1. Class of 2013!

2.  Main Assembly  Break-Out Session I 6:30-7:00 ◦ Choose 1 of 4 sessions  Break-Out Session II 7:00-7:30 ◦ Choose 1 of 4 sessions

3.  Performance Hall Foyer: College Rep’s for Q and A: TWU, UNT, NCTC, Military  Room 501-Dual Credit Coordinator- NCTC  Room 506- “Go-Center”  Room 504- Financial Aide

4. In the Foyer in front of the Performance Hall, Academic Advisor Angela Clouse will host Admissions Representatives from TWU, UNT, NCTC, Army, Air Force, and the Bethesda Career Institute. Find answers to your specific questions regarding admission requirements and degree plans and career opportunities.

5. In Room #501, Ms. Tipton will host the new Dual Credit Coordinator from NCTC, Laura Poignant. Discover “Best Practices” for Dual Credit with NCTC Ask specific questions regarding “all things Dual Credit!”…. Costs, Deadlines, Transfer of Credits, Scholarships, Admissions, Drop/Adds, Course Opportunities.

6. In Room #506 Academic Advisor Debbie Cantrell will host the “Go” Center staff This is a team of consultants provided by a grant received by Texas Woman’s University to assist students and their parents with the College Application Process in its entirety: admissions, scholarships and financial aide.

8. In Room #504 student Assistance Counselor Dr. Patricia Walker will host Lethia White, an Academic Advisor for UNT who also sent 4 children to college as a single parent. Ms. White’s personal account and practical information on Financial Aide will encourage students and parents who are facing the upcoming transition from high school to college.

9.  Dates and Deadlines (check ADMISSIONS OFFICES Web sites often)

10.  Request Transcripts Two weeks Prior to Due Dates

11.  Plan College Visits this Summer ◦ Use Checklist, Meet Admissions Officer

12.  Keep Spread Sheet of Volunteer Hours

13.  Give two weeks notice for Letters of Recommendation Requests

15. Forbes Top 100 Best Buy Colleges 6. College of the Ozarks 8,776 9.Brigham Young Idaho 12,920 10.University of Wyoming 24,886 11. University of Florida 40,151 22.North Carolina State30,000 42.University of Central Florida 27,538 43. Louisiana State 29,129 47.University of Arkansas 28,722 53. Texas A&M 20,521 60. Oklahoma University 31,111 61. Texas Tech 19,326 78.University of Texas 24,028 80. Texas Woman’s University 15,796 85. University of Oklahoma 31,139

16. Bureau of Labor Statistics Top Fastest Growing Occupations Occupation % of Growth Earnings Training Biomedical Engineers72%$$$$ Bachelor’s Home Health Aides 50%$Short-term Financial Examiners 41%$$$$Bachelor’s Physician Assistants 39% $$$$Master’s Skin Care Specialists 38%$$Vocational

17. Bureau of Labor Statistics Top Fastest Growing Occupations Occupation % of Growth Earnings Training Athletic Trainers37%$$Bachelor’s Computer SoftwareEngineers34%$$$$Bachelor’s Medical Assistants34%$$Moderate Occupational Therapist aides31%$$Short-term Environmental Engineers31%$$$$Bachelor’s

18. Calendar Checklists Career Planning Financial Aide for College College Entrance Exams & ASVAB Top Occupations Campus Visit Checklist Application Essay Admission Requirements

19.  Break-Out Session I 6:30-7:00 ◦ Choose 1 of 4 sessions  Break-Out Session II 7:00-7:30 ◦ Choose 1 of 4 sessions

20. Drawing for Door-prize!