1. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 0 Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329 scott.deacon@act.org

2. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 Union Grove High School January 12, 2010

3. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 2 Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329 scott.deacon@act.org

4. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 3 Understanding Your PLAN Results: Preparing for Success

5. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 4 Why Take PLAN? PLAN shows you your strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading & Science PLAN lets you know if you’re on target for college PLAN helps you find careers that match your interests PLAN helps you prepare for the ACT

6. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 5 Using Your PLAN ® Results Student Guide to PLAN

7. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 6 PLAN Score Report Side 1

8. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 7 Student/School Information

9. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 8 Your Scores

10. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 9 Your Estimated ACT Composite Score Range

11. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 10 Your High School Course Plans Compared to Core

12. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 11 College Readiness

13. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 12 Profile for Success

14. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 13 Your Reported Needs

15. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 14 Your Career Possibilities

16. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 15 PLAN Score Report Side 2

17. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 16 Review Your Answers

18. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 17 Your Skills

19. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 18 www.planstudent.org

20. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 19 What do I do now? Now that you’ve taken PLAN, you know much more about your skills, career interests, and readiness for college. Using your PLAN Score Report, ask yourself some questions: Am I on target for college? What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college? Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum? What careers interest me most?

21. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 20 Study Skills Checklist for Students Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week. Keep a daily “to do” list. Set goals for yourself. Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class. Pay close attention and take good notes in class. Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute.

22. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 21 Financial Planning for College Start learning now about how much college will cost Learn about different forms of financial aid available Start saving now for college Think about how good grades and ACT scores can help make college more affordable

23. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 22 Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning Take challenging college prep courses in high school. Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future. Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.

24. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 23 Formula for Student Success

25. PLAN Interpretive Visuals 11/2007 24 Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329 scott.deacon@act.org