1. College 101 A Seminar for Parents of High School Students Presented by: GRHS Counselors Carrie Fowler (A-C) Jan Bilden (D-L) Sheila Anderson (M-Z)

2. Where’s Waldo? Where do GRHS graduates go to college? Based on destination of final transcripts for the class of 2011

3. School with the greatest number of GRHS graduates Itasca Community College 96 GRHS students

4. 4 year public school with greatest number of GRHS graduates University of North Dakota 9 GRHS graduates

5. 4 year MN Public Colleges Bemidji State University Bemidji State University –7 GRHS graduates St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University –6 GRHS graduates University of Minnesota Duluth University of Minnesota Duluth –5 GRHS graduates Also: Mankato State (4), Moorhead State (1) Also: Mankato State (4), Moorhead State (1)

6. 4 year private college with the greatest number of GRHS graduates St. Scholastica 3 GRHS graduates Concordia Also: St. Benedict’s, Augsburg (Minneapolis), Gustavus Adolphus, Bethel, St. Olaf, Macalaster, Hamline, St. Catherine’s

7. After ICC, next largest community/technical school Hibbing Community College 9 GRHS graduates Mesabi Range Community and Technical College 5 GRHS graduates Lake Superior College 4 GRHS graduates Also: Central Lakes College (2), Hennepin Technical (1), St. Cloud Technical (1), and Anoka Ramsey (1)

8. Total Number of Post secondary Institutions in MN where GRHS Graduates are enrolled: 53 Total Number of Post secondary Institutions in MN where GRHS Graduates are enrolled: 53 Total number of schools outside MN where GRHS students are enrolled: 20 Total number of schools outside MN where GRHS students are enrolled: 20 Schools Included: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Luther College, Brigham Young University, New York University, Tulane University, Dartmouth College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Bern, University of Colorado, Ohio State University, University of WI Madison, Michigan Tech, University of Montana

9. Public out of state tuition can be double what in state tuition would be. Residence is not a factor for private colleges. Is an out of state school affordable?

10. What is reciprocity? An agreement with a neighboring state to offer in state tuition to each other’s students. An agreement with a neighboring state to offer in state tuition to each other’s students. We have reciprocity with: We have reciprocity with: –North Dakota –South Dakota –Wisconsin –Manitoba, Canada

11. Types of Colleges Community College Community College Technical College Technical College Community and Technical College Community and Technical College Specialty School Specialty School 4 year College or University 4 year College or University

12. Community College A 2 year school A 2 year school Degrees granted: Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) Degrees granted: Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) Most students attend with the Most students attend with the intention of transferring to a 4-year college or university

13. What are “generals” Many students say, I am going to go to ICC and get my “generals” done Many students say, I am going to go to ICC and get my “generals” done They are referring to general education requirements that are required as part of a 4 year degree program. (e.g. Math, Science, English, Social, Art, Phy-ed) They are referring to general education requirements that are required as part of a 4 year degree program. (e.g. Math, Science, English, Social, Art, Phy-ed)

14. Technical College Degrees Granted: Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees Granted: Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Many also offer 1 year (or less) diploma programs Many also offer 1 year (or less) diploma programs Most focus on entering a career after 1 or 2 years Most focus on entering a career after 1 or 2 years

15. Community and Technical College Offer both transfer degrees and career programs Offer both transfer degrees and career programs Most of our 2 year schools in MN are both community AND technical colleges Most of our 2 year schools in MN are both community AND technical colleges

16. Specialty Schools Offer career programs specific to one field Offer career programs specific to one field For example: Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Drafting, Business For example: Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Drafting, Business

17. 4 year college or university Can be either public or private Can be either public or private Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) Some also offer graduate degrees (MA, MS, Ph.D.) Some also offer graduate degrees (MA, MS, Ph.D.)

18. Who should go to college? Almost everyone should go to some type of college or training past high school. Almost everyone should go to some type of college or training past high school. Very few people leave high school today with enough skills to earn a living wage. Very few people leave high school today with enough skills to earn a living wage. Six out of every ten jobs in our economy depend on workers with at least a two-year college degree. Six out of every ten jobs in our economy depend on workers with at least a two-year college degree. A shortage of 14 million college-educated workers is predicted by 2020. A shortage of 14 million college-educated workers is predicted by 2020.

19. 4 year colleges are not for everyone! Statistics tell us that nationwide we are sending more kids to 4 year colleges today than 20 years ago, BUT NO MORE ARE GRADUATING than 20 years ago. Statistics tell us that nationwide we are sending more kids to 4 year colleges today than 20 years ago, BUT NO MORE ARE GRADUATING than 20 years ago. Perseverance, resources, expectations, and preparation have a lot to do with whether or not your child will be successful. Perseverance, resources, expectations, and preparation have a lot to do with whether or not your child will be successful.

20. What is best for my child? What percentage of US population has bachelor's degree? According to the US census bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher. What percentage of US population has bachelor's degree? According to the US census bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher. What percentage of US population has bachelor's degree? What percentage of US population has bachelor's degree? GRHS sends about 40% of our graduating class to 4 year colleges. GRHS sends about 40% of our graduating class to 4 year colleges. Technical and career programs are a better fit for many students and should strongly be considered. Technical and career programs are a better fit for many students and should strongly be considered. 80% of today’s jobs require technical skills. 80% of today’s jobs require technical skills.

21. Families as College Prep Partners Family encouragement stimulates students forming college plans by 8th grade in time to take a college preparatory high school curriculum. Family encouragement stimulates students forming college plans by 8th grade in time to take a college preparatory high school curriculum. Family support and early educational plans predict students 1) developing and maintaining college aspirations, 2) sustaining motivation and academic achievements, and 3) actual college enrollment. Family support and early educational plans predict students 1) developing and maintaining college aspirations, 2) sustaining motivation and academic achievements, and 3) actual college enrollment. Consistent communication among students, parents, and school personnel predicts increased enrollment in college. Consistent communication among students, parents, and school personnel predicts increased enrollment in college. The major need of parents is to have an accurate understanding of college costs and the financial aid system The major need of parents is to have an accurate understanding of college costs and the financial aid system

22. Preparation for college Students need a college prep curriculum in order to be successful in college Students need a college prep curriculum in order to be successful in college 4 years English 4 years English 4 years Social 4 years Social (at least) 3 years math (at least) 3 years math (at least) 3 years science (at least) 3 years science 2 years foreign language (4 year college) 2 years foreign language (4 year college)

23. College Admission Tests ACT ACT –www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org –Most widely used in the country –Is accepted at all U.S. colleges SAT SAT –www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com –Primarily requested by west coast, east coast, private schools –Offers subject tests **The ACT is only required for acceptance to a 4 year college! **The ACT is only required for acceptance to a 4 year college!

24. ACT Take ACT (spring of jr. year recommended by ACT) Take ACT (spring of jr. year recommended by ACT) –Register on-line www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org –Ways to prepare: take challenging courses, www.mncis.intocareers.org, class, practice tests, books and software for purchase, www.actstudent.org www.mncis.intocareers.org A good score is important A good score is important –Admission into college –Scholarships Students starting at a 2 year college and then transferring to a 4 year college do not have to take the ACT Students starting at a 2 year college and then transferring to a 4 year college do not have to take the ACT

25. 9 th Grade College/Career Preparation at GRHS Transition Program Transition Program –Helps 9 th graders adjust to high school –Curriculum addressing academic, social/emotional and career development –Grade checks and interventions –Interest Survey, career fields, career exploration Future Workers Field Trip Future Workers Field Trip

26. 10 th Grade College/Career Preparation at GRHS PLAN test PLAN test –Pre ACT assessment –Shows if students are on track for college preparation –Shows percentile rank in subject areas –Career interest inventory

27. 11 th Grade College/Career Preparation at GRHS PSAT (optional) PSAT (optional) MCIS MCIS –Interest Inventory –Set up electronic portfolio –Research career and college options College Fair College Fair Career Fair Career Fair Visit with College Representatives Visit with College Representatives Community and Technical College field trips Community and Technical College field trips Visit Colleges (summer) Visit Colleges (summer) Take ACT (spring of jr. year) www.actstudent.org Take ACT (spring of jr. year) www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org –Register on-line –Ways to prepare: take challenging courses, www.mncis.intocareers.org, class, practice tests, books for purchase, www.actstudent.org www.mncis.intocareers.org

28. 12 th Grade “Ideal” Timeline Decide where you will be applying in the fall of your senior year (or earlier) Decide where you will be applying in the fall of your senior year (or earlier) Retake the ACT if needed Retake the ACT if needed Submit applications as soon as possible (before January) Submit applications as soon as possible (before January) –Most schools offer an on-line application –Transcript – www.parchment.com –Application fee –Letters of recommendation (if needed) Watch for scholarships Watch for scholarships –GRHS website, and career center –Colleges you are applying to!

29. How will I pay for college? Personal resources Personal resources Federal Aid Federal Aid State Aid State Aid Scholarships Scholarships Loans Loans Students must look at college as an investment in themselves!