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NEXT STEP: BHS SENIOR

BROOKINGS HIGH SCHOOL

ARE YOU READY?

What Are My Options? The College Selection Process College Entrance Exams Application Process Paying for College Apprenticeship Military Workforce

THIS PRESENTATION IS FOR ALL STUDENTS!

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

College T

echnical School

Military Apprenticeship Workforce

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Interests Abilities Hobbies Previous Jobs Personality Work Values SD MyLife can help!

WHERE SHOULD I APPLY?

PRIORITIZE, PRIORITIZE, PRIORITIZE!! Majors and Educational Programs Type of school (2 or 4 year) and degrees offered Admission Requirements Location Size & Setting Academic Reputation Cost Athletics Campus Activities and Support Services

WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR IN PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Academic Record GPA Class Rank Standardized Test Scores Extracurricular Involvement Recommendations Essays

USING THE INTERNET TO RESEARCH

 SD MyLife College Selector Tool  Educational Opportunities in South Dakota www.dacac.com  CollegeBoard: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

THE CAMPUS VISIT

Plan your visit in advance (Avoid dropping in!) Visit when school is in session Bring your parents! Meet with an instructor in the area you want to study Sit in on a class Eat in the cafeteria Examine the following

• surroundings, library, departments of interest, student

life, extracurricular activities, cafeteria, housing, fitness facilities, etc. Visiting a school is one of the best ways to determine whether it is the school for you!

TAKE ALONG SOME QUESTIONS!

BE SURE TO TALK TO OTHER STUDENTS!

 What are the best reasons to go to this school?  What is there to do in your free time or on the weekends?  What are the average class sizes?  What percentage of students receive scholarships and financial aid?  Where do most freshmen live?  How easy is it to meet with faculty?  What are the biggest safety and security issues on this campus?  College placement rate (Especially at a 2 year technical school)  GOOGLE “Questions to Ask on a College

Visit”

HOUSING

Deadlines! Is there freshman housing? (Technical Schools) How do I find off campus housing? How is my roommate assigned? Can I have my own room? Visitation guidelines? Laundry service? What is furnished in my room and what do I need to bring? Security?

TACKLING THE TESTS

4

Year School SAT/ACT

Technical Schools-Accuplacer, Compass, TABE Check the specific requirements at the school you

are interested in!

SD MyLife has preparation tools for these

assessments

BHS offers an ACT preparation class

ACT & SAT

• When should I take it!
• Online registration

– Watch deadline! – BHS Code:420-170

• Cost:

– ACT= $36.50; writing = $52.50

• www.act.org

– SAT=$51 – Fee Waiver

• Practice makes perfect! (Follow ACT’s question of the day
• n Facebook or Twitter!)

– BHS ACT Test Prep

ACT SAT

 English, Math, Reading & Science  Optional Writing Component  Most widely accepted  Some colleges require writing  Points for correct answers  Math, Critical Reading & Writing  Required Writing Component  Selective/coast schools  Some colleges require SAT

subject tests

 Penalized for wrong answers

SCORING

SAT *Range is 200-800 *The 3 scores are added for your total score (2400

highest)

ACT *Range is 0-36 *Composite score is the average of the 4 tests

combined.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Narrow your choice to 5-7 schools Apply to a range of schools Review college admission requirements Be aware of admission deadlines and application fees Submit all application materials by deadline (Application,

transcripts, standardized test scores, recommendations and essay if required.)

Timeline: Before Christmas for sure! Technical Schools: Some programs fill up

VERY QUICKLY! Apply early!

WHICH ADMISSION OPTION IS BEST FOR YOU?

 Early Decision: Apply by October; Requests that the college decide on acceptance

early (Nov.-Jan) and agrees to enroll if accepted (BINDING). Used for 1st choice.

 Early Action: Apply by November; Similar to early decision, but if the student is

accepted they can choose whether or not they will attend (NONBINDING)

 Regular Admission: Most common option used. A deadline is set for the application

to be received and all notifications are sent out usually around April.

 Rolling Admission: A college accepts students who meet admission requirements on

a first come, first serve basis until a freshman class fills. Applicants usually find out admission status within a couple of weeks of applying.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

Can complete online! Make a copy of the application to use as a

worksheet before completing the final application

Use a professional sounding e-mail address PROOFREAD! Make copies of all submissions! Common App

RECOMMENDATIONS

Give your teacher or counselor at least 2 weeks

notice

Give them a resume that includes your goals,

academic record, accomplishments and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Check back with them

JUNIOR RESUME

• Why:

– Sent with student transcript – Use with scholarship applications – @ jr. mtg. – How: See green sheet OR http://www.sdmylife.com/

SENDING TRANSCRIPTS & SAT/ACT SCORES

Fill out transcript request form in the BHS

Counselor’s Office SAT/ACT Scores You must submit your SAT/ACT scores electronically through College Board or ACT for some schools. They will not accept your scores off your transcript.

HELP! I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO MAJOR IN!

See your school counselor! Revisit the results of your interest, ability

and personality assessments on SD MyLife

Retake the interest assessment on SD

MyLife.

Try out different classes at BHS your senior

year!

Make sure to check demand! Job Shadow

HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST?

Determine College Costs Financial Aid (Scholarships, Grants, Loans) Attend the Financial Aid Workshop at BHS in February of

2015 (FAFSA.ed.gov; Everyone Should!)

Do your taxes early next year DON’T eliminate any college based on cost before

receiving the financial aid package from that school. Financial aid makes it possible for everyone to go to school!

$ SCHOLARSHIPS $

Apply! Apply! Apply! No scholarship is too small to apply for! Watch the deadlines! Keep copies of your applications Apply for scholarships at the schools you are

applying to.

BHS Local Scholarship Application

$ SCHOLARSHIPS $

BHS Scholarship Listings SDOS Dakota Corps Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program SD MyLife Scholarship Selector Online Scholarship Tools (Fastweb)

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

RECIPROCITY WUE-Western Undergraduate Exchange

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

 Demand in South Dakota for graduates in technical fields!  High $ in those high demand fields

COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES

 Complete the NCAA Clearinghouse Application at

www.elegibilitycenter.org; Cost is $70

 If you are being actively recruited, the NCAA eligibility center will

certify the academic and amateur credentials of all college bound student athletes wishing to compete in NCAA Division I and II athletics.

 If you are being recruited by a junior college/community college, NAIA

has a separate clearinghouse you must register with. Fee also required.

MILITARY

 www.todaysmilitary.com  Step 1; Do your best on the ASVAB! (BHS October)  Step 2: Recognize your interests and find relevant jobs in the Military  Step 3: Consult with a recruiter with a parent.  Step 4; Consult with a military career counselor.

WORLD OF WORK

 Earn a National Career Readiness Certificate. (offered at BHS in the

Spring of the year)

 The NCRC is an industry-recognized, evidence-based credential that

certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. The Certificate complements other credentials such as a high school diploma.

 Some employers use it as a screening tool to find a good fit employee.

(Bel Brands)

 http://dlr.sd.gov/workforce_training/apprenticeship_benefits.aspx  Earn while you learn!  Receive formal on-the-job training from a qualified worker  Acquire a skill which allows for more effectively competing in the labor market.  Searchable apprenticeship database  In Brookings County: carpenter, electrician, line-installer, line maintainer, line repairer.

In Minnehaha County: boiler operator, dental assistant, heating and air conditioning, plumber, sheet metal worker, etc.

BHS RESOURCES

BHS Website- Student Services Link Newsletters E-Mails Announcements Junior 1-1 Meeting with School Counselor Senior 1-1 Meeting with School Counselor

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

 Youth Business Adventure  Boys/Girls State  SD Remedial Coursework  Finish your senior year strong!

QUESTIONS

Questions? Optional: SD MyLife Mini Tour

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

BHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS Ms. Coble (A-He) Mrs. Johnson (He-P) Mr. Mork (P-Z)