Green High School Guidance Department (330) Junior Seminar

TRUISM #1 & #2 “In today's society, there are two truisms: 1. You absolutely need some type of post-high school education to survive in today's work force, and 2. not everybody is cut out for a traditional four-year college.” from SO NOW WHAT?...

OPTIONS 1. 4-Year College 2. 2-Year College 3. Technical Schools 4. Business Schools 5. Vocational/Trade Schools 6. Apprenticeships 7. Military

TRUISM #3 “Advances in technology have changed the scope of many traditional "vo-tech" classes…Mechanics no longer tear an engine apart and put it back together. They must know about computer systems.” from WHAT DO I DO NOW?...

SPRING & SUMMER “TO DO” LIST 1. Career & Education searches 2. College a. ACT or SAT (College Entrance Exams) b. Campus Visits c. College Fairs d. Public vs. Private 3. Military a. ASVAB (Military Exam) b. Contact Military Recruiters 4. Contact Apprenticeship Programs 5. NCAA Clearinghouse 6. College Countdown

TRUISM #4 Ironworker$61,150Police Officer$55,400 Electrician$49,420Medical Assist.$27,620 Pipefitter$40,920Chef$36,150 Carpenter$40,500Prob. Officer$45,120 Insurance Agent$48,490Firefighter$42,420 Landscaper$54,560Cosmetologist$21,200 Pharmacy Tech$26,740Photographer$27,000 Surgical Assist.$40,000 Median incomes from

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TRUISM #5 “It is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.” --Dr. Kevin Granito, School Counselor

#2 COLLEGE: ACT/SAT Spring and Summer Registration procedures ACT: actstudent.org SAT: collegeboard.com ACT: April 12, June 14, Sept. 13 SAT: March 8, May 3, June 7 Use GHS school code: Some colleges require scores be sent directly to them from ACT/SAT (ex. Ohio State, Cincinnati, Miami Univ.)

Differences between ACT and SAT ACTSAT Math, Science, Reading, English, Writing Critical Reading, Mathematics, Writing NO penalty for wrong answers: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS Penalty for wrong answers: DO NOT GUESS Based on School Curriculum (more than SAT) Based on critical thinking and application Writing section is optional – Remember Truism #4 Writing section required ACT classes offered (see guidance)No SAT classes offered here

CAMPUS VISITS & COLLEGE FAIRS Schedule campus visits for Spring & Summer Junior Days Group Visits Personal Visits Contact the admissions office to schedule your campus visit Attend spring and summer College Fairs See guidance website and posters for future fairs

COLLEGE: Public vs. Private Do not rule out schools because you believe they will be too expensive. Many times, after you receive scholarships and grants, public and private schools end up with a very similar cost.

#3 MILITARY ASVAB test (see Jr. Checklist) Contact Recruiter Available during lunch periods twice a month Access more information on their websites

#4 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES Many opportunities to learn a trade jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/ Can make a good income

#5 NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouses determine athletic eligibility at the college level. If you plan to participate in a sport, that is an NCAA or NAIA school, this online application is a requirement. Apply after your senior year schedule is set. There is a fee to process your application.

#6 COLLEGE COUNTDOWN This summer Usually at the end of July for 3 hrs. a day for 3 days Topics: Resume Writing using Ohio Means Success College Essay Writing: 1-on-1 meeting Scholarship searches Website resources Intro to Common App You will leave with a college essay and scholarship searches

GETTING READY FOR SENIOR YEAR COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS: CC Plus New name for Post Secondary See Junior Checklist SENIOR INTERVIEWS Review your transcripts to make sure you are on track for graduation Discuss career & education plans

CREDIT CHECK 4x4 4 English 4.5 Social Studies 4 Science 4 Math Health ½ credit PE 1 Business Elective or Foreign Language or Fine Art 23 Total Credits PLCC 4 English 3.5 Social Studies 3 Science 4 Math Health ½ credit PE 1 Business Elective or Foreign Language or Fine Art 23 Total Credits

GUIDANCE WEBSITE & TWITTER rtment.aspx rtment.aspx Links that will direct you in preparing you for your senior

CLOSING Junior Checklist If you want a copy of this PowerPoint, it will be on our website Questions