1. Mr. Hicks, School Counselor Mrs. Shaw, College & Career Specialist
Welcome
Class of 2019
Mr. Hicks, School Counselor
Mrs. Shaw, College & Career Specialist

2. Career Center Located 1st floor, Entrance E3, across from House II Mrs
Career Center Located 1st floor, Entrance E3, across from House II Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Hyatt
Post-Secondary preparation including help with Naviance
Career planning
Career & Industry Tours
Assessment and Interest tests
ACT practice and other test prep opportunities 
Financial aid and scholarship information
College visits from representatives 
High school transcript requests 
Letters of Recommendation
Military resources 

3. College IS…
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Any education beyond high school that results in an earned credential such as a certificate, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, and beyond

4. Counseling Department
Academic Support
College and Career Planning
Personal/Social Support
A person at school to connect with throughout the high school journey

5. Request an appointment with your counselor

6. Decisions you make today will have an impact on your choices after graduation

7. What are colleges looking for?
High school diploma/GED
Rigorous coursework
GPA
Class rank
Involvement in clubs, etc
Volunteering/employment
SnapChat Streaks
5000+ hours playing Fortnite

8. Be careful what you post…
Employers and College Admission Counselors do check these sites.

9. What you need to do Tri 1 Check Naviance
Messages, College Rep Visits, request letters of recommendation, transcripts, and scholarships
Review college admissions requirements and deadlines
Take the ACT in October if needed (Sept 28 deadline)
Apply online
Complete FAFSA

10. Undecided? Tri 1 Use Naviance activities Attend a college rep visit
Do What You Are
Career Interest Profiler
College SuperMatch
Strengths Explorer
Attend a college rep visit
Attend the national college fair: October 24, 2018 to October 25, 2018 Minneapolis Convention Center
Participate in a career or college campus field trip
Talk with your parents/school counselor/Career Center

11. Naviance Demo