MSD Washington Township

College and Career Readiness

December 18, 2011

Our Purpose:

To share information about the process of preparing for opportunities after high school

Why should my student continue?

Income (2009 Census)High School Dropout - $20,000High School Graduate - $30,627Some College - $32,295Associate’s Degree (2-years) - $39, 771Bachelor’s Degree (4 – years) - $56,655

Student Speaker

How do I begin preparing?

It all starts in middle school.Career ResearchGetting good gradesAttendanceGetting involved with clubs,

activities, sportsParticipate in programs like AVID

Freshman Year -

Plan courses with your counselor (learn about graduation requirements)

Get involved in a school activity or two and community service

Review the “Learn More Indiana” website: www.learnmoreindiana.org for career, college and financial aid information

Sophomore Year

Review college search, financial aid and career websites

Take the PSAT (in school)

Register with Naviance (in school), a web-based college & scholarship search program

Visit a college campus over the summer

Junior Year

Take the most challenging courses you can

Prepare for and take the SAT and/or the ACT

Meet with college representatives at NCHS and visit their campuses

Senior Year

Retake the SAT and/or the ACT

Apply to colleges by their deadlines, which vary

Apply for financial aid and scholarships

What are my options? – 2 year

2-year college (such as Ivy Tech Community College)Low costLive at homeMany locationsFlexible – Students can attend part-time and work

4 – Year State or Public

4-year state or public college (such as Ball State University, Indiana University, IUPUI, Purdue University, Indiana State University)May either live on campus or at homeMore courses and majors available

4 Year Private

4-year private college (such as Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Marian University)Higher cost, but often more financial aidPersonal attention “Family” atmosphere

IVY TECH – Alice Overton

How do I pay for school?

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The form required by all colleges to apply for financial assistance.

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Filing timeline: Between January 1st and March 10th of the senior year

Register for a student PIN and a parent PIN (Personal Information Number) early in the senior year

 

FAFSA Day at North Central High School

Monday, February 13th, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (by appointment)

How does MSDWT support refugees in this process?

ENL Teachers

College Counselor

Translators

Navigators

Learning Center

Bridge

AVID