1. HIGH SCHOOL IS OVER FINALLY OVER. What’s Next
HIGH SCHOOL IS OVER FINALLY OVER! What’s Next? You will have some choices.

2. What are your postsecondary plans?

3. Research Postsecondary Opportunities
Visit College Foundation of North Carolina (
This is a primary source for financial aid information
FASA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (
Types of Financial Aid – scholarships, grants, work study programs, & loans
Loans are the only type of aid that MUST BE PAID BACK

4. Assessments to take for postsecondary.
ASSET, Advising, Placement, and Retention System, designed to identify the basic skill levels of students as they enter a two year institution
PSAT, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, a practice test that measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students need to do college level work
SAT, Scholastic Aptitude Test, a test that measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students need to do college level work

5. Education after High School
All postsecondary schools require different requirements to attend. What is the number first thing you should after you have selected your college?
Submit an official application
EVERY school requires this

6. Proprietary School
Privately owned school that operates for profit for those seeking vocational training
Training at this type of school is for a SPECIFIC job or trade
Lumberton Truck Driving School
Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School

7. Community Colleges
2 year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associates degree, Robeson Community College and Sandhills Community College
Degrees
Associate’s degree
Business Administration, Medical Office Technology
Most people attend for this reason
Certificate programs
GED which is equivalent to HS diploma
Other Interesting Facts
Complete college transfer program
Open door policy

8. College/University Degrees and How long does it take?
It depends on one's degree, school, and field of interest
College and Universities
Bachelors degree/Undergraduate (4-6 years)
Masters degree/Graduate degree (2-4 years after Bachelors degree)
Doctorate degree/Advanced degree (3-5 years after Masters degree)

9. Is College Really for Me?
College is not for everyone, however we all need a job so what do we do next?

10. Work-Based Learning
Cooperative education, paid employment with an educational component provided in a supervised by school personnel
Internships, observe and participate in activities related to a career field, paid or unpaid
Apprenticeship, learns an occupation under the guidance and direction of a skilled worker 3-4 year training program
Journey Worker, a certified, experienced, skilled craftsperson that has successfully competed an apprenticeship program
On-the-job Training, education and training provided by an employer
Job Shadowing, short term experience that allows a student to follow an experienced worker and see the day to day activities of a particular career

11. OR Be all you can be in…Military Training
Prepare to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Special skills may be developed through specialized education programs OR on-the-job training

12. And if you still can not decide on a career………….
Volunteer
Because it can help you confirm career choices

13. Good Luck!