1. “Life After High School”
Class of 2018

2. Typical Post-Grad Pathways
College ~ See our website for helpful links & info
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 8th periods 1-5;
Sign up in the Counseling Office by Wednesday
November 1st; NO COST
Work ~ See our website for helpful links to job search
strategies, resume writing, interview skills and current
job openings

3. Steps to college planning
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

4. Know Yourself Values Ambitions Achievements Academic Strengths
Interests
Your Standout Talents
Writing your resume will help you to identify these qualities.

5. Choosing Your College Priorities
What is important to you?
Location
Academics
Size
Campus Appeal
Social Life
Total Cost – Including aid

6. Tips for an effective resume, letters of recommendation and college essay
Use Guidance Direct to create your resume. See your counselor for your username and password.
Give your resume to the teachers/counselor writing your letters of recommendation.
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.

7. CHS College & Scholarship Application Procedures
Communicate! The counselors provide necessary documentation for your applications that must be provided in a timely fashion. Keep us in the loop!
Apply online, it is YOUR responsibility to notify the counseling office by the next school day.
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 time to complete their part of the application.

8. Application/Scholarship Procedures Continued
Application Websites
College Information Pages on Counseling Office Website
Local Scholarships – Paper Roster distributed beginning of 2nd semester f
all & May
Misc. scholarships – Listen to announcements and check our website
hDathttp://chs.camdenschools.org/departments/counseling_office/scholarship_opportunitiesa for the Class of 2015
~Number all scholarships and awards - $ 145,080

9. Our High School’s Timeline
Periodically visit the Counseling Office Website; Senior Class Google Classroom; Read your Remind
Fall of Senior Year ~ MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR, do your resume, obtain letters of recommendation, retake college admission tests
Typical Deadlines:
December 1~ Apply to most colleges
October–April ~ Complete FAFSA & TAP (& the
CSS Profile if required by your colleges)
Spring of Senior Year – Scholarship Applications

10. POTENTIAL PITFALLS SOCIAL MEDIA PROS
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

11. POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR ACTIONS

12. Final Words In School Standardized Testing
Stay focused on academics
Do not lighten your academic load
Meet with your school counselor for your senior interview
Stay involved in school activities
Standardized Testing
Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests
Finalize your college choices
Research colleges on the Web
Visit colleges (OPEN HOUSE or personal visit)
Meet with college representatives
Attend college fairs