The Role of the School Counselor in Post-Secondary Planning Presentation By: Leah Byrd, Ph.D. Amy Kerns, M.Ed.

American School Counselor Association Counselors will assist students with:  Personal/Social  Academic  Career Planning High School Counseling

9 th Grade Year Exposure and Education  Graduation Requirements  Understanding a Transcript  Getting involved in school

10 th Grade Year Career Exploration  Interests  Skills  Abilities  Focus on grades

11 th Grade Year Post-Secondary Planning  Transcript  Activities  Interests/Goals  Parents/Finances

Five Pathways Military 4-year College 2-year College Technical School/Apprenticeship World of Work

Military Benefits Job Training Job Security Food/Clothing/Shelter How Enlistment Academies ROTC National Guard/Reserves

4-year College Benefits Education for competitive job placement Increase knowledge base Greatest earning potential How Application Transcript, Test Scores, Personal Essay Deadlines Costs – loans, scholarships, grants Private v. Public; In-state v. Out-of-State Special Interests/Populations

2-year college Benefits  Education for competitive job placement  Increase knowledge base  Immediate economical advantage over 4- year school How  Fill out application  Attend orientation session in the spring or summer

Technical School/ Apprenticeship Benefits  Skilled in a specific area for employment  Typically a quicker route to skilled employment How  Research schools that provide training  Apply and pay

World of Work Benefits  Immediate financial gain How  Look for jobs with a career path in your interest area  VA employment services

12 th Grade Year Senior Interview  Graduation Requirements  Post-Secondary Plan  Career Goals  Communication with Parents  Current Needs

Communication  Counseling Office  Director, Counselors and Support Staff  Counseling Web Page  College Visit Information, Scholarship Links, Financial Aid, Classroom Presentation Material  Naviance  College search, transcript request

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