Class of 2016

“Life After High School”

College

See our website for helpful links and information

Military

Contact a recruiter from the branch of your choice. See our website for contact information.

ASVAB –Required for all branches of the military. Can be taken through your recruiter or at Camden High School Wednesday November 4th periods 1-5. Sign up in the Counseling Office by Wednesday October 28th. NO COST.

Work

See our website for helpful links to job search strategies, resume writing, interview skills and current job openings

Typical Post-Grad Pathways

Research is the key to good decisions

Attend a college fair

Visit, ask questions

Consider your options carefully

College is more than just going to class – this will be your HOME for years

Make an informed decision

Steps to college planning

• Values

• Ambitions

• Achievements

• Academic Strengths

• Interests

• Your Standout Talents

• Writing your resume will help you to identify these qualities.

Know Yourself

Most of you should have an account on Guidance Direct. Please contact your counselor if you have forgotten your username and password. You can use Guidance Direct to write your resume if you have not already created it. Give your resume to the teachers/counselor writing your letters of recommendation.

Identify & contact two or three teachers, coaches, counselors, or administrators to request a letter of recommendation. Please give the writer at least two to three weeks to complete your letter. Keep deadlines in mind and communicate clearly when the letter is needed.

Access English teachers to improve your college essays. Some English 12 classes will incorporate this into the curriculum.

Tips for an effective resume, letters of recommendation and college essay

What is important to you?

Location

Academics

Size

Campus Appeal

Social Life

Total Cost – Including aid

Choosing Your College Priorities

Communicate! The counselors provide necessary documentation for your applications that must be provided in a timely fashion. Keep us in the loop!

If you apply online, it is YOUR responsibility to notify the counseling office by the next school day. You must inform us in writing so we can send a copy of your transcript.

If you apply on paper, it is YOUR responsibility to bring the completed application and fee to your counselor for processing.

Know your application deadlines and give teachers and counselors ample time to complete their portion of the application.

CHS College & ScholarshipApplication Procedures

Application/ScholarshipProcedures Continued

www.commonapp.orgwww.suny.eduwww.sendedu.orgCollege/Financial Aid Information

Scholarship Opportunities – Misc. scholarshipsLocal Scholarships – Deadlines fall between February & May

~Class Night Data for the Class of 2015

~Number of scholarships and awards being given out - 179

~Monetary value of all scholarships and awards - $ 145,080 

Periodically visit the Counseling Office Website Information Pages

Fall of Senior Year – MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR, write your resume, obtain letters of recommendation, retake college admission tests

Typical Deadlines:

~December 1st - Apply to most colleges

~February – April – Complete FAFSA & TAP applications (& the CSS Profile if required by your colleges)

~Spring of Senior Year – Scholarship Applications – Check DEADLINES!!!

Our High School’s Timeline

SENIORITIS

SYMPTOMS

•Lazy approach to homework/school

•Passive approach to your future

•Increase in absences/tardies to school

•All students can succumb to this disease including high achieving students

CONSEQUENCES

•College acceptance could be revoked

•Scholarships could be in jeopardy

•Discipline referrals for attendance

•Increased home/school communication

•You could not graduate from high school!!!!!!!

SOCIAL MEDIA

PROS

•Can “meet” your roommate and develop relationships before orientation

•Can learn a great deal about your school

•Admissions reps can be a Facebook message away

CONS

•Everything you post can be seen by your college admissions rep

•What your “friends” post about you can be seen and could potentially influence an admissions decision

•Pictures are worth a thousand words. Negative or embarrassing pictures could damage decisions before they are made

POTENTIAL PITFALLS

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR ACTIONS

In SchoolStay focused on academicsDo not lighten your academic loadMeet with your school counselor for your senior interviewStay involved in school activities

Standardized TestingPrepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests

Finalize your college choicesResearch colleges on the WebVisit colleges (OPEN HOUSE or personal visit)Meet with college representativesAttend college fairs

Final Words