COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

MILITARY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

EMPLOYMENT JOB TRAINING

Planning for Senior Yearand Beyond

Annapolis High’s Counseling Department

Marquenta Taylor, D.C. – A-B, ESOL 9&10

Gil Schaefer – C-E, PVAKathleen Richburg – E-Ge, IBLaura Platania – Gf-O, ESOL

11&12Neasah Jones – N-Z, PPMC

Carol Delaney – Counseling SecretaryCarolyn Mayr – Registrar

In your folder you have:

•2 copies of a Senior Contract•A Diploma Request Form•A Release of Records- for transcript

only•A copy of your child’s transcript•A copy of your child’s course selection

for next year.

Specific Courses Needed for Graduation

• Please take out your student’s Senior Contract:▫ classes needed to complete graduation

requirements are listed.• Students must take and pass these specific

courses in order to graduate.• Notification of unsuccessful progress will be

reported to parents at interim time and when report cards are sent home

Please verify information. Please add e-mail

address.

Additional Requirements

Credit information

Specific Course Requirements

Students…

…are responsible for failure to meet the requirements for graduation

• It is up to students to meet with their School Counselor to discuss options.

• High School Graduation Notification Agreements

MUST BE SIGNEDBY PARENT & STUDENT and

RETURNED to the Counselor today before

leaving!

This is theinformationthat will appear on your diploma – be precise

This is allows

us to transmityour student’stranscripts to colleges,employersetc…

Release of Records

Contact Information

Next year please be sure to sign up for Parent Connect and make sure your child’s counselor has your up-to-date:

E-mailPhone Number

Check with your child’s counselor if you’re not sure…

Connecting and Communicating: Naviance Family Connections

• Generate good college matches based on your GPA & test scores

• View when College Reps will visit Annapolis HS and sign up to attend.

• Track your transcript requests and when submitted

• Please log on to:http://connection.naviance.com/annapolishs

• Easiest access is via the AHS frontpage “Naviance”

• Periodic emails & notifications

“FirstnameLastname”Birthday:

“MMDDYYYY”

If you change your password and cannot remember it, DON’T

PANIC!

Email a counselor (gschaefer@aacps.org)

and they will reset your password.

CommonApp

In order for Naviance to operate optimally, you will also need to create a CommonApp account.

www.commonapp.orgWe will be in

classrooms at beginning of the year to help you create and coordinate your CommonApp and Naviance accounts

Now what? Rising Seniors should already be planning

their next step!

Four Year CollegeTwo Year/ Community CollegeMilitaryWork/VolunteerTechnical Schools

Continuing Education

Community College- Certificates (short-term job training, 15 credits)- Associates Degree (“2 year” 60 credits)

Colleges and Universities- Bachelors Degree (“4 year” 120 credits)- Masters Degree - Doctorate Degree- Professional Degrees

Job Training- on-the-job- trade schools- professional certifications

Military

• What are my options?▫ Army Navy▫ Air Force Marines▫ Coast Guard Reserves/Nat’l Guard ROTC

• Where can I find more information?▫ Military Recruiters▫ On-line information

• Do I need to take any tests? ASVAB will be given in the Fall & Spring

Getting a Job

What if school or military is not for me? Employment options Career outlook Labor market information

Which career is right for me? Career Personality Inventories Job Shadow Internships

Getting a Job

How can I prepare? Resume Interview skills Job Search Plan Follow-up responses

Internships Local service agencies Chamber of Commerce

Work/Volunteer Force

• Job Corps- a no cost education and vocational

training program.

• Outward Bound – Adventure based education program.

• AmeriCorps – Non-profit corporation for national and community service

• Peace Corp- US Government program sends volunteers abroad to promote understanding.

• Apprenticeships

Technical College/Trade School

• What are my options?▫ Public or Independent▫ In-state or out-state▫ Apprenticeship

Cooperative venture between technical college and employer.

Occasional apprenticeships through Unions where training is provided.

• How do I apply?▫ Paper application process▫ On-line options

Technical College/Trade School

What tests do I need to take? ACCUPLACER/SAT

How do I prepare for these tests? On-line resources or books

Which program is best for me? Talk with college or trade school counselors Make decision before you begin at the technical

college or trade school Each program has its own entrance requirements

How to Apply to a College/University

1. Student Application (usually on-line – check for Common Application)

• select a major (or undecided)• may require an essay• usually a fee (waivers available)

2. Transcript showing cumulative GPA

3. Evaluation forms and Letters of Recommendation• Teacher(s)• Counselor

4. SAT/ACT Test Scores (request to be sent from the testing company)

College Application Timeline

Spring Junior Year- take SAT/ACT - college search - create and save your resume

Summer- college search/visits- draft essays- identify deadlines

Fall Senior Year- take SAT/ACT again- apply to colleges

- request teacher, counselor letters of rec and transcripts - note institutional scholarship deadlines Winter Senior Year

- complete FAFSA forms - apply for scholarships - consider rolling admission colleges - send mid-year transcripts if required

Spring Senior Year - receive college decision notices - compare financial packages - confirm your decision (send in a deposit if required) - attend orientation - complete AHS Senior Survey and identify the college where your final transcript should be mailed

How to Apply to a AACC

1. Student Application (on-line)

o no essayo no fee or obligation

2. Test Test Scoreso Accuplacer (free, untimed)

3. Registration

Going through the college admission process

FOUR STEPS

PREPARE – Learn, Participate, Practice, Test, Plan

RESEARCH – Investigate the How and What questions

APPLY - Don’t miss deadlines

DECIDE – May 1st National Candidate Reply Date

College and University- Prepare

•What tests do I need to take?• SAT/SAT Subject www.collegeboard.com• ACT www.ACT.org• Placement tests

• How do I prepare for these tests?• On-line resources• Prep Books available: ex. 10 Best SAT Tests• CD-Rom• Prep Courses

College Admission Testing

SAT (changing Spring 2016)

ACT

• Measures critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• 3 sections: math, critical reading, and writing.

• Highest score is 2400

• Penalty for wrong answers

• Focus is on English, math, reading and science reasoning.

• Highest score is a 36

• Optional writing exam

• No penalty for wrong answers

Where to Start - Research

Identify Priorities

Gather Info

Look at fit

Narrow your list of schools

Apply to at least 5 colleges; one

reach,one safetyand the rest target

College Options - Decide

What is the best fit for you?

Reach, Target, Safety

GPA, Your Courses, Test Scores

Cost, Location, Majors

Two Year vs. Four Year

How do I pay for this?

Financial Aid Federal aid (FAFSA)

Grants Scholarships Work Study Loans

State and Local AidScholarshipsMerit or need based aid

Some Advice for Parents

Take a look at your financial situation-have honest discussion

Talk to your child about goals & priorities in the process

Attend college fairs, listen while your child does the talking.

Take your child on college visits, preferably when class is in session.

Make sure your child is already looking into scholarships.

Ask your employer whether scholarships are available for employees children.

Find out how the federal student aid application process works.

Recommended Deadlines

Some Quick Reminders

Visit schools by Labor Day

Complete applications by Thanksgiving

Submit Financial Aid by Valentines Day

Keep All Doors Open and Prepare Now

College/University SATs and/or ACTs(May, June, Aug., Sept)

Community College -- Accuplacer (April 11 for Early College Access during senior yearor end of senior year for regular admission)

Armed ForcesASVAB(Fall 2015 at AHS)

How to Stay in Touch

Principal’s Newsletter

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Website

Annapolis High School Website

Annapolis High School Counseling Dept. Website

Annapolis High School PTSA (facebook)

@ahighcounseling@AnnapHS_AACPS