1. Seinfeld Career Choices Survey Question
Junior Year: College & Career Planning
Seinfeld Career Choices Survey Question

2. This time next year…
College applications for the school will open in the Summer of 2017.
We encourage seniors to aim to complete all of their college applications (3-7 on average) by Halloween of their senior year.
Meet or beat almost every deadline out there (Nov.1is the first big deadline nationwide)
Complete the stressful application process so you can focus on your important senior year
So that means you will be applying to college based on your transcripts from JUNIOR YEAR

3. What do you need to do this year?
Prepare for and take your college admission test(s).
Conduct your college search and develop a list of where you would like to apply.
Start planning ahead for your applications.

4. ACT/SAT
Many juniors will begin testing in Dec. Ideally, testing will be completed this year or by October of senior year.
Register online:
ACT:
SAT:
Consider sending scores to colleges.
(4 free now or pay $12 per test date later)
Upload a photo

5. ACT/SAT
Have an idea what ACT score means for your future, set goals, seek help as needed, take multiple times
ACT & SAT are accepted by all 4-year colleges & universities in the US
SAT subject tests are required by some (but not most) colleges
Some colleges require the writing portion of the ACT
All Juniors will take the ACT on April 19th at FHN
The test is paid for by the state and you will register for it during the school day
The writing section will be included

6. The College Search-choosing a school that is right for you
1) Identify the criteria that is important to you
Location, size, majors, diversity, cost, activities, etc.
2) Identify & research schools that fit your
criteria
Online college search: Career cruising,
Meet with reps. at FHN
College fairs, college events in the area, visit campus
3) Decide where to apply
On average, students apply to 3-7 school
Too many applications = more stress

7. A + Program
2 years of community college/ state technical school in Missouri
2.5, 95% attendance, 50 hour tutoring before January 1st senior year, good citizenship
A+ tutor meetings in FHN
Nov 15 for 2nd semester tutoring
April 11 for Summer tutoring
For specifics see Mrs. Herman in the Counseling office

8. College Athletics
Make sure you are eligible to play by checking NCAA or NAIA websites
Talk with your current coaches
Make sure the college has your major

9. Military
There are many paths to take if you are considering the military, make sure you take a look at all of them before deciding on your future (career, pay off college, etc.)
We have military recruiters at lunch, there are military recruitment offices nearby, you can check todaysmilitary.com

10. Building a Resume Resumes are used for admission & scholarships
Stay/Get involved in activities
Art, Athletics, Community Service, Leadership, Music…
At FHN or in the community
Start putting a resume together this year so you will have it ready to go next year
Resume Questionnaire for letters of recommendation

11. A lot to think about
There is a lot to work on so please plan ahead. The last thing you want to do is miss a deadline and possibly change your plans because of it
My job is to help you through this process
Sign up to meet with me
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Counseling website, facebook & twitter: @FHNGuidance

12. How to use Career Cruising today
No idea about career path or college options?
Assessments--Matchmaker
Know your career path but not college?
Education—School Selector
Bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Need to compare colleges?
Education-Compare Schools
Going into workforce or military?
Employment—Employment Guide
Career—Career selector/Military Careers
Build My Resume