Prepare for College
Prepare for College
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There are many resources that can help you learn about different colleges you might be interested. Exploring colleges online can be a great first step to determine what colleges you want to apply to. After you have explored your options online, making a visit to a few campuses is a great way to help you determine what college you would like to attend. If you can’t travel to the college for a tour, some colleges offer "virtual tours" on their website.
The following links will help you find and explore different colleges that you might be interested in:
This site allows you to search for colleges http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
This site has many statistics on colleges, due dates, and links to websites and virtual tours www.campustours.com/
This site will help match you to colleges you might be interested and help you explore these colleges. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges
This link gives you advice on how to choose a college to attend https://www.cfnc.org/static/pdf/home/sc/pdf/choosing_college.pdf
During high school, you receive four college visitation days where you can visit colleges during the school year. As a junior you can take two college visitation day, and as a senior you can take two days. Try to schedule any other days you need to visit colleges during the summer or on teacher work days during the school year. The college visitation days can be waived by the school, but you must fill out a form to get them waived.
Both Juniors and Seniors get two college visitation days a year waived.
Please complete the college visit form to apply for a college visit day.
This MUST be completed BEFORE your visit.
College Visitation is located in the counseling office.
Upon your return, you must fill out a Waiver form to get that day waived if you go over 7 abs.
Prepare for career
Prepare for career
Is College not your path?
Is College not your path?
Interested in graduating and heading straight to work?
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INTERVIEW SKILLS
Some students plan to join the work force after high school. We are here to support you with building a strong resume, practicing interview skills, and researching career opportunities.
Here are some tips for a successful interview:
Be on time. This often means 10-15 minutes early.
Know the interviewer’s name, its spelling, and pronunciation. Use it during the interview.
Have some questions of your own prepared in advance.
Bring several copies of your resume. Also, bring a copy of your transcript.
Have a reliable pen and a small note pad with you. But do not take notes during the interview.
Greet the interviewer with a handshake and a smile. Remember to maintain eye contact.
Expect to spend some time developing rapport. Follow the interviewer’s lead.
Don’t be embarrassed if you are nervous. As you gain experience you’ll become more at ease with the interviewing process.
Focus. On your attributes, your transferable skills, and your willingness to learn; don’t apologize for a lack of experience; describe your strengths in terms of what you can do for the organization.
Tell the truth.
Listen carefully to the interviewer. Be sure you understand the question; ask for clarification/
Never slight a teacher, friend, employer, or your university.
Watch your grammar.
Be prepared for personal questions.
Wait for the interviewer to mention salary and benefits.
Don’t expect a job offer at the first interview.
Close on a positive, enthusiastic note. Ask what the next step will be. Thank the interviewer for his/her time and express your interest in the job. Leave quickly and courteously with a handshake and a smile.
No interview is complete until you follow up with a thank-you note.
Express your appreciation for the interview and, if true, reaffirm your interest. This last step can make a difference. Don’t forget it.
Each year, the different branches of the military often visit NBHS to support and guide students who are interested in the military. If you have questions, want to learn more about military opportunities, or want to learn about career options, ask your counselor to help set up a meeting with one of the branch's recruiters.
You can, also, reach out to a recruiter when they visit NBHS. Stop by their table when set up in the cafeteria during lunch!!
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