Seinfeld Career Choices Survey Question Junior Year: College & Career Planning Seinfeld Career Choices Survey Question

This time next year… College applications for the 2018-2019 school will open in the Summer of 2017. We encourage seniors to aim to complete all of their college applications (3-7 on average) by Halloween of their senior year. Meet or beat almost every deadline out there (Nov.1is the first big deadline nationwide) Complete the stressful application process so you can focus on your important senior year So that means you will be applying to college based on your transcripts from JUNIOR YEAR

What do you need to do this year? Prepare for and take your college admission test(s). Conduct your college search and develop a list of where you would like to apply. Start planning ahead for your applications.

ACT/SAT Many juniors will begin testing in Dec. Ideally, testing will be completed this year or by October of senior year. Register online: ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT: www.collegeboard.org Consider sending scores to colleges. (4 free now or pay $12 per test date later) Upload a photo

ACT/SAT Have an idea what ACT score means for your future, set goals, seek help as needed, take multiple times ACT & SAT are accepted by all 4-year colleges & universities in the US SAT subject tests are required by some (but not most) colleges Some colleges require the writing portion of the ACT All Juniors will take the ACT on April 19th at FHN The test is paid for by the state and you will register for it during the school day The writing section will be included

The College Search-choosing a school that is right for you 1) Identify the criteria that is important to you Location, size, majors, diversity, cost, activities, etc. 2) Identify & research schools that fit your criteria Online college search: Career cruising, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org Meet with reps. at FHN College fairs, college events in the area, visit campus 3) Decide where to apply On average, students apply to 3-7 school Too many applications = more stress

A + Program 2 years of community college/ state technical school in Missouri 2.5, 95% attendance, 50 hour tutoring before January 1st senior year, good citizenship A+ tutor meetings in FHN auditorium @2:30 Nov 15 for 2nd semester tutoring April 11 for Summer tutoring For specifics see Mrs. Herman in the Counseling office

College Athletics Make sure you are eligible to play by checking NCAA or NAIA websites http://eligibilitycenter.org http://www.playnaia.org Talk with your current coaches Make sure the college has your major

Military There are many paths to take if you are considering the military, make sure you take a look at all of them before deciding on your future (career, pay off college, etc.) We have military recruiters at lunch, there are military recruitment offices nearby, you can check todaysmilitary.com

Building a Resume Resumes are used for admission & scholarships Stay/Get involved in activities Art, Athletics, Community Service, Leadership, Music… At FHN or in the community Start putting a resume together this year so you will have it ready to go next year Resume Questionnaire for letters of recommendation

A lot to think about There is a lot to work on so please plan ahead. The last thing you want to do is miss a deadline and possibly change your plans because of it My job is to help you through this process Sign up to meet with me Emails, Remind (text @fhn2018 to 81010) Counseling website, facebook & twitter: @FHNGuidance

How to use Career Cruising today No idea about career path or college options? Assessments--Matchmaker Know your career path but not college? Education—School Selector Bigfuture.collegeboard.org Need to compare colleges? Education-Compare Schools Going into workforce or military? Employment—Employment Guide Career—Career selector/Military Careers Build My Resume https://www2.careercruising.com/main