost =$119.

Take the ACT

Explore Careers…

a. Internet Search

  b. Job Shadow

c. Internships /Part-time

Jobs

d. Career/Job Fairs

Take Advantage of High School Opportunities

a. Continue w/rigorous coursesb. Complete Area of Focusc. Explore areas of interest through

coursework 1. STA/Herndon/Cass      2. Work Programs      3. Dual Credit/Enrollment      d. Meet w/Counselor     1. Review a plan for next three

years      2. Familiarize yourself with

Counseling Center resources

Check out Centers of Excellence

Summit Technology AcademyPlan to visit their Open House:

Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, January 23

Tours available 2nd semester

Herndon Career CenterLSHS visit during advisory October 10th

Tours available 2nd semester

Cass Career CenterLSHS visit during enrollment fairTours available 2nd semester

Earn College Credit in High School

Dual Credit at LSHSCheck out Career &

Educational Planning Guide for LSHS courses that offer college credit

Dual Credit at Metropolitan Community CollegesTake a class at Longview and

earn high school and college credit

What are your students reasons for attending college?Do they have personal goals?Do they need academic preparation for a career?Are they interested in college?

Some of the most common answers are: Increase earning potentialCareer preparationLearning opportunitiesStudying new and different activitiesMeet new peoplePersonal goalsFamily influence

Plan & Set Goals

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Step 2: What information

do you need to plan for college?

Research ….

Possible research topics:

General college information

Specific admission requirements

Application deadlines

Scholarship & financial aid

opportunities/deadlines

Job placement rate for your career field

A+ = Great Deal!Requirements:

Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years2.5 GPA95% Attendance50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring

Equals app. $105 per hour Good Citizenship

Upon Completion:2 Years of Tuition @ MO Community College or

Tech SchoolApply in the A+ Office ASAP!

Service Academies*Academy Night = February 26, 2013

Hear presentations from the branch academiesMilitary AcademyNaval AcademyAir Force AcademyMerchant Marine AcademyCoast Guard Academy

Learn about the nomination processInformation about the application process timelineQuestions & Answers

NCAA ClearinghouseFor those planning on

participating in athletics at a Division I or Division II school

Apply onlinewww.ncaa.org

A fee is required along with registration

4-Year College Entrance Requirements

Some 4-Year Colleges:

4 credits of English

3 credits of math (Algebra I and higher)

2 credits of science

3 credits of social science

1 credit of fine art

3 credits of core electives (modern language

counts here)

Factors Used to DetermineCollege Admission

Curriculum

Rank and grade point average

ACT/SAT scores

Extra Curricular activities

Community Service

Essay/resume

Test Scores/Selection Index

In addition to the core curriculum required for admission to a 4-year college, you must earn a certain ACT/SAT score.

If your ACT/SAT score is not high enough, you must achieve a certain selection index.

What is a selection index?

A selection index is a score based on your combined ACT/SAT and class rank percentiles.

Each school sets its own selection index.

OPEN 16-21

LIBERAL 17-22

TRADITIONAL 18-24

SELECTIVE 21-26

HIGHLY SELECTIVE 25-30

ACT Admission ScoreStandards

Step 3: How do I choose

the college that is

right for me?

Consider this…Will I be trained for my career?

Does the school offer programs of interest?

Is the school the right size for me?

Can I afford to attend this school?

How far away am I willing to go?

Missouri, Kansas, USA, world

2-year, 4-year

Public or private

Cost limitations

Programs of study

Size

Define your parameters…

BUDGET ITEMS

Longview

UCM

MU

Rockhurst

Tuition and Fees

$4470

$6,300

$8,100

$29,100

Room and Board

N/A

$4,890

$8,640

$4,800

Books/Supplies

$1000

$1000

$1,100

$1,600

Personal Expenses

$1,000

$2,500

$3,100

$3,600

TOTAL BUDGET

$6,470

$14,690

$20,940

$39,100

Consider cost…

Visit the campuses…Choose several schools to visit during 2nd semester

of junior year

Call the admissions office to schedule a formal visit

Take advantage of half-days and other days school

is not in session

Pick up a “Questions to Ask on Your Campus Visit”

sheet from the Counseling Center