Juniors: Planning for Life After High School

Counseling Department Mr. Smith A-Cl Ms. Covington Co-Ham Mr. Eaton Han-Men Mrs. Gettis Mep-Ros Mrs. Banner Rot-Z Mrs. Beatty ESOL Levels 1-6 Mrs. Main College/Career Counselor Mrs. Langley Counseling Director

Upcoming Events!!! Military Panel- Recruiters and ROTC November 1, 2:30PM-3:30PM Hylton Auditorium…freebies! Junior Planning Night- Planning for College November 1, 6:30PM Hylton Auditorium…Guest Speaker!

Juniors: Planning for Life After High School Why plan? What post-high school options are available to me? What should I be doing right now? Use Naviance to Support Your Post-Secondary Plans

What are Your Choices? Employment Trade School or Technical College Military 2 Year College 4 year College

Employment Successful job hunting refers not only to finding a job but also to finding the best job possible When employment is plentiful this may not present a problem; but when jobs are scarce, you may have to think creatively and investigate many sources Individuals seeking employment can visit VA Employment Commission (in Woodbridge) for help with: Resume building Job searching Interviewing skills Long term planning

Business, Trade and Technical Schools Special emphasis on education and training in technical fields Many programs lead to an A.S. or an A.A. degree or a certificate in an academic discipline Great way to get training for a specific job or career Some trades have more earning potential than careers that require an Associate or Bachelor Degree!

Military Military Enlistment 17 yrs/physically fit/most HS diploma/ASVAB/ moral character Training for 152 Occupations Reserve Officer Training (ROTC): Civilian College + Officer Training Military obligation after two years...2 or 4???? Service Academy-Begin Process Junior Year of H.S. US Military Academy, New York US Naval Academy, Maryland US Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut US Merchant Marine Academy, New York US Air Force Academy, Colorado

2-Year Community College Community college benefits: -Fairly inexpensive (1/3 cost of 4 yr colleges) -Close to home -Open admissions -No SAT/ACT Scores needed - N.V.C.C. has guaranteed admission agreements with VA colleges for ease of transfer! -Provides a nurturing, supportive environment for students who need additional support. -Offers specialized courses/training

What Four Year Colleges Look For in Their Candidates College admissions offices are looking for well-rounded students who will be academically successful. Since most colleges have more applicants then they have space they establish certain criteria for selection. ****Academic Rigor ****GPA ****SAT/ACT Scores Extracurricular Activities Letters of Recommendation Interviews Student Essays

College Entrance Tests SAT and/or ACT Most colleges require SAT or ACT scores Scores are sent directly from testing agency to college Tests show readiness for college level work Take during spring of junior year and/or fall senior year Both are four hour tests given on Saturday mornings Most colleges accept both tests; check college website to see requirements **If you are on free/reduced lunch, you may qualify for the SAT/ACT waiver. See Mrs. Miller, Counseling Secretary.

Types of College Admission Early Decision (ED)-can only apply to one, promising to attend if accepted Early Action (EA)-applying to several schools early for an earlier decision (usually Nov.) Regular Decision (RD)-latest application will be accepted (usually Jan./Feb.) Rolling Decision-college will make decision as applications come in, no concrete deadline

Apply for Admission Start working on college applications in Fall of your Senior year. Six college applications may be sufficient if you apply to two schools in each category listed below. IDEAL: School you most want to attend and for which you have a chance of acceptance. 50-50 CHANCE: School you would be satisfied to attend and for which you meet the average requirements. SAFETY: School you would be satisfied to attend for a year or more and for which your chances of acceptance are certain

Hylton’s College/Career Website

Naviance Family Connection- https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=hylton User Name= School ID Number Password= 8 digit birthday MMDDYYYY

Naviance “About Me” Tab Click “Profile”

Write down your GPA Update your e-mail next to pencil. (To update, click the pencil icon.)

Counselor Recommendation Letter If a college needs a counselor recommendation letter, you can begin to fill out the required questionnaire.

“Colleges” Tab 2-“View All” to see all visits. Print confirmation as your pass. 3-SuperMatch to research 1-Scholarship Match, see view scholarships

“Colleges” Tab cont… Save colleges you are “thinking about”-You will be e-mailed if a college schedules an upcoming visit.

This is your “research” year! 1-Take SAT/ACT in Spring 2-Attend college visits/visit campus 3-Know which colleges you plan to apply by beginning of senior year 4-Keep your grades UP!