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Class of 2020
Overview of Career Center
Junior year checklist/information
Overview of Naviance Student
Homework--Scavenger Hunt handout
Today’s Agenda
Student Services Staff Counselors:
Donna Thompson (A-Buo)
Anne-Marie Chace (Bup-Dou)
Dana Doss (Dov-Hub)
Jean No (Huc-Ko)
Sinitra Harvey (Kp-Mie)
Kate Foussekis (Mif-Rak)
Nancy Schneider (Ral-Sul)
Autumn Koo (Sum-Z)
Diana De Jesus-Brent (ESOL 1-4)
Kara Stamper - College & Career Specialist
Emily Seymour - Transcript Assistant
Harry Wolin - Director of Student Services
Students can access information about:
Career exploration
Post-secondary planning options, including 2- and 4-year colleges, NOVA Pathways, military, apprenticeships, employment and gap year opportunities
Information sessions with college representatives
Standardized test preparation
Scholarship and financial aid information
Volunteer, internship and other enrichment opportunities
Career Center Mrs. Stamper, College & Career Specialist Located in the library Open during school hours or by appointment
Checklist for Junior Year✓ STUDY! Junior year grades are the last complete school
year grades colleges will see. Final grades in the junior year make a big impression.
✓ TESTING
✓Review your PSAT from October
✓AP Exams in May
✓Determine test requirements for colleges on your list
✓Take practice SAT/Subject Test/ACT tests
✓Take appropriate tests in the spring
✓Consider the ASVAB on April 9th in our library - see Mrs. Stamper if interested!
College Entrance Exams SAT & ACT TESTS
Register online at CollegeBoard.org or ACT.org
If you indicate which colleges are to receive scores WHEN YOU REGISTER, it is free. You have a 10 day grace period after taking the exam to send your scores. After that, you will be required to pay for EACH college the scores are sent to
Fee Waivers are available for students receiving free or reduced lunch
Inquire with colleges to determine if they require SAT II Subject Tests
Free test prep information
SAT practice at www.khanacademy.org
ACT practice at www.act.org
Practice exam booklets in the Career Center
Mobile test prep at Prep4 SAT and Prep4 ACT
Options for your future:
College (2 year/4 year)
Military (enlistment, ROTC, Military Academies)
Apprenticeships (earn money, experience and certification while working. More information at www.doli.Virginia.gov)
Gap Year Programs (delay entry into college often for volunteer opportunities such as Peace Corp, AmeriCorps)
Technical Schools (hands-on, direct instruction in a chosen field)
Workforce (employment, internships, work study)
Any combination of the above
College & Career Exploration
➢ Explore Colleges➢What do I want from colleges? What do colleges expect from me?➢Visit campuses to develop a feel for “best fit”➢Attend college fairs➢Attend info sessions with college reps at CVHS
➢ Attend CVHS Junior Night with parents/guardians on March 20, 2019➢ Begin the application process for military service academies and ROTC
scholarships➢ Explore all scholarships available for juniors➢ Register with the NCAA if you intend to play a varsity sport in college➢ Plan senior courses with your parents and counselor➢ Explore career options and training/education required
Military Options Service Academies - start the process no later than the end of Junior
year. Attend Military Academy Night March 6th at Westfield at 7pm
Enlist - must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma. Each branch has own requirements. Recruiters visit Centreville during lunch throughout the year. Take the ASVAB on April 9th in the Lecture Hall!
ROTC - Reserve Officer Training Corps is a college program offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to serve in the military after graduation.
Use Naviance Student to begin your research and planning
Information on:
Scholarships
College visits at Centreville
Matching interests with careers
Matching careers with colleges
Resume, goals, X2VOL, journal
Let’s take a look at some features…..
Naviance Student
Where can you find your GPA?
Resume Builder
Career Exploration
SuperMatch College Search
Scattergrams
Search for Scholarships
Register for CVHS College Visits
▪ Log into Naviance Student< Colleges< Research Colleges< College Visits
▪ Review the list of colleges and universities scheduled to visit CVHS this fall
▪ Click Register Now and print the confirmation page as your pass to attend the session
▪ Ensure that your teacher SIGNS THE PASS at least 24 hours in advance and is
aware of your scheduled visit
▪ Put the appointment in your calendar, show up on time, dress to impress, and be
ready with questions to demonstrate your interest and personality
Enrichment Opportunities
Homework Please complete the Naviance Student Scavenger Hunt
handout
Please complete the Junior Survey in your Naviance Student account
Update email in Blackboard (under Personal Information) with current email address
Check your email often for information from the Career Center and/or your counselor
Review the Opportunities booklet
See Mrs. Stamper or your counselor if you have questions!
QUESTIONS?
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