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Pam BakerCareer & College SpecialistChamplin Park High School
763-506-6844
Our goals: All students will pursue some type of
college after graduation.All students will have the skills necessary
to be successful at the next level of learning.
It is important to remember who is in the driver’s seat!
Potential
Do you have the academic
potential AND are you
prepared to succeed?
Are you able to put the time
and effort into completing your
education to have a
successful future?
Potential
Do you have the academic
potential AND are you
prepared to succeed?
Are you able to put the time
and effort into completing your
education to have a
successful future?
Interest
Are you interested in the careers & rewards
that particular
college graduates
obtain?
Interest
Are you interested in the careers & rewards
that particular
college graduates
obtain?
Commitment
Are you committed to make school a priority and
complete the training?
Commitment
Are you committed to make school a priority and
complete the training?
Know your options!
Know your options!
Training and Educational Options after High SchoolTraining and Educational Options after High School
Work – “on the job training” & “apprenticeships”
Armed Forces Technical Colleges Two Year
Community Colleges
Four Year Colleges
Work – “on the job training” & “apprenticeships”
Armed Forces Technical Colleges Two Year
Community Colleges
Four Year Colleges
A closer look…A closer look…
Armed Forces… such as the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard
Armed Forces… such as the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard
A closer look at Technical Colleges…
A closer look at Community Colleges…
A closer look at 4 year Colleges…
Minnesota’s Four-Year Universities:
State UniversitiesBemidjiMankato MoorheadSt. CloudMetropolitan SouthwestWinona
University of MNTwin CitiesCrookston
DuluthMorris
Rochester
Private 4 Year Bethel
HamlineSt. Thomas
St. ScholasticaSt. John’s/St. Ben’s
St. Kate’sAugsburgGustavusSt. OlafBethany
Concordia
2 year colleges – 55.5% come back for the 2nd year.4 year colleges – 65% come back for the 2nd year.
2 year colleges – 25.4% complete the program4 year colleges - 36.6% complete the program
What the numbers say…
Let’s get to the point…
Let’s get to the point…
• Are you a good fit for the college and is the college a good fit for YOU?
“Right College - Right Reason”
How do you begin?…start asking questions!
How do you begin?…start asking questions!
• Admission requirements?• Suggested ACT/SAT scores?• programs/majors?• climate? • size?• location?• cost? • reputation? • teacher-student ratio?• placement rate?
Remember this site:
• www.mncis.intocareers.org
Username: champlin
Password: rebels
Tests and College Entrance
Exams
Tests and College Entrance
Exams
ACTSAT ReasoningSAT SubjectEach College has
different requirements
2.6 million - northeast, west coast
No science test
No trigonometry questions
Vocabulary emphasized
Multiple-choice & open-ended questions
No English grammar
2 million - Midwest, south
Science reasoning test
Math includes trigonometry
Vocabulary less important
Multiple-choice questions only
English grammar tested
Best way to determine which test is best for
you - is to try them on and see how they “fit”.
*complete April or June of junior year
*pick up information to complete on line in Career Center
*include CPHS school code: 240419
***choose 4 colleges to have score sent to
*send scores to NCAA if playing sports
*pay on line with a credit card
*retest in fall if necessary
*if you receive free/reduced lunch you can get 2 fee waivers
Remember:
A high ACT score
cannotFix
“broken”Grades!
April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9 – 22, 2013
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4 – 17, 2013
ACT test dates for the remainder of the school year
Test Date Registration Late
Cost: ACT no writing - $35.00ACT Plus Writing - $50.50
Friday, March 8th CPHS 9:00-12:00 AKKT3013
Saturday, April 6th Anoka 8:00-12:00 AKKT3005
State Universities University of MN Private 4 Year
Top 50% of class Duluth: Top 35% of classU of M TC: Top 15% of
class
Top 15-20% of class
ACT 21 Duluth: minimum 21 ACTU of M TC: 26+ ACT
22+ depends on school but…
Required high school curriculum
Strong college prepcurriculum & well rounded
(activities, leadership, volunteering)
Strong college prepcurriculum & well rounded
(activities, leadership, volunteering)
Application + fee application + fee Application + feeLetters of recommendation
Essay
Deadline:Feb. 1 or full
Deadline:December 15
Deadline:Rolling or full
Admissions
AdmissionsCommunity
CollegesTechnical Colleges
Open Enrollment withHigh School Diploma
Open Enrollment withHigh School Diploma
No ACT but placement test(ACT good idea if transferring)
No ACT but placement test
Transfer to 4 year colleges or get degree
Degree to enter workforce (very few transferable)
Deadline:As soon as possible, rolling
admissions
Deadline:As soon as possible, certain
majors fill quickly
AdmissionsOut of State Schools
Wisconsin North DakotaSchool Class Rank ACT School GPA ACTEau Claire Top 30% 23-27 UND 2.5 21 La Crosse Top 25% 23-27 have an admission estimatorMadison Top 15% 27-31 NDSU 2.5 21River Falls Top 40% or a 22Stout Top 50% or a 22
Top 35%%
36-50%
Below 50 %
CLASS RANK & OPTIONS
…start taking action!…start taking action!
• Gather information• Check admission requirements• Register for ACT/SAT• Visit colleges• Visit admissions, financial aid, & placement
offices• Talk to current students• Start developing a bio or data sheet• Begin a conversation with your child about
money
Private Colleges & Universities $33,815 Private Career Colleges $17,267 University of Minnesota $12,881State Universities $7,340
2 Year Community & Technical colleges$5,355
2012-2013 Average Tuition & Fees in Minnesota. These figures do not include room & board, books, supplies & other
expenses (transportation, etc.) Room & Board = $7,007
Most colleges work with families to
develop a “PLAN” to pay for school…
Most colleges work with families to
develop a “PLAN” to pay for school…
Scholarships Federal and
State Grants Work-Study
Opportunities (campus jobs)
Low-interest Student Loans
Work!
Scholarships Federal and
State Grants Work-Study
Opportunities (campus jobs)
Low-interest Student Loans
Work!
“Fact is…College is NOT simply a purchase.
It is an
INVESTMENT!”
An SUV starts depreciating the minute you drive it off the lot!
Education, on the other hand, APPRECIATES!
The FAFSA4-caster provides students with early information. Students can use this free tool to calculate their eligibility for
federal student aid.
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/
Career Center…Great Resource!
Attend a “College Fair”Visit College Web SitesSchedule a Campus VisitTalk to EmployersTalk to Students &
Graduates of the College
Career Center…Great Resource!
Attend a “College Fair”Visit College Web SitesSchedule a Campus VisitTalk to EmployersTalk to Students &
Graduates of the College
How Do I Learn About Colleges?How Do I Learn About Colleges?
MUST…
Get good grades
Take their ACTs as Juniors
Send their ACTs to NCAA
Apply to the NCAA
Winter:Register for appropriate high school classesRegister & study for ACT/SATContinue to accumulate volunteer hoursIdentify priorities for attending colleges & gather informationStart researching colleges and their admission requirementsParticipate in Career Tour Days
Spring:Take college entrance examsVisit collegesPull together scholarship informationComplete NCAA formsKnow what your transcript looks likeIdentify individuals for recommendations
Summer:Start working on bio or personal data sheet: activities, sports, extra curricular, volunteer, work, awards, leadership
Participate in summer enrichment activitiesObtain a summer job that is related to your career interestFinalize personal data sheet
To assist you with yourCareer and College planning
Check out this website:www.anoka.k12.mn.us/collegeplus
Upcoming Events
*Midwest College Fair
*Thursday, March 21st
CPHS High School
Field House
12:00-2:00
YOUR ROLE…
EncourageAssistBe honestBe open Be patientRemain calm!Remember who it is that’s going to college
HOPEFULLY I HAVEN’T
OVERWHELMED YOU!
QUESTIONS???????
HOPEFULLY I HAVEN’T
OVERWHELMED YOU!
QUESTIONS???????
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