NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS College Ready Work Ready Ready

NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS • College Ready, • Work Ready, • Ready for Life. • “Follow The Child”

Global Competition SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship, " Harvard Business Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003. ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

A Parable: Survival of the Fittest Every morning, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning, a lion wakes up. It knows it must out run the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you’d better be running! ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Phasing Out Low-skill Jobs ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Prepared Applicants Get the Jobs “About 60% of applicants are poorly prepared for a typical entry-level job because they simply lack the necessary basic education skills required in today’s labor market. ” s 25 Applicant fy i l a u Q t o N o – 15 D 10 Qualify SOURCE: 2005 Skills Gap Report – Deloitte, 2005 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Hours an Average American Student Spends in School Mon. 8: 00 9: 00 10: 00 11: 00 12: 00 1: 00 2: 00 3: 00 4: 00 5: 00 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Typical Japanese Student School Day/Week Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. 8: 00 9: 00 10: 00 11: 00 12: 00 1: 00 2: 00 3: 00 4: 00 5: 00 PLUS • Two-hour home study time Sun. –Thurs. • School year of 225 days vs. our 180 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Life-span Analysis High school is the most critical period in your life 0– 14 14– 18 HIGH SCHOOL Prepare Now! WHY? 22– 70 70– 90 WORKING LIFE OF 48 YEARS For Life-long Learning • Keep up to date in current job/vocation • Retrain for newly created jobs • Have flexibility to switch careers ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Business & Industry Need… • Solid academic preparation • Good communication skills (verbal and written) • Sound science and math foundation • Ability to think critically and make decisions • Computer-literacy • Team-oriented employees ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

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Your High School Transcript • It is your scorecard. • It is how colleges/employers evaluate you. • It is the official record of: - student efforts/grades - attendance - accomplishments - extra-curricular activities ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

New Hampshire Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career Pathway 4 -Year College Workforce (Civilian & Military) Community or Technical College A Sample Scholars Course of Study 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Physical Science Biology World History Chemistry Economics/ Govt. U. S. History 2 years of the same Foreign Language ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Physics World Geography

IMAGINE your job $27, 000/year $2, 250/month Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left $1, 950

Item Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Payment Amount Left $1, 950 243 1, 707 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) $243 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1492 Medical/Dental Insurance $215 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Housing $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 (Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom) $400 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Food $300 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 105 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Car Payments $300 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Car Insurance $100 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Gas, Oil, etc. $60 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Telephone $25 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Utilities $100 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Clothing $50 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Entertainment $50 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Savings $50 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 Medical Expenses $25 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 Amount Left $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 17 Furniture, TV, Appliances $15 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 Miscellaneous 17 0 $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 17 Miscellaneous $17 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Amount Left

Item Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Social Security/Medicare (10. 8%) Medical/Dental Insurance 215 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 Miscellaneous 17 0 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative Payment Amount Left $1, 950 243 1, 707 1, 492 400 1, 092 17

Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job Unskilled Labor $ $5. 85 x 40 hrs/wk $234. 00 x 52 wks/yr ar e y 0 0. 8 6 1 , 2 1 Skilled Labor $12. 98 x 40 hrs/wk $519. 23 x 52 wks/yr ear $27, 000. 00 y You choose! ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study A Sample Scholars Course of Study 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics World History Economics/Govt. U. S. History World Geography 2 years of the same Foreign Language ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Starting Salaries with 2 -year Associate’s Certificate Degree or Office Manager $38, 000 Industrial Engineering $53, 500 Paralegal $45, 820 SOURCE: US Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau, 2005 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Starting Salaries with a Bachelor’s Degree Architect $58, 000 Electrical Engineer $54, 209 Business Administration $53, 928 SOURCE: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2005 ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Any student seeking need-based or government aid of any kind must complete the FAFSA every year to remain eligible for Federal aid. The U. S. Department of Education’s Federal student aid programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. More info at www. studentaid. ed. gov ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) Students who are Pell-eligible U. S. Citizens enrolled full-time and have participated in a rigorous high school course of study, like the New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study, may qualify for: – Up to $750 for first year college students – Up to $1, 300 for second year college students Check “State Scholar Graduate” on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to verify eligibility ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

The next four years are the best chance you have to determine your future. No matter what your past performance was, you have a brand new opportunity to become a better student and succeed in life! Make becoming a New Hampshire Scholar part of preparing for your Career Pathway! ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

It’s YOUR Choice. . . Don’t Ever Give Up! ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Become a Scholar today… Become a Success tomorrow! For more information about the New Hampshire Scholars Program please contact your school counselor or: Scott Power, State Director New Hampshire Scholars Program 3 Barrell Court, Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301 603. 225. 4199 x 300 spower@nhcuc. org www. NHscholars. org ã Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative