Career after 10th in science

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S B Patil Junior College
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Begin Now

• Stay focused finish strong
• Develop a competitive senior year course of
  study
• Explore appropriate post-secondary options
• Research, research, research
• Planning to achieve the goal and develop new idea.

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Consider the Options

• Four-year colleges and universities
• Two-year colleges
• Specialized Schools
• Trade, Technical, Business Schools
• Employment

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Search and Decision-Making

• Use a variety of resources to develop a list of
  potential post-secondary schools
• Research all options thoroughly using Catalogs,
  College Guides, Naviance Internet Websites
• Attend Open Houses
• Schedule Campus Visits
• Attend Local Career College Programs
• Check educational Website

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Things to Consider in the Search

• Location
• Campus Setting
• Size (VHS 1100)
• Student Body
• Available Majors
• Academic Atmosphere
• Financial Aspects
• Facilities
• Special Services
• Athletic Program

• Cultural Opportunities
• Flexibility to design programs
• Special Opportunities -Study Abroad, Internships
• Competitiveness
• Personal Expectations
• Social Environment
• Activities available
• Transportation

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What College Admissions Officers Look For

• Comprehensive Curriculum/Breadth of Program
• Depth of academic program (Honors, AP)
• Grades GPA
• Honors Awards
• Test Scores
• Recommendations
• Essay/Interview
• Activities/Jobs/Community Service

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Be Aware of Minimum Entrance Requirements

• English 4 years
• Mathematics 3 years
• Science (lab) 3 years
• Social Studies 3 years
• World Language 2/3 years
• Academic Electives 3/5 years
• Requirements will vary research carefully!

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Testing

• Plan dates wisely for optimum results
• PSAT
• SAT I Reasoning Tests
• SAT II Subject Tests
• ACT
• AP EXAMS
• Prep Courses-Many options including VHS
• Afterschool Classes by Math English Depts

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Important Details to Consider

• Read the fine print and know the terms
• Regular Decision
• Rolling Admissions
• Early Decision
• Early Action restrictive vs Non-restrictive
• The Common Application
• Electronic vs Paper Applications

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ATHLETICS COLLEGE

• Divisions I, II, III, IIIA have different
  regulations and requirements
• Students and parents must comply with NCAA
  Regulations and Core Standards including approved
  High School courses
• Minimum GPA and SAT/ACT Scores ARE ALSO DEFINED
  and must be met

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Financing College Education

• Discuss Financing of College NOW
• Investigate financing options
• Preview the current FAFSA CSS Profile
• Look into Scholarships

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• START A CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES
• College Fairs
• Open Houses
• Course Selection for Senior Year
• Testing
• Visit/Tours
• Special Events like Senior College Nights

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SUMMATION

• Use all resources available to explore all
  post-secondary options
• Use Teachers Convention Days, Spring Break and
  Summer Vacation for researching, visiting
  developing an action plan
• Take advantage of summer to participate in
  pre-college programs, community service, or
  employment

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S B Patil Junior CollegeS. No. 110, Gat No.1,
Ravet, Pune - 412101. Telephone 020 - 6532
0014 Mobile [phone] Email info_at_sbpatilc
ollege.comwww.sbpatilcollege.com