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This is it! You have been preparing for this final year.
This is it! You have been preparing for this final year.
But, wait, this is just the beginning.
We want to prepare you for life after high school. Get out your checklists and calendars because we have a few things to do!
Senior Planning Guides
Senior Planning Guides
Seniors have lots to accomplish their last year in high school. Counselors are on hand to help you through the process. Make sure you make a meeting with your counselor early in the fall. Counselors have put together customized resources for you to keep you organized. Here they are:
Belleville East Senior Planning Guide Belleville West Senior Planning Guide
Career Choice
Career Choice
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Choosing Work Based on Values
Choosing Work Based on Values
In previous years, we have considered only your interests, skills, and abilities to choose a career. The Work Importance Locator on ILCIS360, will help you clarify what values you have and how they match with the work world.
Follow up
Follow up
Resume
Resume
Get that resume you created this summer to your counselor and English teacher. See the Junior page for more tips on resumes--college and work!
Have it proofread. Be sure to add any accomplishments from your senior year.
Planning
Planning
You've narrowed down your choices for after high school this past summer, discuss those with your counselor at your senior meeting.
(Have you scheduled your senior meeting?)
Email your counselor TODAY!
Don't know who your counselor is? Check out the Freshman Page to get a list.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
When do I need a Letter of Recommendation?
When do I need a Letter of Recommendation?
Scholarship Application
Job Application
College Application
Apprenticeship Application
Military Academy Application
Financial Considerations
Financial Considerations
College Financial Terms
College Financial Terms
Check out this video for definitions of commonly used terms in college financial aid offices!
Other college financial resources can be found here.
Contact our ISAC representative for questions about college admissions or financial considerations.
Personal Finance
Personal Finance
Choosing your career and navigating life after high school will be easier with a grasp on some solid personal finance information. Remember back to your civics class sophomore year? If you need a refresher & some more information, check out 2 video series from Khan Academy:
Employability Skills
Employability Skills
Do you have what it takes to be an effective employee? Important skills to work on this year are:
Personal Ethic
Work Ethic
Communication
Team Work
These skills will be crucial to your future success. Developing these skills is as easy as practicing in class or at your job. Here the skills are explained more in-depth.
Important Items to Consider can all be found in your senior planning guide. You get one from your counselor in September. Please check in with that guide this year to ensure you are on track for your graduation date. It includes information on:
How to request transcripts
When to file the FAFSA
Scholarship links
Military Contacts
Things to consider when choosing a trade/vocational school
and much more!
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