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Tomorrow’s Success Depends Upon Today’s Choices...

Tomorrow’s Success Depends Upon Today’s Choices. It’s Up To YOU !. Military. College. Career. Trade school. Linden Career Center. Career and College search assistance C omputers connected to the Internet Resource books and magazines Guidance and counseling assistance

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Tomorrow’s Success Depends Upon Today’s Choices...

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  1. Tomorrow’s Success Depends Upon Today’s Choices... • It’s Up To YOU! Military College Career Trade school

  2. Linden Career Center... • Career and College search assistance • Computers connected to the Internet • Resource books and magazines • Guidance and counseling assistance • Class scheduling assistance

  3. Career Center Programs… • Laptop Lending Library • Tutoring program • On-line classes through Community College • Resume writing assistance • Job application assistance • General career counseling

  4. The Different College Systems… *California Community College (CCC) *California State University (CSU) *University of California (UC) *Independent/Private (AICCU) *Trade or Technical School

  5. Admission Requirements…CCC • Open admissions - anyone interested in attending is accepted • Must apply on-line and take the assessment • Good place to start if student is not focused...

  6. Admission Requirements 4-Year CSU or UC • 4 years English, 3 years math (Alg. I,II and Geometry), 2 years foreign language, 2 years science with lab (physical and life science), 2 years social science,1 year visual/performing art • SAT or ACT

  7. Admission to Private Colleges… • Varies greatly between the colleges • Many highly competitive schools • Several very “forgiving” schools • Incredible financial aid programs • Different deadlines

  8. Trade or Technical Schools • Programs designed to give students post-secondary training and skills • Good programs - generally high ticket prices to attend • Be sure to check program prior to committing any money • Designed for students who are not in college prep. programs in high school

  9. Required Tests…

  10. SAT…Total possible points = 2400 Tests English and Math knowledge May take as many times as needed... ACT…Total possible points = 36 Tests 3 areas - English, Math, Science/Social Science MUST take this test if you want Cal Poly! Some say this is an easier test... College Entrance Exams...

  11. The Four Branches of the US Military Are: Army Navy Air Force Marines Military Options…

  12. Scholarships • National Scholarships • Local Scholarship • www.fastweb.com • Scholarship Books • Beware of Scams!

  13. Why should you go away?

  14. The Freshman Experience... • Opportunity to move away and still have the “safety net” • Student has “earned” this by working hard in H.S. • Unique experience for freshmen – something that can’t be explained…

  15. The Bottom Line…CHOICES! • Students (and parents!) need to keep options OPEN! • Apply, Apply, Apply! • Watch for deadlines • Make final decisions in the spring of senior year

  16. So, what can you get from the Career Center? • Personal guidance and counseling • Information about careers and job paths • Information about colleges and “life after Linden” • Scholarship information

  17. Helpful Web Sites(write these down!)www.csumentor.edu - For CSU’swww.pathinfo.ucop.edu - For UC’swww.aiccu.edu - For Private Schoolswww.deltacollege.org - SJ Delta Collegewww.cccc.edu - CA Community Collegeswww.collegeboard.com - SAT informationwww.ACT.org - ACT information

  18. Top 5 Reasons YOU should visit the Career Center & Library: • 5) To get a head start on your college/career • 4) The computers have awesome resources • 3) Mrs. Costa and Mrs. Knapp are so friendly • 2) To get started on your “life after Linden” • 1) It’s the Coolest Room on Campus! (Duh!)

  19. QUESTIONS? We are here to help you! Make the Career Center your home!

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