1. What do I want to do beyond high school ?

2. Need “passing” scores on the ACT or SAT Need at least a 3.0 GPA Need to take rigorous high school coursework:  Foreign Language- 2 years or more  Algebra II in math- minimum  Honors level coursework when possible  Extra Academic Electives ( i.e. Creative Writing, Greek Mythology,)

3.  Take ACT or SAT College Admission Test at the end of your Junior Year  Visit College Campuses (4 allowed)  Apply to (1) or more colleges by November 1 st of your Senior Year  Apply for Housing as soon as you are accepted

4.  2 x 2 Transfer to a 4-Yr Program  1-2 Year Associates Degree  AA Degree in Accounting  AA Degree in Nursing  Certificate Program -to Work Examples: EMT Firefighter Medical Assistant Web Designer

5.  PTEC- (2) Campuses  CLEARWATER ST. PETE  Automotive * Child Care  Cabinetry * Dental Assisting  Cosmetology * Pharmacy Tech  Commercial Art * Commercial Vehicle  Electronics * Landscaping  Web Design

6. ARMED FORCES- 4 YEAR COMMITMENT Air force U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY USAFA, CO 80840, (719) 333-1110 DSN: 333-1110, Army USMA Admissions Building 606, West Point, New York 10996 (845) 938-4041 Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Academy · 31 Mohegan Avenue · New London CT 06320-8103 Marines US Merchant Marine Academy 300 Steamboat Road * Kings Point, NY 11024 Navy United States Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road * Annapolis, MD 21402-5018 * (410) 293-4361 * Additional information regarding careers in the military: www.todaysmilitary.com/careers

7.  Electronic and electrical equipment repair  Engineering, science, and technical  Healthcare  Vehicle and machinery mechanics

8.  Apply to one of the Academies during your Junior Year  Must have a high GPA- 3.5+  Must have taken higher level coursework- Minimum 4-year college work PLUS  Acquire a congressional nomination AN APPOINTMENT TO ONE OF THE MILITARY ACADEMIES IS A FULLY PAID 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP WORTH OVER $100,000!

9.  You will increase your odds of earning more money with additional training beyond high school.  Generally speaking, the more training, the more money you make!  Don’t know what kind of career you would be interested in? Take the ASVAB on December 9 th at LHS-in the Auditorium.