Junior Seminar 2013-14
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Transcript of Junior Seminar 2013-14
Green High School Guidance Department
(330) 896-7545
Junior Seminar2013-14
TRUISM #1 & #2
“In today's society, there are two truisms: 1. You absolutely need some type of post-high
school education to survive in today's work force, and
2. not everybody is cut out for a traditional four-year college.”
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SO NOW WHAT?...
OPTIONS1. 4-Year College2. 2-Year College3. Technical Schools4. Business Schools5. Vocational/Trade Schools6. Apprenticeships7. Military
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.”
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WHAT DO I DO NOW?...
SPRING & SUMMER “TO DO” LIST
1.Career & Education searches2.College
a. ACT or SAT (College Entrance Exams)b.Campus Visitsc. College Fairsd.Public vs. Private
3.Militarya. ASVAB (Military Exam)b.Contact Military Recruiters
4.Contact Apprenticeship Programs5.NCAA Clearinghouse6.College Countdown
TRUISM #4
Ironworker $61,150 Police Officer
$55,400
Electrician $49,420 Medical Assist.
$27,620
Pipefitter $40,920 Chef $36,150
Carpenter $40,500 Prob. Officer $45,120
Insurance Agent
$48,490 Firefighter $42,420
Landscaper $54,560 Cosmetologist
$21,200
Pharmacy Tech
$26,740 Photographer $27,000
Surgical Assist.
$40,000
Median incomes from www.ocis.org
#1 CAREER & EDUCATION SEARCH
Ohio Means Success (Replacing OCIS)
www.OhioMeansSuccess.org
Big Future
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Cappex
www.cappex.com
TRUISM #5
“It is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.”
--Dr. Kevin Granito, School Counselor
#2 COLLEGE: ACT/SATSpring and SummerRegistration procedures
ACT: actstudent.orgSAT: collegeboard.com
ACT: April 12, June 14, Sept. 13SAT: March 8, May 3, June 7Use GHS school code: 365-140Some colleges require scores be sent
directly to them from ACT/SAT (ex. Ohio State, Cincinnati, Miami Univ.)
Differences between ACT and SAT
ACT SAT
Math, Science, Reading, English, Writing
Critical Reading, Mathematics, Writing
NO penalty for wrong answers: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Penalty for wrong answers: DO NOT GUESS
Based on School Curriculum (more than SAT)
Based on critical thinking and application
Writing section is optional – Remember Truism #4
Writing section required
ACT classes offered (see guidance)
No SAT classes offered here
CAMPUS VISITS & COLLEGE FAIRS
Schedule campus visits for Spring & SummerJunior DaysGroup VisitsPersonal Visits
Contact the admissions office to schedule
your campus visit
Attend spring and summer College FairsSee guidance website and posters for future
fairs
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.
#3 MILITARY
ASVAB test (see Jr. Checklist)Contact Recruiter
Available during lunch periods twice a month
Access more information on their websites
#4 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Many opportunities to learn
a trade
jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/
Can make a good income
#5 NCAA/NAIAClearinghouses 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.
#6 COLLEGE COUNTDOWNThis summerUsually at the end of July for 3 hrs. a day for
3 daysTopics:
Resume Writing using Ohio Means SuccessCollege Essay Writing: 1-on-1 meetingScholarship searchesWebsite resourcesIntro to Common App
You will leave with a college essay and scholarship searches
GETTING READY FOR SENIOR YEAR
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS: CC PlusNew name for Post SecondarySee Junior Checklist
SENIOR INTERVIEWSReview your transcripts to make sure you are on track for graduation
Discuss career & education plans
CREDIT CHECK
4x44 English4.5 Social Studies4 Science4 MathHealth½ credit PE1 Business Elective
or Foreign Language or Fine Art
23 Total Credits
PLCC4 English3.5 Social Studies3 Science4 MathHealth½ credit PE1 Business Elective
or Foreign Language or Fine Art
23 Total Credits
GUIDANCE WEBSITE & TWITTER
www.greenlocalschools.org/GuidanceDepartment.aspx
Links that will direct you in preparing you for your senior year
@GreenHSGuidance
CLOSING
Junior Checklist
If you want a copy of this PowerPoint, it will be on our website
Questions