2. COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING NIGHT

3. TONIGHT ’ S AGENDA Know Yourself Career Planning Tips How to Pick a College College Admission Paying for College Apprenticeships

4. CAREER & PERSONALITY RESOURCES Aptitude & Interests CAREER & PERSONALITY RESOURCES Aptitude & Interests Do What You Are: http://www.dowhatyouare.com/bridgeshttp://www.dowhatyouare.com/bridges 16 Personalities http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-testhttp://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test People Patterns : http://www.keirsey.comhttp://www.keirsey.com National Career Development Association: http://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/home_page http://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/home_page Learning styles: http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self- assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtmlhttp://www.educationplanner.org/students/self- assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml Need help picking a career: http://kivunim.huji.ac.il/cddq/http://kivunim.huji.ac.il/cddq/ College Bound: http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-boundhttp://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-bound Career One Stop: http://careeronestop.orghttp://careeronestop.org Exploring Occupations: http://www.umanitoba.ca/counselling/careers.htmlhttp://www.umanitoba.ca/counselling/careers.html Career Schools: http://www.careerschools.org/http://www.careerschools.org/

5. CHOOSING A COLLEGE commuting vs. living on campus urban vs. small college town size of the school extracurricular/ athletic activities size of classes/ faculty- student ratio restrictions/ regulations of social life type of programs offered cost of the school 2- Year o Open-door Admission Policy o High School Diploma & ACT/SAT Scores are used for placement o Accept High School grads, G.E.D. recipients, or individuals at least 16 years of age that have withdrawn from high school. 4-year o ACT/SAT Scores are required o G.P.A., class rank, volunteer work, personal statement, professional essay, extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation, and transcripts

6. List, Compare,Visit and Collect information Talk with College Representative Talk with Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, Parents, and College students Visit the College Web site Schedule appointment for campus visit Prepare a college comparison worksheet Weigh advantages and disadvantages

7. What (Nearly!) Every Application Asks Student ’ s full LEGAL name List of all high schools attended State of residence of both student and parents Six Digit high school code : Courses in progress Standardized Test Scores Signature from student, parent, and counselor Letter of Recommendation from Teacher(s), Counselor, or Supervisor

8. What are College Admissions’ Officers looking for in prospective students? G.P.A. Rank ACT/SAT Test Score Personal statement Recommendations Difficulty of course selections Courses in progress Junior & Senior year Academic Accomplishments School Involvement Personality Characteristics Level of Commitment Personal Accomplishments ?

9. Personal Statement Why are you interested in that particular college or university? Impact on admissions Why would you be a good addition to that particular academic community? Topics include: life lessons, personal challenges, areas of interests

10. PAYING FOR COLLEGE PAYING FOR COLLEGE FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid or WASFA(Washington Application State Financial Aid FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid or WASFA(Washington Application State Financial Aid www.fastweb.com This site offers an extensive database on national, local, and college specific scholarships. www.fastweb.com www.schoolsoup.com Site offers students a free scholarship search to worlds largest database worth over 32 billion dollars. www.schoolsoup.com www.careeronestop.org Site offers students an extensive library of career resources that include career exploration, job search for every state in U.S., self-assessments, free scholarship search, college search, and more. www.careeronestop.org www.finaid.org Offers financial aid and information with links to test preparation and internship opportunities, for students who want to earn as they learn. www.finaid.org www.washboard.org Offers scholarship information for Washington state residents. Scholarships are not just for instate institutions. www.washboard.org www.scholarships.com Search for local and national college scholarships and grants. Free scholarship search worth over 19 billion. Scholarships match your academics, talents, and interests. www.scholarships.com http://www.finaid.org/calculators/awardletteradvanced.phtml

11. What if I don’t want to go to College? How to become an apprentice: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprentices hip/Become/default.asp http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprentices hip/Become/default.asp Todd Snider, Apprenticeship Consultant Phone: 206-515-2842 Email: Todd.Snider@Lni.wa.gov Army, Navy, Marines, Police, Coast Guard, National Guard, Fire Fighting, Real Estate Agent, Groundskeeper/Landscaper Start Your Own Business o http://study.com/articles/7_Universities_and_Websites_Offering_Free_Busin ess_Entrepreneurship_Courses_Online.html http://study.com/articles/7_Universities_and_Websites_Offering_Free_Busin ess_Entrepreneurship_Courses_Online.html o http://business.wa.gov/start-your-business http://business.wa.gov/start-your-business

12. Linkedin/Resume www.linkedin.com http://www.livecareer.com/builder/load.aspx?utm_ source=LiveCareer- Content&utm_medium=orgn&utm_campaign=Top- Ad-Unit-11409# http://www.livecareer.com/builder/load.aspx?utm_ source=LiveCareer- Content&utm_medium=orgn&utm_campaign=Top- Ad-Unit-11409#