SENIOR YEAR 2014-2015 DEADLINES! DEADLINES! SOCIAL LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS STUDY CAREER PLANS JOB HOMEWORK FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES! SENIOR PORTFOLIO SPORTS APPLICATIONS COLLEGE ACTIVITIES DEADLINES! SENIOR YEAR SATs and ACTs DEADLINES! FAMILY 2014-2015
Set Goals Get Organized Seek Information Plan Ahead Document Important Deadlines Follow Through Get Help
Ask Yourself: Am I on track to graduate high school? What do I want to do after high school? What do I need to do this year to reach my goals? Where do I want to go to college? Have I met the admission requirements? What kind of career am I interested in?
PICK A PATH. HAVE A PLAN. KNOW THE PROCESS and REQUIREMENTS PICK A PATH! HAVE A PLAN! KNOW THE PROCESS and REQUIREMENTS! TAKE RESPONSIBILTY! High School Diploma Military Recruit Reserves ROTC Academy Work College Career Technical 2 year College 4 year College/University Private/Independent
Paying for College Financial Aid Grants Loans Work Study Scholarships – free $$$ Don’t give up before you try!
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Read the fine print! It’s your future! Take responsibility!
Pay Attention to Detail! Email address is appropriate/professional Use appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling Memorize your Social Security Number and other personal directory information Document all usernames and passwords and keep in a safe place Read requirements and only apply if you are eligible Know if early action/decision is binding! Document important tasks and deadlines Pay Attention to Detail!
Confident Knowledgeable Responsible Organized BE HIM… NOT HIM… Confident Knowledgeable Responsible Organized Unsure Overwhelmed Disorganized Regretful
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