1. Choosing a career: develop an action plan
Carolyn Donelan, Ph.D.
Lead flight director challenger Learning center of richland one

2. Choosing a career: develop an action plan
Short term (six months to three years)
Freshman
Maintain grades (and good attendance)
Take honors and AP courses
Don’t wait until your last two years
Meet guidance counselor
Have a plan for electives
Get involved
Sports? Clubs? Community?

3. Choosing a career: develop an action plan
Short term (six months to three years)
Sophomore
Take Algebra I and II
And plan to take geometry, chemistry, and physics before you graduate
Job shadowing, etc., over the summer if you can
Standardized tests
Should you take SAT or ACT? Talk to your guidance counselor

4. Choosing a career: develop an action plan
Short term (six months to three years)
Junior
Research financial aid opportunities
Job shadowing (or job) over the summer, if you can
Standardized tests?
Visit a college, if you are considering college
Make sure you are on track to graduate

5. Choosing a career: develop an action plan
Short term (six months to three years)
Senior
Fill out FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Apply for scholarships
Submit applications for college or jobs
Portfolio
Transcript, resume, projects (STEM Premier or LinkedIn)

6. Choosing a career: develop an action plan
Long term (three to five years)
What happens after high school?
Job?
Technical school?
College?