2. SKYLAR STOWERS PERIOD 2 APRIL 30 TH, 2015 My Portfolio

3.  THE FUTURE ME  WHO AM I  WHAT I VALUE  MY DECISIVE MOMENT All About Me

4. The Future Me Graduate from high school Attend Major University (UCF or LSU) Major in writing (Eventually become a chief editor) Have a family (After college)

5. Who Am I? Athlete Sister Friend Scholar Team player, good communication, dedicated Understanding, want to help people Must know how to correct errors, time management skills Being a good example

6. What I Value God Love Family Good morals, high standards, strength Put passion into being an editor Good companionship

7. “My Decisive Moment”

8.  ADMISSION CONTACTS & QUESTIONS  COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (FOR CHOICES)  FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS  IN STATE VS. OUT-OF-STATE  IMPLICATIONS OF BEING A EDITOR College Prep & My Career

9. Admissions Contacts LSU – Eric Shapiro – LSU Representative for Central Florida Cell: 813-340-4158 Email: eshapi1@lsu.edu813-340-4158eshapi1@lsu.edu UCF – Annie Shea – UCF Admission Contact Phone: 407-823-3000 Email: annie.shea@ucf.edu407-823-3000 annie.shea@ucf.edu

10. Commonly asked Admission questions In students they want:  Graduation from “creditable” high school  “Good” SAT and ACT scores UCF Essay Questions (2 of the 4)  1. If there has been some obstacle or bump in the road in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.  2. How has your family history, culture, or environment influenced who you are?  3. Why did you choose to apply to UCF?  4. What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that will allow you to contribute to the UCF community?

11. University of Central Florida  Required ACT score 22 or higher  Required SAT score 1650 or higher  GPA requirement : “B” or higher  The application fee is $30.00  Regular Admission: January 15 th and July 15 th  No female lacrosse team 

12. Louisiana State University  Required ACT score 22 or higher  Required SAT score 1030 or higher  GPA Requirement: 3.0  The application fee is $40.00  Admission applications start being accepted on August 1 st  No required admissions essay!  There’s a female lacrosse team!

13. Financial Considerations Budget Planning:  1. I’ll get a meal card (which will cover three meals a day) rather than eating out every day.  2. I’ll work on days I don’t have classes (or only have one or two).  3. I will only spend on necessities. (i.e – phone bill, toiletries, etc)

14. In State (UCF) Out of State (LSU) “Personal expenses” (average annual cost $2,047): clothing, laundry, toiletries, haircuts, and entertainment costs, phone bill o Can go to parents for laundry - 12.48 per month o Get job and work (7.93 an hour) Need to work 251 hours a month “Personal expenses” (average annual cost $2,060): clothing, laundry, toiletries, haircuts, and entertainment costs, phone bill o Can’t got to parents for laundry o Get job and work (No less than 7.25 an hour) Need to work 284 hours a month Estimated Costs for College Life (Besides Tuition and fees) & Plan *Working more hours

15. In State (UCF) Out of State (LSU) Tuition & Fees: $6,368 Room & Board: $9,300 Books: $1,146 Tuition & Fees:$25,790 Room & Board: $10,804 Books: $1,500 Costs (Without scholarships) In State vs. Out-of-State Total: 16,814 Total: 38,094 Yikes!

16. The Implication of Being an Editor Future Viability: The demand for editor jobs is expected to remain consistent over the next decade. Editors will always be needed to prepare a variety of texts for reading. Editors will be needed to continue correcting the mistakes of others. However most of the jobs will move online rather than working on actual paper. Who is hiring? – Book companies are always searching for editors, also magazines, websites, etc. Average Salary: $53,500 a year.

17.  JUNIOR YEAR TIMELINE  SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE  TEST SCORES Staying on Track

18. Timeline – Junior Year  Junior Year  Register for SAT  Register for ACT  Take SAT  Take ACT  Pass AP Classes & Tests  Apply for Scholarships  Contact Colleges  Talk to Guidance Counselor about best courses to take Senior year  Junior Conference with Guidance Counselor  Volunteer hours

19. Timeline – Senior Year  Senior Year  Start College applications  More scholarships  Last chance for ACT/SAT retake  Create graduation checklist  Create College checklist  Continue to apply for scholarships  Get summer job  Talk with Guidance counselor about last minute needs  Last minute volunteer hours (need 150 for Summerlin Diploma)  Graduate from high school  College orientation

20. Getting through High school Junior Year Take SAT/ACT Stay on track with classes! Apply for Scholarships Summer Job SAVE MONEY! Senior Year Finish Credits! More Scholarships! Apply to colleges! Graduate! Summer Job Goal : Start College

21. SAT Scores Reading: 520 Math: 410 Writing: 460 Overall : 1390 (Can get into LSU but not UCF with this score) GOAL SCORE: 1650 Plan: Participate in study groups Get an SAT study book

22. ACT Scores English: 24 Math: 18 Reading: 22 Science: 19 Overall (Composite): 21 (Can’t get into LSU or UCF) GOAL SCORE: 23 Plan: Join a study group Get an ACT book

23.  SAL TRACKER o GRADES o COMMUNITY SERVICE o PT SCORES Bettering Myself

24. S.A.L. Grades

25. S.A.L Tracker PFT Run Score – 100 Sit up Score – 100 Push Up Score – 50 Push ups need work

26. Need 85 ◊ I currently have 165 hours logged on Noble Hour. ◊ Can graduate from Summerlin with this, however, not be a S.A.L Plan: Volunteer as often as possible (take opportunity) and log my hours Goal: 250

27. Achieving S.A.L Scholar: GPA must be – 3.5 My GPA - 3.7 Athlete: Must participate in athletics I participate in lacrosse Leader: Must have 250 hours logged I have 165 hours logged Plan to get hours: I will be better about logging my hours and participate in volunteer opportunities (Stats for boys lacrosse, feeding the homeless, etc)

28.  “WHAT IFS”  DURING COLLEGE  AFTER COLLEGE Contingency Plan

29. Contingency Plan – What if I hate my major?  1. Psychologist –  Average Salary: $67,650  Employment Opportunities: Correctional Facilities  Schooling: Need a master's or doctorate degree in psychology  2. Social Worker -  Average Salary: $41,530  Employment Opportunities: Mental Health Clinics, Schools, Hospitals, etc.  Schooling: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Ex. Psychology)  3. Events Planner –  Average Salary: $57,223  Employment Opportunities: Make your own company or join company  Schooling: Bachelor's degree program in hospitality, communications or public relations.

30. Contingency Plan During College: 1. Get meal card 2. Have job in area to pay for laundry, etc (i.e. – Mcdonalds, Pizza Hut) 3. Don’t blow money on useless things (Jewelry, expensive things) 4. Stay in dorm 5. Student loans 6. Focus on school!

31. Contingency Plan After College: 1. Get small home/apartment (when possible) 2. Find job in field (ASAP) 3. Start paying off debt from school 4. Start family  After finding acceptable home  After finding stable job  After getting married

32.  WHAT HAS NOT CHANGED  TEST RETAKES  OVERALL REVIEW  SUMMER SCHEDULE  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  SENIOR COURSES  SCHOLARSHIPS Final Review

33. What has not changed The Future me:  Major in Writing  Have a family College Choices:  University of Central Florida  Louisiana State University

34. Test Retakes ACT – June 13 th, 2015 – Apply by May 8 th

35. Overall Review What I’ve done o 165 volunteer hours o Taken SAT o Taken ACT o Junior Classes o Junior Conference o Contact Colleges What I need to do o Pass AP Classes & Test o 85 volunteer hours (S.A.L) o Create Financial plan o Retake SAT – May 2 nd o Retake ACT – June 13 th o Senior Courses o Earn Scholarships o College Visits

36. Summer Schedule Volunteer Opportunities: 1. Dog Days of Summer – June 12 th 2. Working at United Way twice a week (Monday & Wednesday 6-1)

37. Graduation Requirements - Courses Courses Required to Graduate (From Summerlin):  English 4 (AP Lit)  Math  Science (Physics)*  U.S Gov & Economics  Elective * At a regular high school I would not need this extra science course

38. Graduation Requirements – Additional Pass Algebra 1 – Yes Pass Algebra 1 EOC – Yes Pass Geometry – Yes Pass Biology – Yes Pass Online Course – Yes

39. Senior Courses/Graduation Track AP Psych AP ENG Lit Compo PHYS 1 HON Math Coll. Readiness US GOV HON/ECON LIT HON LEAD SKLS DEV AR LEAD ED/TRAIN 4 English Credit Math Credit Science Credit* US Gov & Eco Elective *Science only needed for Summerlin Graduation

40. Scholarships Have not applied to any scholarships  Plan: 1. Contact Mrs. Thornton about available scholarships 2. Keep searching on fastweb.com 3. Get scouted this summer through LB3 (Ultimate Goal) Will earn Bright Futures but can’t apply until last semester in high school (December 1 st – Graduation)

41. To be continued…