1. It’s time to start planning
And
Take Action

2. October is College Knowledge Month

3. Throughout the month
Any student who completes an application, submits it and pays to send their transcripts will:
Receive an “I applied Bracelet”
Sign the College Board
Receive a special treat celebrating your accomplishments

4. Applying to Colleges
Many of the State Colleges and Universities will waive their application fee the last week of October (see list from Advisor also available on the Career Center page)
College application Day will be Tuesday October 23
9:30-2:20 in the LMC, you MUST sign up in the Career Center
You will have an opportunity to get a pre – signed pass in Advisement on Tuesday, October 23rd
All students are welcome to work on applications that day

5. Options after high school
Career Colleges
4 year College or University
Community College
Options after high school
OJT
Military
Technical College
Apprenticeships
Gap Year/volunteer

6. A senior college checklist…
Visit with Reps in the building
Visit colleges with your parents or through the career center
Check out the requirements for the colleges you are considering
Ask for Letters of Recommendation, if needed
Meet with your school counselor, if needed
Start Applying to Colleges
Have a conversation with your parents about financing your college
Complete the FAFSA
Start checking out scholarships

7. Today in advisement… Naviance The individual Colleges web page
Updating/creating your resume – About Me
Doing the Strength Explorer, Do What you are – About Me
Exploring on the College Super Match/ Comparing Colleges – College
Adding colleges to “I am thinking about and or I am applying to” – College
The individual Colleges web page
Apprenticeship program home pages
The Common App
Scholarship searches