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COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING NIGHT

TONIGHT ’ S AGENDA Know Yourself Career Planning Tips How to Pick a College College Admission Paying for College Apprenticeships

CAREER & PERSONALITY RESOURCES Aptitude & Interests CAREER & PERSONALITY RESOURCES Aptitude & Interests Do What You Are: 16 Personalities People Patterns : National Career Development Association: Learning styles: assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtmlhttp:// assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml Need help picking a career: College Bound: Career One Stop: Exploring Occupations: Career Schools:

CHOOSING A COLLEGE commuting vs. living on campus urban vs. small college town size of the school extracurricular/ athletic activities size of classes/ faculty- student ratio restrictions/ regulations of social life type of programs offered cost of the school 2- Year o Open-door Admission Policy o High School Diploma & ACT/SAT Scores are used for placement o Accept High School grads, G.E.D. recipients, or individuals at least 16 years of age that have withdrawn from high school. 4-year o ACT/SAT Scores are required o G.P.A., class rank, volunteer work, personal statement, professional essay, extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation, and transcripts

List, Compare,Visit and Collect information Talk with College Representative Talk with Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, Parents, and College students Visit the College Web site Schedule appointment for campus visit Prepare a college comparison worksheet Weigh advantages and disadvantages

What (Nearly!) Every Application Asks Student ’ s full LEGAL name List of all high schools attended State of residence of both student and parents Six Digit high school code : Courses in progress Standardized Test Scores Signature from student, parent, and counselor Letter of Recommendation from Teacher(s), Counselor, or Supervisor

What are College Admissions’ Officers looking for in prospective students? G.P.A. Rank ACT/SAT Test Score Personal statement Recommendations Difficulty of course selections Courses in progress Junior & Senior year Academic Accomplishments School Involvement Personality Characteristics Level of Commitment Personal Accomplishments ?

Personal Statement Why are you interested in that particular college or university? Impact on admissions Why would you be a good addition to that particular academic community? Topics include: life lessons, personal challenges, areas of interests

PAYING FOR COLLEGE PAYING FOR COLLEGE FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid or WASFA(Washington Application State Financial Aid FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid or WASFA(Washington Application State Financial Aid This site offers an extensive database on national, local, and college specific scholarships. Site offers students a free scholarship search to worlds largest database worth over 32 billion dollars. Site offers students an extensive library of career resources that include career exploration, job search for every state in U.S., self-assessments, free scholarship search, college search, and more. Offers financial aid and information with links to test preparation and internship opportunities, for students who want to earn as they learn. Offers scholarship information for Washington state residents. Scholarships are not just for instate institutions. Search for local and national college scholarships and grants. Free scholarship search worth over 19 billion. Scholarships match your academics, talents, and interests.

What if I don’t want to go to College? How to become an apprentice: hip/Become/default.asp hip/Become/default.asp Todd Snider, Apprenticeship Consultant Phone: Army, Navy, Marines, Police, Coast Guard, National Guard, Fire Fighting, Real Estate Agent, Groundskeeper/Landscaper Start Your Own Business o ess_Entrepreneurship_Courses_Online.html ess_Entrepreneurship_Courses_Online.html o

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