1. Jane Brillhart, Special Agent Jane Brillhart, Special Agent (503) 528-3336 jane.brillhart@ic.fbi.gov Timeline for Juniors

3. BEYOND LINCOLN

4. Interest Sessions Scholarship research Scholarship research Job shadow support Job shadow support College research College research Career assessments Career assessments Job search Job search Oregon Universities Oregon Universities

5. Fall Junior Year Take the PSAT, at Lincoln Oct 17 th Take the PSAT, at Lincoln Oct 17 th Utilize Naviance and Oregon Career Information System (CIS) Utilize Naviance and Oregon Career Information System (CIS) Gather information about the student Gather information about the student Gather information about colleges Gather information about colleges Attend college fair on Oct 27 th Attend college fair on Oct 27 th Prepare for and take admissions tests Prepare for and take admissions tests

6. Winter Junior Year Compile a list of colleges of interest Compile a list of colleges of interest Prepare for and take admissions tests Prepare for and take admissions tests Start thinking about scholarships/financial aid Start thinking about scholarships/financial aid Begin planning college visits…spring break? Begin planning college visits…spring break? Register for the May AP exams Register for the May AP exams Investigate job shadow possibilities Investigate job shadow possibilities

7. Spring Junior Year Prepare for and take admissions tests Prepare for and take admissions tests Take free ACT at Lincoln, April 2013 Take free ACT at Lincoln, April 2013 Meet with counselor for senior classes and post- high school plans Meet with counselor for senior classes and post- high school plans Visit colleges on prospective student days Visit colleges on prospective student days Review college applications for deadlines and requirements Review college applications for deadlines and requirements Talk to teachers about possible recommendations Talk to teachers about possible recommendations Update your resume Update your resume

8. Summer before Senior Year Essay, essay, essay Essay, essay, essay Visit colleges Visit colleges Apply to colleges…. Apply to colleges…. Early decision? (binding) Early decision? (binding) Early action? Early action?

9. Helpful hints Do’s and don’ts when preparing for college… Do’s and don’ts when preparing for college… Have a professional sounding email address. Have a professional sounding email address. Think before posting on social sites (twitter/facebook, etc). Think before posting on social sites (twitter/facebook, etc). Don’t assume the first college visited will be the one you commit to. Be open to what is available. Don’t assume the first college visited will be the one you commit to. Be open to what is available. Talk with your child about what they want, what their expectations are. Talk with your child about what they want, what their expectations are. Talk to your child about the finances…who is paying for what. Talk to your child about the finances…who is paying for what.