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Sophomore Classroom Lesson

FVHS School Counselors

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Agenda

Welcome & Intro

Counselor Assignment & REMIND

Grad Requirements & GPA

Career Exploration in Major Clarity

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Introduction

Meet your FVHS School Counselors

Join your School Counselor’s REMIND group – (see your hand-out for codes)

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Graduation Requirements

See handout

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Student Profile Class of 2023

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Degree Types

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    • 2-year degree
    • Community Colleges and Technical Schools (Wake Tech, CCCC, etc)

Associate Degree

    • 4-year degree
    • Traditional colleges & universities (UNC, NC State, etc)

Bachelor’s Degree

    • +2 Years Beyond Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

    • +4-8 Years Beyond Bachelor’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

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4 – Year Bachelor’s Degree

Reality Check:

NC Colleges & University Statistics

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What if your GPA is not falling within the range for 4-year college?

  • Several options:
    • Work on improving grades overall
    • Take more rigorous classes if you already have A’s & B’s (Honors, AP, & CCP)
    • Consider College Transfer and other 2-year Technical programs at community colleges across the country
    • Consider Non-Degree Certificates & Apprenticeship Programs at Community Colleges and trade schools (AVEDA, Paul Mitchell, UTI, Miller-Motte, etc)
    • Explore military careers and consider enlisting

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What are your future plans?

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Next Step:

Major Clarity

Login to your Wake ID and use Google to sign-in

Follow the instructions on your hand-out

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