Presented by: Ms. Tracey Marek, Counselor JUNIORS- IT’S TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE!

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Work Military Technical/Trade School Apprenticeship programs Community or Junior College guaranteed transfer agreement w/ 4 year schools in Virginia 4-year College or University Public or Private Information on ALL of these options are available here, in the junior planning guide: http://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/1/Content2/20218

HOW TO DECIDE?? KNOW YOURSELF Consider Your: Values Ambitions Achievements Academic Strengths Interests Standout Talents

What are your skills? What are your passions? THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CAREER & MAJOR IS THE ONE THAT YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT! What are your skills? What are your passions? Find a career / major that fits here

TO- DO LIST…. It’s time to think about and develop a plan for after HS Junior Planning Guide (on KWHS website) LOTS of information about various choices after high school! http://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/1/Content2/20218 If planning to attend a four year college, sign up for SAT/ACT testing- https://www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org fee waivers available for those who qualify- see Ms. Marek Always send your scores- it doesn’t hurt you, it only helps you! Sign up in the counseling office for: College Representative visits GRASP meetings (financial aid) sign up in counseling office ASVAB (FREE career interest assessment) KWHS Career/College Fair on November 1st from 9-11am

SAT/ACT INFO: COLLEGES WILL TAKE SCORES FROM EITHER OR BOTH TESTS PREPARE! FREE PREP ON BOTH SITES! SEND SCORES TO COLLEGES WHEN YOU REGISTER- IT’S FREE! (you have to pay a fee if you send them after you test) www.fairtest.org- test scores optional colleges SAT SUBJECT TESTS- TAKE THEM ALONG WITH AP TESTS OR CAN TAKE OTHER SUBJECTS REQUIRED FOR RIGOROUS COLLEGES SHOWS COLLEGES YOUR STRENGTHS CAN SAVE MONEY LATER CAN SKIP LOWER LEVEL CLASSES

FREE CAREER/COLLEGE FAIRS KWHS Career/College Fair November 1st 9:00-11:00am (Tech/Trade Schools, Employers, Apprenticeships, Two and Four Year Colleges) National College Fair in Washington DC on Saturday Nov. 3 from 2-5pm- more info at: www.gotomyncf.com Infinitescholar.org- on site college admissions Collegeweeklive.com- virtual college fair

ART, MUSIC, OR THEATRE MAJORS CHECK THE COLLEGE WEBSITES TO SEE IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL COLLEGE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ART- You may have a portfolio to complete. See you art teacher for help. MUSIC/THEATER- You may have an audition to do.

CONSIDERING OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS? Look at the Academic Common Market Provides access across state lines for programs not available in a student’s home state (receive in-state tuition rates) More than 1,900 programs available Go to www.sreb.org or www.schev.edu for more information

FINANCIAL AID YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS- THOUSANDS OUT THERE! BOOKS IN CAREER CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS ON KWHS WEBSITE GRASP ADVISOR- MRS. YVONNE CRENSHAW (sign up in counseling office) COLLEGE WEBSITES WEBSITES (I.E. FINAID.ORG, MERITAID.COM, FAFSA.ED.GOV) OPPORTUNITIES BOOKLET- ecmc.org

JUNIOR PACKET ON THE KWHS WEBSITE OR IN COUNSELING OFFICE FOR ANY STUDENT NEEDING A RECOMMENDATION FROM MS. MAREK (COLLEGE, SCHOLARSHIP, EMPLOYMENT) STUDENTS FILL OUT THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY & RESUME PARENTS FORM TEACHERS/OTHER ADULTS FORM PEER FORM EVERYTHING DUE BY JUNE 2019

MAKE THE MOST OF THIS YEAR! GET INVOLVED! Join a club, team, etc. Do more that just attend classes at KWHS! KEEP YOUR GRADES UP! Last chance to improve your GPA before sending transcripts to college, military recruiters, technical schools, employers). GET A JOB – Yes, you earn money but you also learn valuable life lessons through working VOLUNTEER – Not only are you helping someone else, you also help yourself by meeting other people and learning from them ASK FOR HELP – Your parents, teachers, and counselor are here to help you. Ask questions!