1. Welcome Juniors
2018

2. Overview of junior visit
Counseling Overview
Post Secondary Options
Naviance Student
Academic Career Plan
Do What You Are Assessment

3. Graduation requirements
Advanced diploma
Standard diploma
Advanced Diploma
English-4
Math-4
Science-4
History/Social Sciences-4
World Languages-3 of one or 2 of 2
Health/PE-2
Econ/Personal Finance-1
Fine Arts/CTE-1
Electives-3
Total credits= 26
Verified Credits (SOL’s)=9
English-4
Math-3
Science-3
History/Social Science-3
Health/PE-2
World Lang./Fine Arts/CTE-2
Econ/Personal Finanance-1
Electives-4
Total=22
Verified Credits (SOL’s)=6

4. What are your interests and goals?
What will you do next
Junior year is the time to lay the groundwork for senior year and life after high school
What are your interests and goals?
How will you get there?

5. Post secondary options
2 year college
4 year college
Work
Military
Internship/Apprenticeship
Post secondary options

6. Junior college check list
PSAT
Use PSAT score to study for the SAT
Create a Resume
Start doing a college search
Visit colleges or attend college open houses/college fairs
Sign up for SAT or ACT and Subject Tests (usually required for most competitive colleges)
Narrow down your list of schools
Start applications over the summer. Applications open 8/1
Junior college check list

7. Factors in college admissions
1.  Grades in college prep classes​
2.  Strength of curriculum​
3.  Admissions test  (SAT and/or ACT)​
4.  Grades in all classes​
5.  Essay​
6.  Students demonstrated interest​
7.  Counselor recommendation​
8.  Class rank​
9.  Teacher recommendation​
10. SAT AP exams​
11.  Portfolio​
12.  SAT II test scores​
13.  Extra-curricular activities ​
14.  Work

8. College Admissions Testing
Most colleges require students to take college admissions tests
SAT-
ACT-
Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Most schools accept either test interchangably. So as you begin to think about college and creating the best application package possible, your admissions plan should begin with the question, "Which test should I take?“ You can try a free practice test for the SAT and ACT through Free online prep for the new SAT will be provided through Khan Academy
*Some colleges require or suggest that students take SAT subject tests (SAT II). Check your college’s websites to see what they require.

9. Naviance Student Naviance Student can help you decide on your path
Naviance Student is a web-based resource for students and parents that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning
Naviance Student is specific to our school
Naviance Student is used to request and sent transcripts to college
Naviance Student

10. How can I use Naviance student?
Career Planning 1
College Planning 2
Success Planning 3

11. Naviance|Student Login
Step 1-osbournparkhs.pwcs.edu
Step 2-click on our school,
Step 3- Find school counseling
Step 4- Click on Naviance student
Student ID #
Birthdate MMDDYYYY

12. Click on about me to update your profile

16. Update academic career plan
Click on link at the bottom of the page that says ACADEMIC CAREER PLAN
Fill in classes you are taking this year
Fill in diploma type, activities, and career goals
Sign and date
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