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Organize. Accomplish. Achieve. Dream. Pursue. Research. Prepare!!. SENIOR ACTION PLAN 2011-2012. Step 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT Step 2: GOAL-SETTING Step 3: ACTION PLAN/TIMEFRAME Step 4: CAREER PLAN. Step 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT. *Career Interest Inventories

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  1. Organize Accomplish Achieve Dream Pursue Research Prepare!!

  2. SENIOR ACTION PLAN2011-2012 Step 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT Step 2: GOAL-SETTING Step 3: ACTION PLAN/TIMEFRAME Step 4: CAREER PLAN

  3. Step 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT *Career Interest Inventories *AZ CIS (Arizona Career Information System) www.azcis.intocareers.org

  4. Step 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT *Career Interest Inventories *AZ CIS (Arizona Career Information System) *Senior Project in English Classes: Personal Essay Resume Application Essays Letters of Recommendation Research of 3 Institutions/Organizations to which you’ve applied Projected Income Document Persuasive Essay Reflection *Graduation Status Checks with Counselor *Transcript *Test Scores & Rank

  5. RESUMESa continually changing self-assessment Why Create A Resume? Scholarships College Admissions Employment Community Service Letters of Recommendation

  6. REMEMBER… As a Senior, you must earn 2 credits each semester! Seniors must have a minimum of 4 classes each semester. The Deadline for Completion of all online classes is Mon. APRIL 30th, 2012.

  7. BEHIND IN CREDITS? How can I walk with my friends May 24th ?!?!?! • Ask Counselor for best options • Online Classes • A Hour Classes • Pass All Classes

  8. Step 2: GOAL-SETTING *What are your personal goals? *What are your academic goals? *What are your post-grad/career goals?

  9. PERSONAL GOALS * Meet new people * Get more involved with campus activities * Stay healthy and physically fit * Save money for future endeavors * Get a job * Get accepted to your dream college

  10. ACADEMIC GOALS Higley High School Graduation May 24, 2012 This will be you!!!

  11. HIGLEY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA vs COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSThrough Graduating Class of 2012

  12. EACH DIPLOMA REQUIRES Earn 21 credits 90% Attendance Pass the AIMS If you still need to pass the AIMS: *Writing - Oct. 25 *Reading - Oct. 26 *Math – Oct. 27

  13. POST-GRAD/CAREER GOALS Work Military Community Colleges Career &Technical Schools University/College

  14. Step 3: ACTION/TIMEFRAME*Refer to Action Plan* *What are you going to do? *What resources will you need? *When will you do it?

  15. Apply Early – Apply online • Check Deadlines: ASU – Dates have changed-check Career Center NAU – Dates have changed-check Career Center U of A – Dates have changed-check Career Center • Request transcripts be sent to chosen university * Mrs. Lund-Dennison, Registrar. A Request form can be picked up in counseling center • Take ACT or SAT • Don’t forget colleges usually have application fees

  16. SAT & ACT Which one should I take? • Check with your college or university • When possible, take both tests • Tests can be taken multiple times What do I need to do? • Check Dates and Registration Deadlines • Register Online • Review Test-Taking Tips • Take Practice Exams

  17. NCAA Plan Ahead • Division I or II Schools • 16 Core Courses • GPA/SAT or ACT requirements • www.eligibilitycenter.org See your counselor

  18. COMMUNITY COLLEGES • Associates, Certificate, or Transfer Degree Programs • The ASSET Placement Test is required • and is given at the Community • College campuses • No application fee

  19. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS Decide pathway for chosen career Begin the application process Complete financial aid forms Internship opportunities

  20. MILITARY The U.S. Military is one of the largest employers and vocational programs in the world. • Check HIGLEY HIGHLIGHTS and the Career Center for dates of Military Rep visits • College tuition/Scholarship opportunities

  21. WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO ME? Where Do I Go?? Who Do I Talk To??

  22. College Information Scholarship/Financial Aid Information Career/Technical School Information Military Information HIGLEY HIGHLIGHTS- Post-Grad Newsletter ACT/SAT Resources Personal Faculty Advocate (every other Friday) COUNSELING & CAREER CENTER

  23. COUNSELORS & SUPPORT Mrs. Maxwell All grade levels A – GE Mr. Hopaczylo All grade levels GF-NE Mr. Warner All grade levels NF-Z Mrs. Brackett Secretary Mrs. Ortega Career Center Specialist Mrs. Baum Registrar

  24. REGISTRAR If you need to send official transcripts, see Mrs. Baum in the Registrar’s Office. When might I need a transcript? • *Send to colleges, universities, career & • technical schools • *Send with a scholarship application • *Give to a future employer • Don’t wait till the last minute to request transcripts

  25. Special Events for Seniors • FALL COLLEGE VISITATION ASU, UofA, NAU, EMBRY-RIDDLE Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa Community College, Gateway, Scottsdale Community College, Central AZ College, Yavapai (Just to name a few) MONDAY, September 26, 2011 (Seniors & Juniors) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. @ Higley’s Main Gym

  26. OP SHOP…an opportunity to explore schools, military, careers, and employment Dobson High School Monday, Oct. 3 6:00-8:00 p.m. 1501 W. Guadalupe Rd. (Between Dobson & Alma School)

  27. FINANCING YOUR FUTURE • 1. Announcements of Scholarships • 2. Find updated scholarship information: • HIGLEY HIGHLIGHTS & MONTHLY BULLETINS Counseling & Career Center • Higley High School Website • 3. Financial Aid & Scholarship Night (FAFSA) • January 19, 2012- in Big Auditorium 6:00-8:30pm. • *Information on FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)-Check Career Center for Priority deadline. • *Scholarships & Application Process • *Admissions to Colleges

  28. HIGH HONORS TUITION WAIVER(State of Arizona Tuition Waiver for ASU, U of A, NAU) Students must meet all of the following criteria: 1. A grade of “B” or better in the 16 core courses or an acceptable score on the appropriate AP test and 2. A final unweighted GPA of 3.5 or better in the 16 core courses OR rank in the top 5% of your class and 3. An “Exceeds” on ALL 3 AIMS Tests by the end of your Junior year or “Exceeds” on 2 AIMS, “Meets” on 1 AIMS, and score a 3 or better on 2 AP Tests. Check with your counselor if you have questions regarding your status.

  29. MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES – TUITION WAIVER Top 15% of Class (in your 6th or 7th or 8th semester) OR Achieve qualifying scores on all three areas of the Accuplacer Test English - 51 - 54 Reading - 47 - 53 Math - 41 – 55 (elem. algebra) 29 – 35 (int. algebra / college algebra)

  30. WEBSITES www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org www.careerbuilder.com

  31. Step 4: CAREER PLAN *Seek personal satisfaction and fulfillment *Remember that change is constant *Develop both short-term and long-term goals

  32. EMPLOYABILITY OUTLOOK AND JOB MARKET AWARENESS How will this affect your future??? Your personal goals??? Your academic goals??? Your career goals???

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