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No matter what your plans are for "Life after Libertyville" - college, military, gap year, trade school, working - things go smoothly when you have a solid plan. Here's a list of things you can work on now - yes, while quarantined at home - to prepare.
Consider Your Options
Consider Your Options
College - More information below!
College - More information below!
Then Do Some Career Research
Then Do Some Career Research
Complete the YouScience career assessment on Scoir.
Complete the YouScience career assessment on Scoir.
YouScience consists of 11 fun, game-like exercises (9 aptitude ‘brain games’, 1 interest survey and 1 personality profiler).
You'll find YouScience in Scoir under the "Career Profile" section.
Completing the 11 games takes about an hour.
Once you've completed the assessment, YouScience provides a full evaluation of your strengths, interests, and career possibilities. Check out this worksheet to help you understand your results. You can find even more info here.
Complete the Career Interest Profiler, Cluster Finder, and Do What You Are on Naviance.
Complete the Career Interest Profiler, Cluster Finder, and Do What You Are on Naviance.
Dig deeper into your career results in Xello. We started this process in Junior Naviance/ Scoir/Xello Training in February.
Dig deeper into your career results in Xello. We started this process in Junior Naviance/ Scoir/Xello Training in February.
Check out this awesome TED talk by Ashley Stahl, career coach.
Check out this awesome TED talk by Ashley Stahl, career coach.
Hint: Where to find Naviance, Xello, and SCOIR
Hint: Where to find Naviance, Xello, and SCOIR
Click on the LHS Bookmarks tab on your Chromebook. Easy peasy.
Click on the LHS Bookmarks tab on your Chromebook. Easy peasy.
Naviance and Xello are Single Sign-On (SSO), so login with your @lhswildcats.org email.
If you did not create a Scoir account at Jr Naviance Training, email Ms. Belstra at amy.belstra@d128.org to gain access.
Next, Do Some College Research
Next, Do Some College Research
If you haven't already, take the College Personality Quiz.
Do some Myth-Busting.
Talk with your family. Tell them what you're thinking about or nervous about. Ask your parents how they can support you.
If you missed or want to review our Creating Your College List presentation from November, 2019, check it out here.
Consider size. What size college fits you best and makes you look and feel awesome?
Use Naviance and Scoir to research colleges. Each tool provides its own unique college search - try them both!
Have a serious conversation with your parents about Paying for College. Seriously. If there are concerns about cost, best to know that now.
Pull up the couch and your Chromebook and visit some colleges.
Do you have a College List? Ready for the Next Step?
Do you have a College List? Ready for the Next Step?
Check out admissions requirements for colleges you are considering.
Check out admissions requirements for colleges you are considering.
Have you taken the necessary classes to be considered?
Are there additional steps for the major you are considering?
Do you need to send official transcripts? ACT/SAT scores? Are they test-optional?
What application can you use to apply?
College's App
Which application plan makes the most sense for you? Learn more about admission lingo and application plans here!
Think about a Teacher recommendation letter. Do you need one? If so, who would be your choice?
Think about a Teacher recommendation letter. Do you need one? If so, who would be your choice?
Most colleges need only ONE teacher letter of rec, if any. Here is the list of colleges that REQUIRE two teacher letters.
Ideally, choose an academic teacher from your junior year.
Your choice doesn't have to be from the class where you received the highest grade. Choose a teacher who has the most to say about you and your potential to be a successful college student.
Email your teacher, asking kindly if they would be willing to write a letter for you.
After they respond back with a YES, complete the Teacher Letter of Recommendation Survey.
Next fall, you will invite them to upload their letter via your application.
NOTE: TEACHERS TYPICALLY DO NOT SHARE THEIR LETTER WITH YOU. We encourage juniors to "waive their right" to read their letter of rec, as colleges place more weight on letters they know you have not seen. Rest assured that teachers who agree to write your letter have your best interests in mind, and their letters are remarkable.
Will you need a Counselor recommendation letter?
Will you need a Counselor recommendation letter?
Check the application requirements carefully for each college you are considering. Most colleges do not require a letter from your counselor, but ask that they provide some basic information regarding your academic profile, and our school. Here is a list of colleges that REQUIRE a counselor letter.
If a written evaluation is required from your counselor, we will provide more information in the fall about how to request that.
If two or more colleges you are considering accept the Common App, create your account now.
If two or more colleges you are considering accept the Common App, create your account now.
At least 60% of last year's senior class used the Common App to apply to the more than 900 colleges who use it.
Add colleges you are considering to your application using the College Search tab.
Work on completing those parts of the application that you can. You won't be ready to complete some sections!
Be aware that many college supplements won't be ready until August or early September. That's okay. You can learn more about what colleges may require.
Check out the essay prompts. Jot down ideas for possible essay topics. Do NOT feel like you have to start writing your essay NOW.
In the fall, we will provide more information on completing your Common App, including how to invite your teacher and counselor recommenders to upload any required recommendation letters.
Check out the College Essay Guy's College Application Hub.
Check out the College Essay Guy's College Application Hub.
It's chock full of great information from the sassy, smart, and accessible College Essay Guy, Ethan Sawyer
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