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Essential Guide to Post-Secondary School Research and Planning for Students

Today's agenda focuses on critical components of post-secondary school preparation. Review your transcript for accuracy, noting any failed courses and discuss a recovery plan with your counselor. Understanding the importance of post-secondary education, including universities, junior colleges, and technical schools, is crucial; future job markets will largely require higher education qualifications. Research potential schools using AzCIS and ensure they offer programs that fit your goals. Remember to complete and submit the ECAP School Sort Worksheet before leaving.

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Essential Guide to Post-Secondary School Research and Planning for Students

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  1. Junior Post-secondary School Research

  2. Today’s Agenda: • Transcript Review • Post-secondary school research on AzCIS • Testing info • Resources - myFuture

  3. Your transcript Review your transcript to make sure that all information is complete and correct. Highlight any courses that you failed (if any) and have not made up. Be sure to speak to your counselor ASAP to discuss a credit recovery action plan. Take note of your GPA , Class Rank and AIMS test scores.

  4. Importance of Post-secondary Education Post-secondary education = any training/schooling after high school

  5. Types of Post-secondary schools 4 year University/College Community/Junior College Technical School

  6. Theunemployment rate for people who have never gone to college is more than double what it is for those who have gone to college

  7. By the end of the decade, 8 out of 10 new jobs will require post-secondary education

  8. Jobs requiring at least an associate degree are projected to grow twice as fast as jobs requiring no college experience

  9. What does this mean for you?

  10. Start thinking about life --after graduation!

  11. Choosing a Post-secondary School • Is as important as choosing a career! • Where you attend must offer: • The program of study you want • The learning environment most conducive to your learning • An atmosphere where you feel you fit in • Each school is unique • Size • Program offerings • Environment • Focus

  12. Where to Begin? • Use AzCIS to research schools aczis.intocareers.org • Start by using the School Sort tool

  13. Ticket Out the Door • You must complete & submit the ECAP School Sort Worksheet before you leave today

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