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Junior Seminar 2013-14

Junior Seminar 2013-14. Green High School Guidance Department (330) 896-7545. TRUISM #1 & #2. “In today's society, there are two truisms: You absolutely need some type of post-high school education to survive in today's work force, and

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Junior Seminar 2013-14

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  1. Junior Seminar2013-14 Green High School Guidance Department (330) 896-7545

  2. TRUISM #1 & #2 • “In today's society, there are two truisms: • You absolutely need some type of post-high school education to survive in today's work force, and • not everybody is cut out for a traditional four-year college.” from www.family.go.com SO NOW WHAT?...

  3. OPTIONS • 4-Year College • 2-Year College • Technical Schools • Business Schools • Vocational/Trade Schools • Apprenticeships • Military

  4. TRUISM #3 “Advances in technology have changed the scope of many traditional "vo-tech" classes…Mechanics no longer tear an engine apart and put it back together. They must know about computer systems.” from www.family.go.com WHAT DO I DO NOW?...

  5. SPRING & SUMMER “TO DO” LIST • Career & Education searches • College • ACT or SAT (College Entrance Exams) • Campus Visits • College Fairs • Public vs. Private • Military • ASVAB (Military Exam) • Contact Military Recruiters • Contact Apprenticeship Programs • NCAA Clearinghouse • College Countdown

  6. TRUISM #4 Median incomes from www.ocis.org

  7. #1 CAREER & EDUCATION SEARCH • Ohio Means Success (Replacing OCIS) • www.OhioMeansSuccess.org • Big Future • www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org • Cappex • www.cappex.com

  8. TRUISM #5 “It is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.” --Dr. Kevin Granito, School Counselor

  9. #2 COLLEGE: ACT/SAT • Spring and Summer • Registration procedures • ACT: actstudent.org • SAT: collegeboard.com • ACT: April 12, June 14, Sept. 13 • SAT: March 8, May 3, June 7 • Use GHS school code: 365-140 • Some colleges require scores be sent directly to them from ACT/SAT (ex. Ohio State, Cincinnati, Miami Univ.)

  10. Differences between ACT and SAT

  11. CAMPUS VISITS & COLLEGE FAIRS • Schedule campus visits for Spring & Summer • Junior Days • Group Visits • Personal Visits • Contact the admissions office to schedule your campus visit • Attend spring and summer College Fairs • See guidance website and posters for future fairs

  12. COLLEGE: Public vs. Private • Do not rule out schools because you believe they will be too expensive. • Many times, after you receive scholarships and grants, public and private schools end up with a very similar cost.

  13. #3 MILITARY • ASVAB test (see Jr. Checklist) • Contact Recruiter • Available during lunch periods twice a month • Access more information on their websites

  14. #4 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Many opportunities to learn a trade • jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/ • Can make a good income

  15. #5 NCAA/NAIA • Clearinghouses determine athletic eligibility at the college level. • If you plan to participate in a sport, that is an NCAA or NAIA school, this online application is a requirement. • Apply after your senior year schedule is set. • There is a fee to process your application.

  16. #6 COLLEGE COUNTDOWN • This summer • Usually at the end of July for 3 hrs. a day for 3 days • Topics: • Resume Writing using Ohio Means Success • College Essay Writing: 1-on-1 meeting • Scholarship searches • Website resources • Intro to Common App • You will leave with a college essay and scholarship searches

  17. GETTING READY FOR SENIOR YEAR • COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS: CC Plus • New name for Post Secondary • See Junior Checklist • SENIOR INTERVIEWS • Review your transcripts to make sure you are on track for graduation • Discuss career & education plans

  18. CREDIT CHECK • 4x4 • 4 English • 4.5 Social Studies • 4 Science • 4 Math • Health • ½ credit PE • 1 Business Elective or Foreign Language or Fine Art 23 Total Credits • PLCC • 4 English • 3.5 Social Studies • 3 Science • 4 Math • Health • ½ credit PE • 1 Business Elective or Foreign Language or Fine Art 23 Total Credits

  19. GUIDANCE WEBSITE & TWITTER • www.greenlocalschools.org/GuidanceDepartment.aspx • Links that will direct you in preparing you for your senior year • @GreenHSGuidance

  20. CLOSING • Junior Checklist • If you want a copy of this PowerPoint, it will be on our website • Questions

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