As you come in, please…

Fill out your JUNIOR INFORMATION form

Counselor Introductions

Last names beginning with…

A-Da (Ms. Kreuze) De-Ho (Mrs. Young)

Hr-Mi (Mr. Taylor) Mo-Sh (Ms. Sauder)

Si-Z (Mrs. Holwerda)

1. Add Schoology group

2. Complete questionnaire

3. Complete and turn in junior information form today

4. View ‘Juniors 101’ presentation

5. Schedule individual meeting with counselor to review academic transcript and graduation progress; discuss career/education goals

•Join Class of 2021 Schoology group

• with code:

•Take the mental health questionnaire

(in Resources)

College Applications

Deadlines – November 1st is a guide

Transcripts – send through parchment.com

(free)

Test scores – some taken from transcript; others from SAT registration

The Common Application – more than 700 schools accept it and more than one million students use

it each year

Some applications are free (GRCC, FSU, Calvin); ask your counselor about fee waivers if there is $

need

Recommendations, college essays and

personal statements

How to Choose a College

• Visiting colleges

• Online research

• Naviance

• College rep visits

• College fairs

• RPS College night

• Major priorities? Sport, major, location, size, cost

• ROI – return on investment

Check out this website https://www.payscale.com/college-roi for helpful information regarding salaries and college tuition costs

*Early College

GVSU: Allied Health Science classes

Ferris: Senior Comp, AP Language, AP Literature; AP Calculus AB & BC, CARE 102, UNIV 101

Articulation : agreements with Davenport, Baker, GRCC, CMU

http://www.rockfordschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Early-College-Brochure-2019sm.pdf

AP Courses: Check out college websites to see how much credit is awarded.

CLEP: The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students to earn college credit for introductory-level courses by achieving satisfactory scores on subject-specific tests https://clep.collegeboard.org

College Athletic Eligibility

• NCAA Division I & II• GPA in approved core courses, SAT or ACT score

• Register (fee) by early 12th grade

• NCAA Division III• School requirements

• NAIA• Two of GPA, class rank, SAT or ACT score

• Register (fee) by early 12th grade

• More info: see your counselor

Senior Scheduling

Requirements• English • math or math-related• US Govt• Others specific to you

Recommendations• Business & Personal Finance

Considerations• career interests • college recommendations and rigor

SENIOR YEAR OPPORTUNITIES

• Senior Internship

-usually one trimester, one class period

-unpaid but students earn credit

• Co-op

-average 6/12 hours of work (1/2 hour release) weekly.

-co-requisite is a business class.

-paid and students earn credit; can be all three tris

• Most programs can be taken for 1 or 2 years

• Some offer field certification or college credits.

KCTC Programs

AgriscienceAuto Collision/Tech

Aviation Electronics/MaintenanceConstruction Criminal Justice

Design LabDiesel

Digital Animation/GamingEngineering & Architecture

Entrepreneurship/MarketingGraphic Communications

Health Careers & Health Sciences Academy Early College Hospitality/Culinary

HVACR (Heating & Refrigeration) IT

MechatronicsSports Medicine and Therapies

Teacher AcademyWelding

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Some careers require specific training:

• Dental Assistant

• Criminal Justice

• Culinary

• Practical Nursing

• Therapy Assistant

• Paralegal

• Cosmetologist

• Construction Trades

• Web Developer

• Electrician

• Sonographer

There are many in-demand jobs that don’t require 4 year degrees.

Visit www.going-pro.com for Michigan specific career training information.

Military OptionsArmyground force and largest branch of the military. Main job is to control and fight on land using land troops, tanks, and artillery.

Air Forcefights using aircraft including fighter planes and bombers. responsible for military satellites in space.

Navyfights in the oceans and the seas. uses battleships including destroyers, aircraft carriers, and submarines.

Marine Corpsmain landing force for the military. work closely with the Navy in attacking and establishing "beachheads" during war. The Marines are often some of the first soldiers to enter combat.

Coast Guardmonitors the U.S. Coastline and enforces border laws as well as helps with ocean rescues. The Coast Guard can become part of the Navy during times of war.

National Guard

responds to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training part time. Primary area of operation is their home state.

How to Begin the Recruiting Process

1. Call your nearest recruiting office.2. Email your nearest recruiting office.3. Online chat with a military recruiter via

recruiting websites.4. Submit an application to begin the screening

and application process.

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• The Game Plan - a general questionnaire on college/career info

• College Supermatch – college search based on your own criteria

• Career Interest Profiler - Questionnaire that aligns your interests with possible career paths

• Roadtrip Nation - A video series that allows you to hear from professionals in careers you might be interested in

Next Steps

1. Turn in junior information sheet before leaving the CTLC.

2. Schedule a junior meeting with your counselor or one will be scheduled for you.

3. Complete and turn in KCTC application to attendance office if applicable. Now available. Enrollment is first come first served.