Texas Scholars

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Global Competition
SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship," Harvard Business
Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003.
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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 doesnt matter whether you are a lion or a
gazelle. When the sun comes up, youd better be
running!
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Global Competition
SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship," Harvard Business
Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003.
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Phasing Out Low-skill Jobs
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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 todays labor market.

SOURCE 2005 Skills Gap Report Deloitte, 2005
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Hours an Average American Student Spends in School
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Typical Japanese Student School Day/Week

• Two-hour home study time Sun.Thurs.
• School year of 225 days vs. our 180

PLUS
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Life-span Analysis

• High school is the most critical period in your
  life

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WORKING LIFEOF 48 YEARS
HIGHSCHOOL
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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

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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

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State Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen
Career Pathway
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IMAGINE your job
27,000/year 2,250/month
Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89,
November 1999
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• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707

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• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
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• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
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• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092

Housing(Rent 1 bedroom/1 bathroom)400
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• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
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• Food 300 792

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• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
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• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• Food 300 792
• Car Payments 300 492

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• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• Food 300 792
• Car Payments 300 492
• Car Insurance 100 392

Car Insurance 100
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• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• Food 300 792
• Car Payments 300 492
• Car Insurance 100 392
• Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332

Gas, Oil, etc. 60
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• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• Food 300 792
• Car Payments 300 492
• Car Insurance 100 392
• Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332
• Telephone 25 307

Telephone 25
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• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• Food 300 792
• Car Payments 300 492
• Car Insurance 100 392
• Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332
• Telephone 25 307
• Utilities 100 207

Utilities 100
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• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• 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

Clothing 50
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AmountLeft
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Payment

• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• 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

Entertainment 50
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AmountLeft
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Payment

• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• 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

Savings 50
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AmountLeft
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Payment

• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• 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

Medical Expenses 25
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• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• 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 17

Furniture, TV, Appliances 15
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AmountLeft
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Payment

• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• 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 17
• Miscellaneous 17 0

Miscellaneous 17
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• Federal Income Tax (15) 300 1,950
• Social Security/Medicare (10.8) 243 1,707
• Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492
• Housing (Rent 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
• 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 17
• Miscellaneous 17 0

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Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job
Unskilled Labor
6.55 x 40 hrs/wk 262.00 x
52 wks/yr 13,624.00 year
You choose!
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Utah Scholars Coursework
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World-Class Jobs for State Scholars

• Starting Salaries in with 2-year Associates or
  Certificate Degree

Computer Support 39,020 Industrial Engineering
47,140 Paralegal 36,460
SOURCE US Bureau of Labor Statistics and US
Census Bureau, 2005
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World-Class Jobs for State Scholars

• Starting Salaries with a Bachelors Degree

Chemical Engineering 54,256 Business
Administration 39,448 Liberal Arts 30,337
SOURCE National Association of Colleges and
Employers, 2005
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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
  SSI 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 apply

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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 Educations 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

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Regents Scholarship

• The Utah Scholars Core Course of Study builds
  upon Utahs high school graduation requirements
• The Utah Scholars core courses (completed during
  grades 9-12) includes
• 4 years of English
• 4 years of math
• 3.5 years of social science
• 3 years of lab science
• 2 years of the same foreign language

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Regents Scholarship (cont.)

• Base Award (up to 1000) Complete the Utah
  Scholars core course of study, earn a C or
  higher in each core course, 3.0 or higher
  cumulative GPA and submit an ACT score
•  Exemplary Award (Base Award up to 75 of
  tuition for up to 2 years) Complete the Utah
  Scholars core course of study outlined in the
  Base Award, earn a B or higher in each core
  course, a 3.5 or cumulative higher GPA, 26 or
  higher ACT score
• Utah Education Savings Plan Supplemental Award
  (up to 400) Contribute 100 annually to the
  students Utah Educational Savings Plan account
  during 14-17 years of age

more info talk to your school counselor or visit
www.utahsbr.edu
Note The information provided on this slide is
only a summary of the requirements and awards.
Award amounts are subject to legislative
appropriation.
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• 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 State Scholar part of preparing
  for your Career Pathway!

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Its YOUR choice...
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Dont Ever Give Up!
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Become a today Become a
tomorrow!
Scholar success
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The work reported herein was supported under
State Scholars Initiative, PR/Award Number
(V051U050006), as administered by the Office of
Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department
of Education. However, the contents do not
necessarily represent the positions or policies
of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education
or the U.S. Department of Education, and you
should not assume endorsement by the Federal
Government.