LIFE AFTER HIGH
SCHOOL
Let’s Get Prepared For ……..
Are you ready? Don’t be a goof, it’s time to buckle down and develop a plan.
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Lets get started. Select one.
I do n
ot kn
ow w
hat I
want
to
do af
ter hi
gh sc
hool.
I want to go to College but I
need more information
.
Are you hanging around looking for reasons to go to college?
Up ahead, I see two good reasons why you should
get educated……
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Exploring and Applying to Colleges and Universities
I want to learn how to apply to Colleges and Universities.
Exploring majors is
exciting! What would you like
to do next?
I want to know which schools offer my major.
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I want to know if I qualify to attend a 4 year college.
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The links below allow you to explore and learn about your major.
http://www.mymajors.com/list-of-careers-and-job-titles.cfml
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors-careers
http://www.princetonreview.com/majors.aspx?uidbadge=%07
http://uncw.edu/career/WhatCanIDoWithaMajorIn.html
Major in somethin
g you love and will allow
you to get
employed!
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This link provides you with information on
education requirements,
colleges offering related programs,
skills, knowledge, and salary Information.
This link provides you
with a description of
different majors.
This link allows you to explore your major in more detail.
The link below lists possible
careers with your major.
Now What?If you have
questions, see your
counselor!
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Future Earnings Based on Your Education Level
So basically, the more education you have, the
more money you will earn and the least likely you
will be unemployed! Next
Exploring Careers
http://www.californiarealitycheck.
com/
California Reality Check is a site that allows you to see how much money you would need to
earn to live the lifestyle of your
choice.
The link below is to the Occupational
Information Network where you
can find information on
different occupations/career
s.
http://online.onetcenter.org
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You should explore
both websites!
Explore. Don’t Ignore Your Interests
Now that you know how
important getting an education is,
let’s explore your interests and
your future financial needs.
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Choose a Career to Match Your Interest and Financial
Needs
I would like to take an Interest Inventory
I would like to see how much money I need to live the lifestyle of my choice
What would you like to do now?
Or
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Applying For Colleges and Universities
http://www.csumentor.edu/
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/
http://www2.assist.org/exploring-majors/browseColleges.do
Must apply to CSUs between October1st and November 30th.
You must apply to UCs between
November 1st and November 30th.
This link allows you to explore and
apply to different community colleges (Jr. Colleges) .
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Is All This College Stuff Makin’ You Dizzy??
Stop by your counselor’s office
to get all your questions answered.
Counselors are very helpful and
friendly.
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That Is It Folks!!Make sure to meet
all deadlines for college applications and checkout the Grapevine on our
Website for scholarship
opportunities!!
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Which Universities Offer My Major?
http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html
Colleges and universities offer different majors, select “Explore Majors” “Majors” for a list of colleges and universities that offer that major.
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The “assist” website is full of information
about individual
colleges. You should explore
the site!
Discover Which Jobs or Careers Match Your Interest
http://www.mpcfaculty.net/CL/climain.htm
Do you know which jobs/careers match
your interest? If not, visit this link.
Complete all sections of the
inventory to get a list of 50 careers that match your
interest!
Which job
s woul
d I like
? What am I interested in?
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What is a “Major” And How do I Choose One?
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/college-majors
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Hmmmm, I wonder what a
Major is and where I can get
one.
Daddy, daddy, I know where
to get information!! Visit the link
above!!
Now why didn’t I think of that?!
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Exploring Careers Step-By-Step
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/careers/exploring-careers-step-by-step
Follow me to this
website for a step-by-step to see
how to select a major.
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That Is All FolksDon’t forget to see your counselor if you have
any questions.!
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College Admission Requirements
What are the A-G
requirements? Are there
any other requirement
s?
Current Admission requirements, frequently referred to as A-G, for the two California University systems are listed below. All courses must be college preparatory.
A. History/Social Studies 2 years required B. English 4 years required C. Mathematics 3 years required (4 years recommended)
D. Laboratory Science 2 years required
(3+ years recommended)
E. Language Other than English2 years required(3+ years recommended)
F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year required G. College Prep. Electives 1 year required Grades of “C” or better are required in all College Preparatory courses. Back
Oh, you also need
to take either the
SAT or ACT!!!