1. COLLEGE BOUND WORKSHOP PRESENTERS LEON ROBERTS CHARLENE BECKFORD REVIEWERS DELVA ROBERTS JACQUIE MARSHALL

2. Why are we having this workshop? To ensure that our members and families have the best chance possible at success in life To reveal secrets about the education system and career skills only available to the privileged few in our society. To help families and our young people to obtain higher education

3. Why Go To College? To learn and grow personally and professionally Build career Build stable lifestyle Realize dreams Increase chances of having a job Earn higher income Develop better life skills Defense against poverty Best defense of your faith Education is a gift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAgkCXuK8KU

4. Highest Paying Professions

6. Resources The Education Payoff - http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23- 210.pdf http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdfhttp://www.bls.gov/em p/ep_table_001.htm Best Jobs - http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/pf/jobs/1010/gallery.best_jobs_hig hest_paid.moneymag/index.html http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/pf/jobs/1010/gallery.best_jobs_hig hest_paid.moneymag/index.html The Payoff - http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23-210.pdfhttp://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23-210.pdf Occupational Outlook - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm Fastest Growing Occupations - http://bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htmhttp://bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm Highest Paying Occupations - http://bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htmhttp://bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htm

7. College Bound Workshop Preparing to GO. Selecting and Financing the best College for YOU

8. Pathways to College High School Two- Year College Four- Year University Four- Year College Work

9. Types of Colleges Four-year college Four-year university Two-year college Vocational/technical college or academy

10. Four- Year Colleges Award four-year (bachelor’s) degrees – Some also award master’s degrees Emphasis is on liberal arts education – Broad education in social sciences, humanities, sciences Smaller enrollment and class size, offering greater individual attention Emphasis is on teaching rather than research There are both public and private four-year colleges

11. Universities Award bachelor’s degrees and graduate/professional degrees – Master’s, Ph.D., law, and medical degrees Emphasis is on liberal arts education or specialized training (e.g., teaching, engineering) Strong emphasis on research Tend to have larger enrollments and larger class sizes than four-year colleges Can be public or private

12. Two- Year college Award Associate degrees or certificates of study Can prepare students for: – Transferring to a four-year college or university – Offers technical training in specific occupations Most have an open admissions policy, requiring only a high school diploma or equivalent Most are non-residential; students live off- campus Students can attend part-time or full-time Most public two-year colleges have very low fees

13. Technical colleges Usually award certificates of study in career- specific programs – Auto repair – Computer technology – Medical assistance – Bookkeeping or accounting Some award Associate degrees Note: Some community colleges offer similar certificate programs but at a lower cost

14. College admission requirements Most four-year colleges require students to fulfill four requirements to be considered for admission: 1. Complete the sequence of college-preparatory courses 2. Complete the college entrance tests (the SAT or ACT) 3. Earn good grades 4. Submit an application and personal statement or admission essay SEE HANDOUTS ON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

15. Graduation requirements

16. Additional HS Grad Requirements: 2.00 Cumulative GPA 20 Hours Voluntary Community Service Assessments: Grade 10 ELA Common Core Assessment and Algebra 1 EOC One course must be completed through online learning HS Grad Reqs differ from College admission Reqs. Meet with your school counselor to ensure that you are on the right track for both Some Colleges and Universities give extra weight to Honors and Advanced Placement courses Be assertive with your School Counselor Create an Academic Plan

17. Average freshmen in university

18. Sample academic PLAN SUBJECT9 TH Grade10 TH Grade11TH Grade12 TH Grade EnglishEnglish 1English 2English 3American Lit (AP) MathAlgebra 1GeometryTrigonometryCalculus (AP) HistoryWorld CultureUS Hist 1&2US Gov (AP) ScienceBiologyPhysiologyChemistryPhysics Foreign Languages Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish Lit (AP) ElectivesBand 1Band 2ComputingDrama Key ExamsInterest Inventories PSATSAT or ACT, AP Exams AP Exams (re-takes)

19. Improve your chances for admission Honors Courses: Rigorous, accelerated learning in particular subject areas. Can be taken on a course by course basis. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: A nationwide program sponsored by College Board consisting of more than 30 college- level courses and exams offered at participating high schools. Credit is earned by passing a highly rigorous exam International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program: A two-year internationally recognized program of study which allows you to earn college credit. Credit is earned by passing a highly rigorous exam.

20. Dual Enrollment and Early Admission: Take college courses at your local college, university, or technical center while you are still in high school. Earn college credits toward a certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree. Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE): An internationally recognized program of study that can earn students up to one year of college credit. Credit is earned by passing a highly rigorous exam.

21. Industry Certifications: These credentials are industry-recognized and portable within Florida and, in most cases, to other states. Certifications can lead to college credit towards Associate degree at a college. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): A concentration of electives which promote college readiness; can begin as early as elementary school and provide academic support through college. Career Academies: These small, concentrated college-prep programs allow a high school student to focus on a particular career cluster and study related coursework in that area. Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Florida also offers students accelerated coursework through online learning. Courses include honors and AP level

22. Admission application process For most four-year colleges, the application consists of: – Application form – A personal statement or essay – High school transcript Some colleges also require: – Letters of recommendation – An interview Submit the application by the filing deadline (usually in November–December) Check the requirements of individual colleges no later than the end of junior year in high school. Seniors should have these completed

23. Not required but recommended Colleges and universities look for “well-rounded” students Participate in extracurricular activities: – Sports – Student government, clubs – Music, drama, visual arts – Community/volunteer service, Church – Part-time jobs Clean up your Facebook!!

24. College Search tools Take College tours- virtual tours, ask your counselor for the College visit schedule Consider factors such as size, location, academics, cost, social opportunities The College Board www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org Also see handout of Useful Websites

25. Paying for college The average cost of attendance at a four-year college/university ranges from $10,636 to $26,854 per year More than 60% of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans or work- study) Some tips: – If you can, save – Apply for financial aid, even if you think you don’t qualify If you borrow it, you DO pay it back!!

26. Florida bright futures scholarship Florida has over 14 different scholarships and grant programs to help you pay for college. This money can be used at a Florida university, college or even a career and technical center. As a Florida resident, you could earn Bright Futures Scholarship money if you meet the specific requirements. There are 3 award levels: Florida Academic Scholars (FMS) Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) Each award level has its own academic requirements, award amounts and funding length. A student may receive funding for only one award, the highest award earned will be selected.

27. Types of financial aid Save if you can. But if you are financially unable to save for college, then this may mean that they will qualify for financial aid. Apply for financial aid, regardless of your personal circumstances or where your child plans to go to college. Refer to the handout Financial Aid Myths and the Facts to Debunk Them

28. scholarships Free money! Requirements for each scholarship must be met (academic, background, need, athletic, and/or program of study). For example Bright Futures Pell Grant- needs based Jose Marti Scholarship Aid from your college- sometimes awarded for specific majors. Must be applied for early

29. Grants Free money! Does not need to be repaid Provided by state and national sources Amounts vary based on need, school cost, and/or enrollment status For example FSEOG- needs based, awards $100-$4,000 First Generation Matching Grant William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant

30. Work study Earned money! Does not need to be repaid Provided by state and national sources Amounts vary based on need School pays student to work part-time job on campus or within a community based program Check with your school's financial aid office to find out if your school participates

31. Loans Borrowed money! Must be repaid with interest Students or parents can borrow money to help pay for a student’s college, university, or career and technical education For example Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need

32. Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, but in this case, the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan. Direct PLUS Loans are loans made to graduate or professional students and parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid. Direct Consolidation Loans allow you to combine all of your eligible federal student loans into a single loan with a single loan servicer Federal Perkins Loan Program is a school-based loan program for undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need. Under this program, the school is lender. Federal Perkins Loan Program is a school-based loan program for undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need. Under this program, the school is lender.

33. The beginning… You should now know and understand how to prepare your child for college!! Any Questions