Junior Workshop

What is Junior Workshop?

Junior Workshop series is designed to support high school juniors in understanding the post-high school planning process with a strong focus on career and colleges readiness. Through interactive workshops, students explore career interests, learn about college and post-high school pathways, and gain a clear understanding of graduation requirements, application components and timelines. The series emphasizes planning, goal setting and next steps, helping students make informed decisions and feel confident as they prepare for life after high school.

Class Expectations

We expect students to:

Actively particpate in the lesson & activities
Complete the required assignments
Attend consistently
Be open to learning & asking questions!

Syllabus

Week 1
- Exploring Your Options After High School & Understanding What Makes a Good Fit
  - Students learn how junior year connects to life after high school and begin thinking about their future goals.
  - Building on exploration through career, college and planning resources
  - Students identify what matters most to them when considering options after high school, such as programs, locations, size and cost.
Week 2
- Naviance College Search - Building a Balanced & Individualized List
  - Students learn how to use Naviance SuperMatch to start finding colleges that match their interests and goals.
  - Students continue refining their college list in Naviance and identify Reach, Target and Favorable schools.
Week 3
- Understanding the Applicant Process & Common Application
  - Students get an overview of the Common Application and what to expect during the college application process.
- Resume and Letters of Recommendation
  - Students learn how to strengthen their resume and understand the process to request letters of recommendation.
Week 4
- Standardized Testing Overview & Financial Aid Introduction
  - Students review standardized testing information and how it fits into college planning.
  - Students learning the basics of paying for college and strategies to stay organized and manage their time.
Week 5
- Mock Admissions Committee Experience
  - Students analyze how academic rigor, extracurricular involvement and personal voice integrate to form a complete 4-year applicant profile.

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