Senior Year: What next? Senior Year 2014-2015 2015
School Counseling Office School Counselors Dr. Fisher Mrs. Wheeler-Director Mrs. Martin Mrs. Hoover Career Counselor Mr. Szwajkowski A-F G-I I & IB Students J-Q R-Z Substance Abuse Counselor Ms. Robertson
School Counseling Office Registrar Mrs. Hinkle School Counseling Secretary Mrs. Kushner
Career Counselor Mr. Szwajkowski will be availably in the Career Center on Mondays & Tuesdays & alternate Wednesdays beginning September 3 rd Make an appointment in the Counseling Center.
Junior/ Senior Career Planning Guide
Chapter 4: Educational & Career Options Post-Secondary Options Apprenticeship 16 years old 1-44 years of on-the the-job training 144 hours of classroom instruction a year Employment based on supply and demand
Chapter 4: Educational & Career Options Post-Secondary Options Military Opportunities ~ Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard Enlistment ROTC Service Academy
ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Fall of 2014 October 01, 2014 The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple-aptitude test battery, an interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help you to explore the world of work
Educational & Career Options Post-Secondary Options Career Technical Education Not all careers require a four year college degree Talk to people in a career interest area to find out what is your best option
Educational & Career Options Post-Secondary Options Community College Earn Certification or an Associate s Degree and begin working Transfer to a four-year college and complete your degree Check out to see if your courses are DEFINITELY transferable
Educational & Career Options College or University College Search College Visit Admissions Testing (SAT and/or ACT) Application Financial Aid Is there such a thing as a four year college
What will I do after graduation? Employment Apprenticeships Career Technical Education Military Training College or University
College Admissions Testing The best way to ensure that your standardized test scores will improve is to PRACTICE!! Taking the SAT I: Reasoning Test Booklet Preparing for the ACT Assessment Booklet Free On-line Test Preparation
College Admissions Testing ACT Reading Test English Test Mathematics Test Science/Reasoning Optional Writing Test SAT Critical Reading Math Writing
College Admissions Testing ACT September 13 October 25 December 13 February 07 April 18 June 13
College Admissions Test Dates SAT October 11 November 08 December 06 January 24 March 14(SAT only) May 02 June 06
Making the Right Choice What is my career goal? What are my academic interests? Do I need a small, medium or large school? Do I want to be close to home or far away? What choice is the right fit for me?
Researching the Options College Fair Atlee High School -November 06 2014-6:00-7:30 PM-
What Are Your Educational Options? Community College Two-Year Colleges Four-Year College Career Tech Education Institutes Armed Services Academies
Types of College Admissions Rolling Admissions Regular Admissions Early Decision BINDING Early Action
Completing your College Application Have your résumr sumé on hand Read ALL directions first Type or apply on-line Have someone proof-read read your essay
Completing your College Application Bring Transcript Request Form and $2 transcript fee and all necessary paper work to the School Counseling Office 3 weeks prior to the due date
Do s s and Don ts on the College Application Essays Do: Read directions carefully: Answer the question Focus on your best side Tie yourself to the college Have several people proofread
Do s s and Don ts on the College Application Essays Don t: Repeat information given elsewhere Write on general, impersonal topics Write to excuse your shortcomings Use clichés
NCAA Regulations Be aware of your eligibility requirements Make sure you register with the NCAA Clearinghouse Make sure your coach knows of your interest in playing at the next level
Financial Aid FAFSA Complete after January 1 st and before the college s s financial aid deadline On-line application highly recommended
Financial Aid Senior Bulletin Issued about 10 times a year Copies available in the Counseling Center and in the Career Center Downloadable from Career Center web site and Blackboard
Navigator Student Assessment Program I N T E R E s T s Work Values Search for colleges and financial aid and to help you fulfill your goals. Build a personal portfolio that s all about you and what you can offer. Create resumes, practice interviewing skills and look for jobs. A B I L I T I E s
Atlee Resources School Counseling Web Site AH School Counseling Career Center AH Career Center
Thanks!!!! Have a great year!