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Seinfeld Career Choices Survey Question

Seinfeld Career Choices Survey Question. Junior Year: College & Career Planning. This time next year…. College applications for the 2018-2019 school will open in the Summer of 2017.

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Seinfeld Career Choices Survey Question

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  1. Seinfeld Career ChoicesSurvey Question Junior Year:College & Career Planning

  2. This time next year… • College applications for the 2018-2019 school will open in the Summer of 2017. • We encourage seniors to aim to complete all of their college applications (3-7 on average) by Halloween of their senior year. • Meet or beat almost every deadline out there (Nov.1is the first big deadline nationwide) • Complete the stressful application process so you can focus on your important senior year • So that means you will be applying to college based on your transcripts from JUNIOR YEAR

  3. What do you need to do this year? • Prepare for and take your college admission test(s). • Conduct your college search and develop a list of where you would like to apply. • Start planning ahead for your applications.

  4. ACT/SAT • Many juniors will begin testing in Dec. Ideally, testing will be completed this year or by October of senior year. • Register online: ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT: www.collegeboard.org • Consider sending scores to colleges. (4 free now or pay $12 per test date later) • Upload a photo

  5. ACT/SAT • Have an idea what ACT score means for your future, set goals, seek help as needed, take multiple times • ACT & SAT are accepted by all 4-year colleges & universities in the US • SAT subject tests are required by some (but not most) colleges • Some colleges require the writing portion of the ACT • All Juniors will take the ACT on April 19th at FHN • The test is paid for by the state and you will register for it during the school day • The writing section will be included

  6. The College Search-choosing a school that is right for you • 1) Identify the criteria that is important to you • Location, size, majors, diversity, cost, activities, etc. • 2) Identify & research schools that fit your criteria • Online college search: Career cruising, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org • Meet with reps. at FHN • College fairs, college events in the area, visit campus • 3) Decide where to apply • On average, students apply to 3-7 school • Too many applications = more stress

  7. A + Program • 2 years of community college/ state technical school in Missouri • 2.5, 95% attendance, 50 hour tutoring before January 1st senior year, good citizenship • A+ tutor meetings in FHN auditorium @2:30 • Nov 15 for 2nd semester tutoring • April 11 for Summer tutoring • For specifics see Mrs. Herman in the Counseling office

  8. College Athletics • Make sure you are eligible to play by checking NCAA or NAIA websites • http://eligibilitycenter.org • http://www.playnaia.org • Talk with your current coaches • Make sure the college has your major

  9. Military • There are many paths to take if you are considering the military, make sure you take a look at all of them before deciding on your future (career, pay off college, etc.) • We have military recruiters at lunch, there are military recruitment offices nearby, you can check todaysmilitary.com

  10. Building a Resume • Resumes are used for admission & scholarships • Stay/Get involved in activities • Art, Athletics, Community Service, Leadership, Music… • At FHN or in the community • Start putting a resume together this year so you will have it ready to go next year • Resume Questionnaire for letters of recommendation

  11. A lot to think about • There is a lot to work on so please plan ahead. The last thing you want to do is miss a deadline and possibly change your plans because of it • My job is to help you through this process • Sign up to meet with me • Emails, Remind (text @fhn2018 to 81010) • Counseling website, facebook & twitter: @FHNGuidance

  12. How to use Career Cruising today • No idea about career path or college options? • Assessments--Matchmaker • Know your career path but not college? • Education—School Selector • Bigfuture.collegeboard.org • Need to compare colleges? • Education-Compare Schools • Going into workforce or military? • Employment—Employment Guide • Career—Career selector/Military Careers • Build My Resume https://www2.careercruising.com/main

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