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2-25-2016
GlobalizationStudents are now competing in a new global economy.
DemographicsThe demands of the 21st Century workforce are different.
Changing Values and AttitudesThe nature of work is changing.
Speaking & Listening
Teamwork
Independence &Initiative
Positive Attitude
Work Ethic
Problem Solving,
Decision Making & Creativity
Self-Presentation
Attendance
Relevance & rigor leading
to postsecondary
success
Pre K-12 focus
Career readiness skills
Link school and courses with careers
Internships and job shadowing
Extracurricular & service learning
CTE Programs of Study prepare students for a
wide range of careers.
Provides training and preparedness for
industry certifications.
Teaches student critical employability and
leadership skills.
Bridges the gap between a rigorous academic
schedule and much needed workforce skills.
80% of high school students plan to attend
“college”.
55% of high school graduates actually enroll
in college.
33% of college students drop out before their
sophomore year.
48% of college students drop out before
graduation.
65% of all new jobs require some post
secondary and/or technical education.
22% of all new jobs require a bachelor’s
degree.
30% of college grads settle for jobs that
don’t require a bachelor’s degree.
36% of jobs are currently technical and that
is projected to grow to 45% in 10 years.
Social Media- Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Colleges and universities along with future
employers are checking internet sites before admitting students
Discipline Record Many schools now ask if you have ever been
suspended or expelled. Most ask if you have had a drug or alcohol violation
FAFSA Federal Financial Aid Form now asks if student has
been convicted of a drug violation
Rigorous High School Courseload
High School GPA
SAT–ACT
Recommendations
Interview
Co-curricular activities or work
Community Service
Students need to take challenging courses
Need to balance:
Student Ability vs. Work Load
It is hard to “fix” a low GPA
9th grade classes can come back to haunt you!
Admission requirements:
Math
English
Biological & Physical Sciences
Social Studies
Foreign Language
College admissions
Provides a “standardized” score to help admission officers make selection decisions
Competition
Student uses scores to win scholarships
Predictor
SAT is designed to predict student success in the first year of college
Math Score: 200 – 800
Reading & Writing Score:
200 – 800
Optional Essay
Ranges: 400-1600
*Important change beginning Spring 2016
Purpose of testing freshman Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of our
freshman class.
Analysis of your child’s target areas.
Begin to develop your career plan.
2011-2012 WAHS PA USA
Math 518 501 514
Reading 494 491 496
Total 1012 992 1010
2012-2013 WAHS PA USA
Math 525 504 514
Reading 498 494 496
Total 1023 998 1010
2013-2014 WAHS PA USA
Math 517 504 513
Reading 505 497 497
Total 1022 1001 1010
2014-15 WAHS PA USA
Math 524 504 511
Reading 504 499 495
Total 1028 1003 1006
Scores – Reported by The College Handbook *2016
School Reading Math Total
Keystone 460 460 920
E. Stroudsburg 475 480 955
Penn State(Scranton) 475 480 955
Kutztown 485 480 965
Mansfield 470 480 950
Bloomsburg 485 490 975
Marywood 510 520 1030
Scores Reported by The College Handbook *2016
School Reading Math Total
West Chester 530 545 1105
Temple 555 565 1120
University of Scranton 560 565 1125
Penn State – Main 575 615 1190
University of Pittsburgh 625 645 1270
Bucknell 635 670 1305
University of Penn 720 735 1455
School
PSU -
Main
Campus
Pitt –
Main
Campus
Bloomsburg ESU Keystone
Fees
Per/year$28,022 $28,572 $17,086 $17,356 $32,150
SchoolUniv. of
ScrantonTemple Marywood
Sarah
LawrenceHarvard
Fees
Per/year$53,522 $25,834 $46,592 $65,480 $58,607
SchoolNorthampton
Community
College
Lackawanna
County College
Luzerne
County
Community
College
Lehigh
Carbon
Community
College
Tuition
only$8,100 $12,990
$7,440/
$4,140$6,660
SchoolPenn College of
Technology
Johnson
CollegeFortis Institute
Tuition
only$14,940 $17,195 $23,870
How Do You
Get Ready?
Help your child balance academics, co-curricular
activities and social demands
Discuss career plans and goals
Use critical information to set a realistic path
Student’s strengths & interests
Grades
Practice SAT
Develop an electronic career plan (ECP) Career Cruising
Focus on broad career strands
Do I need a two/ four year program or certificate?
What schools offer the program?
What are the school’s requirements? Do I need the SAT or ACT? Am I taking the right classes?
Sophomore Year
Continue to stress–Academics are Important!
Fall, take PSAT or Practice SAT
Begin to look at college requirements
Narrow career/college choices & visit
Fall, take PSAT
November, SAT Practice test at WAHS
SAT prep courses - Fall or Spring semester
Spring – take SAT exam
Attend Junior Parent Night, Spring
• Apply early – Apply early – Apply early!
• Possibly take SAT/ACT again or
SAT Subject tests
• Gather information for financial
aid application
• Attend Financial Aid Workshop Night,
fall
Focus on future course options
•Set your goals!
•Develop your ECP!
•Get Involved!
•Take advantage of SAT prep offerings