Junior Meeting Materials
Junior Checklist/Timeline: A timeline and checklist of things juniors can be doing to prepare for senior year and beyond.
ACT Information: General information about the format of the ACT. More ACT information is located in the “College Admissions Testing” tab on the left-hand side of the counseling page.
College Information:
2 Year vs. 4 Year Colleges/Universities: Main differences between 2 and 4 year schools
College Costs and Scholarship: Average college costs and scholarship resources
Reciprocity and Midwest Student Exchange Program: Out of state programs
Choosing the Right College: Checklist to identify what characteristics of a school matter most to you
Campus Visit Checklist: Checklist of questions to ask while on a campus visit
Military: Information about different branches, where to begin, different benefits, and ASVAB testing.
Apprenticeships: Overview of what apprenticeships are. See Mr. McRae for more information about local union and apprenticeship opportunities (electricians union, heavy machine operators, plumbing, sheet metal workers, etc.).
MDE Apprenticeship Website: Provides general information about apprenticeships and has a database of apprenticeship opportunities in Minnesota. There are also videos of professionals in the trades talking and sharing information about their careers.