1. POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
IT’S MY JUNIOR YEAR, NOW WHAT?

2. SELF-ASSESSMENT- WHAT’S THE BEST PLAN FOR YOU?
Evaluate and analyze your interests, strengths and abilities
Complete the on-line career interest survey available to all students at (username and password needed)
Complete the skills assessment available to all students at (username and password needed)
Discuss results with parents and save results to your portfolio
Review post-secondary options of interest to you : two year college, four year college, military, technical school

3. POST-SECONDARY CHARACTERISTICS- WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE FOR YOU?
Consider the following when creating a list of potential post- secondary schools:
Major course of study and future career path
Academic admission requirements
Geographical location
Size
Financial Obligations
Extracurricular activities
This search can be completed on or on the SAT/ACT website.

4. COLLEGE RESOURCES- YOU MUST DO THE RESEARCH
Utilize the following resources in order to gain information regarding post- secondary school education:
Careercruising.com- username and password needed
Internet- research colleges, financial aid, scholarships
Reference Books- available in the Counseling Office
College Representative Visits- calendar is posted on our website under “resources”; “school counseling”
College Campus Open Houses and Visits- check college websites
School Counseling Website- use this!!!
FLEX SESSIONS WITH THE SCHOOL COUNSELORS

5. TESTING REQUIREMENTS- YOU MUST SIGN UP ON YOUR OWN
Learn the requirements for each post-secondary school you are considering. Both the SAT and ACT are college entrance exams accepted by all post-secondary schools nationally. It is recommended that you sign up for the SAT and ACT test during your junior year. You can do this now on the following websites: SAT- collegeboard.org ACT- actstudent.org

6. FLEX SESSIONS- BE SURE TO SIGN UP
School Counselors offer sessions during the flex period to assist you in the post-secondary planning process. Please pay close attention to announcements, school , Remind, and Twitter for specifics on dates and topics for the sessions. Flex Topics: paying for college, financial aid, application process, job shadowing, college search session utilizing your computer, college assessments SAT/ACT, stress management, career portfolio/senior portfolio presentation, tips for college/career success, Q & A

7. COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENT
Individual appointments can be scheduled with your school counselor by reporting to the school counseling office and requesting an appointment. Also, you can your school counselor at any time for any reason. Mrs. Caitlin Hawkins A-Di Mrs. Beth Shive Dj-Ho Mrs. Karen Virtue Hp-Mila Ms. Sandra Gallagher Milb-Sc Mrs. Christy Greener Sd-Z