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1 Understanding your PLAN results “The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare.”

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3  How am I doing so far?  What are my plans and goals after high school?  Am I on track for college? Finding the answers

4 Why take the PLAN?Why take the PLAN? EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 4  Shows academic strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading and Science.  Helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you.  Helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.  Shows academic strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading and Science.  Helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you.  Helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.

5 EXPLORE 8th and 9th grade (score range 1 to 25) PLAN 10th grade (score range 1 to 32) ACT 11th and 12th grade (score range 1 to 36) Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS )..\..\..\..\..\Desktop\PLAN-AP Study.pdf

6 The PLAN Test Four multiple-choice tests: SubjectNumber of QuestionsHow Long It Takes English5030 minutes Math4040 minutes Reading2520 minutes Science3025 minutes

7 Slide 7 Using Your PLAN Results Student Guide to PLAN

8 Ann Taylor and Marcus Jones - 2010 Ann – Struggles in school Does not like math or science. EXPLORE score = 15 PLAN score = 18 Marcus – Does well in school without much effort. Enjoys reading EXPLORE score = 18 PLAN score = 24 Future Spartans??

9 Using Your PLAN Results EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 9 Score Report

10 EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 10 Student and School Information Using Your PLAN Results

11 EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 11 Testing Scores Using Your PLAN Results

12 EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 12 Estimated PLAN Composite Score Range Using Your PLAN Results Choose a score you predict you will get on the ACT.

13 EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 13 Your High School Course Plans Using Your PLAN Results

14 EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 14 High School Graduation Requirements Using Your PLAN Results

15 Areas You Would Like Additional Help EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 15 Using Your PLAN Results

16  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. EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/200816 Study Skills for Success

17 Your Plans For After High School EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/2008 17 Using Your PLAN Results

18 Are you ready for college? Using Your PLAN Results

19 Slide 19 Profile for Success

20 Post-Secondary success Eligibility vs Readiness Eligibility- Course credits, time spent in class, grades earned, Test scores Readiness- Learned behaviors that positively influence academic and job success

21 What would you recommend?

22 Anne and Marcus could……. take additional math and Science change study habits get help from teachers, counselors and parents

23 What are the top 5 reasons students fail at college? 1. Attendance 2. Preparation 3. Follow through 4. Communication 5. Responsibility

24 What is your college goal? 25 MSU Ann Marcus

25 What are 2 points worth? More SCHOOLS to choose from More SCHOLARSHIPS to earn Greater INCOME for those who graduate and pursue career

26 U of M Ann Arbor Kalamazoo College Michigan State University Alma College SVSU Ferris State Community Colleges GPA: 3.8ACT: 29 - 33 GPA: 3.65 ACT: 26 - 31 GPA: 3.4ACT: 23 - 28 GPA: 3.5 avg.ACT: 21 - 27 GPA: 2.5 avg. ACT: 18 - 24 High School Graduation or GED CMU WMU GPA: 3.3ACT: 22 avg Admissions Guidelines for Michigan Colleges GPA: 2.9-3.3 ACT: 22/ 17 min

27 School Average ACT (Middle 50%) ACT Scores For Scholarship Qualification Language Requirement Michigan State University24-2830 Preferred, but if core course is taken in lieu of, it is waived U of M AA28-32Sliding Scale 2 years for LSA college but none in other colleges Grand Valley22-26LakerDeanFacultyPresidentialNo 23262932 U of M Dearborn25 Maize and BlueDean Chancel lors No 252731 Western Michigan2326No Wayne State University2125No Eastern Michigan University20-21Presidential No 21 Alma College22TrusteeDeanPresidential No, but recommended 202528

28 Graduate Earning Power SchoolGraduate Starting SalaryGraduate Mid-Career Salary Princeton58,000123,000 Harvard57,000121,000 Michigan50,00090,000 Michigan Tech50,00090,000 MSU44,00081,000 WMU41,00074,000 EMU38,00071,000 Ferris42,00070,000 CMU40,00065,000 GVSU37,00063,000 Wayne State36,00059,000

29 True or False? 85% of high school sophomores aspire to at least a four-year degree Professional occupations (Doctors, Lawyers, Business) make up 40% of all jobs. Half of those who enroll in a four- year program have graduated six years later with a bachelor’s degree.

30 True or False? 20% of students enrolled in community colleges (2 yrs) already have a bachelors degree (4 yrs). 32% of students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree fail to find a job in their field of study

31 Your Career Possibilities Using Your PLAN Results Career Area List

32 www.planstudent.org EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/200832 Start Planning

33 Slide 33 PLAN Score Report Side 2

34 Slide 34 Review Your Answers

35 EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/200835 Using Your Plan Results Your Skills

36 1. Take challenging college prep courses in high school. 2. Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future. 3. Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them. EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals 9/200836 Keys to good Educational and Career Planning

37 Helpful Resources Career Search http://bls.gov/k12 http://michigan.gov/lmi http://www.mappingyour future.biz/planyoucareer/careershipwww.mappingyour http://www.acinet.org http://online.onetcenter.org http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org http://www.careercruising.com Test Preparation http://www. Number2.com http://www.act.org http://www.grockit.com http://www.mel.org College Exploration http://www.collegeconfidential.com http://www.michigancap.org http://www.careercruising.com


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