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Why College? What Are My Options?

Why College? What Are My Options?. Revised 7/2013. Why College?. Who wants to go to college?. Why do you want to go to college?. What are you doing to prepare for college now?. Why College: Tell Your Story. Why did you want to go to college? Who helped you/how did you get there?

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Why College? What Are My Options?

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  1. Why College? What Are My Options? Revised 7/2013

  2. Why College? • Who wants to go to college? • Why do you want to go to college? • What are you doing to prepare for college now?

  3. Why College: Tell Your Story Why did you want to go to college? Who helped you/how did you get there? Where did you go and what did you study?

  4. Why College: What do you think of? football studying money education fraternity clubs mascot debt boys opportunity independence campus parties dorms ramen noodles basketball books sorority notes study abroad minor internships lectures

  5. Why College: What is College?

  6. 1079 Options: House Bill 1079 • Undocumented students have “resident” tuition status • This does not affect your citizenship status • Include an affidavit in your college applications

  7. 1079 Options: College IS Possible • No Social Security number needed to apply • Resident tuition in Washington and several other states • Some financial aid in the form of scholarships

  8. Agenda

  9. Why College? How college grads describe themselves: More satisfied with their careers Healthier More effective speakers More likely to have meaningful work Happier with life More secure in life More confident More social More resourceful • How employers describe them: • More motivated • Learn more quickly • Better able to meet deadlines • Better problem solvers • Better communicators • Better able to lead • More worthy of promotion • Less likely to be laid off • More deserving of a higher salary • Has credentials • Knows how to set and achieve goals • Greater knowledge and skill set

  10. Why College? A high school diploma is just not enough anymore Jobs that require more than high school make up more than 2/3 of new jobs, and it’s growing. New jobs for college graduates New jobs for HS graduates Source: Carnevale, Anthony P. and Donna M. Desrochers, Standards for What? The Economic Roots of K–16 Reform, Educational Testing Service, 2003.

  11. Why College? Postsecondary education creates more job stability 8.3 7.7 6.8 6.2 4.5

  12. Why College? Postsecondary degrees lead to greater weekly earnings Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, 2012.

  13. Why College? • Over a lifetime, college graduates earn • $1 million • more than those who only have a high school degree.

  14. Why College? • Nobody in my family has ever gone • I’m tired of school — I just want a job • I can’t afford college • I don’t know what I want to study • College takes too long and is too difficult • I’m needed at home and in my community • I’m not smart enough • I can be the first to go! • College will help me get a better paying job! • There’s plenty of financial aid available! • I’ll figure it out when I’m taking classes! • Some degrees only take one or two years. • I can go to college online, without leaving home! • I am smart enough to go to college! I can do it!

  15. 1079 Options: Why College? • Employment options • Entrepreneurship • Employer sponsorship • Self-Advocacy • Ability to implement change • Evidence of contributions to community

  16. 1079 Options: DREAM Act • If passed, would legalize status of several million undocumented youth • Would provide permanent resident status upon completion of two years of college or military service

  17. Agenda

  18. Options: Degree Types • Graduate Degrees • Master (MS, MA, MBA, MPA, MEd, etc) • Undergraduate Degrees • Doctorate (PhD) • Vocational, technical, or trade certificate • Associate (AA, AS, ABA, etc.) • Bachelor (BS, BA, BFA, etc) • Professional (JD, etc)

  19. Options: School Types All Degree Types All Fields of Study

  20. Options: 4-year universities in WA • Antioch University–Seattle • Art Institute of Seattle • Bastyr University • Central Washington University • City University of Seattle • Cornish College of the Arts • Eastern Washington University • Evergreen State College • Gonzaga University • Heritage University • Northwest Indian College • Northwest University • Pacific Lutheran University • Saint Martin's University • Seattle Pacific University • Seattle University • Trinity Lutheran College • University of Puget Sound • University of Washington • Bothell campus • Tacoma campus • Walla Walla University • Washington State University • Spokane campus • Tri-Cities campus • Vancouver campus • Western Washington University • Whitman College • Whitworth University

  21. Options: Careers

  22. Agenda

  23. Consider: Cost Community College-Highline Community College = $16-$18,000 4-Year Public College-University of Washington = $20-$27,000 4-Year Private College- Seattle University = $46-$53,000 Cost of Attendance: • Tuition & Fees • Room & Board • Books & Supplies • Transportation • Personal Costs • Study Abroad !!!$150 Billion!!!

  24. Consider: Cost • The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) • Designed to reduce tuition for out-of-state students • Schools in 15 western states • For information go to: www.wue.wiche.edu

  25. Consider: Location

  26. Consider: Areas of Study

  27. Consider: Size

  28. Consider: Support Services and Student Life

  29. Consider: Personal Values

  30. Consider: What NOT to rely on • “It’s a prestigious school.” • “I REALLY WANT TO GO THERE!!!” • “I’m a big fan of their football team.” • “My boyfriend/girlfriend is going there.”

  31. Agenda

  32. Assessing: Academic Participate in Preparing for College: Success Strategies workshop • GPA • Standardized test scores • Meeting credit requirements • Rigorous curriculum • Some schools have different requirements – so don’t wait to find out yours!

  33. Assessing: Personal

  34. Assessing: Financial • Learn about financial aid options • Start researching scholarships one year prior to applying • Apply for scholarships • Save

  35. Assessing: Financial Aid = Paying for College Family Financing

  36. Assessing: FAFSA

  37. 1079 Options: Paying for College

  38. Assessing: Planning • Research schools • Research careers • Keep track of deadlines • Know where you are • Visit college campuses

  39. Assessing: What You Can Do Now! • Be a Pain: Find a Mentor. • Push Yourself Academically. • Push Yourself: Get Organized • Find the Right Fit: Explore Your Interests. • Find the Right Fit: Become a Researcher. • Get Your Hands On Some Cash: Save.

  40. 1079 Options: The Barriers • You may have unique obstacles that other students don’t have • Your grades, proven ability and experiences may matter more than they do for other students • You may have to work twice as hard as other students • You may have to depend heavily on your support network for resources, access to programs and information • Preparing academically and financially may be more important for you than most students

  41. 1079 Options: What You Can Do Now • Take tough classes • Boost your GPA • Network NOW! • Community • Industry • Find mentors • Business • Law • Nonprofit sector • Education • Students • Get involved in extracurricular activities (LEADERSHIP) • SAVE!!! • Research organizations that have support services for you • Latino Education Achievement Project (LEAP) • 206-763-5277, LEAP@seamarchc.org • Secondary Education for Migrant Youth • www.semy.org • Research schools that have support services for you

  42. What Families Can Do Believe it or not, students think parents are helpful Who Students Say Are Very Helpful in Selecting High School Classes Source: Wimberly, George L.; Noeth, Richard J., College Readiness Begins in Middle School. ACT Policy Report, American College Testing ACT Inc, 2005.

  43. What Families Can Do • Know What It Takes to Go to College • Coursework • Math and English every year • Two years of Laboratory Science and World Languages • Read, Read, Read! • At 8th grade level or above for SAT preparation • Newsweek instead of People • National Geographic instead of National Enquirer

  44. What Families Can Do • Talk to your student about his or her interests, abilities, talents, and goals • Get involved in school. Know what is going on in school and with your student’s studies and grades. • Make sure your student is in school every day, on time, and ready to learn

  45. What Families Can Do • Give your student household responsibilities • Talk about post-high school educational opportunities • Talk about your job and career in a positive manner

  46. College Process Timeline

  47. Online Resources • Mapping Your Future • www.mapping-your-future.org • The College Board • www.collegeboard.com • CollegeNET • www.collegenet.com • Adventures in Education • www.adventuresineducation.org • KnowHow2Go • www.knowhow2go.org • College Cost Navigator • collegecost.ed.gov

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