1. SENIOR YEAR 2014-2015 DEADLINES! DEADLINES! SOCIAL LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDY
CAREER PLANS
JOB
HOMEWORK
FINANCIAL AID
DEADLINES!
SENIOR
PORTFOLIO
SPORTS
APPLICATIONS
COLLEGE
ACTIVITIES
DEADLINES!
SENIOR YEAR
SATs and ACTs
DEADLINES!
FAMILY

2. Set Goals
Get Organized
Seek Information
Plan Ahead
Document Important Deadlines
Follow Through
Get Help

3. Ask Yourself:
Am I on track to graduate high school?
What do I want to do after high school?
What do I need to do this year to reach my goals?
Where do I want to go to college?
Have I met the admission requirements?
What kind of career am I interested in?

4. PICK A PATH. HAVE A PLAN. KNOW THE PROCESS and REQUIREMENTS
PICK A PATH! HAVE A PLAN! KNOW THE PROCESS and REQUIREMENTS! TAKE RESPONSIBILTY!
High School Diploma
Military
Recruit
Reserves
ROTC
Academy
Work
College
Career Technical
2 year College
4 year College/University
Private/Independent

5. Paying for College Financial Aid Grants Loans Work Study
Scholarships – free $$$
Don’t give up before you try!

6. REFER TO HANDOUT

7. Read the fine print!
It’s your future!
Take responsibility!

8. Pay Attention to Detail!
address is appropriate/professional
Use appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling
Memorize your Social Security Number and other personal directory information
Document all usernames and passwords and keep in a safe place
Read requirements and only apply if you are eligible
Know if early action/decision is binding!
Document important tasks and deadlines
Pay Attention to Detail!

9. Confident Knowledgeable Responsible Organized
BE HIM…
NOT HIM…
Confident Knowledgeable Responsible Organized
Unsure
Overwhelmed Disorganized
Regretful

10. * Questions?? * Turn in Questionnaire * Sign Up Sheets
Have a great year!