Preparing for College & The Real WorldWhat Recruiters Look For

The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability

The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability2. Fulfilling a Personal Goal

The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability2. Fulfilling a Personal Goal3. Education

The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability2. Fulfilling a Personal Goal3. Education4. Salary

MORE EDUCATION can equal MORE INCOME

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Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree Professional degree

Doctoral degree

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In Accounting the Getting is Especially Good!

Upper-level Salaries:

Plan now?! We have plenty of

time.

If you haven’t started preparing, it’s not too late!

Is College Calling You?

• English 4 years• Mathematics 3 years (e.g. Algebra, Algebra II, Pre-Cal,

Calculus)

• Natural Science 3 years (with lab experience)

• Social Science 3 years• Foreign Language 2 years (same language)

• Other-visual arts, music, theatre, drama, computer science, etc.

Recommended College Prep Courses

In Addition…• Learn keyboarding• Learn to take good notes• Learn to correct/ revise written work•Develop test-taking skills•Develop a daily homework schedule• READ• Talk with family and friends about career plans (& find opportunities)

Do’s and Don’ts

Throughout

High School

When you’re a freshman and sophomore:DO: Make a plan

DO: Get involved

DO: Take the PSAT

DON’T: Freak out if you don’t do so well on the PSAT!

When you’re a junior:DO: Make friends with your

guidance counselor.

DO: Pick 10 potential colleges.

DO: Take the SAT or ACT – maybe both.

DON’T: Forget to set your alarm.

When you’re a senior:DO: Get organized.

DO: Submit your FAFSA.

DO: Send out those applications.

DO: Expect good news.

DON’T: Stalk the postal carrier.

The Admission Process

• Grade Point Average (GPA)- Unweighted and Weighted

• Class Rank• SAT/ACT Scores• Recommendations• Activities/Awards• Personal Essays• Interviews

How College Applications Are Reviewed

• Instructions were followed•No typos or spelling errors• Authentic essays• Sincere interest in the institution

• Extracurricular involvement• Explanation about poor grades • Indication the student can be an asset• Challenge themselves academically

Can’t wait for COLLEGE? DON’T!

•College Level Examination Program (CLEP)•Advanced Placement (AP)•Learn and Earn Online•Academy of Finance (AOF)

More Ways to Get Ahead of the Pack

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)• Business Professionals of America (BPA)•DECA

Community College – a great choice!•Want to save your money? Consider Tennessee Promise!• Smaller class sizes•Great for work + life balance• Professors that aren’t just professors•Don’t have a 4.0?• Stay home and SAVE EVEN MORE!

Interested? Check out these tips:

•Meet with an advisor!•Make sure your credits transfer• Check those grade requirements• Is your community college preferred?•Get Involved

Questions?