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Planning for College and Military. Thursday, may 22 2014. Remaining Test Dates – make sure you sign up!. ACT’s June 14 th , 2014 SAT & SAT Subject Test June 7th , 2o14 East CEEB code is 390-488 CB East is a test center for these dates noted with an East test center code is 39162.
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Planning for College and Military Thursday, may 22 2014
Remaining Test Dates – make sure you sign up! ACT’s June 14th, 2014 SAT & SAT Subject Test June 7th , 2o14 East CEEB code is 390-488 CB East is a test center for these dates noted with an East test center code is 39162
What to do before end of junior year… Develop a Personal Statement for your applications. Develop/update your Resume in Navianceand indicate what your potentialmajor might be under “game plan”. Review application essay from Career Plan 11. From your research, develop a list of 7-10 schools and do extensive research. Trim the list of 10 colleges to 3-7 by September of senior year…be sure to consider varying degrees of competitiveness. Consider and contact teachers for letters of recommendation!!! Complete “Counselor Recommendation Request” form on Naviance. (Only some schools require a letter from counselors.)
3 Military Paths 1. Enlisted Personnel – 5 Branches Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard 2. ROTC - Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Some students participate to receive ROTC scholarships which can be 2-4 year scholarships. 3. Officer Candidate School – Selective & Intense Process The U. S. Military Academy, The U.S. Naval Academy, The U.S. Air Force Academy, The U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy They train graduates to meet the demands of leadership and success. Every student selected is on a full scholarship. Students must begin the application process for these schools in their junior year.
What you need to do… Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) – aptitude test for enlistment – see counselors for details Contact Information
Questions about College or Military Application Process? Make an appointment to see Mrs. Carr or Mr. Moustakas in the Junior House Office!
Career Plan Requirement – Senior Year There are 2 requirements for CP for senior year – why not get them done now? College/Job Application – you can use your common appor specific college you have applied for Resume – if you have not updated your resume in Naviance, do it now or over the summer
And remember what Will Rogers said… “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”