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Junior Information Night2015-16

3E GOAL

Every senior leaves GHS:

Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled

SO NOW WHAT?...

EXPLORE OPTIONS1. 4-Year College2. 2-Year College3. Technical Schools4. Vocational/Trade Schools5. Apprenticeships6. Military7. Employment

FALL & SPRING “TO DO” LIST

1.Career & Education searches2.College

a.ACT or SAT b.Campus Visitsc.College Fairsd.College Cost

3.Militarya.ASVAB (Military Exam)b.Contact Military Recruiters

4.Apprenticeship Programs5.NCAA Clearinghouse

#1 CAREER & EDUCATION SEARCH

EmploymentOhioMeansJobs.comOhioMeansSuccess.org

Collegewww.BigFuture.org

Apprenticeships jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/

MilitaryTodaysMilitary.com

#2 COLLEGE: ACT/SATTake the ACT or SAT:

a.For college classes next year: December and/or February

b.NOT doing college classes next year: April or June

Registration procedures: See websites on checklist

Use 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 Granito quote

Writing section required

ACT classes offered (see guidance)

No SAT classes offered here

CAMPUS VISITS & COLLEGE FAIRSStart research now on bigfuture.org

Attend fall and spring college fairsSee Student Services website and posters for future

fairsOCTOBER 6TH 6:00-8:00pm Canton Civic Center

Schedule campus visits for Spring & SummerJunior DaysGroup VisitsPersonal Visits

Contact the admissions office to schedule your

campus visit

COLLEGE COST

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.

2-year branch campuses then transition

#3 MILITARY

ASVAB test (see Junior Checklist)

Contact Recruiter Available during lunch periodsTodaysMilitary.com

Access more information on their websites

#4 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Many opportunities to learn

a trade

jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/

Can make a good income

MEDIAN INCOME SAMPLES

Ironworker $61,150 Police Officer

$55,400

Electrician $49,420 Medical Assistant

$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 Construction Laborer

$38,480

Surgical Assistant

$40,000 Dental Hygienist

$62,000

Median incomes from www.ocis.org

#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.

GETTING READY FOR SENIOR YEAR

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS: CCPSee Junior Checklist

SENIOR INTERVIEWSReview your transcripts to make sure you are on track for graduation

Discuss career & education plans

CREDIT CHECK4x4

4 English4.5 Social Studies4 Science4 MathHealth½ credit PE (or

waiver)1 Business Elective

or Foreign Language or Fine Art

23 Total Credits

PLCC4 English3.5 Social Studies3 Science4 MathHealth½ credit PE (or

waiver)1 Business Elective

or Foreign Language or Fine Art

23 Total Credits

STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE

www.greenlocalschools.org/GuidanceDepartment.aspx

Links that will prepare you for your senior year (on checklist as well)

CLOSING

Junior ChecklistCCP

If you want a copy of this PowerPoint, it will be on our website

One College Steps magazine per familyStart Junior year and carries into senior year

Questions