Explore My Options presentation - Class of 2028 Junior Academy

JUNIOR ACADEMY Explore My Options

Junior Requirements attend attend1 1Junior JuniorAcademy Academy

attend 1 Think Like a Senior

2 hours of Community Service

by April 1 1 college fair OR visit 4 college campuses by Dec. 1 of Senior year

Crosby Staff Advisor

Look forward to: meeting with your 1:1 Crosby Scholars Advisor!

Scholars have the option of being assigned a Crosby Scholars advisor or choosing a studentselected advisor such as a parent or other adult.

Discuss the pros and cons of each type of advisor with your parents before you submit your Advisor Form.

assigned to you by Crosby gives you another adult on your support team! experienced Advisor

Student-Selected Advisor can be a parent other trusted adult gets Crosby expert advice must agree to time commitment (Junior spring + Senior year)

Scholarships & Grants only open to Crosby Scholars

Also, look forward to...

Help with Essay Writing Help with Financial Aid

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Define Degrees Define Colleges Define Next Steps

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Define Degrees

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Certificate / License "Certificates show that a person has completed a course of study.

Licenses are required to practice in some occupations, including teaching and cosmetology.

Schools issue certificates, states or other governments issue licenses, and professional or industry organizations usually issue certifications.

Certifications often involve assessments and documentation of experience and show that workers have attained competency in an occupation."

Source: Bureau of Labor and Statistics

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Associate Degree All associate degree programs require that students successfully complete about 60 college credits (approx. 20 courses). This can usually be accomplished in about 2 years and are typically earned at a Community College or technical school.

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There are 2 types of Associate Degrees: Occupationally focused degrees often an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Transfer degrees earned in academic programs such as Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.)

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Bachelor Degree A Bachelor's degree refers to the degree awarded by a college or university for the completion of four years of undergraduate study.

There are many types of bachelor's degrees, such as: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)

A Bachelor's degree student will also choose a MAJOR to focus on within their degree. For instance, you could earn a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in History or a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Economics. Same degree but different majors.

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Career

Vocational Training

Career Community College Transfer to 4-yr

Career

4-yr College High School Diploma

Career

Graduate Studies

Career

Here are some common paths to pursue your career goals!

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Does it really

MATTER? CFNC gives 8 reasons why you should go to college!

Earn more money Break out of your shell Gain new skills Find your direction Live a healthier and happier life Expand your career options See the world Get involved

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Why College?

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Does it really

MATTER? "The economic advantage of getting a college degree remains at just about an all-time high when compared with the average earnings of Americans with only a high-school diploma."

-New York Times, "Let's Stop Pretending College Degrees Don't Matter" (8/21/23)

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Reality Check

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Reality Check

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Reality Check

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Paper Activity Imagine you have a piece of paper that is approximately 6 inches by 2.5 inches, or about the size of a dollar bill.

your paper

Being creative and only using your hands.... what could you create with it in 30 seconds??

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Could you have made that without seeing the video?

You may be capable of these folding steps but you never would have known how to do it, where to start or even imagined it possible until SOMEONE TAUGHT you.

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Define Colleges

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Community College Community colleges offer two-year programs leading to the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. These colleges also have technical and vocational programs with close links to secondary/high schools, community groups, and employers in the local community. no housing is provided; all students are commuters NC has 58 community college main campuses earning college credit at a community college is usually less expensive (and therefore lowers the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree) more flexible admissions process many community college students also work parttime or full-time jobs so the class schedule is often more flexible Source: Education USA and CFNC

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Liberal Arts College "Liberal arts colleges are four-year undergraduate institutions that focus on the liberal arts and sciences. The liberal arts doesn’t refer to a political affiliation, as commonly misperceived.

“Liberal” in this usage [means] a broad education in the Arts and Sciences which therefore greatly expands knowledge and thus frees the mind to think in more expansive capacities.

And, when we say a “broad” education, we don’t mean “in general,” or potentially wishy-washy or unfocused. It’s anything but."

Source: College Essay Guy

Common characteristics include:

smaller in size than large public Universities focus on undergrads emphasis on teaching

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University Universities are larger institutions that offer a wider variety of academic majors and degree options. These schools provide bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Most universities contain several smaller colleges, such as colleges of education, engineering, or health sciences. These colleges can prepare you for a wide range of careers or for graduate study. (Source: Big Future)

Ever heard of a “flagship university”?

This generally describes the first public institution founded in that state (and the one that may receive the most funding from that state government.)

Source: College Raptor

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Where have recent Crosby Scholars gone after high school?

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17%

77%

Vocational School

Community College

4-Yr College / University

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QUESTIONS to ask now...

What types of classes do I enjoy most?

What type of career fields or workplaces could I see myself in most?

What type of income do I hope to earn one day?

What are my other responsibilities?

What is my support network?

What kind of work interests me? or bores me?

What goals do I have?

How can I learn more about careers that interest me?

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What are my next steps?

You completed the Reality Check - keep going & complete the Interest Finder & Career Cluster Match!

Start learning about different colleges and options through CFNC’s College Search.

Connect: Goals > Interests > Careers > Colleges

CFNC College Search

Crosby Scholars Advising You will begin meeting with your Crosby Advisor in spring of junior year.

r u o y t i m b u S n i m r o F r o s Advi ! t c e n n o C y b s Cro Due Nov. 3.

GRADUATION!