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October is College Knowledge Month! Complete college applications, receive special treats, and explore various college options. Take advantage of waived application fees and attend College Application Day on October 23rd.
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It’s time to start planning And Take Action
Throughout the month • Any student who completes an application, submits it and pays to send their transcripts will: • Receive an “I applied Bracelet” • Sign the College Board • Receive a special treat celebrating your accomplishments
Applying to Colleges • Many of the State Colleges and Universities will waive their application fee the last week of October (see list from Advisor also available on the Career Center page) • College application Day will be Tuesday October 23 • 9:30-2:20 in the LMC, you MUST sign up in the Career Center • You will have an opportunity to get a pre – signed pass in Advisement on Tuesday, October 23rd • All students are welcome to work on applications that day
Career Colleges 4 year College or University Community College Options after high school OJT Military Technical College Apprenticeships Gap Year/volunteer
A senior college checklist… • Visit with Reps in the building • Visit colleges with your parents or through the career center • Check out the requirements for the colleges you are considering • Ask for Letters of Recommendation, if needed • Meet with your school counselor, if needed • Start Applying to Colleges • Have a conversation with your parents about financing your college • Complete the FAFSA • Start checking out scholarships
Today in advisement… • Naviance • Updating/creating your resume – About Me • Doing the Strength Explorer, Do What you are – About Me • Exploring on the College Super Match/ Comparing Colleges – College • Adding colleges to “I am thinking about and or I am applying to” – College • The individual Colleges web page • Apprenticeship program home pages • The Common App • Scholarship searches