1. 2016 is quickly approaching… What will you be doing after GRADUATION?
My Future…
2016 is quickly approaching…
What will you be doing after GRADUATION?

2. How do I get to GRADUATION?
Check your credits (see Ms. Michajluk or Mrs. Reed) = GRADUATION
Not on track? Work with your counselor to come up with a plan to earn your diploma
On track? Work with your counselor to maximize your educational opportunities in high school
Demonstrate proficiency on your KEYSTONE Exams

3. What do I FOCUS on this year?
Work on successfully completing your graduation requirements
Improve your GPA and class rank
Work hard
Take challenging classes
Build your resume
Take your PSAT, SAT, or ACT Exams
Register for the SATs at:
Register for the ACTs at:

4. College Admissions Tests: SATs and ACTs
SAT vs ACT
How are they similar..? How are they different..?
Start to prepare for these tests now!
Check out the Khan Academy for free resources
Check out Collegeboard for practice tests, questions, and helpful hints
Plan to take the SATs and/or the ACTs this spring (January – June 2015)

5. What Should I Accomplish this year?
Create a professional student address!
Be aware of your social media and address.
College admissions staff and employers WILL and CAN Google you!
Explore potential careers/ majors
Research colleges/ universities
GO VISIT!
Check out helpful online resources.
Add Khan Academy to your list!

6. After I Graduate???
HELP!!! I need a plan!

7. Quick Check….how do I choose a career that is right for me?
What are my interests?
What are my skills/abilities?
How do I learn information?
How much money do I want to make?
What level of education must I complete to have this career?

8. CREATE a Career/College PLAN
Log on to
Username: chambersburghs
Password:
Create YOUR OWN account
Record YOUR username and password on your plan
Complete at least 1 of the Assessments
Choose 3 Potential Careers of Interest to you

9. Successful Career Match
Matchmaker & Skills
Answer questions about your likes and dislikes and see how your answers match up to careers that may interest you
Ability Profiler
See how your abilities translate into potential careers
Learning Style Inventory
Discover how you learn and retain information to achieve maximum success in classes

10. Quick Check….how do I begin searching for a College/ University?
Type of school
Location & Setting
Admission Difficulty
Special Program Options
Tuition
Enrollment
Athletics
Majors Offered
Campus Life & Services

11. Quick Check….how do I Build My Resume
Employment
Volunteering / Community service
Extracurricular Activities
Education/ Skills
Awards/ Achievements
Hobbies/ Interests
References