Junior Class Presentation

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Junior Class Presentation

• Class of 2009

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Welcome to the Guidance Office

• Ms. Renstrom A-D
• Ms. Jackson E-Ji
• Ms. Lang/Ms. Czuprynski Jk-M
• Ms. Scheierl N-Sk
• Mr. Schmit Sl-Z
• Mr. Waite Intern

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Junior Year Planning

• Use the tools you were given in Careers class to
  begin making tentative plans for
• College
• Vocational school
• Military
• Work

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Junior Year PlanningCoursework

• Decide which courses you will need.
• Example Four-year colleges want
• English - 4 years
• Social Studies - 3 years
• Mathematics - 3 years
• Science - 3 years
• World  Language - 2 years
• Fine Arts - 1 year

• Grades matter!
• Colleges will look at your entire high school
  transcript, beginning with your 9th grade year
  and ending after your 12th grade year.
• Colleges will look at the last trimester of your
  senior year.

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Junior Year PlanningTesting

• Four Year Colleges want either the ACT or the
  SAT. 
• Take one of these tests early during the Spring
  of Junior year    SAT -- March    ACT --
  AprilBoth are also offered in summer 

• Community Colleges and Vocational Schools give
  their own tests. 
• Military requires the ASVAB.

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Junior Year PlanningResearch

• Continue to do your research for a career choice.
• Remember to view this as a tentative choice.
• Visit the Guidance Office for a variety of
  resources.
• Visit the Guidance website.
• Review the testing results and profile you
  developed for your 10th grade Careers Class, and
  PLAN results. Compare ways you are the same or
  different now.

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Guidance Website

• Latest Information From Guidance
• Counseling Resources
• College Planning
• Testing
• Financial Aid Scholarships
• NCAA
• Career Planning
• Military

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Graduation Requirements

• 62 credits
• Pass BSTs
• Reading score of 600
• Math score of 600
• Writing score of 3

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College PlanningWhat to Look For When Choosing
a School

• Program of Study
• Location of School
• Size of School
• Public or Private
• Cost
• Athletic or Extra-Curricular Programs

• Diversity
• Financial Aid Package
• Special Needs
• Reputation of School
• Accreditation
• Post-Grad Placement
• Scheduling

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College PlanningVisit the School

• Arrange a visit   
• Visit on your own
• Stay overnight
• Attend classes
• Do you feel like you would fit in?

• Visit schools during the Spring of junior year,
  Summer between, and/or early senior year
• Visit college fairs
• NHS visits from college representatives

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College Planning Rank of Factors Influencing
Admissions

• Grades in college prep courses
• Admissions test scores
• Grades in all subjects (GPA)
• Class rank   
• Essay/writing samples
• Counselor recommendation
• Teacher recommendation
• Community service

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College PlanningApplications

• Applications for post secondary institutions are
  done in the fall of senior year, usually before
  Thanksgiving.
• Many early deadlines.

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College Planning Financial Aid

• The FAFSA is completed after January 1 of your
  senior year.  This is your application for
  financial aid. 
• Some institutions may ask for more information.

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College Planning Scholarship Sources

• Guidance Website
• The financial aid office of your college
• Employers, Unions, Clubs, Churches, etc.
• CAUTION BE WARY OF SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
  ORGANIZATION SCAMS!

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MilitaryHow to Choose

• Selective Service Registration
• U.S. law states that all males, within 30 days of
  their 18th birthday, must register with Selective
  Service.
• If you are 17 and 3 months, you may register
  now.
• Register online at www.sss.gov
• Shop Around
• If you are interested in the military, get
  information on the many different branches. Each
  affords different opportunities, commitments, and
  benefits.
• Consider delayed entry.

• ASVAB
• The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is
  required for anyone planning to enlist in the
  military.
• This is also a helpful tool to help undecided
  students with career decision-making.
• Speak with your recruiter about test dates and
  sites.

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MilitaryCalls

• If Called...
• If you are called by the military as part of
  their recruitment process, but are not
  interested, YOU must tell them so. If a family
  member answers this for you, you will continue to
  receive phone calls until you tell them "no"
  yourself.
• Simply say, "No thank you, I'm not interested.
  Please remove me from your calling or mailing
  list."

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Full Time Work

• Important information for those planning to enter
  the world of work after graduation.

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Full Time WorkHealth

• Health Coverage
• Once you turn 18, you will lose your health
  coverage through your parents if you are not a
  full time student.
• Look for jobs that offer health care packages.
• Paying for health care yourself can be extremely
  expensive.   
• Going without health care can be extremely risky.

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Full Time WorkReality Check

• Develop Skills Now
• Begin developing skills now that will help you
  with later employment searches.
• The following are some areas in which you may
  learn and refine helpful work-related skills
• Part-time work experiences
• Internships
• Volunteer work
• Coursework
• Activities and hobbies

• Reality Check   
• Be realistic when planning to work full time upon
  graduation.
• Estimate your cost of living
• Rent/utilities/furniture/etc.
• Food expenses
• Transportation/insurance
• Personal expenses (supplies and entertainment)
• Talk with someone about budgeting find out what
  it's really like so you're prepared.

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Questions?