Planning for Life After High School

By The MASTERS Program - Guidance Office

What Contributes to Success in Life After High School?

ZestGritSelf-Control – School WorkSelf-Control – Interpersonal

Recent research ongoing at Stanford & Penn State finds that certain personality characteristics are as important or more important than academic achievement.

We feel the two go hand in hand.

Optimism Gratitude Social

Intelligence Curiosity

These attributes are:

What else matters when you are applying to college?Demonstrations of Excellence

Your Transcript◦Grades◦GPA◦SBA Results◦ACT/SAT Scores

ReferencesMentorships/Internships

◦That Show Your Commitment to LearningResumeCommunity ServiceOrganizations/Clubs/Networking/Honors

Credits to GraduateClass of 2014

English 4 Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Math 4 Algebra 2 or higher

Science 3 Must Have Lab

History 3.5 WH, US, Government ½, Economics ½, NM ½

Career Cluster/Workforce 1

PE 1 Including Health

Fine Arts/Practical Arts 1

Electives 10.5

Total 28 Credits

1 Credit Must be acquired by AP, Honors, Online or Dual Credit

Dual CreditA 3 or 4 College Credit Course

Equals 1 High School Credit…If you get a “C” or better.

A College Developmental/Remedial Class Equals ½ Credit…If you get a “C” or better.

A High School Semester Class is Worth ½ Credit….If you get a “D-” or better.

Your ApplicationWill or could include depending on the

college:School & teacher referencesA chance to write about mentorships,

internships, service, clubs, etc…An EssayResumeIn addition:Could require an interview

How To Decide What to Do After High School

Consider Your More Distant Future◦Where do you want to be in 5 years – 10 years?

Consider Your Family and Family Financial Situation

Think About Challenging YourselfConsider the implications of leaving home

to work full-time….rent, utilities, gas, food, car payment, insurance, clothes etc…Will you ever afford to go back to school?

WorkMilitary TradesApprentice ProgramsGap YearFurther Education

◦ 2 Year College for Certificate or Associate Degree

◦ 4 Year College for Bachelor’s Degree

Options After High School

Yearly Income Median Per Educational Levels

No High School Diploma = $21,600.00High School Diploma = $30,800.00Some College = $35,700.00Associate Degree = $37,600.00Bachelor’s Degree = $49,900.00Master’s Degree = $59,500.00Doctoral Degree = $79,400.00Professional Degree = $95,700.00

Consider College and Yourself an Investment!

Working Adult's AverageEarnings Over a LifetimeHigh school graduates $1.2 millionBachelor's degree, $2.1 millionMaster's degree, $2.5 millionDoctoral degrees $3.4 millionProfessional degrees$4.4 million.

2 – 4 Year College and Trade Schools

Let’s Focus on College

Remember, decision making is a PROCESS, not an event.

You can organize the college

planning process in

6 simple steps

First:Recognize your strengths and weaknesses

◦ MBTIAnalyze your interests and values

◦ Holland Code & Defining SuccessWhy Go?To Achieve a Personal Goal?To Increase Your Earning Power?To Prepare for a Career and Expand Learning?To Have More Time Before Entering the Workforce?

Know Yourself & Your Reasons for Attending College

1. Consider the difficulty level of courses you take.

2. Seek help so that you can perform well. Do not hide the fact that you do not know something or you are confused.

3. Prepare for college admissions testing – ACT and/or SAT.

4. Consider which teachers can write recommendations for you an speak to your character.

Use Your High School Time to Prepare Yourself

ACT National Test Dates 2012-2013

Test Date

October 27, 2012December 8, 2012February 9, 2013

April 13, 2013June 8, 2013

Regular Deadline

September 21, 2012November 2, 2012January 11, 2013

March 8, 2013May 3, 2013

Late Fee Required **

September 22, 2012November 3, 2012January 12, 2013

March 9, 2013May 4, 2013

This is your high school code number :

Use this code to complete your Act Registration

320-622

SAT National Test Dates 2012-2013

Test Date

October 6, 2012November 3, 2012December 1, 2012January 26, 2013

March 9, 2013May 4, 2013June 1, 2013

Regular Deadline

September 7, 2012October 4, 2012

November 1, 2012December 28, 2012February 8, 2013

April 5, 2013May 2, 2013

Late Fee Required **

September 21, 2012October 19, 2012

November 16, 2012January 11, 2013

February 22, 2013April 19, 2013May 17, 2013

320-622This is your high school code number :

Use this code to complete your SAT Registration

In State or Out of StateType of Degree AA, BA/BS, MA

Ph.D, MDMajors & educational programs

offeredAdmission policyLocation & sizeCosts & financial aid availableCollege affiliation & accreditationCampus activitiesSupport services

Consider College Characteristics

Compile information from several resources:−Internet/Websites

− The College Board just introduced a new addition to their website that is thorough and easy to navigate. “Big Future” is at www.college board.org under the tab of College Search.

−College catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-based services

−College representatives and college fairs−Counselors and teachers−Parents, students, and alumni

List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

Prepare a college comparison checklist

Weigh advantages & disadvantagesContact the office of admissionSchedule appointments for your

campus visitsContact University/College financial

aid office

List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

Meet with an admission counselorVerify admission requirementsDetermine actual college costsAsk about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tourInvestigate your academic program(s)Attend a classTalk with students and faculty

Checklist for a Campus Visit or Contact

Narrow your choicesReview college admission test requirementsKnow application fees and deadlines – Make a

calendar Submit application materials (paper/electronic)

−Application for admission−High school transcript−Recommendations−Admission test results−Make copies of every application that you send

Know scholarship requirementsRemember – apply to at least one college that you can

positively be accepted into

Apply for Admission & Observe Deadlines

Determine college costs◦ Tuition, Fees, Room & Board, Books, Supplies,

Personal Expenses & TravelInvestigate ALL possible resources

−Parents−Savings−Summer earnings−Financial aid: scholarships, grants,

loans and work-study−Other sources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlines

Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education

Cost of Attending UNMThis Year

Independent Student

Living with Parent

Living On-Campus

Living Off-Campus

Tuition & Fees 6,050 6,050 6,050

Room & Board 2,985 8,312 8,774

Books & Supplies 1,030 1,030 1,030

Transportation 1,736 1,736 1,736

Miscellaneous 3,184 3,184 3,184

Total $14,985 $20,312 $20,774

The Lottery Scolarship pays tuition approximately $5325.10

College PricesExpect to pay $108 to $1,398 more than last year ◦Average private 4-Year College: $36,993 per Year (NPR – Planet Money)

$28,500 per Year (College Data)

◦Average Public 4-Year College: $8,244 per Year (College Data

SFCC Cost BreakdownTuition per credit hour $ 39.50Fees per credit hour + 4.80 Cost per credit hour $ 44.80Tuition:

•Spanish 111 4 credits = $177.20•English 111 3 credits = $132.90•Psychology 111 3 credits= $132.90•Math 121 4 credits = $ 177.20

Tuition Total $ 620.20

Books: New Used•Spanish 1 $ 231.50 $145.00•English 111 $ 213.90 $160.45•Psychology 111 $154.88 $150.00•Algebra 1 $ 71.25 $ 53.45

Books Total $ 672.58 $508.90Tuition $435.80Books $565.90 Grand Total $1,292.78 to $1,129.10

Tuition ComparisonClass SFCC UNM

English 3 credits $ 132.90 $ 726.15

Spanish 4 credits $ 177.20 $ 968.20

Algebra 4 credits $ 177.20 $ 968.20

Psychology 3 credits $ 132.90 $ 968.20

Total: $ 620.20 $2,662.55 for 12 + Credits

FAFSAApply for financial aid by

March 1st at http://fafsa.ed.gov/◦Apply for PIN and use parent’s taxes

Show initiative and be assertiveTalk with your parents and counselorSelect a college that meets your needs and preferencesFollow up with colleges to which you have

appliedBe sure that you receive a FAFSA

acknowledgement

Review and Finalize Your Plans for Paying for College

Scholarships

Look on the internetWrite essays and proofread

Do not fall into a scholarship scam

Scholarship Websiteswww.gocollege.comwww.collegeboard.comwww.collegenet.com www.fastweb.comand many others.

Lottery ScholarshipUNM now requires a 2.5 to be eligible for the Bridge Scholarship (precursor to the Lottery Scholarship)

Each New Mexico state school has different requirements

CNM must apply before June 1st; however, most school deadlines are earlier.

TranscriptsStudents MUST request each transcript

from the Guidance Office by signing on the Transcript Request Log (Print Legibly),

Located outside the Director of Guidance door.

Give the Guidance Office ample time to process your request before the application deadline (typically 72 hours).

The Director of Guidance sends out Official Transcripts; however, you may request unofficial transcripts for your own information.

Dual/Concurrent Enrollment transcripts must be requested by the student from the college , where you earned the credit.

YOUR RESPONSIBILTY To Bring Credits That You Earn From Outside Sources

All Make-up Credits on Transcript Before May 1st to Graduate in Spring

ASVABThe Armed Services Vocational Aptitude

The test is free and a useful tool inmaking career choices with no obligation to make a commitment to the military.

◦Measures Aptitude and Assesses Interests◦Not Required to Go to College◦Required if Going Into The Military

Register for Selected Services

If you are a male, you must register for Selected Service on your 18th birthday To be eligible for federal and state Financial aid.www.sss.gov/FSregist.htm

Athletes

If you intend to play college sports, you will need to register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/NCAA/common/index.html

It is an application process with regulations and costs $75.00