Things you should do this school year if you are planning to attend a college, university, trade school, or technical school next year...

• • Narrow your list of colleges to a few... 

    • Detailed research! 

    • Visit/tour campus (during school days)!

  • Make sure your parents/guardians complete the FAFSA in the fall.  This is a MUST.

  • Get 3 letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, employers, etc.

  • Apply (in the fall) to the colleges you've narrowed it down to!

  • Apply for scholarships (at the institution you will attend, as well as all the local and other scholarships you qualify for).

  • Be sure to thoroughly examine the "College Resources" page on this site!

Things you should do this school year if you are planning to join the workforce next year...

• • Research, research, research careers!  Be informed, and find something that's right for you! 

    • • You may find that the career that most interests you requires some trade or technical schooling. 

  • Continue building and updating your resume.

  • Network with professionals.  Connect with people involved in the career(s) that interest you most. Better yet...

  • Job shadow!  See and feel firsthand if that career is truly "for you"!  This should become the main component of your senior project (done in Sr. English second semester).

  • Practice: job applications, interviews, etc.

  • Be sure to thoroughly examine the "Career Resources" page on this site!

Things you should do this school year if you are planning to join the military after graduation...

• • Work with your local recruiter!  He/she will have ALL the answers.  If you haven't yet connected with a recruiter, you can come see me to get connected.