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You’re Almost There!

You’re Almost There!. 2011-2012 Junior Information. Plan for your future because…. t hat’s where you’re going t o spend the rest of your life. -- Mark Twain. 3 Questions. What am I going to do after graduation?

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You’re Almost There!

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  1. You’re Almost There! 2011-2012 Junior Information

  2. Plan for your future because… that’s where you’re going to spend the rest of your life. -- Mark Twain

  3. 3 Questions • What am I going to do after graduation? • Am I headed for college, technical or trade training or right into the workforce? • How am I going to navigate the path I choose?

  4. Fall 2011 • Take the PSAT-Wednesday, Oct 12 • Meet with college/military reps. • Explore careers • ASVAB • Financial Aid

  5. PSAT • Practice SAT • Wednesday, October 12 • $14 • College Board-Quick Start • Sign up: Friday, September 23rd • Money due: Friday, September 30th

  6. College/Military Representatives • Sign up in the Student Services Center the day before • Must sign up in person • Check with your teacher first! • Must be passing • Be prepared to ask questions • BE COURTEOUS!

  7. Coming to Coudersport… • Westminster • Lock Haven • Mansfield • Clarion • California • UPB – 9/15 • JCC • Alfred University • Bloomsburg-9/14 • Houghton – 9/22 • St. Bonas- 10/7 • Penn Tech • Arnot School of Nursing -10/3 • IUP -11/16 • Lycoming-10/25 • Thiel • Edinboro • Juniata • Penn State • Gannon • Washington & Jefferson-9/23 • Alfred State-11/2

  8. Career/Major Exploration • Assess interests and skills • Career Cruising.com • ASVAB • College Board.org • America’s Career Infonet • Education Planner.org • Know How 2 Go.org • College.gov

  9. Career/Major Exploration • Explore Health Careers.org • Computingcareers.acm.org/ • American Manufacturing Career Collaborative www.amcsquared.com/ • Construct My Future • Careers in the Military.com • My Majors.com

  10. ASVAB • November 9, 2011 • Sign up in Student Services • Study Guides

  11. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP • Monday, November 21, 2011 • 6:00 PM

  12. SCHOLARSHIPS • Student Services Center web page • Announcement • Internet (ex. www.fastweb.com ) • Colleges/universities • Scholarship books in Student Services Center • Scholarship Workshop (sign up)

  13. NCAA: Div I or Div II • NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse • Student Release Form (SRF) • $60.00 fee • Test scores must be reported to the eligibility center directly from ACT or SAT.

  14. Student Services Center • Planning for College calendar • School Guide-on-line www.schoolguides.com • How to Get Good Grades in College • How to Get Good Grades in High School • PA Career Guide

  15. SAT High School Code: 390880 $49 www.collegeboard.com

  16. ACT High School Code: 390880 $33 / $48 (PW) http://www.actstudent.org

  17. SELECTIVE SERVICEIt’s the law! • www.sss.gov • 18-year old male • A citizen of the United States • Stay qualified for: • Federal Student Loans and Grants • State Student Aid • Job Training Benefits • Federal Jobs

  18. Questions? Mrs. Minard, MS Ed., GCDF

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