University High School Counseling Department

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University High School Counseling Department

• Fall Senior Presentation
• Information for Seniors, 2006-2007

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Where Do I Go From Here?

• The Final YearSenior Year
• Where Do You Go From Here?
• Senior Year is a Year of Decision Making
• Important Decisions about Your Future
• What Career Path Should I Follow?
• Where Should I Go To College If I Go?
• What Kind of Man/Woman Do I Want to Become?

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Planning A Career

• Develop a Career Plan
• Assess Your Skills and Interest
• Research Occupations
• Compare Your Skills and Interests with
  Occupations
• Choose a Career Goal

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Planning A Career

• Select the Appropriate Place for Training
• Determine Financing of Training
• Learn About Job-Hunting Tips
• Prepare Your Resume
• Find Sources for Additional Information

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Planning A Career

• State Farm 2006 Fall Career Day
• Tuesday, October 17
• State Farm Employees Offer Presentations Of
  Different Career Opportunities
• 730 a.m. until 1130 a.m.
• Interested? Then Must Sign-up In The Counseling
  Center by 315 p.m. TODAY

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Types of Colleges

• Community Colleges
• Example Heartland Community College
• Technical Colleges
• Example Hairmasters Institute
• Junior Colleges
• Example Lincoln College
• Four-Year Colleges and Universities
• Example Illinois State University

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Choosing A College

• Ask Yourself These Questions---
• Why Do I Want To Go To College?
• What Do I Hope To Achieve In College?
• What Do I Want To Study or For Which Job Do I
  Want To Prepare?
• Do I Want To Live At Home or Go Away To School?
• Would I Be Happier In A Small College or At A
  Large University

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Choosing A College

• Campus Visit Procedure
• Make An Appointment With The Admission Office
• Pre-Arrange The Absence In The Attendance Office
  By Obtaining A College Visitation Form From Mrs.
  Witte
• After The Visit, Have Representative Sign The
  College Visitation Form
• Return The Signed Visitation Form to Mrs. Witte
• You May Use Three Days Per Year (Any Additional
  Days Must Be Petitioned In Writing To Mr. Wilder)

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Choosing A College

• Hints For A Campus Visit
• Make An Appointment
• Take A Transcript
• Visit In-session
• Include Your Parents
• Verify Admission Requirements
• Ask About Financial Aid, Housing, And Student
  Life
• Tour Campus, Meet With Teachers Or Attend Class
• Ask About Career Planning Services And Placement
  Record Of Graduates
• Write A Thank You Note

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Choosing A College

• College Recruiters Visiting U-High
• Schedule Posted In Counseling Center, Throughout
  The Building And On Website Also Placed In Daily
  Announcements
• Obtain A Pass From The Counseling Center If
  During A Class Period
• Come Prepared With Questions
• You Are Responsible For Missed Class Material And
  Assignments

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Academic Preparation

• 4-Year Colleges Often Use The Following Criteria
  When Determining Acceptance
• Grade-Point Average
• Strength of Subjects
• ACT and/or SAT Scores
• Letters of Recommendation
• Activities and Awards
• Personal Essays
• Interviews

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Academic Preparation

• Letters of Recommendation
• Select People Who Know You Well AND Who Can Write
  You A Good Recommendation
• Give Letter Writers At Least One Week Notice
• Pay For Any Postage That Is Required
• Do Not Wait Until The Last Minute
• Recommendations From Counseling Center
• Fill Out The Information For Recommendations
  Form, Return To Mrs. Cropp
• Personally Inform Me Of Anything Special You
  Would Like Included In Any Letter That I Would
  Write.

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NCAA Eligibility

• Division I Eligibility
• 16 Core Courses
• 4 years English
• 3 years Math
• 2 years Science
• 1 year additional of English, Math or Science
• 2 years of Social Science
• 4 years of additional courses from above or
  foreign language

• Division II Eligibility
• 14 Core Courses
• 3 years English
• 2 years Math
• 2 years Science
• 2 year additional of English, Math or Science
• 2 years of Social Studies
• 3 years of additional courses from above or
  foreign language

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NCAA Eligibility

• Other Requirements
• Minimum 2.000 GPA
• GPA Matched With Sum of ACT Scores
• Example Eng Math Read Sci Sum
• 17 19 20
  19 75
• The Sum of 75 Would Require a 2.300 GPA
• ACT Test Taken on National Test Day
• Register With The NCAA Clearinghouse
• NCAA Will Now Accept The ACT Test Taken With The
  Prairie State Exam As Well As Ones Taken On
  National Test Days

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Applying To College

• Acquire An Application
• From Counseling Center, By Contacting College,
  College Website, Or Apply On-line
• Apply Early---Many 4-Year Colleges Have Early
  Application Deadlines In October or November
• Personal Data Section Of Applications Must Be
  Filled Out
• Bring The Following To The Counseling Center
• Completed Applications
• Check For Application Fee (If Required)
• Information For Recommendations Form
• Counseling Center Will Complete School Part Of
  Application, Counselor Recommendation, Add School
  Profile Letter And Transcript, Then Mail Together
  As A Complete Packet

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Applying To College

• Verify Accuracy of Your Transcript
• Check Personal Information
• Name, Address, Birthday
• Check Coursework
• Courses Taken, Grades, Credit Earned, Accuracy of
  Courses Taken For Grade Improvement
• Courses Taking This Year And That Cumulative
  Earned Credits Plus Total To Be Earned Credits
  Will Be 24.000 Credits Or More
• Check Test Scores
• Check That Scores Are Accurate and All Included

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PSAE Test

• New State Law
• Prairie State Achievement Exam Is Required For
  Graduation From High School.
• Anyone Who Has Not Taken The PSAE Should See Mr.
  Skinner Today!

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Paying For College

• Check For Scholarship Opportunities Throughout
  The Year
• Review the U-High Scholarship Listing On-line or
  in Counseling Center
• Research Scholarships via Multiple Sources
  (U-High Counseling Department Website)
• Check With Parents If Their Place of Employment
  Offers Scholarships
• Fill Out The FAFSA Form On Paper Or On-line At
  www.fafsa.ed.gov, Available After January 1, 2007
• Fill Out Any College Financial Aid Forms
• Meet Deadlines, Most Colleges Have Deadlines
  Between March 15 and April 15

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Senior Survey

• Please Complete The Fall Senior Survey
• Return The Survey Prior To Leaving The Auditorium

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ISU Dual Enrollment

• ISU Classes For College And High School Credit
• You Will Be Charged Tuition By ISU
• 205.00 per credit hour
• Application Deadline Friday, October 13
• Class Registration In Late October, Details To
  Follow
• Arrangements For The ISU Classes For High School
  Credit Only Program Will Be Made In Early December

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Final Thoughts

• Apply Early
• Meet Deadlines
• Check With Counseling Center Often
• Ask Questions
• Dream, Plan, And Do It