the gilbert school post-secondary planning night · 2017-05-03 · fee: $26 (for registration) and...
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THE GILBERT SCHOOLPOST-SECONDARY PLANNING
NIGHTJulie Mcdougall, Director of School Counseling
Gene Batan, School Counselor [email protected]
Kim Fiducia, School Counselor [email protected]
Kaitlin Gillard, School Counselor [email protected]
Katieann Pirog, School Counselor [email protected]
LIFE AFTER GILBERT...WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS?
Post Secondary Options:
● Military● Employment● Technical School● Gap Year● College
○ 4 year college○ 2 year college
MILITARY CAREER OPTIONS
• Should I go into the Armed Services? ● One of the major employers in the nation● Major source of education/preparation for entry
level jobs● All branches of the service offer educational
assistance programs.
• Military Resources at Gilbert:● Recruiting officers visit monthly.● ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery) offered each spring.
MILITARY CAREER OPTIONS CONTINUED
Military Academies• US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
• US Military Academy, West Point, NY
• US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
• US Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
• US Merchant Marine Academy, King’s Point, NY
APPLYING TO THE ACADEMIESIf interested, begin as soon as possible!
CONTACT the correct military branch directly to:● secure an appointment to one of the academies● request a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire
WRITE to your senators and congressmen and ask to be nominated:
US Senator Richard Blumenthal US Senator Christopher Murphy
702 Hart Senate Office Bldg B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510
APPLY : online application early (October).
EMPLOYMENTCareer Exploration• Use available career resources
● Naviance –Career Interest Profiler, Do What You Are● ONET online (www.online.onetcenter.org) ● CT Dept. of Labor (www.ctdol.state.ct.us)
• Prepare a resume (template available on Naviance)
• Arrange to “shadow” people involved in your field of interest to watch them at work
• Apprenticeship Resource - http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/infoaboutappreship1.htm
EMPLOYMENTGetting a Job• Apply directly to Employers• Ask Friends & Relatives• Answer Newspaper Ads• Private Employment Agencies
● Temp Agencies
• State Employment Services● CT Dept. of Labor
• Register with Job Search/Employment websites● Career Builder, LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed.com, etc.
Technical/Vocational SchoolsWhy Voc/Tech School?● If you know exactly a desired industry or job position● Quickly and efficiently learn necessary job-related skills
○ Most programs take less than 2 years○ Some programs may last up to three or four years for more
in-depth training● Many help you prepare for certification or licensing exams ● Popular programs
○ Dental Assistant○ Administrative Assistant○ IT Specialist○ HVAC ○ Automotive○ Electrician○ Culinary○ Welding
Stay Active!Continuously Learn by…
● Exploring interests○ What more can you learn about what you like?○ Where can you meet people who have the same interests or outlook?
● Discovering interests○ What else is out there?○ Can you go out of your comfort zone?
● Self-reflection through travel○ Who are you?○ Who do you see yourself as in the future?○ What did you learn in your new environment?
● Help people in need○ Volunteering○ Missionary Work
Resources● gapyear.com● thinkingbeyondborders.org● http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps
GAP YEAR OPTIONS
CHOOSING A COLLEGE
• Factors to Consider• 4 year vs. 2 year?• Public vs. Private• Size?• Location?
● distance, setting
• Campus Life? ● athletics, activities, housing
• Programs/Majors?• Cost?Test Optional? www.fairtest.org
Searching For The Right College
There are a variety of search tools available to help you. They include:
● College search engines (www.collegeboard.org, www.college.niche.com, www.cappex.com)
● College websites (www.UCONN.edu)● College handbooks (Baron’s Profiles of
American Colleges, College Board etc.) available in guidance office
● Naviance SuperMatch College Search ● https://connection.naviance.com/gilbert
NAVIANCE AND FAMILY CONNECTION Use Naviance Family Connection to:● Search colleges
● Create “colleges I am applying to” list
● Link to your Common App
● Request transcripts
● Check schedule of College Rep visits
● Review scholarships on “Scholarship List”
• Important Note! Naviance is required for Gilbert students applying to college. Next year students must:● Update Prospective & Active Applications● Request Transcripts in Naviance● Update College Responses
DEVELOPING A COLLEGE LIST
Pick at least 6, narrow and categorize your choices:
• “Reach” schools (1 or 2)● Entrance requirements are above your qualifications, a few “long shots”
• “Realistic” schools (2 to 4)● Your qualifications match, meet criteria
• “Safety” schools (1 or 2)● You are more than likely to get accepted
College Admission FactorsWhat do admission officers look at?● Transcript – rigor of high school classes● G.P.A. (weighted: H= +.5, AP= +1)● Rank in Class● Standardized Test Results (SAT, SAT subject
test, ACT)● Letters of recommendation● Essay● Extracurricular Activities (school, community,
honors, awards, employment)● Early Decision (I&II) vs. Early Action
EARLY DECISION VS. EARLY ACTION
❖Early Decision (I&II):❖ Early Decision is a
binding commitment; student promises that, if accepted, student will definitely attend that school.
❖ Student can only have one Early Decision application pending.
❖ Upon acceptance, student must withdraw all other applications.
❖ Early Action:❖ Indicates to school
the student has strong preference.
❖ Students receive decision well in advance of regular response date.
❖ Student not obligated to accept offer of admission.
STANDARDIZED TESTS FOR COLLEGESAT Reasoning Test www.collegeboard.com● Most widely used standardized test that colleges require
for admissiontake Junior (Spring) and Senior year (Fall)
● Fee: $45 without essay or $57 with essay (fee waivers available)● late registration deadline-late fee: $73 or 85 (with essay)
○ SAT SUBJECT TESTS - required by more competitive colleges in addition to SAT, pick 2 or 3 best subjects, each test 1 hr.
○ Fee: $26 (For registration) and $20 (per subject test) must be taken on a separate test date
ACT Test - $42.50 (no writing) or $58.50 (with writing) www.act.org
● late registration deadline- late fee: $70 (no writing) or $86 (with writing)
● 5 sections – English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing
COLLEGE ATHLETES• You must register ($$$) with the Eligibility
Center of NCAA in order to determine your eligibility.
• All Division I & II athletes must go through the Eligibility Center in order to play in college.
• If you are serious – start the certification process early (end of Junior year).
• NCAA evaluates:● Core Courses, Test Scores, G.P.A.● Register online at:
web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?After you develop your list of colleges:
• Create your Common App account (see next slide)
• Visit college campuses (spring, summer & fall)
• Attend college open houses and tours (spring & fall)
• Speak to current students and faculty• Speak to an admissions officer/schedule
interview• Sit in on college rep visits at Gilbert (fall)
COMMON APPTo begin creating your Common App Profile:Click “Apply Now” and then, “Create an Account”
Julie Mcdougall, Dean of Student Services at 860-379-8521 (x1216)[email protected]
Contact Katieann Pirog at:860-379-8521 (x 1429)
Contact Gene Batan at:860-379-8521 (x1440)
Contact Kim Fiducia at:860-379-8521 (x 1424)
Contact Kaitlin Gillard at:860-379-8521 (x1423)
Questions? Don’t hesitate to speak to...