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Keshequa Central School Junior Seminar • 2017-2018
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JUNIORS:
Prepare for your
SENIOR YEAR!
In this handbook:
Graduation preparation
timeline for job seekers,
military, college and tech
school
Choosing a college or Tech
school
Middle –Skill Jobs
SAT and ACT test dates
Comparison of the SAT and
the ACT
Writing a Resume
Requesting a letter of
recommendation
College Application nights
Financial aid
Writing a college Essay
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Timeline
Spring/Summer - Junior Year - Job Seekers
Create a resume
Look for websites with job postings in your area of interest
Post your résumé
Sign up for job alerts
Fall/Winter/Spring – Senior Year – Job Seekers
Check job websites
Update Resume
Apply for jobs
Prep for interviews
Spring/Summer- Junior Year - Military
Sign up for 3 sports in senior year
Contact recruiters
No tattoos on hands, neck or face
Fall/Winter/Spring – Senior Year – Military
Stay in contact with recruiters
Remain on athletic teams
Take the ASVAB
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Spring/Summer – Junior Year College bound
Visit colleges and tech schools
Take the SAT or ACT or both
File NCAA Clearinghouse registration if you may be participating in
Division I or II college athletics
Tech school apply this summer
Fall - Senior Year College bound
Complete College Visits
Senior interview with Mr. Houseknecht
Finalize your activity sheet (Resume) with Mr. Houseknecht
Re-take SAT or ACT if necessary, as early as possible
Request and gather letters of recommendation
Meet with college representatives
Prepare college essays
Arrange for interviews or auditions, if necessary
Note college application deadline dates and adhere to them
Be sure to let the Counseling Center know which colleges/tech
schools you are applying to
Apply to at least 3 colleges, use college application nights
Have your transcripts sent to the colleges you have applied to
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Complete your college applications by December 1!
Attend Financial aid meeting in October
Attend FAFSA meeting at GCC Dansville
Complete FAFSA in October
College Application nights – Wednesday nights - most weeks in October and November. You must sign up in the
counseling Center.
Winter - Senior Year College bound
Research and apply for scholarships – the Counseling Center has a
listing of all the scholarships sent to the school. There are also many
scholarships online. Apply to local scholarships.
Scholarship websites: WWW.HESC.com, WWW.fafsa.gov,
www.finaid.org, www.studentaid.gov, www.fastweb.com,
www.mappingyourfuture.org, www.collegeboard.org,
www.nasfaa.org,
Watch the mail and e mail, follow through with details
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Spring – Senior Year – College Bound
Re-visit schools, stay overnight if needed to make a decision
Make phone calls to colleges, for updated information.
Let your counselor know when you are accepted at a college!
Talk with the financial aid offices at the schools you are considering
Apply for local scholarships
Make a final choice, notify the college of your decision and make a
deposit. Note all deadlines. Your final decision usually takes place by
May 1.
Watch for deadlines regarding housing, financial aid, orientation etc.
Send thank you notes to all who have written letters of
recommendation for you
Stay in contact with the admissions and financial aid offices of the
school you have chosen. Take the name and extension of the person
you like working with.
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Things to consider when choosing a college
Admissions:
What factors do you consider when
making an admissions decision?
What is the average G.P.A. of an
entering freshman?
What kinds of courses should I be taking
in my senior year of high school?
Is the SAT/ACT required? What is the
average score of entering freshman?
What are the application and financial
aid deadlines?
Do you accept advanced placement or
college credit earned in high school?
What percentage of freshmen continues on to graduate from your institution?
Programs of Study:
Do you have my major?
What do you consider your top programs?
What unique programs does your institution
offer?
What additional academic services do you offer
students? (tutoring, career counseling, study skills)
How are faculty advisors assigned to students?
How effective is your institution’s honor code?
What is the penalty for cheating?
What types of internships/co-op experiences are available?
Financial Aid: 1. What is the basic cost for one year?
(tuition, room/board, fees)
2. What kind of financial aid programs are available?
3. What percentages of freshmen receive financial aid?
4. What is the average financial aid award?
5. What kinds of scholarship opportunities
are available?
Are work-study opportunities available?
Programs of Study:
Do you have my major?
What do you consider your top programs?
What unique programs does your institution
offer?
What additional academic services do you offer
students? (tutoring, career counseling, study skills)
How are faculty advisors assigned to students?
How effective is your institution’s honor code?
What is the penalty for cheating?
What types of internships/co-op experiences are available?
www.collegeboard.com www.collegeview.com
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Consider training for Middle – Skill Jobs
Middle-Skill Jobs – jobs which require education beyond high school but not a four year
degree.
Middle-skill Jobs make up the largest part of America’s and New York’s labor market.
Right now 51% of job openings in New York are middle-skill jobs.
Demand (job openings) for middle-skill jobs will remain strong for the next six years with
at least 46% of job openings being at the Middle-Skill level.
What jobs are Middle-Skill jobs? What are the Workforce Clusters?
Advanced Manufacturing
Skilled Trades
Information and Computer Technology
Hospitality and Tourism
Health Care
How do these Workforce Clusters break down into Occupational Groupings?
Advanced Manufacturing
Tooling and Machining
Optical Systems Technology
Applied Integrated Technologies/Mechatronics
Mechanical Engineering Technologies
Electrical Engineering Technologies
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Middle – Skill Jobs (cont.)
Skilled Trades
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Automotive Technologies
Millwright
Construction Technologies
Welding
Information and Computer Technology
Computer Information Systems
Information Technology
Computer Systems Technology
Computer Science
Hospitality and Tourism
Travel and Tourism
Golf Management
Event Planning
Hotel Management
Health Care
Health information Technology
Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental hygiene & Assisting
Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Schools that offer middle-skills degrees, certificates, training:
Alfred State
Morrisville
MCC
GCC
FLCC
ECC
Ohio Tech
CCC
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SAT and ACT test and registration dates 2017-2018-2019
Pick up test preparation books in the Counseling Center
SAT Registration Date Test Date May 3, 2018 June 2, 2018
July 27 August 25
September 7 October 6
October 4 November 3
November 1 December 1
February 8, 2019 March 9, 2019
April 5, 2019 May 4, 2019
May 2, 2019 June 1, 2019 sat.collegeboard.org
ACT Registration Date Test Date May 4, 2018 June 9, 2018
June 15 July 14
NA at this time September 8 “ October 27
“ December 8
“ February 9, 2019
“ April 13, 2019 actstudent.org School Code 334250
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Compare the SAT to the ACT
SAT vs. ACT
content-based test Type of Test content-based test
Reading: 1, 65-min section; Math: 1, 25-min section (no
calculator) & 1, 55-min section (w/ calculator); Writing
& Language: 1, 35-min section; Essay: 1, 50-min
section (optional)
Test Format English: 1, 45-min section; Math: 1, 60-min section;
Reading: 1, 35-min section; Science: 1, 35-min section;
Writing: 1, 40-min essay (optional)
reading, relevant words in context, math, grammar & usage, analytical writing
(optional)
Content Covered
grammar & usage, math, reading, science reasoning,
and writing (optional)
questions are evidence and context-based in an effort to
focus on real-world situations and multi-step
problem-solving
Test Style straightforward, questions may be long but are usually less
difficult to decipher
Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing are each
scored on a scale of 200-800. Composite SAT score is the
sum of the two section scores and ranged from 400-1600.
Scoring English, Math, Reading, and Science scores will each range between 1-36. Composite ACT
score is the average of your scores on the four sections;
ranges between 1-36
yes – you can choose which set(s) of SAT scores to
submit to colleges
Score Choice?
yes – you can choose which set(s) of ACT scores to submit
to colleges
questions increase in difficulty level as you move through
that question type in a section (except reading passage
questions, which progress chronologically through the
passage)
Difficulty Levels
difficulty level of the questions is random
Arithmetic, problem-solving & data analysis, heart of algebra, geometry, and
Math Levels arithmetic, algebra I and II, functions, geometry,
trigonometry; no formulas are provided
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trigonometry; formulas provided.
with private schools and schools on the east and west coasts; however, every four-
year college in the US accepts SAT scores
Tends to be more
popular?
with public schools and schools in the Midwest and south; however, every four-year
college in the US accepts ACT scores
seven times per year: March, May, June, August, October,
November, December
Offered when?
seven times per year: February, April, June, July, September,
October, December
(note that some states offer the ACT as part of their state
testing requirements; these tests are not administered on
the national test dates)
typically about four weeks before the test date
Registration deadline?
typically about five to six weeks before the test date
www.collegeboard.com More Information
www.act.org
REQUESTING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Ask the teacher directly or with a written request.
Be sure to tell him/her how it is to be sent (e mail, to counselor, on Common
Application, etc.)
Include a short paragraph (or your resume/activity sheet) with your request
describing your strengths, interests and whatever you want the college to know
about you.
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Writing a Resume
Your objective: What is your goal? What academic/tech program are you looking for? What job do you want?
Skills: What skills or training do you have?
Your High School activities: Clubs, athletics, leadership positions
High School awards: Varsity letters, academic awards, attendance, community involvement
Volunteer activities: Anything done at school or in the community
Employment: Anything you have done on a consistent basis
Interests: Hobbies
Hardships
FINANCIAL AID FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENT
Parents and students must complete the FAFSA - “Free Application for Federal Student
Aid” form. Complete the form in October.
Attend the Financial Aid meeting here in the library in October for detailed information.
Some useful websites:
WWW.HESC.com
WWW.fafsa.gov
www.finaid.org
www.studentaid.gov
www.fastweb.com
www.mappingyourfuture.org
www.collegeboard.org www.nasfaa.org
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Writing a College Essay
The admission essay is an important part of the college application. If an
essay is required, it is going to be used in the admissions decision to some
degree. Use it to distinguish yourself from other students.
Do:
Choose the idea that best fits you and a topic that will be unique
Choose a topic that is specific then go in depth into one idea rather
than trying to cover a broad topic.
Write multiple drafts and get feedback.
Write as well as you can!
Don’t:
Don’t choose offensive topics.
Don’t write a negative essay, be positive.
Don’t be arrogant or pedantic.
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College and AP courses Available
2017-2018
GCC ENG 101 College Composition Karen Bugman
GCC ENG 105 Composition in the Humanities Karen Bugman
GCC SPE 108 Public Speaking Karen Bugman
GCC POS 101 American National Government Robert Hambridge
GCC BIO 104 Cell Biology Heather Pero
GCC MAT 129 Statistics Ronald Macomber
GCC MAT 140 Pre-calculus Gerald Goho
GCC MAT 141 Calculus 1 Gerald Goho
GCC MAT 142 Calculus 2 Gerald Goho (Also AP AB Calculus)
GCC PSY 101 General Psychology On line Schneider
GCC SOC 101 Sociology On line Schneider
AP AP AB Calculus Pete Goho (Also GCC MAT 142)
AP AP US History Kurt Schneider
AP AP Studio Art Kevin Raymond