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Look Into The Future. Class of 2013!. Program Agenda. 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. Break-out Sessions.
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Look Into The Future Class of 2013!
Program Agenda • 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
Break-out Sessions • 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
Session DescriptionsCOLLEGE/CAREER FAIR 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.
Session DescriptionsDUAL CREDIT 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.
Session Descriptions“GO” CENTER 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.
Session DescriptionsFINANCIAL AIDE 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.
Set Your Priorities!!!! • Dates and Deadlines (check ADMISSIONS OFFICES Web sites often)
Set Your Priorities!!!! • Request Transcripts Two weeks Prior to Due Dates
Set Your Priorities!!!! • Plan College Visits this Summer • Use Checklist, Meet Admissions Officer
Set Your Priorities!!!! • Keep Spread Sheet of Volunteer Hours
Set Your Priorities!!!! • Give two weeks notice for Letters of Recommendation Requests
Set Your PrioritiesDO THIS NOW!!!!!!!! Get a student web account for SAT and/or ACT at www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org Take an SAT test PREP seminar SAT-see handout ACT-www.chadcargill.com
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 State 30,000 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
Bureau of Labor Statistics Top Fastest Growing Occupations Occupation % of Growth Earnings Training Biomedical Engineers 72% $$$$ Bachelor’s Home Health Aides 50% $ Short-term Financial Examiners 41% $$$$ Bachelor’s Physician Assistants 39% $$$$ Master’s Skin Care Specialists 38% $$ Vocational
Bureau of Labor Statistics Top Fastest Growing Occupations Occupation % of Growth Earnings Training Athletic Trainers 37% $$ Bachelor’s Computer SoftwareEngineers 34% $$$$ Bachelor’s Medical Assistants 34% $$ Moderate Occupational Therapist aides 31% $$ Short-term Environmental Engineers 31% $$$$ Bachelor’s
Look Into The FutureHandout Calendar Checklists Career Planning Financial Aide for College College Entrance Exams & ASVAB Top Occupations Campus Visit Checklist Application Essay Admission Requirements
Program Agenda • 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
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