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University High School Counseling Department

Fall Senior Presentation

Information for Seniors, 2006-2007

Fall, 2006 Senior Presentation 2

Where Do I Go From Here?

The Final Year—Senior Year Where Do You Go From Here? Senior Year is a Year of Decision Making Important Decisions about Your Future

– What Career Path Should I Follow?– Where Should I Go To College If I Go?– What Kind of Man/Woman Do I Want to

Become?


Planning A Career

Develop a Career Plan Assess Your Skills and Interest Research Occupations Compare Your Skills and Interests with

Occupations Choose a Career Goal


Planning A Career

Select the Appropriate Place for Training Determine Financing of Training Learn About Job-Hunting Tips Prepare Your Resume Find Sources for Additional Information


Planning A Career

State Farm 2006 Fall Career Day– Tuesday, October 17– State Farm Employees Offer Presentations Of

Different Career Opportunities– 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Interested? Then Must Sign-up In The Counseling Center by 3:15 p.m. TODAYTODAY


Types of Colleges

Community Colleges– Example: Heartland Community College

Technical Colleges– Example: Hairmasters Institute

Junior Colleges– Example: Lincoln College

Four-Year Colleges and Universities– Example: Illinois State University


Choosing A College

Ask Yourself These Questions---– Why Do I Want To Go To College?– What Do I Hope To Achieve In College?– What Do I Want To Study or For Which Job

Do I Want To Prepare?– Do I Want To Live At Home or Go Away To

School?– Would I Be Happier In A Small College or At

A Large University


Choosing A College

Campus Visit Procedure– Make An Appointment With The Admission Office

– Pre-Arrange The Absence In The Attendance Office By Obtaining A College Visitation Form From Mrs. Witte

– After The Visit, Have Representative Sign The College Visitation Form

– Return The Signed Visitation Form to Mrs. Witte

– You May Use Three Days Per Year (Any Additional Days Must Be Petitioned In Writing To Mr. Wilder)


Choosing A College Hints For A Campus Visit

– Make An Appointment– Take A Transcript– Visit In-session– Include Your Parents– Verify Admission Requirements– Ask About Financial Aid, Housing, And Student Life– Tour Campus, Meet With Teachers Or Attend Class– Ask About Career Planning Services And Placement

Record Of Graduates– Write A Thank You Note


Choosing A College

College Recruiters Visiting U-High– Schedule Posted In Counseling Center,

Throughout The Building And On Website; Also Placed In Daily Announcements

– Obtain A Pass From The Counseling Center If During A Class Period

– Come Prepared With Questions– You Are Responsible For Missed Class

Material And Assignments


Academic Preparation

4-Year Colleges Often Use The Following Criteria When Determining Acceptance– Grade-Point Average– Strength of Subjects– ACT and/or SAT Scores– Letters of Recommendation– Activities and Awards– Personal Essays– Interviews


Academic Preparation Letters of Recommendation

– Select People Who Know You Well ANDAND Who Can Write You A Good Recommendation

– Give Letter Writers At Least One Week NoticeGive Letter Writers At Least One Week Notice Pay For Any Postage That Is Required

– Do Not Wait Until The Last MinuteDo Not Wait Until The Last Minute Recommendations From Counseling CenterRecommendations From Counseling Center

– Fill Out The Fill Out The Information For RecommendationsInformation For Recommendations Form, Form, Return To Mrs. CroppReturn To Mrs. Cropp

– Personally Inform Me Of Anything Special You Would Personally Inform Me Of Anything Special You Would Like Included In Any Letter That I Would Write.Like Included In Any Letter That I Would Write.


NCAA Eligibility

Division I Eligibility– 16 Core Courses

• 4 years English

• 3 years Math

• 2 years Science

• 1 year additional of English, Math or Science

• 2 years of Social Science

• 4 years of additional courses from above or foreign language

Division II Eligibility– 14 Core Courses

• 3 years English

• 2 years Math

• 2 years Science

• 2 year additional of English, Math or Science

• 2 years of Social Studies

• 3 years of additional courses from above or foreign language


NCAA Eligibility Other Requirements

– Minimum 2.000 GPA– GPA Matched With Sum of ACT Scores

• Example: Eng Math Read Sci Sum 17 19 20 19 75• The Sum of 75 Would Require a 2.300 GPA

– ACT Test Taken on National Test Day Register With The NCAA Clearinghouse NCAA Will Now Accept The ACT Test

Taken With The Prairie State Exam As Well As Ones Taken On National Test Days


Applying To College Acquire An Application

– From Counseling Center, By Contacting College, College Website, Or Apply On-line

Apply Early---Many 4-Year Colleges Have Early Application Deadlines In October or November

Personal Data Section Of Applications Must Be Filled Out Bring The Following To The Counseling Center:

– Completed Applications

– Check For Application Fee (If Required)

– Information For Recommendations Form

Counseling Center Will Complete School Part Of Application, Counselor Recommendation, Add School Profile Letter And Transcript, Then Mail Together As A Complete Packet


Applying To College

Verify Accuracy of Your Transcript– Check Personal Information:

• Name, Address, Birthday

– Check Coursework• Courses Taken, Grades, Credit Earned, Accuracy of Courses

Taken For Grade Improvement

• Courses Taking This Year And That Cumulative Earned Credits Plus Total To Be Earned Credits Will Be 24.000 Credits Or More

– Check Test Scores• Check That Scores Are Accurate and All Included


PSAE Test

New State Law:– Prairie State Achievement Exam Is Required

For Graduation From High School.

Anyone Who Has Not Taken The PSAE Should See Mr. Skinner Today!


Paying For College Check For Scholarship Opportunities Throughout The

Year– Review the U-High Scholarship Listing On-line or in Counseling

Center– Research Scholarships via Multiple Sources (U-High Counseling

Department Website)– Check With Parents If Their Place of Employment Offers

Scholarships Fill Out The FAFSA Form On Paper Or On-line At

www.fafsa.ed.gov, Available After January 1, 2007 Fill Out Any College Financial Aid Forms Meet Deadlines, Most Colleges Have Deadlines Between

March 15 and April 15


Senior Survey

Please Complete The Fall Senior Survey Return The Survey Prior To Leaving The

Auditorium


ISU Dual Enrollment

ISU Classes For College And High School Credit

You Will Be Charged Tuition By ISU– $205.00 per credit hour

Application Deadline: Friday, October 13 Class Registration In Late October, Details

To Follow Arrangements For The ISU Classes For

High School Credit Only Program Will Be Made In Early December


Final Thoughts

Apply Early Meet Deadlines Check With Counseling Center Often Ask Questions Dream, Plan, And Do It

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