Why Go To College?
According to 2011 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, someone with a bachelor's degree will make on average 75% more than someone with just a high school diploma.
Federal Student Aid 2014
Federal Student Aid 2014
Connection between School & Career
College / Post Secondary Education is a BIG investment for you in both time and money. So, how to make the best choices for you (the student).
1. Identify careers that match your interest. Click here to go to Bridges website (check your Family Connection for codes needed to make your Bridges account)
a) Learn about yourself!
1) Your Values - What is important to you! (take Bridges quiz "Work Value Sorter" under Choices Planner)
2) Your Interests - What appeals to you! (take Bridges quiz "Interest Profiler" under Choices Planner)
3) Aptitude - What are you good at? (tale Bridges quiz "Basic Skills Survey" under Choices Planner)
b) Learn about the Career. Here are a couple of locations for additional help
1) www.bridges.com
2) Occupational Outlook Handbook
3) Family Connections - access link through your high school website (counselor page)
c) Consider how much training / education you will need for the career you're interested in and consider the cost for that training / education. Who and How it will be paid.
1) High School Diploma (ex. cashier, receptionist, retail salesperson, security guard, waiter...)
2) Special Career Training (technical or career college, apprenticeships - ex. auto service tech, mechanic, cosmetologist, police officer, court reporter, transportation...)
3) Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree (ex. accountant, engineer, forensic science technician, nurse, pilot, teacher, video game designer...)
4) Graduate or Professional Degree (ex. college professor, doctor, lawyer, veterinarian, research scientist, architect...
2. Identify post secondary training sites for your career interests - look at colleges etc. - Identify majors for your career choices.
a) Majors for college - www.MyMajors.com
b) College Search Engines (example of 2 excellent search tools - others are found under "search tools" on this website)
1) Family Connection (access link through your high school website on the counselor page) - check tab "colleges" and do one of the search tools ... "College Search" or "Super Search"
2) www.bridges.com - Choices Planner tool - "School Search" - or - National Application link (on tool page)
College / Post Secondary Education is a BIG investment for you in both time and money. So, how to make the best choices for you (the student).
1. Identify careers that match your interest. Click here to go to Bridges website (check your Family Connection for codes needed to make your Bridges account)
a) Learn about yourself!
1) Your Values - What is important to you! (take Bridges quiz "Work Value Sorter" under Choices Planner)
2) Your Interests - What appeals to you! (take Bridges quiz "Interest Profiler" under Choices Planner)
3) Aptitude - What are you good at? (tale Bridges quiz "Basic Skills Survey" under Choices Planner)
b) Learn about the Career. Here are a couple of locations for additional help
1) www.bridges.com
2) Occupational Outlook Handbook
3) Family Connections - access link through your high school website (counselor page)
c) Consider how much training / education you will need for the career you're interested in and consider the cost for that training / education. Who and How it will be paid.
1) High School Diploma (ex. cashier, receptionist, retail salesperson, security guard, waiter...)
2) Special Career Training (technical or career college, apprenticeships - ex. auto service tech, mechanic, cosmetologist, police officer, court reporter, transportation...)
3) Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree (ex. accountant, engineer, forensic science technician, nurse, pilot, teacher, video game designer...)
4) Graduate or Professional Degree (ex. college professor, doctor, lawyer, veterinarian, research scientist, architect...
2. Identify post secondary training sites for your career interests - look at colleges etc. - Identify majors for your career choices.
a) Majors for college - www.MyMajors.com
b) College Search Engines (example of 2 excellent search tools - others are found under "search tools" on this website)
1) Family Connection (access link through your high school website on the counselor page) - check tab "colleges" and do one of the search tools ... "College Search" or "Super Search"
2) www.bridges.com - Choices Planner tool - "School Search" - or - National Application link (on tool page)
Check List for College / Career Preparation by grade level
1. Elementary Grades for students and parents
2.Middle School Grades - Great time for students to take control of their college preparation!
3. High School Checklist: Student and parent checklists that helps students focus on succeeding academically and learning about financial aid and provide the parent with tips for supporting their student(s) and participating in the financial aid application process.
a) 9th Grade Checklist
b) 10th Grade Checklist
c) 11th Grade Checklist
d) 12th Grade Checklist
Information is from Federal Student Aid website
1. Elementary Grades for students and parents
2.Middle School Grades - Great time for students to take control of their college preparation!
3. High School Checklist: Student and parent checklists that helps students focus on succeeding academically and learning about financial aid and provide the parent with tips for supporting their student(s) and participating in the financial aid application process.
a) 9th Grade Checklist
b) 10th Grade Checklist
c) 11th Grade Checklist
d) 12th Grade Checklist
Information is from Federal Student Aid website