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Transcript: Athletic clubs Track, volleyball, soccer, basketball, football, golf, tennis... Athletic trainer programs Start training for a 5k, a half marathon, a marathon! Earn More by Staying in School You will be able to support your family with a larger salary. You will pave the way for your brothers and sisters and other relatives to go to college. You will be able to help your children with their homework and give them a better life. As a result, they will be more likely to attend college. Types of recommendation letters Scholarship and college admission offices will usually ask for 3 recommendation letters You should have a diverse group of teachers and mentors -> Teacher that taught your interested field -> Coach -> Music teacher -> Pastor -> Club or organization director WAY cheaper than at a community college and especially a four year university. Tip #6: Show your leadership qualities Why Should You Go To College? College is the pathway to success and a better life College graduates earn more money and get better jobs Unemployment rates are lower for college graduates College will help you help your family College is a lot of fun! Fine arts programs Band, orchestra, choir Art clubs College opens doors to opportunity and expands your horizons. You will experience new points of view. Graduating from college will be a source of pride because it is a great accomplishment. You get to follow your dreams and determine your future! What does the GPA and point system matter with the classes you take? As you go from being an underclassmen to an upperclassmen, the harder your classes, the more points you can get if you keep your grades high However, EVERY grade counts so don't wait until junior year to buckle down! Also remember, college admission officers are looking for students that challenged themselves with their curriculum Pathway to Success and a Better Life Tip #3: Get amazing recommendation letters You need to start thinking about who you want to write your letter early because you will have to excel in their class in order for it to be unique and great You want someone that truly knows you, your goals, your perseverance, and your drives It takes "showing up to class every day on time, being respectful, participating in class, raising the level of learning for your peers and making the classroom a more dynamic place Keep track of all your accomplishments from day one so you don't forget them when filling out your applications. Remember dates that you participated and the length of time in each activity Community service activities Leadership positions Extracurricular activities Internships, careers shadow & work experience Awards nominated for and received All of the highest paying jobs require a college degree. Jobs for college graduates include better benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans. College graduates have half the unemployment rates of high school graduates and better job security. There are many more jobs available for college graduates than high school graduates. How Do You Apply for Scholarships? Tip #4: Get involved Tip #8 : Choose a focus and research it Once you've chosen a subject of interest, dive into it! Find an internship, get a job, volunteer in that field Why? Because every college application asks for a personal statement regarding your future plans and goals: having some sort of exposure and experience to your field will help make it more personal College Graduates Earn More Money Your guidance counselor might post information about scholarships outside his/her office or on the school web site. Some guidance counselors publicize scholarships in the school bulletin or distribute scholarship booklets. You can also find scholarships in books in your local public library or bookstore. MonsterCollege (www.college.monster.com) lists internships and part-time/entry-level jobs as another source of money for college. Overview Pause to workout examples on white board Tip #1: Choose your classes carefully in high school Get your school requirements out of the way early Take college courses. Shows admission officers that you are serious about your education and will take on a challenge But, remember that taking too many AP's and honor classes may hurt you, not help you Don’t Lose Your Scholarship Community service organizations Pathfinder club Habitat for Humanity 4-H Soup kitchens Church led activities Leadership organizations Pathfinder club Yearbook club Student Council National Honor Society Church programs Tip #2: Pay attention to your GPA GPA stands for Grade Point Average Your GPA is calculated by averaging all the grades of the classes you take during high school Higher grades will give you more choices when choosing between colleges and will also give you better chances to find financial aid and scholarships College isn’t as expensive as you might think. There’s a lot of money available to help you pay for college. Student financial aid will help you bridge the gap between