2016 is quickly approaching… What will you be doing after GRADUATION? My Future… 2016 is quickly approaching… What will you be doing after GRADUATION?

How do I get to GRADUATION? Check your credits (see Ms. Michajluk or Mrs. Reed) 23.5 = GRADUATION Not on track? Work with your counselor to come up with a plan to earn your diploma On track? Work with your counselor to maximize your educational opportunities in high school Demonstrate proficiency on your KEYSTONE Exams

What do I FOCUS on this year? Work on successfully completing your graduation requirements Improve your GPA and class rank Work hard Take challenging classes Build your resume Take your PSAT, SAT, or ACT Exams Register for the SATs at: www.collegeboard.org Register for the ACTs at: www.actstudent.org

College Admissions Tests: SATs and ACTs SAT vs ACT How are they similar..? How are they different..? Start to prepare for these tests now! Check out the Khan Academy for free resources https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat Check out Collegeboard for practice tests, questions, and helpful hints http://sat.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-sat Plan to take the SATs and/or the ACTs this spring (January – June 2015)

What Should I Accomplish this year? Create a professional student email address! Be aware of your social media and email address. College admissions staff and employers WILL and CAN Google you! Explore potential careers/ majors Research colleges/ universities GO VISIT! Check out helpful online resources. Add Khan Academy to your list! https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions

After I Graduate??? HELP!!! I need a plan!

Quick Check….how do I choose a career that is right for me? What are my interests? What are my skills/abilities? How do I learn information? How much money do I want to make? What level of education must I complete to have this career?

CREATE a Career/College PLAN Log on to www.careercruising.com Username: chambersburghs Password: 17201 Create YOUR OWN account Record YOUR username and password on your plan Complete at least 1 of the Assessments Choose 3 Potential Careers of Interest to you

Successful Career Match Matchmaker & Skills Answer questions about your likes and dislikes and see how your answers match up to careers that may interest you Ability Profiler See how your abilities translate into potential careers Learning Style Inventory Discover how you learn and retain information to achieve maximum success in classes

Quick Check….how do I begin searching for a College/ University? Type of school Location & Setting Admission Difficulty Special Program Options Tuition Enrollment Athletics Majors Offered Campus Life & Services

Quick Check….how do I Build My Resume Employment Volunteering / Community service Extracurricular Activities Education/ Skills Awards/ Achievements Hobbies/ Interests References