Junior Career

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Junior Career College LessonSearching for Your
Next Path

• Howard High School Student Services
• Mr. David Glenn School Counselor
• Mrs. Jan Bornstein School Counselor
• Mrs. Nicola Hildreth School Counselor
• Mr. Matt Mindel School Counselor
• Mrs. Sonya Sutter School Counselor

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Junior College Night

• WHEN Thursday, March 12th
• TIME 630pm
• WHERE Cafeteria
• WHY To learn about necessary details required
  when completing a college application to learn
  Howard Highs transcript process
• GUEST SPEAKER Chip Saltsman, will share his
  expertise on the college search, application, and
  financial aid process.

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What Will We Do Today?

• Learn the importance of continuing your education
  after high school.
• Begin thinking about your next path after high
  school.
• Learn the five paths called Gateways
• Use resources to find information regarding
  4-year college, Community College, Tech School,
  etc.
• Discuss the Transcript Request Packet timeline
  and forms to be completed before the end of the
  school year.

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Why Education is IMPORTANT

• It is the key to your future.
• Provides knowledge and skills that you can use
  for the rest of your life.
• Can help you obtain your dream job.
• The more you know, the better you understand the
  world around you.

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Why Education is IMPORTANT

• The more educated you are the more choices you
  will have.

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Why Education is IMPORTANT

• The more years of school you attend, the more
  you are likely to make.

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The Five Gateways

• High School graduation is just around the corner!
  
• Have you chosen your next path?
• There are 5 options to consider after high
  schoolcalled gateways

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The Five Gateways

• POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
• 4-year Colleges Universities
• 2 year Colleges Community Colleges
• Technical Professional schools colleges
• MILITARY
• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Marine Corps
• Coast Guard

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The Five Gateways

• WORKFORCE
• Full-time permanent jobs
• Combination of two or more part-time jobs
• Contract services on short-term basis
• APPRENTICESHIP INTERNSHIPS
• Carefully monitored work experiences with
  intentional learning goals
• SELF-EMPLOYMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• Start a business
• Buy a business
• Take on a franchise
• Consult or freelance

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What are you going to do after high school?

• Many educational options after high school.
• Your choice should be based on
• career goals, abilities, interests, and the
  amount of schooling desired.
• Education and/or training are never completed
• Consider all 5 gateway options. Refer to hand-out.

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Gateway 1Preparing for Career College 11th
grade

• SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
• Spring Researching visiting
• Summer Requesting catalogs, applications and
  interviews as well as researching scholarships

• ACTIVITIES BY MONTH
• October - PSATs
• January - PSAT Interpretation
• May - SAT I
• June - SAT II

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Preparing for Career College12th grade

• September Sign up for fall SATs or the ASVAB
  (usually October November)
• Senior Interviews w/Counselor
• Get recommendations from teachers
• Get Transcript Request Packet
• Begin writing college essays

• October Visit with college/trade technical
  school reps in Student Services as well as Howard
  County College Fair
• Sign up for December SAT I or II or ACT
• Early Decision info in to registrar by October 1.

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Preparing for Career College

• November SATs
• Applications with a January 1 deadline are due to
  the registrar by Thanksgiving
• December Scholarship search, SATs
• All applications with a January 15th or February
  1st deadline should be in to the registrar by
  December 1

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What Colleges Look at in Prospective Students

• ACADEMIC RECORD which includes Grades/GPA and
  course of study.
• Recommendations
• Class Rank
• Standardized Test Scores

• Essay
• Extracurricular Activities
• Interview
• Community Service or giving back to the community
• Diversity

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College Entrance Tests

• 210 510 Howard Highs school code
• PSAT/NMSQT
• SAT I
• SAT II
• ACT
• AP
• TOEFL

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Choosing a College/Technical School

• Two year, four year
• Campus environment
• Offer your major
• Co-ed, male, female
• Admissions criteria

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College Visits

• Schedule an appointment
• April/Spring Break of grade 11
• Return in the fall
• When students are on campus
• Plan ahead to see coach, faculty member or areas
  of interest

• Bring an unofficial transcript
• Bring a comparison worksheet
• Ask questions
• Phone to cancel

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Tips for College Visits

• Always call to schedule a visit. Dont just show
  up on campus!
• The best time to schedule a visit is during the
  week so you can see what the campus and classes
  are like.
• Consider an overnight visit if the college allows
  it.
• Schedule a meeting with an Admissions Officer if
  possible!

• Have a prepared list of questions to ask both the
  admissions officer as well as the tour
  guide/students you meet on campus.
• Eat in the Dining Hall.
• Send a thank you note to the admissions office no
  more than 48 hours after your visit

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The Interview Process

• Do your research! Be prepared to both ask and
  answer questions.
• Arrive at the interview about 15 minutes early.
• Be yourself and try to relax.
• Dress neatly.

• Avoid um, ah, like, etc.
• Be prepared for tough questions.
• Know why youve chosen the school and what you
  have to offer them.
• Evaluate school while fresh in your mind.

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College Applications

• Types of Applications Common, On-Line, School
  Application
• Appearance is KEY!
• Most schools require a social security number
• Fill out draft copies of the application and
  essay before doing the final

• Make copies of anything you send out
• Make sure you enclose the correct amount in
  application fees
• Make sure you mail them in a timely manner

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NCAA

• If a student is interested in participating in
  Division I or Division II college sports, they
  should see their coaches for information
  regarding the NCAA Clearinghouse registration

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Transcript Request Packet

• What is the Transcript Request Packet?
• Timeline
• Forms that must be turned in before the end of
  the school year (Friday, June 12)
• Student Credential/Academic Resume
• Counselor Input Form
• Optional Parent Questionnaire

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March Gladness
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The ASVAB is

• A) a new boys band
• B) a reality tv show
• C) a test you can take while in high school to
  measure your chances for success in the military
• D) a flu virus spread by contact with chickens

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Which of the following are options if you decide
to continue your educational training?

• Apprenticeship programs
• College/university
• Technical, or trade school
• Training through the workplace
• Military training

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Which of the following is NOT a branch of the
armed services

• A) Coast Guard
• B) Marines
• C) Army
• D) Navy
• E) Notre Dame
• F) Air Force

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True or False

• Historically Black colleges are located in every
  state in the U.S.

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• In your personal essay colleges would like to
  students to share (choose as many as apply)
• ideas and opinions
• significant interests, commitments, and
  achievement
• events that have affected your school record
  (good or bad)
• a listing of all of the extracurricular
  activities on your academic resume (credential)
• critical and abstract thinking abilities
  demonstrated through writing ability

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True or False

• Students with documented disabilities may be
  eligible for accommodations when taking the SAT.

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Which of the following may not be useful when
making decisions regarding college and career
choice

• Parents
• Teachers
• Counselors
• Relatives
• Friends
• College representatives
• Magic Eight Ball

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True or False

• Military academies enable you to earn a four year
  degree while pursuing a career as a military
  officer. The junior year is the best time to
  explore opportunities at the academies.

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When writing an essay, it is helpful to

• focus on an aspect of yourself that will show
  your best side
• write about your greatest assets and achievements
• remember to use the active tense
• speak positively
• avoid going to extremes

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True or False

• Colleges will generally not permit students to
  use accommodations in classrooms or on campus.

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The most reliable sources for copies of general
books of interest are

• at the public library
• in the media center
• in the student services office
• under your bed
• at Borders
• in your best friends gym locker

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True or False

• When thinking about a possible career, getting to
  know yourself in this process is a waste of time
  because theres so much to decide!

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Choose the best answer When planning your
career goals, you need to

• ask your lifelong friends
• gather facts, ideas, and other information
  related to your decisions
• talk to your principal first to see what he or
  she thinks
• none of the above

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True or False

• Students should rely on the college advising
  office to make sure that they receive any
  necessary accommodations.

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Its a great idea to take a(n)___________ test
when trying to figure out what you want to do in
life.

• Drivers test
• Interest Inventory
• Nap
• Math
• Aptitude

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True or False

• Talking to your counselor is the only way to find
  out about job possibilities after high school.

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True or False

• You must be in training for up to 6 years if you
  decide to enter an Apprenticeship program.

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• For the SAT college entrance test, the acronym
  stands for_______________

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• For the ACT college entrance test, the acronym
  stands for_______________

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True or False

• Its wise to take the SAT or ACT without
  preparation the first time, so you can see how
  well you do in comparison to your peers
  nationwide.

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True or False

• When applying to colleges, it is VERY important
  to mail your applications well before the
  deadlines.

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• A fast and convenient way to register for the
  SATs or ACT is_____________

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True or False

• When choosing teachers for letters of
  recommendation, you should only choose teachers
  from which youve earned the highest grades in
  their classes.

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True or False

• Since the year 2000, most colleges require
  formal interviews.

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• The best way to research scholarships is
• ask a recent graduate to get the most up to date
  information
• pay a private organization to research thousands
  of scholarships tailored for just for you
• visit student services ask your counselor for
  help
• visit a local bank with your parents for detailed
  information

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True or false

• Grants are specific scholarships that you must
  pay back over a five year period.

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When you hear about financial aid, we always hear
about the FAFSA which stands for________________
_

• Federal Application For Federal Student Aid
• Free Application For Federal Student Aid
• Free Advice For Student Applications

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The following are loans for students are
recognized at most banks

• Federal Perkins Loan
• PLUS Loans
• Federal Stafford Loan
• All of the above

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True or false

• Work-Study is a financial aid program designed
  to help you pay for school as you work on campus.

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True or False

• the state of Maryland has a variety of
  scholarships for students.

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True or False

• The Academic Common Market is a consortium of 15
  southern states that allows non-resident students
  to enroll in specific degree programs at in-state
  tuition rate, if the programs are not offered in
  their home state.

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The following states have several colleges with
programs for Students with Special Needs.

• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• New York
• Connecticut
• None of the above
• All of the above

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How can you select the training that is right for
you?

• Flip a coin
• Ask about the admissions policy
• Find out if the school is accredited
• Get all policies in writing
• Check out the instructors qualifications
• Ask about job placement

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The following options are offered at Abbie
Business Institute

• Computerized Accounting
• Executive Secretary
• Information Processor
• Legal Secretary
• Paralegal Studies
• All of the above

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True or False

• Maryland does not have any culinary schools

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True or False

• You can get a cosmetology license at Lincoln
  Technical Institute

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Yes or no?

• Can you get Federal Financial Aid for attending a
  technical school?

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What personal characteristics should you assess
when trying to choose a career?

• a) strengths
• b) weaknesses
• c) abilities
• d) all of the above

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• Name 1 adult you should consult with about your
  future plans.

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How many occupations are recognized by the
Department of Labor?

• a) more than 10,000
• b) more than 15,000
• c) more than 20,000

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Who is the best person in the school to help you
evaluate an interest inventory?

• a) counselor
• b) principal
• c) friends

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T or F

• Taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
  Battery (ASVAB) test means that you have made a
  commitment to the military for a short period of
  time after high school.

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T or F

• Students who choose to enter into a trade or
  technical program earn salaries that are
  competitive or even higher than 4-year
  college-level entry positions.

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T or F

• HCC only offers 10 types of trade/technical
  programs.

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Which of the following is not a private career
school in the Baltimore/Washington area?

• a) Lincoln Tech
• b) American Beauty Academy
• c) Abbie Business Institute
• d) all of the above

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• A writing sample, otherwise known as an ________,
  is required by most post-secondary institutions
  for admission.

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• If required, make sure that you take either of
  these two tests by the beginning of your senior
  year. Name the two tests.

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• During your senior year, what month should you
  see your teachers for letters of recommendation?

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• What is the 1st month we offer the SATs at
  Howard?
• a) September
• b) October
• c) November
• d) December

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T or F

• The college process is not a very busy time for
  you and causes minor stress and anxiety

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• What is the first month that we can submit our
  FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid,
  form?

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T or F

• Ideal college plans are made at the very last
  minute.

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When is the best time to file college
applications?

• a) as early as possible
• b) 2 weeks before the deadline date
• c) 1 week before the deadline date
• d) it doesnt matter as long as it is turned in
  on time

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Where is the best place to store records and
copies of information that are vital to your
college application packet?

• a) on your computer
• b) on a flash drive
• c) in a folder
• d) none of the above

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Which of the following is the 1 complaint of
college admissions counselors in regards to the
college interviewing process?

• a) poor resumes
• b) lack of preparation for interview
• c) inappropriate dress
• d) weak handshakes

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Complete the following The best interviews are

• a) the kind where you do not talk a lot
• b) the kind where you do talk a lot
• c) phone interviews
• d) conversations

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When is the best time to visit a college?

• a) over winter break
• b) during the summer
• c) on the weekend
• d) on a weekday during fall or spring semester

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Which of the following is an example of an
excellent question to ask during a college
interview?

• a) what percentage of freshman complete their
  degrees?
• b) what percentage of classes are taught by
  graduate assistants
• c) would I be able to have someone else
  interview me?
• d) both a and b

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This type of letter lets you know how much
financial aid your college is going to offer you?

• a) award
• b) acceptance
• c) eligibility
• d) none of the above

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This type of application is used by more than 100
colleges with the primary purpose being to reduce
the amount time you spend composing multiple
applications.

• a) generic
• b) basic
• c) universal
• d) common

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• ______are known as units of measurement that
  institutions grant for fulfilling course
  requirements and you must complete a certain
  number of these to earn your degree.

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• Name the 3-letter acronym that can be determined
  by adding up all of the points earned in each
  course and dividing by the total number of
  courses taken.

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• This is your main area of focus in college.

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• An outright award that does not have to be repaid
  and usually requires the student to apply or be
  nominated for.

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The official record of your high school course
work that is required by all post-secondary
institutions is known as your

• a) final report card
• b) transcript
• c) historical grade sheet
• d) cumulative coursework evaluation checklist

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True or False

• Howard County Public Schools does not encourage
  using Echoices or collegeboard.com as a way to
  research colleges and careers. When answering,
  please state your reason.

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Start thinking today

• Important to begin thinking about your next steps
  in life
• Think about your next path NOWdont wait until
  your senior year to begin the process.

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Searching Your Next Path in Life

• Log-into your computer
• Type your log-in and password (your id without
  any zeros)
• Click on the internet explorer icon and find
  http//www.bridges.com
• Student Sign Insign in
• Site ID 28513
• Password o6113ps2
• Click on Choices Planner
• Under LEARN click School Finder
• On the left-hand side of page click 1st tab, Key
  Facts to select what you would like in a school
• When you select your interests scroll to the top
  of page and select next tab, Admissions
• Continue with all tabs until you are ready to
  click, See Your List of Schools at the bottom of
  the page.

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Searching Your Next Path in Life

• Narrow your next path search with your interests.
• Compile a list of at least 4 schools.
• Complete Possible Next Path Interest hand-out.
  List characteristics for at least 4 schools of
  interest.

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Junior Career Lesson Searching for Your Next Path

• Questions???