1. Future Preparation

2.  Brainstorm future pathways  Identify Interests and Abilities and link to potential Careers  Determine the necessary ‘Next Step’

3. In your group… List careers connected with your assigned Topic 1.) Education 2.) Allied Health 3.) Human Resources 4.) Computers Thinking outside the box can get you to places you never imagined!

4. 1.) In each box check the terms that best describe you. Check as many that apply. 2.) Count the total amount of checks in each box RRealistic IInvestigative AArtistic SSocial EEnterprising CConventional

5. Realistic: Mechanical, practical, competitive, great at working with tools, drawing or working with machines or animals. Investigative: Precise, accurate, scientific, intellectual, like to think rather than act Artistic: Creative, original, expressive, independent, great at deveopling new ideas or innovative ways of completing tasks.

6. Social: Helpful, friendly, trustworthy, great at developing relationships and solving problems. Enterprising: Energetic, social, ambitious, great at leading or persuading people of selling ideas. Conventional: Organized, orderly, systematic, great at establishing structure and following procedures.

8.  FOUR YEAR COLLEGE  TWO- YEAR COLLEGE  FOUR YEAR COLLEGE  TWO- YEAR COLLEGE  CERTIFICATION  MILITARY  VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS  APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS  WORK

9.  There are almost 4000 colleges in the United States.  Factors to consider:Size, Location, Cost, Academic Programs, Extra Curricular Programs, Competitiveness of School.  Factors that Colleges Consider for Admission: GPA, SAT/ACT’s, recommendations, strength of schedule, extra-curricular activities, essays.  Visit www.collegeboard.com to run a search.www.collegeboard.com  VISIT! VISIT!VISIT!  Keep all your options open and be OPEN MINDED!

10.  Howard Community College  Earn AA degree and then transfer to Four year college as a junior.  Admission is open enrollment. All students with a high school diploma are accepted.  Students must take a placement test or score a minimum on SAT’s prior to enrolling in classes.  Why go to HCC?  Money, unsure of academic direction, impressed with student centered program, location….. It is a good idea to apply to HCC early as one of your options to qualify for special programs and/or scholarships.

11.  HCC offers associate degrees, certificates, letters of recognition and professional certificates in dozens of fields of study.  Examples:  EMT, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Hospitality and Culinary Management, Nursing, Vet Tech, Dental Hygienist, Paralegal, Television and Radio, Respiratory Therapist.

12.  Armed Forces  Coast Guard  Marines  Air Force  Navy  http://www.military.com/ http://www.military.com/

13.  MEET WITH THE RECRUITERS AT SCHOOL OR THE MILITARY OFFICES  TAKE THE ASVAB TEST

14.  Associated Builders and Contractors  Baltimore International College-- Culinary School  Baltimore Studio of Hair Design  Broadcasting Institute of Maryland  Sheffield Institute of Recording Arts  Lincoln Technical School  Von Lee  Fila Academy

15.  Visit the schools website and check the admissions page.  Take a tour of the school.  Complete financial aid information.

16.  Baltimore Carpentry Apprenticeship  Iron Workers  Plumbers and Steamfitters  Electricians Joint Apprenticeship  Associated Builders and Contractors  http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/appr.html http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/appr.html  http://www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/apprenticeship_faq.ht ml http://www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/apprenticeship_faq.ht ml

17.  Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey- level craft person or trade professional in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation.  After completing an apprenticeship program, the worker's journey-level status provides an additional benefit of nationwide mobility at journey level scale.  Will being an Apprentice help me earn more money? Yes. Apprentices are guaranteed periodic pay increases throughout their Apprenticeships, provided they successfully complete program requirements. Studies have proven that Journeyworkers that have graduated from Apprenticeship Programs typically earn significantly more money than do workers who have not participated in an Apprenticeship & Training Program.

19. There are FOUR Parts to the College Application Process. 1.) You apply to each college. 2.) You have your SAT/ACT scores sent to each college. 3.) You complete the RED FOLDERS for Student Services. 4.) You complete the GREEN FOLDERS for your teacher recommendations.

20.  Step 1: Complete Howard County Waiver Form  Step 2: Turn Form into the Registrar in Student Services  Step 3: Once the Waiver is turned in, the registrar will give you two Green Folders and one Red Folder  Step 4:Complete all the requirements in the Green and Red Folders and submit them to the applicable parties by the required deadline

21. In each Green Folder, the following must be included/completed:  Letter to Teacher (a sample is enclosed to help you)  Student Input Form *1 per folder/teacher  A copy of your academic resume  Any forms required to be completed by the teacher for Colleges to which you are applying (You can find these forms on each college website)  Include addressed & stamped envelope for each College Submit Completed Green Folder to the requested teachers (1 folder to each teacher). This must be turned into your teacher at least 30 school days before your earliest college deadline

22.  In each Red Folder, the following must be included/completed:  A Transcript Request Form completed and signed by both the child and parent or guardian.  Counselor Input Form  Academic resume  Parent questionnaire  Any Secondary School Report Forms/Counselor Forms (found on college websites & with paper applications)  Envelopes addressed to each college to be used to mail Counselor recommendations and the secondary school report.

23.  You bring the completed Red Folder to the Registrar (Mrs. Mandile or Mrs. Procido) with $4 per college. *The folder is due at least 20 school days before your child’s earliest college deadline The registrar will send you a pass when your sealed transcripts are ready. You should come to Student Services to pick them up and mail them to the colleges. (Do not open transcript envelopes!)  You should listen to the announcements or check the Student Services website for information on when to bring Mid-year (January) and Final transcript (May) requests to Registrar which are sent at no charge.

24.  The sheet included in the left side of each folder is a Due Date sheet which will help you keep track of when they need to turn in their red/green folder in order to meet their college deadlines

30.  It is imperative to find the balance between a rigorous schedule and being successful. Colleges want to see that you have challenged yourself across curriculums and maintained success.  Use multiple resources when researching colleges. Cross reference different websites and utilize print publications.  Even if you don’t think you want to apply to HCC, apply to HCC by February so you can be considered for scholarships and Honors programs. It is important to keep all your options open!  Admissions counselors caution families from using the term “safety school” as the entrance requirements become more demanding.  There is no such thing as the “perfect college.” There are over 3000 colleges and with effort and guidance you can find multiple colleges where you will be happy and successful.  Be realistic when you are creating your list of schools and be sure to include an appropriate range of schools and an appropriate number.

31.  www.nacacnet.org www.nacacnet.org  www.collegeportraits.org www.collegeportraits.org  www.unigo.com www.unigo.com  www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com  www.finaid.org www.finaid.org  www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov

32. Visit Reservoir Student Services Website for up to date information about college, forms, scholarship information, and more. http://teacherweb.com/MD/ReservoirHighSch ool/StudentServices/index.html