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.”

from www.family.go.com

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.”

from www.family.go.com

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