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Early College Awareness for 7 th Graders

Early College Awareness for 7 th Graders. Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Counselors Ms DuCroix and Ms. Fonda. INTRODUCTION Agenda. Introduction Post-secondary options Strategies in secondary school Planning for college College admissions factors College options Finances

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Early College Awareness for 7 th Graders

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  1. Early College Awareness for 7th Graders Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Counselors Ms DuCroix and Ms. Fonda

  2. INTRODUCTIONAgenda • Introduction • Post-secondary options • Strategies in secondary school • Planning for college • College admissions factors • College options • Finances • Conclusion

  3. Objectives • To get you thinking about what to do after high school and to consider college a realistic option. • To increase the number of middle school students with college aspirations by providing information and discussion on the college admissions process.

  4. Pre-Test: What do you know?

  5. Icebreaker Activity As a class, let’s brainstorm what you know about college...

  6. Hossler and Gallagher’s Three Stages of the College Choice Process Which stage are you?

  7. What are the facts? High School Graduation Rates in Maryland: Estimated percentage of the freshman class of 2002 that graduated in 2006:

  8. Who graduates from Maryland’s PUBLIC colleges?(This data does NOT include students who went to PRIVATE colleges in Maryland, or ANY college outside of Maryland.)

  9. The College Board’s 3 A’s of EQUITY… …and the playground analogy

  10. WHY go to college?Let’s take a REALITY CHECK… www.cdr.state.tx.us/realitycheck/ and www.aie.org (‘Adventures in Education’, just for middle-schoolers)

  11. WHY go to college? Average annual income individual age 25+(2005 U.S. Census Data)

  12. POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS • Four-year college • Two-year college • Career/technical school • Military • Employment • A combination of above

  13. Personal Reflection: Thinking Generationally For a minute or two right now, think about what your parents/guardians’ post-secondary experience was. Write it down. Did they go to college? Trade school? Straight to work? Did they go to school later? What has their school and career path been? Has it been difficult? How does their current job relate to their educational path? If you don’t know the answers, consider having a conversation with them about this.

  14. STRATEGIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL (GRADES 6-12)

  15. PEOPLE AND RESOURCES IN YOUR LIFE: • FAMILY, FRIENDS, SCHOOL, CHURCH, COMMUNITY • INTERNET, LIBRARY • And YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR! HELP! (where to get it)…From positive sources with HIGH expectations

  16. Question: Answer: • Career interest inventory • PrepHQ • College Ed curriculum • Provide information • Four-year plan How can your school counselor help you?

  17. You will be HAPPIER if you LIKE your career • Determine your personal interests and careers related to them • Websites such as www.college.gov and www.BeWhatIWantToBe.com, www.aie.org • In grade 10 or 11, take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) and use ‘My College QuickStart’ and ‘MyRoad’ online resources Career Interest Inventory

  18. www.prephq.com • Online college and career preparation program for BCPS students and counselors • Communication tool (email) • Data tool (College search engine, career info) • Keep track of college applications & acceptances • Keep track of scholarships and financial aid PrepHQ…what is it? what does it do?

  19. The College Board’s ‘College Ed’ Curriculum College Board’s ‘College Ed’ Curriculum

  20. Baltimore Scholars Program: full-tuition scholarship for Baltimore City Public School students accepted to Johns Hopkins University • Tech Prep Program: complete a planned sequence of courses in high school that are articulated with programs at Baltimore City Community College (medical, computers, law, construction, hospitality, etc.) • STEM academic fields – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math – outreach, scholarships …And Much more! Your counselor PROVIDES INFORMATION

  21. What is a ‘credit’? • How many credits are required to earn a high school diploma? • High School Assessment (HSA) – Algebra, English, Biology, Government • 75 service learning hours High School Graduation Requirements

  22. A plan for your progress towards post-secondary life, written by you and your counselor together • 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Your “Four-year plan”

  23. Develop good study habits and earn excellent grades • Learn about extra-curricular activities; most colleges consider talent and leadership • Visit the College/Career Center (“CC Ctr.”) at school • Develop a 4-year academic plan • Attend a College Fair 9th grade (a critical transition year!)

  24. Earn excellent grades • Meet with College Representatives in the CC Ctr. • Take the PSAT test • Update your 4-year academic plan • Be certain you are fulfilling all course requirements to graduate • Consider taking a Study Strategy course or a PSAT Test Prep course • Attend a College Planning Workshop with your parent • Attend a College Fair • Begin to research some college choices 10th grade

  25. Earn excellent grades; this is the key year • Visit college representatives in CC Ctr. • Research colleges and scholarships in the CC Ctr. • Take Career Interest Inventory and research careers • Register to take the ACT and/or SAT • Attend a College Planning workshop with your parent • Explore SAT/ACT Review Courses • Review 4 year academic plan, graduation and college entrance requirements • Meet in the spring with counselor and parent • During the summer, work on college essay 11th grade

  26. Earn excellent grades • Fill out autobiography sheet for counselor recommendations • Finalize list of colleges to apply to by November • Submit all applications to the CC Ctr. (keep deadlines) • Visit with College Representatives all fall • Register to take ACT / SAT again • Complete the FAFSA financial aid form • Decide which college to attend! • Request final transcript to be sent to your college • Don't develop "senioritis" - colleges have been known to revoke admissions • Graduate! 12th grade

  27. PLANNING FOR COLLEGE What You Need to Know: • College Admissions Factors • Obstacles and Answers • College Options • Finances

  28. College Admissions Factors • Courses – take challenging courses (e.g. Algebra I in 8th grade) • Grades – earn a strong GPA (grade point average on the four-point scale) • Admission test – ACT and/or SAT • Extracurricular activities and Service Learning – your autobiography or ‘brag sheet’ • Essay • Letters of recommendation

  29. Service Learning

  30. Autobiography or ‘Brag Sheet’ • Activities: List your most important activities, in school and out of school, such as: academics, clubs, sports, service learning, work, hobbies, religious, etc. Describe any leadership roles and/or how you contribute to your high school. Name three teachers who know you well. • Academic and Career Interests: What academic fields of study interest you? How are you developing these interests? Do you have any idea what career you might like to pursue after college? Why? • Awards or Honors List any awards or honors received inside or outside of school. • Personal Features: What do you consider to be your greatest talent? List four adjectives that best describe your personality. Since no one is perfect, what are your chief weaknesses as a student and as a person? Were there any obstacles, events, or hardships that may have affected you in high school? • Think, pair & share

  31. Obstacles and Answers OBSTACLE: Achievement gaps / Minority status Minorities such as African American, Latino and American Indian are usually lower-performing *** LOTS OF ANSWERs(too many to list them all!): Early College Awareness, Financial Aid, TRIO programs (see slide), Minority Scholarships, PSAT/NMSQT/MyRoad/My College QuickStart, Historically Black Colleges, etc., etc.!

  32. Obstacles and Answers Obstacle: Money Students from lower income families could have difficulty affording college *** LOTS OF ANSWERs (too many to list them all!): Financial Aid – FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Grants – free $ given to you Loans - $ loaned to you at low interest that must be repaid Work-Study – a campus job through FAFSA Scholarships – lots! Summer jobs TRIO programs

  33. Obstacles and Answers Obstacle: Disability Students with disabilities might have difficulty succeeding in college *** LOTS OF ANSWERs: Most colleges have support offices, such as writing support, counseling center, academic achievement center, disability support services, testing accommodations, TRIO programs, and more. Important: In college, you are an adult and you must be self-aware and advocate for yourself!

  34. Obstacles and Answers Obstacle: First generation going to college Students whose parents didn’t go to are less likely to go *** ANSWERS: TRIO PROGRAMS – Six U.S. Gov’t. programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress from middle school through college. Three of them are: Upward Bound, Student Support Services, and Talent Search

  35. College Options (Class brainstorm) Which college is right for you? Academic major Size Location Student diversity Campus life Financial options Athletics Activities Residence options

  36. College Options: Public or Private College? Public: state and federally funded regulated by laws Less expensive (approx. $12,000/yr.) Usually larger More resources In-state students have advantages in cost and sometimes admission Private: funded by private donations and tuition regulate themselves More expensive (approx. $30,000/yr.) USUALLY SMALLER Quality & PRESTIGE (?)

  37. College Options Websites – college search engines SUCH AS: PREPHQ, COLLEGE 411, COLLEGE MATCHMAKER, COLLEGE NAVIGATOR, AND MORE Visit campuses Narrow your choices and apply

  38. Finances/Affording College • Determine cost of attendance (COA): tuition & fees room & board books & supplies personal expenses travel • Assess EFC (expected family contribution) – savings & earnings

  39. Finances/Affording College • Financial Aid – FAFSA (United States Department of Education ‘Free Application for Federal Student Aid,’ www.fafsa.ed.gov). Also State of Maryland aid at www.MDgo4it.org). Based on family income (EFC). Grants – free $ given to you Loans - $ loaned to you at low interest (you must pay it back). College loans are a WISE investment. Work-Study – a campus job through FAFSA

  40. Finances/Affording College • Scholarships – two types: merit/talent-based and need-based. MANY available, apply for numerous scholarships • Websites: www.finaid.org, www.fastweb.com, www.scholarship.org, www.gocollege.com, www.blackexcel.com, www.edu.com, etc.! ! • Sports – www.ncaa.org • Summer jobs – Work hard, plan ahead • Paid internships, research, paint houses, landscaping, child care, summer camps, retail, temp agencies, etc.!!

  41. Conclusion College Awareness BINGO

  42. Conclusion • Post-test

  43. Conclusion

  44. Conclusion

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