1. What is a Four Year College/University in SC SHS School Counseling Department

2. B.A., B.S., B.Psy., B.D., B.B.A., B.Tech., ……. is an educational institution where you can complete an undergraduate studies program in order to get a Bachelor’s degree.

3. So, how to get to a four year college This way to a ….Four year college

4. According to U.S. News Benefits of Attending College A major—and prominent— benefit of attending college is increased employment prospects. you're more likely to find employment if you go to college. That's a benefit. But increased earnings should be viewed in context. A college degree doesn't guarantee high earnings.

5. Engineering Top paying highest paying degreesEngineering Lifetime earnings: $3.62 million Number employed with major: 2.80 million Median annual earnings: $91,611 Largest profession: Managers

6. Computers, Mathematics and Statistics 2.) Mathematics, computers 2. Computers, Mathematics and Statistics Lifetime earnings: $3.24 million Number employed with major: 1.55 million Median annual earnings: $80,180 Largest profession: Software developers Steve Jobs - Apple

7. Physical and Related Sciences Lifetime earnings: $3.17 million Number employed with major: 1.08 million Median annual earnings: $80,037 Largest profession: Physicians and surgeons

8. Education pays

9. Grades, Test Scores, Extracurricular Activities, and Planning ahead

10. GRADES FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grades are extremely important

11. SC UGP GPA= 3.016 SC UGP GPA4.0=2.483

13. Four year college additional requirements 1.) Three Laboratory sciences 2.) At least two foreign Languages 3.) A fine arts credit 4.) Acceptable ACT/SAT scores

14. You must, at least, have a 3.0 or higher to qualify for these scholarships Palmetto Fellows=6,700-7,500 annual and 500 book stipend Life Scholarship= 5,000 and 300 dollar book stipend annual Hope Scholarship= 2,800 only one year and only for four year colleges

15. Which one?Difference

16. Extracurricular activities Volunteer serviceUpdate info Make sure to update awards Volunteer hours And, extracurricular activities

17. Websites of interest www.che.sc.gov – has the most up to date information on Life, Palmetto, Hope and enhancements for Math/Science majors. www.che.sc.gov www.sccango.org – Links to all state colleges and universities, college planning information www.sccango.org www.eligibilitycenter.org/ - application for athletic eligibility, NCAA information/requirements www.eligibilitycenter.org/ @SHSGuidance – Twitter account for SHS Guidance http://dorchester.shs.schoolfusion.us – Check for senior dates and scholarship updates http://dorchester.shs.schoolfusion.us www.actstudent.org- Information regarding the ACT, PLAN, and COMPASS www.actstudent.org- www.Collegeboard.org – Information regarding the SAT and PSAT www.Collegeboard.org