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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS

Meet the Junior Counselors:

• Mr. Tim Garland

A through D

• Mr. Scott Crosby

E through K

• Mrs. Stacy Strobel

L through R

• Mrs. Lindsey Wedor

S through Z

DISTRICT 11 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

COURSES CREDITS

 English

8

 Social Studies

6

 Math

6 *4 years for College

 Science

6

 PE

3

 Health

1

 Humanities

2 *2 years of the same Language

 Computers

1

 Economics

1

 PWR

1

 Required Subjects

35

 Electives

11

 Minimum Total for Graduation 46

English and Math Competencies

• English

 SAT- 470+  ACT- 18+

• 2 or better on AP Lang
• Math

 SAT 500+  ACT 19+

• 2 or better on an AP test in Math

ASVAB- 31+ Passing grade in a concurrent enrollment class AND

• Remember, your ICAP is

a graduation requirement.

• Make sure you stay up-

to-date with the checklists

ICAP

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? WHAT CAN I DO ? VOLUNTEER MILITARY VOCATIONAL

PARENTS COUCH

WORK COLLEGE ACADEMY APPRENTICEHIP

This………IS NOT AN OPTION

1:2:7 Ratio

“For every occupation that requires a master’s degree or more, two professional jobs require a university degree, and there are over half a dozen jobs requiring a 1-year certificate or 2-year degree; and each

• f these technicians are in very high-

skilled areas that are in great demand”

Master’s Degree or higher Bachelor’s Degree Certificate or 2 year degree

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/true-ratio-jobs-our-economy-127-steve-gratz

Most In-Demand Jobs of 2018

• Fitness Trainer- High School Diploma and Certificate
• Occupational Therapist Assistant- Associate’s Degree and Certificate
• Personal Financial Advisor- Bachelor’s Degree
• Computer Software Engineer- Bachelor’s Degree
• Registered Nurse- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
• Pharmacy Technician- High School Diploma and Certificate
• Biomedical Engineer- Bachelor’s Degree
• Market Research Analyst- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Environmental Engineering Technician- Associate’s Degree
• Skin Care Specialist- Certificate

Apprenticeship

✓ On the Job Training ✓ Theoretical & Classroom Instruction ✓ Workers trained to Industry/Employer Specifications ✓ Usually Higher Paying ✓ Higher Quality of Life and Versatility of Skills ✓ Portable Credentials Recognized Nationally and Globally ✓ Opportunity for College Credit and Future Degrees

Military

• Speak to a recruiter
• Research your options on

www.military.com

• Take the ASVAB
• Visit a military academy-

USAFA right here in Colorado Springs!

• Join JROTC
• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marines
• Navy
• National Guard

College

Plan For College

CONSIDER YOUR PERSONAL GOALS CONSIDER YOUR ACADEMIC PREPARATION RECOGNIZE YOUR STRENGTHS RECOGNIZE YOUR WEAKNESSES ANALYZE YOUR INTERESTS AND VALUES

Plan for College

Institution High School GPA

Mid 50% range of admitted students

ACT

Mid 50% range of admitted students

SAT

Mid 50% range of admitted students

CSU Pueblo 2.91-3.76 18-23 950-1120 CU Boulder 3.44-4.0 25-31 1180-1350

ARE YOU ACADEMICALLY PREPARED?

College Entrance Exams

ACT

Achievement Test

Content-Based

1.

English

2.

Math

3.

Reading

4.

Science

5.

Writing (Optional) 3 hours 45 minutes No Penalty for Guessing 1-36 Score Range

SAT

Aptitude Test

Critical Reasoning & Problem Solving

1.

Evidence Based Reading and Writing

2.

Math

3.

Essay (Optional) 3 hours 45 minutes No Penalty for Guessing 400-1600 Score Range

ALL JUNIORS WILL BE TAKING THE SAT IN APRIL, 2020. Other tests will be available May and June

LINK YOUR SCORES TO COLLEGEBOARD & KHAN ACADEMY

• Option A: Share Test Results
• If you’ve taken the PSAT/NMSQT,

PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9, or new SAT, share your scores with Khan

• Academy. It’s easy:
• Create a Khan Academy account.
• Choose to share your scores.
• Sign in to your College Board account

and click Send.

• Option B: Take Diagnostic

Quizzes

• If you don’t have scores to share, you

can still get personalized

• recommendations. Just create a Khan

Academy account and take short diagnostic quizzes to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses.

Team Up for Better Results Students who study together learn 2.5 times as much as students who study

• alone. Get tips on using Official SAT Practice and starting an SAT study group.

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practic e/khan-academy?affiliateId=aru%7Csat-practice- https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQBTu3LH9ts

• Scholarship in Naviance Account
• Minimum Academics Preparation Standards

www.uccs.edu/futurestudents/admissions.html

• www.collegeincolorado.org
• http://www.collegeboard.org
• www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• www.mymajors.com
• http://www.xpdnc.com/links/apusco.html

NCAA

• Register with

www.eligibiltycenter.org

• Talk with coaches,

athletic director

• Make sure you meet the

division requirements.

Location Academics Size Campus Appeal Social Life Total Cost – Including aid

What is important to you in a college?

So many questions…

Grades/Overall GPA

Essay

Strength of high school course selections

Student’s demonstrated Interest

Admission Test Score

Personal Accomplishments Teacher and counselor recommendatio ns

Class rank

Personality Characteristi cs

Courses in progress junior and senior year

What information do college admission

• fficers review?

Opportunities Coming Up

College Fair – September 30th

(Coronado)

In-State College Fair – Oct. 16th

(Doherty)

PSAT/NMSQT – Oct. 16th

(Doherty)

ICAP Completion - May 1st

Hop on the Bus!!! November 19th-20th Metro State, UNC, Northeaster Junior College, CSU $75 October 15th- Paperwork will be available

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