Teacher/Counselor: - PowerPoint Presentation

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Teacher/Counselor:This power point presentation is provided to you for use in student training and reviews on the “Getting Ready for CollegeStudent and Parent Guide”

Leader of Student College Access TrainingSlide2

The training guide (Teacher/Counselor Guide for College Access! HIGH SCHOOL – YOUR LIFE – YOUR FUTURE) has a separate powerpoint as this one is for the “Getting Ready for College Guide” only. That guide is designed for you to use in training with student who will also have a copy of the Freshman Student Guide.

The lessons, suggestions and comments in your leader guide are designed to help you with your presentations to students and in training all students for access into college.

Remember… Slide3

Getting Ready for College

A Student and Parent GuideSlide4

Getting Ready for College: A Student and Parent GuideHigh School – Your Plan – Your Future: A Freshman College Access Guide A Website for College Access Sponsored by Palau Ministry of Education and College Access GrantOther Materials and ResourcesYour Network: Parents, Friends, Counselors, Extended Family Members, Mentors

Resources to UseSlide5

Getting Ready for College: A Student and Parent GuideEducation Past High School

75% of new jobs being created

Today’s world

Impact of technology

Basic skills of:

Reading, writing, and math

Skills to work in teams,

Skills to make decisions,

Skills to solve problems,

Skills to analyze/interpret data, and

Skills to effectively communicateSlide6

Successful Educational ExperienceBe sure you are ready!

Know Yourself!

Earn your high school diploma taking higher level skills

Why?

Entrance requirements for colleges have increased

Interests and abilities

Match your interests to occupations

Plan now to meet the requirementsSlide7

What direction will you take with your life?College Access and College PlanningSlide8

Goal: To provide tips for students to consider when making decisions about their futures!Students gather into 9 groups.Each group will be given a page of information to discussEach group should have a recorder who writes down points of the discussion 10 minutes to discuss your square and be prepared to share with the class

Lesson One: Start with Making Career DecisionsSlide9

Don’t Give Up.

High school dropouts have a harder time getting and keeping jobs. Almost every job requires the basic communication and math skills you’re learning in school today.

Take challenging courses.

Build a strong foundation of high-level classes, starting with algebra I and geometry by the eighth and ninth grades, and continue to take rigorous courses in high school will better prepare you for college admissions tests and college course work.

Plan your career

. Once you know what career area you’re headed for, think about the steps you’ll take to get there. Have a plan in mind. Set some goals and document your progress toward reaching those goals. Keep records of career related activities, jobs, and accomplishments.

Don’t stop with high school.

More career options will be available to you with more education. This doesn’t mean that a four-year degree is the only ticket to high wage/high skill jobs. Occupational certificates and community college degrees can be just as important as a bachelor’s degree when it comes to finding excellent job prospects.

Develop basic computer skills.

Technology continues to change the workplace and more jobs in the future will require the use of a computer. Take every advantage in courses and personal use to learn how to use computers and their programs.

Gain valuable work experience

. Learning by doing is a great way to research careers and gain some work experience. Career and technical programs, internships, part-time jobs, job shadowing, youth apprenticeship, and volunteer work are some examples of ways to get hands-on experience while still in school. Employers will value this experience.

Find out what careers are out there.

The ideal job for you may be something you have never heard or thought about. Think about the skills and education you’ll need in addition to job availability and salary potential.

Ask about financial aid.

Don’t let the lack of funds keep you from planning additional education past high school. Explore with your counselor the many options available to help you finance your way to a vocational center, community college, or university.

Keep learning

. Life- long learning. That’s what it’s all about. Take every opportunity to learn new skills. Technology continues to change jobs and the workplace so part of your being successful will depend on how adaptable you are to change.Slide10

Don’t Give Up. High school dropouts have a harder time getting and keeping jobs. Take challenging courses. Plan your career –What career area

Steps you’ll take to get there

Have a plan in mindSet some goals

Document your progress toward those goals

Keep records of career related activities, jobs, and accomplishments.

Tips to Consider When Making Decisions about Your FutureSlide11

More education = more career optionsChoices to high wage/high skill jobs:4-year university/college degreeOccupational certificatesCommunity college degrees

MORE IS BETTER!

Don’t stop with high schoolSlide12

Technology continues to change the workplace and more jobs in the future will require the use of a computer.Take every advantage in courses and personal use to learn how to use computers and their programs.

Develop basic computer skillsSlide13

Learning by doing is a great way to research careers and gain some work experience which is listed with the advanced education for most developing and demand jobs.Hands-On can mean:Career and technical programs,Internships,Part-time jobs,

Job shadowing,

Youth apprenticeship, andVolunteer work

Gain valuable work experienceSlide14

The ideal job for you may be something you have never heard or thought about.Think about the skills and education you’ll need in addition to job availability and salary potential.

Find out what careers are out thereSlide15

Don’t let the lack of funds keep you from planning additional education past high school. Explore with your counselor the many options available to help you finance your way to a vocational center, community college, or university.You will be surprised!

Ask about financial aidSlide16

Life- long learning means life, not just high school or college! Take every opportunity to learn new skills. Adapt to the world of Technology

Keep learningSlide17

Goal: To learn more about personal work-related interests.Lesson 2: Likes and Dislikes and What this MeansSlide18

Your interests and likes related to occupations can help you focus on the cluster of occupations and not just on a job as “that job” may not exist in the next several year.NOT a test! No right or wrong answers!Results will help you to know jobs that you might be interested in for further research.

Interest ActivitySlide19

DOING THE INTEREST ACTIVITY10 minutesSlide20

A career cluster consists of occupations that have been grouped according to common knowledge and skillsTypically, one’s interests fall within one to three career clusters which can be related.Career Clusters Slide21

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communication Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Financial Services Government & Public Administration

Health Science

16 Career ClustersSlide22

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety & Security ManufacturingMarketing, Sales, & Service Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

16 Career ClustersSlide23

R

EALISTIC:

“DOERS”

A

RTISTIC:

“CREATORS”

You like to . . .

put a model together

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solve mechanical problems

fix electrical things

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plant a garden

operate machinery

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read a blueprint

You may want to consider these occupations . . .

carpenter veterinary technician

dental assistant office machine repairer

electrician plumber

agricultural sprayer vocational education teacher

You like to . . . express yourself creatively  take photographs attend concerts, theaters,  deal with vague ideas art exhibits  work with materials to work on crafts create things

You may want to consider these occupations . . .

musician newscaster

landscape architect producer/director

broadcast technician interior designer

entertainer graphic designer

photographer editor

I

NVESTIGATIVE:

“THINKERS”

S

OCIAL:

“HELPRS”

You like to . . .

explore a variety of ideas

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do research

work independently

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solve math problems

use computers

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understand theories

perform lab experiments

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read technical journals

You may want to consider these occupations . . .

meteorologist computer engineer

cardiology technologist chemist

database administrator anesthesiologist

actuary optometrist

computer systems analyst biological/agricultural technician

You like to . . .

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help people with health or

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do volunteer work

social problems

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mediate disputes

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work in groups

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plan and supervise

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work with young children activities

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help sick people

You may want to consider these occupations . . .

social worker dental hygienist

emergency medical technician school counselor

registered nurse medical assistant

principal police patrol officer

teacher child care worker

E

NTERPRISING:

“PERSUADERS”

C

ONVENTIONAL:

“ORGANIZERS”

You like to . . .

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sell things or promote ideas

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lead a group

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initiate projects

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convince people to do

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gives talks or speeches things your way things your way

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make decisions affecting others

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have power or status

You may want to consider these occupations . . .

hotel manager property manager

private investigator public relations specialist

flight attendant retail sales person

financial manager ship captain

travel agent

You like to . . .

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work in structured situations

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be responsible for details

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keep a schedule or plan for

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work with numbers

school activities and homework

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work with forms, charts,

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collect or organize things or reports

You may want to consider these occupations . . .

secretary brokerage clerk

postal mail carrier stenographer

cost estimator bill and account collector

customer service representative radio dispatcher

computer operator insurance claims examinerSlide24

Lesson 3: Educational OptionsGoal: To make students aware of different educational options from which they might choose.Objectives: Students will:

Choose occupations and identify educational matches to those occupations;

Demonstrate knowledge of the 16 career clusters and the occupations related to each;

Identify educational and training offerings through the military as an educational choice.Slide25

Worksheet: Educational Options: Career Clusters and OccupationsSlide26

www.goarmy.comwww.march2success.comWorksheets:Military Career Research

March2Success

March to SuccessSlide27

Most occupations today require some type of postsecondary education or training. What will you do after High School? Slide28

ApprenticeshipMilitaryCareer and Technical CentersCommunity CollegeUniversityWorkforce

PLUS SOME WORK EXPERIENCE!

Occupations and Education NeededSlide29

On average, those that earn a Bachelors degree earn double that of people who just have a high school education. Opens more doors to interesting careers.Today, 9 out of 10 people change jobs at least twice in a career

Attending higher education often gives the student a better outlook on life.

What do you want to accomplish in your life?

COLLEGESlide30

Reasons to go to collegeBarriers to overcome

GET ON TARGET WITH YOUR FUTURE!Slide31

Two-Year or Technical College

(Associate Degree or Certificate)

Four-Year College

(Bachelor’s Degree)

More Than Four Years

(Various Graduate Degrees)

Computer Technician

Surveyor*

Registered Nurse

Dental Hygienist

Medical Laboratory Technician

Commercial Artist

Hotel/Restaurant Manager

Engineering Technician

Automotive Mechanic*

Administrative Assistant

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Plant Operator

Nurse Aide/Orderly*

Plumber*

Carpenter*

Electrician*

Chef*

TeacherAccountantJournalistInsurance AgentPharmacistComputer Systems AnalystDietitianCivil EngineerInvestment BankerGraphic DesignerSocial WorkerPublic Relations SpecialistCriminologists

Probation Officer

FBI Agent

Chemist

Meteorologist

Lawyer

Doctor

Architect

Scientist

University Professor

Economist

Psychologist

Dentist

Veterinarian

Public Policy Analyst

Geologist

Zoologist

Management Consultant

Physical Therapists

Geoscientist

Microbiologist

Public Defender

Examples of Jobs Requiring Postsecondary Education/CollegeSlide32

College Entrance CoursesAlgebra I (in eighth

grade

)Geometry (in

ninth

grade

)

English, Science and History or Geography

Foreign Language

Computer Science

The Arts

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English

4 years

Mathematics

4 years

Composition

  American literature

  English literature

  World literature

  Algebra I

  Geometry

  Algebra II

  Trigonometry

  Pre-Calculus

  Calculus

History and Geography

2 to 3 years

Laboratory Science

3 to 4 years

Geography

  U.S.

History

  U.S. Government  World History  World Cultures  Civics

  Biology

  Earth Science

  Chemistry

  Physics

Visual and Performing Arts

1 to 2 years

Challenging Electives 1 to 3 years

  Art

  Dance

  Drama

  Music

  Economics

  Psychology

  Computer Science

  Statistics

  Communications

Foreign Language 2 years (

3 to 4 years required for some colleges)

High School Courses Recommended for CollegeSlide34

What is Financial Aid? Financial aid is money to help you meet college costs. It comes from federal and state governments, banks, the colleges themselves, and private donors.

You must apply for financial aid separately from you college applications. Slide35

Financial Aid Based on NeedsSlide36

financial needyour academic recordaid available at the college you attend.

Aid is based on Slide37

Combination of: Grants - Do not require repayment. Loans - Typically repaid after you leave school at much lower interests rates Work-study funds -Money you earn (jobs on campus)

Financial AidSlide38

Private Aid Programs: offered by private organizations or individuals Special Aid: Aid for special groups of students (example: National Federation for the Blind scholarships).

Financial AidSlide39

Federal Pell Grant (FPG),Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Federal Work-Study (FWS)Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)The

PCC Grant-In-Aid

, which does not derive from federal funds, is also available to qualified students.

In addition, there is a College Work Opportunity (CWO), a part-time employment that is available

Available at Palau Community CollegeSlide40

U.S. Department of Education: provides an extensive and annually updated discussion of all federal student aid programs. Federal Student Aid Information CenterP.O. Box 84Washington, DC 20044

OR on the website: www.ed.gov

The Student Guide to Financial AidSlide41

The Fall before you will enter college:Select collegesWrite or call the admissions office and ask about financial aid possibilities and application procedures.Obtain the correct financial aid applications

from your high school counselor or from a college financial aid office.

Estimate the cost of attending

Ask your high school counseling office

if they sponsor a free financial aid night.

Begin compiling the family financial information

: last year’s tax return, figures on non-taxable, and information on assets.

Steps for Applying for Financial AidSlide42

Send the financial aid need analysis form for processing. Don’t wait until you get in college to apply for financial aid. Soon after January 1Slide43

Learn what each school requires and provide the information by the deadlines.The schools will notify you whether they will give you financial aid. They also will explain how much grant, loan, or work-study money is available from them.

In the Spring:Slide44

Aid may be available for that termSome schools use separate application for that termIf You Plan for the Summer TermSlide45

You MUST reapply for financial aid each year!It is not automatic annually!

Each JanuarySlide46

The difference between what your family is expected to pay (expected family contribution or EFC) and what it costs to go to your college of choice (cost of attendanceColleges will try to meet 100 percent of your financial needDepends on public or private as private is usually more expensiveCost of Attendance –Expected Family Contribution =

Determined Financial Need

Financial NeedSlide47

The college application generally consists of several items: An application An essay The high school transcript Financial aid data

Teacher recommendations

Preparatory test results (such as the SATs) The application fee

Applying for CollegeSlide48

Résumé. Letters of recommendation. Extracurricular activities Sports.

Applying for CollegeSlide49

Adhere to the deadlines Make sure the essay is grammatically correct Spell check the essay Spell check the essay again Have several people proof read the essay Format the essay in an easy-to-read, acceptable font and type size

Double-space

Make sure the student’s name and identifying numbers are on each page, or as requested

Let the essay reflect your child’s values, dreams, accomplishments and personality

Make sure the essay answers the question(s) asked

Now to the EssaySlide50

Order a high school transcriptComplete all the application – no blanks – if it does not apply to you – NA – meaning “not applicable to you”Select teachers you feel care about you and ask for a letter of recommendationSAT and ACTThe Application Fee

Keep copies of all paperwork sent!!

What Else?Slide51

Take courses as required for college entranceYou “high school plan” or “individual education plan” while in high school should be done with the belief you will go to college because you probably will!

If College - Slide52

Test Taking 101Slide53

Budget your timeGo to review sessionsAsk the instructor Make sure you go to the class right before the testEat before a testGet plenty of sleepWrite down main ideas/information/formulas

Set your alarm and have a backup alarm

Go to the bathroom before the test

Test PreparationSlide54

Read the question Try to think an answer before looking at the choicesEliminate answers you know aren't rightRead all the choices Do not know for sure, always take an educated guess Don't keep on changing your answer

In "All of the above" and "None of the above"

A positive choice is more likely to be true than a negative onethe choice with the most information

Tips on multiple choice questions Slide55

Read the directions carefullyMake sure that you understand Make sure that you write down everything Budget your timeIf asking for FACTS, don't give your personal opinionBe as neat as possible

Make an outline

Don't write long introductions and conclusionsProofread your work and correct any errors

Draw a line through a mistake – one simple line

Essay Test TipsSlide56

More true answers than false If no penalty, guess = 50% chance Read/watch for qualifiers and key words"never, always, and every mean that the statement must be true "usually, sometimes, and generally" mean that if the statement can be considered true or false depending If any part of the question is false, then the entire statement is false

True-False Test TipsSlide57

What your instructor emphasizes in class will usually be on the test.Try not to leave an answer blank. If you don't know the answer, come back to it after you finish the rest of the test Read the question carefully

Short Answer Test TipsSlide58

Spend an equal or greater amount of time preparing Familiarize yourself with the book and relevant materialsWrite down all the important formulas and key information while reviewing Focus on learning the main ideas Highlight important pointsBring all the resources allowed

Answer the easy questions first

Use some quotations from the book to support your view

Open Book Test Taking TipsSlide59

What is on the chalkboard/overhead or is repeated Have a three-ring binder for all notesSit towards the front and center of the class Don't rely on someone else's notesIf allowed, bring an audio recorder and record the lecture Do reading assignments or homework questions before class

Date your notes, add titles and subtitles and keep organized together

Terminology along with the definition

Write legibly

Ask what you miss or need explained

Compare notes and study with a classmate

Note Taking Strategies and SkillsSlide60

Try to review the material right after class Space out your studying, review class materials at least several times a week, focusing on one topic at a timeHave all of your study materialFind a comfortable and quiet place to study Learn the general concepts firstTake notes and write down a summary

Take short breaks frequently

Make sure that you understand the material

Test yourself

Listening to relaxing music

Don't study late

Study Tips & Study SkillsSlide61

Review all the resources in your guides and check out the recommended websitesRemember to go to the Palau College Access website and use all the information there as it is there to help youDon’t wait until you are ready to apply to visit some of the Financial Aid help guides and websites

Websites for further information