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Tips for a successful CAMPUS VISIT
Student Athletes
If you plan on competing in Division I or Division II college sports and want to be eligible to be recruited by colleges, you must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. www.eligibilitycenter.org Also, sign up for our free academic eligibility tool through Core Course GPA
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College Applications at-a-Glance
Completing college applications can be a time-consuming process. However, if you are organized and get started early, the process will feel much less stressful. Here is an overview of some things you should be doing as a junior to prepare for applying to college:
Application Steps
Three Types of Admissions There are generally 3 different types of admissions: Rolling Admission, Early Action, and Early Decision.
*Counselors will hold a group senior meeting with you one week into your senior year to review the application steps and give information about requesting a transcript. Individual meetings will follow. |
NOT ATTENDING a 4-YEAR COLLEGE?
Here are some other options…
Community Colleges
These schools train students for a variety of skilled jobs such as automotive technician, emergency medical technician (EMT), hair stylist, paralegal, and truck driver. You can visit www.trade-schools.net for more information or search trade schools through Xello at: https://auth.xello.world/Google/Student/55277b54-e241-4e2a-b631-c83dcfe92b9b
Community Colleges
- Community colleges offer two-year Associate Degrees, technical classes, flexible class schedules, some on-line courses, and affordable tuition.
- Core credits can typically be transferred to a four-year university though most colleges and universities require a minimum of a 2.0 for credits to transfer.
- Examples of degrees that require a two-year degree: dental hygienist, radiation therapist, ultrasound technician, registered nurse, and engineering technician.
- Some careers require people to get certificates to prove that they have trained for a job at an approved school and that they have completed a certain number of hours practicing new skills.
- Some jobs that require a certificate include: massage therapist, kennel management, medical assistant, computer technology, office assistant, and career development facilitator.
- The military offers career options and tuition assistance. The level of commitment and benefits vary greatly; for more information visit www.todaysmilitary.com and make an appointment to speak with a recruiter.
- An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction through which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly-skilled occupation.
- Apprenticeship programs can be sponsored by individual employers, joint employer and labor groups, and/or employer associations. Most apprentice programs require four years to complete.
- Examples of careers that may offer on-the-job training include waiters and waitresses, fast food cooks, store clerks, hotel housekeepers, and lawn care workers.
These schools train students for a variety of skilled jobs such as automotive technician, emergency medical technician (EMT), hair stylist, paralegal, and truck driver. You can visit www.trade-schools.net for more information or search trade schools through Xello at: https://auth.xello.world/Google/Student/55277b54-e241-4e2a-b631-c83dcfe92b9b
Career Planning Resources
School & Career Planning www.mappingyourfuture.org
Scholarship Search www.fastweb.com
Bureau of Labor Statistics www.stats.bls.gov
Occupational Outlook handbook www.bls.gov/oco
Mapping Your Future https://mappingyourfuture.org/
Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
College Board www.collegeboard.org
School & Career Planning www.mappingyourfuture.org
Scholarship Search www.fastweb.com
Bureau of Labor Statistics www.stats.bls.gov
Occupational Outlook handbook www.bls.gov/oco
Mapping Your Future https://mappingyourfuture.org/
Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
College Board www.collegeboard.org