Last Updated 8/13/2019

STUDENT & CAREGIVER KNOWLEDGE FOR COLLEGE & CAREER TRANSITIONS

Students and caregivers are provided guidance and instruction to understand:

• Requirements for on-time high school graduation (e.g. 44 credits and Regent exams)
• Requirements for different diploma types (e.g. Advanced Regents)
• Calculations for Average Daily Attendance (ADA), course-level GPA, and cumulative GPA
• Impact of the following factors on graduation and postsecondary plans:

• GPA and coursework
• Attendance
• Behavioral infractions and suspensions
• Extracurriculars and work experiences
• Relationships with supportive adults, teachers, and mentors

• Availability of extracurricular activities, internships, jobs and student leadership opportunities
• 2-3 career interests and ideas about postsecondary pathways aligned to those interests
• Different types of postsecondary credentials and institutions (e.g. SUNY, CUNY, community colleges, senior colleges, private colleges, for profit colleges, Historically-Black Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions)
• Different types of postsecondary financial aid (e.g. scholarships, grants, loans, FAFSA, H/EOP)

STUDENT ACTION AND PARTICIPATION FOR COLLEGE & CAREER TRANSITIONS

Students are provided support and opportunities to:

• Take and pass 1+ Regents exam with focus on passing English Language Arts & Math at the college-ready level**
• Create a resume

STUDENT & CAREGIVER KNOWLEDGE FOR COLLEGE & CAREER TRANSITIONS

Students and caregivers are provided guidance and instruction to understand:

• Components of transcript and the students’ progression toward planned diploma type
• If in a CTE program: requirements, application deadlines, test timing, cost, and prep for expected CTE program and/or industry based certification
• Impact of the following factors on graduation and postsecondary plans:

• GPA and coursework
• Attendance and behavioral infractions
• Extracurriculars and work experiences
• Relationships with supportive adults, teachers, and mentors

• 2-3 career interests and information about educational requirements, costs, earning potential, and employment forecasts
• Different types of postsecondary credentials and institutions, and the timing of applications
• Different types and timing of financial aid and processes (FAFSA, H/EOP, grants/loans/scholarships)

STUDENT ACTION AND PARTICIPATION FOR COLLEGE & CAREER TRANSITIONS

Students are provided support and opportunities to:

• Prepare for and take the PSAT; compare PSAT score to Grade-Level Benchmarks and set goals for next year’s assessment
• Take and pass 3+ Regents in total with focus on passing English Language Arts & Math at the college-ready level**

STUDENT & CAREGIVER KNOWLEDGE FOR COLLEGE & CAREER TRANSITIONS

Students and caregivers are provided guidance and instruction to understand:

• How current strengths in academics and extracurriculars factor into potential college and career options
• Legitimacy of options based on institutional accreditation, tuition, and graduation rates
• The costs associated with applications and enrollment, and any available assistance (e.g. SAT, certification exams, and other industry-based certifications)
• Options for remediation and enrichment during high school and postsecondary, and implications of remediation (e.g. timing, finances)
• The different types and timing of financial aid and processes (FAFSA, H/EOP, grants/loans/scholarships)
• The costs associated with attending college, how to access financial aid, and the costs and benefits of college loans
• How to plan for important upcoming deadlines:

• SAT testing and re-testing
• FAFSA & TAP completion
• Applications for chosen college and career options
• Scholarship opportunities (school, merit, subject-area, need-based, students of color, non-citizenship required, etc.)

STUDENT ACTION AND PARTICIPATION FOR COLLEGE & CAREER TRANSITIONS

Students are provided support and opportunities to:

• Take and pass at least five Regents in total, with focus on passing English Language Arts and Math at the college-ready level**
• Enroll in a 3-credit college-level course or take an AP course
• With help from counselor, draft a postsecondary list with colleges, credentialed vocational programs, apprenticeships, and/or employment that includes at least:

• Two safety schools or programs
• Two match schools or programs
• Two reach schools or programs

• Prepare and take the SAT/ACT

• Compare current SAT / ACT score  to SAT / ACT Grade-Level Benchmarks for College & Career Readiness
• Make a plan for study and re-testing with a targeted focus to meet college & career readiness benchmarks, at least

• Identify at least two scholarships to apply to
• Make copies of tax documents by the end of April of Junior year

• Determine H/EOP eligibility

• Attend an evening or weekend postsecondary planning event for students and families/caregivers  
• Have parents/caregivers create FSA ID
• Create a resume
• Participate in a mock interview activity and prepare for job and college interviews
• Obtain a job or internship experience  to gain professional and early technical skills.
• Create a “brag sheet”
• Create personal statement
• Identify 2-3 teachers/staff members to ask for recommendations
• Connect and engage with at least two adults who have a career or role they are interested in

STUDENT & CAREGIVER KNOWLEDGE FOR COLLEGE & CAREER TRANSITIONS

Students and caregivers are provided guidance and instruction to understand:

• How current strengths in academics (e.g. SAT, GPA) and extracurriculars factor into potential college and career options
• Affordability of college and career options in relation to expected entry-level career salary and anticipated debt
• The terms and conditions for any scholarship or loan
• How to plan for important upcoming deadlines:

• SAT testing and re-testing
• FAFSA & TAP completion
• Applications for chosen college and career options
• Scholarship opportunities (school, merit, subject-area, need-based, students of color, non-citizenship required, etc.)
• Placement exams

• Options for remediation and enrichment during high school and postsecondary, and implications of remediation (e.g. timing, finances)

STUDENT ACTION AND PARTICIPATION

Students are provided support and opportunities to:

DURING FALL

• Retake SAT and/or ACT, if necessary
• Enroll in a 3-credit college-level course or take an AP course
• Attend a 1-on-1 meeting with a counselor and caregiver to:

• Determine eligibility for opportunity programs
• Review and revise postsecondary list while taking in account:

• Strengths in academics (e.g. SAT, GPA) and extracurriculars
• Institutional accreditation, tuition, and graduation rates
• Interests in location, student body size, housing, supports, and majors / career paths
• Cost against potential future earning potential
• Distribution of safety, match, and reach (with goal of two in each category)

• Complete the FAFSA and TAP

• Finalize personal statement and other application essays
• Elicit 2-3 recommendations from teachers/staff members  
• Complete any job-training / apprenticeship applications
• Apply to at least two scholarships

DURING SPRING

• Take and pass at least five Regents in total, with focus on passing English Language Arts and Math at the college-ready level**
• Receive industry-based certification(s) related to career pathway(s) of interest, if applicable
• If pursuing CDOS Option 2: Pass one of the 5 nationally recognized work readiness assessments
• Revise resume  
• Participate in postsecondary choice conference with counselor, with particular attention to financial fit
• Make well-informed postsecondary decision in partnership with counselors and family members
• Submit individual college and career transition plan
• For students enrolling in a CUNY community college, apply to ASAP or similar support program
• For students who will participate in the labor force while attending school or will not be attending school right away, start job search  
• Learn about paying rent, searching for housing, managing a bank account, and paying bills and avoiding credit card debt

DURING TRANSITION

• Enroll in college-based summer bridge programs, if applicable
• Submit housing forms, if applicable
• Register for classes
• Prepare for and pass college placement exams

APPENDIX:

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS METRICS

AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NYC CDOS 

The Learning Standards for Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) include key ideas, performance indicators describing expectations for students, and sample tasks suggesting evidence of progress toward the standards. The CDOS Learning Standards are categorized into three levels:

          1)   Career Development

• Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions.

          2)   Integrated Learning

• Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings.

        3a)   Universal Foundation Skills

• Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace.

        3b)   Career Majors

• Students who choose a career major will acquire the career-specific technical knowledge/skills necessary to progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and success in postsecondary programs.

The CDOS Resource Guide with Core Curriculum is a companion document to the CDOS Learning Standards. The Resource Guide also includes teacher-developed classroom activities for helping students achieve the CDOS standards.

The CDOS Learning Standards are aligned with the following NYS Regents Design/Examinations: English Language Arts (ELA), Living Environment, Global History and Geography, and United States History and Government.

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NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

In 2019, youth ages 14-15 and youth ages 16-21 had separate applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program. In addition, there are two ways to apply for SYEP; first, all students may apply through the online process, and second, students with disabilities may apply for SYEP through the Transition & College Access Centers.

Students who are between the ages of 16-24 year old, who reside within the 5 boroughs of New York City, and who are legally allowed to work in the United States qualify for SYEP. Youth who are accepted to the program will participate in work-based environments that match their interests. The opportunity provides enriching career exploration, helps foster leadership, and develops numerous other skills. Youth earn the New York State minimum wage of $15.00 an hour and may work up to 25 hours per week for 6 weeks in July and August. Applications for the program are due each spring, and youth should visit the Summer Youth Employment Program website to learn more about the application. Additional FAQ information about SYEP may be found here.

CUNY COLLEGE READINESS REQUIREMENTS

Students can demonstrate that they meet the University’s college readiness requirements based on their SAT, ACT, or NY State Regents test scores. Find all requirements on this CUNY webpage.

CUNY COLLEGE READINESS REQUIREMENTS

• Reading and Writing

• NY State English Regents score of 75 or higher OR
• SAT I Verbal score of ≥480, or SAT Critical Reading score of ≥480, or SAT EBRW score of ≥480 OR
• ACT English score of 20 or higher

• Mathematics

• NY State Regents

• Common Core Regents score of ≥70 in Algebra I, or a score of ≥70 in Geometry, or a score of ≥65 in Algebra 2 OR
• Score of ≥80 in Integrated Algebra or Geometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry and successful completion of the Algebra 2/Trigonometry or higher-level course OR
• Score of ≥75 in Math A or Math B, or Sequential II or Sequential II OR

• SAT Math score of ≥500 OR
• SAT Math section (exam date March 2016 and thereafter), score of ≥530 OR
• ACT Math score of 21 or higher

CUNY’S POLICY FOR REMEDIATION

Starting with students entering college in spring 2020, students will no longer be required to take a placement exam (CUNY Assessment Test) to determine whether they must enter remedial courses. CUNY will use a proficiency formula with the combination of GPA, Regents scores and/or SAT scores to determine a proficiency status. Students will still have the option of taking a CUNY placement test to get out of taking a remedial course, but this will be one of several other options (e.g. CUNY Start, Math Start). Rising 12th graders who do not currently meet CUNY College Readiness Benchmarks should be scheduled for ELA/Math Regents and should receive support for retaking the SAT during June and August administration dates.

After students apply but before they learn the admission decision, they will be informed of their proficiency status in the milestone section of their CUNYfirst online account. CUNY campuses may have differences, so students are encouraged to meet with counselors to discuss their options. Individual colleges may still use placement exams to determine students’ placement in credit-bearing courses, like College Algebra and Pre-Calculus.

Please access the following for more information from CUNY:

• CUNY Policy Shift FAQ
• CUNY Overview Presentation about Remediation

CUNY will continue using the college readiness benchmarks that are listed above. CUNY includes additional information around the metrics for proficiency. For example, if a student has earned an AP test score that a college does honor for college credit in English or math, the student will be considered proficient. As another example, if a student has earned English or math credit through a College Now or Early College Initiative (ECI) course, the student will be considered proficient.

ACCES-VR

ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integration within their communities. VR services may only be provided if students’ goal is employment. For more information, visit the NYSED webpage for ACCES-VR here.