1. Juniors: Planning for Life After High School

2. Counseling Department
Mr. Smith A-Cl
Ms. Covington Co-Ham
Mr. Eaton Han-Men
Mrs. Gettis Mep-Ros
Mrs. Banner Rot-Z
Mrs. Beatty ESOL Levels 1-6
Mrs. Main College/Career Counselor
Mrs. Langley Counseling Director

3. Upcoming Events!!! Military Panel- Recruiters and ROTC
November 1, 2:30PM-3:30PM
Hylton Auditorium…freebies!
Junior Planning Night-
Planning for College
November 1, 6:30PM
Hylton Auditorium…Guest Speaker!

4. Juniors: Planning for Life After High School
Why plan?
What post-high school options are available to me?
What should I be doing right now?
Use Naviance to Support Your Post-Secondary Plans

5. What are Your Choices? Employment Trade School or Technical College
Military
2 Year College
4 year College

6. Employment
Successful job hunting refers not only to finding a job but also to finding the best job possible
When employment is plentiful this may not present a problem; but when jobs are scarce, you may have to think creatively and investigate many sources
Individuals seeking employment can visit VA Employment Commission (in Woodbridge) for help with:
Resume building
Job searching
Interviewing skills
Long term planning

7. Business, Trade and Technical Schools
Special emphasis on education and training in technical fields
Many programs lead to an A.S. or an A.A. degree or a certificate in an academic discipline
Great way to get training for a specific job or career
Some trades have more earning potential than careers that require an Associate or Bachelor Degree!

8. Military Military Enlistment
17 yrs/physically fit/most HS diploma/ASVAB/ moral character
Training for 152 Occupations
Reserve Officer Training (ROTC):
Civilian College + Officer Training
Military obligation after two years...2 or 4????
Service Academy-Begin Process Junior Year of H.S.
US Military Academy, New York
US Naval Academy, Maryland
US Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut
US Merchant Marine Academy, New York
US Air Force Academy, Colorado

9. 2-Year Community College
Community college benefits:
-Fairly inexpensive (1/3 cost of 4 yr colleges)
-Close to home
-Open admissions
-No SAT/ACT Scores needed
- N.V.C.C. has guaranteed admission agreements with VA colleges for ease of transfer!
-Provides a nurturing, supportive environment for students who need additional support.
-Offers specialized courses/training

10. What Four Year Colleges Look For in Their Candidates
College admissions offices are looking for well-rounded students who will be academically successful. Since most colleges have more applicants then they have space they establish certain criteria for selection.
****Academic Rigor
****GPA
****SAT/ACT Scores
Extracurricular Activities
Letters of Recommendation
Interviews
Student Essays

11. College Entrance Tests SAT and/or ACT
Most colleges require SAT or ACT scores
Scores are sent directly from testing agency to college
Tests show readiness for college level work
Take during spring of junior year and/or fall senior year
Both are four hour tests given on Saturday mornings
Most colleges accept both tests; check college website to see requirements
**If you are on free/reduced lunch, you may qualify for the SAT/ACT waiver. See Mrs. Miller, Counseling Secretary.

12. Types of College Admission
Early Decision (ED)-can only apply to one, promising to attend if accepted
Early Action (EA)-applying to several schools early for an earlier decision (usually Nov.)
Regular Decision (RD)-latest application will be accepted (usually Jan./Feb.)
Rolling Decision-college will make decision as applications come in, no concrete deadline

13. Apply for Admission
Start working on college applications in Fall of your Senior year. Six college applications may be sufficient if you apply to two schools in each category listed below.
IDEAL: School you most want to attend and for which you have a chance of acceptance.
50-50 CHANCE: School you would be satisfied to attend and for which you meet the average requirements.
SAFETY: School you would be satisfied to attend for a year or more and for which your chances of acceptance are certain

14. Hylton’s College/Career Website

17. Naviance
Family Connection-
User Name= School ID Number
Password= 8 digit birthday MMDDYYYY

18. Naviance “About Me” Tab
Click “Profile”

19. Write down your GPA
Update your next to pencil. (To update, click the pencil icon.)

20. Counselor Recommendation Letter
If a college needs a counselor recommendation letter, you can begin to fill out the required questionnaire.

21. “Colleges” Tab
2-“View All” to see all visits. Print confirmation as your pass.
3-SuperMatch to research
1-Scholarship Match, see view scholarships

22. “Colleges” Tab cont…
Save colleges you are “thinking about”-You will be ed if a college schedules an upcoming visit.

23. This is your “research” year!
1-Take SAT/ACT in Spring 2-Attend college visits/visit campus 3-Know which colleges you plan to apply by beginning of senior year 4-Keep your grades UP!