Session 1: Future Plans
Junior Focus Presentation Session 1: Future Plans
Learning Targets ● I know how to access College & Career resources on Naviance ● I know how to use my academic information (SAT/ACT/GPA) in Naviance for use in post high school planning ● I know the benefits of taking the PSAT exam ● I know the various factors to consider for college admission
Review from 10th grade ●
Sophomore FOCUS addressed career exploration
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Last year you completed the “Do What You Are” personality/career inventory
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Review your results or retake the inventory for personalized feedback
Career exploration ● ●
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Explore career information under the “career” tab Search through multiple interviews under the “Roadtrip nation” section Find careers specific to your areas of interest!
Roadtrip Nation Archive
College and Career Center Room A109 Who’s Who? Assistant - Mrs. Lichaj ●
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Processes College Applications ○ Transcripts ○ College Application Fee Waiver Information ○ Letters of Recommendation Processes TCD Applications Updates Naviance Advises Students/Parents on How to Use Naviance Posts Scholarship Information Posts College Representative Visit Information Posts Job Search Information Posts College/Career News
College and Career Center Room A109 Who’s Who? College Specialist - Mrs. Carpenter ● Provides College Advising for students and parents (applications, admissions criteria) ● Liaison with College Admission Reps ● National Merit Coordinator ● AP Coordinator
College and Career Center Room A109 Who’s Who? Career Specialist - Mr. Robinson ● Coordinates Job Shadowing ● Provides Information About Career Events ● Provides Job/Internship Postings and Resources on DGS Website
College & Career Center A109 - Other Resources ● Military Information ● ACT/SAT Practice Exam Books (limited) ● College Reference Books ○ by major ○ by geographic location of school
● Job Shadowing Information
Benefits of PSAT Exam ●
Potential National Merit Recognition
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Request information from colleges and universities
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Assess your reading, math and writing skills
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Test-taking practice for the SAT that you will take in April
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Saturday October 14, 7:30am ○
Registration Sept. 20 - Oct. 4 thru Total Registration
School-wide SAT day The school-wide SAT is required for graduation ● Tuesday April 10, 2018 ● All Juniors will be registered at school ● Scores will be accepted by colleges & universities
College Searching: The Two-Way Street Colleges consider… ● School Records ● Test Scores ● Recommendations ● Activities ● Essay ● Interview
YOU consider… ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Location Size Major/Minor Cost Admission Requirements Activities, sports Religious affiliation Reputation
Important Dates
Naviance - Colleges Tab
Naviance - College Visits
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - Supermatch
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - College Compare All information is specific to Downers Grove South Students who have applied.
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - College Lookup
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - College Search
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - Scattergrams
Review: Learning Targets ● I know the benefits of taking the PSAT exam ● I know the various factors to consider for college admission ● I can access College and Career Internet Resources (Naviance) ● I know how to use Naviance to research college information
Learning Targets ● I know how to access College & Career resources on Naviance ● I know how to use my academic information (SAT/ACT/GPA) in Naviance for use in post high school planning ● I know the benefits of taking the PSAT exam ● I know the various factors to consider for college admission
Review from 10th grade ●
Sophomore FOCUS addressed career exploration
●
Last year you completed the “Do What You Are” personality/career inventory
●
Review your results or retake the inventory for personalized feedback
Career exploration ● ●
●
Explore career information under the “career” tab Search through multiple interviews under the “Roadtrip nation” section Find careers specific to your areas of interest!
Roadtrip Nation Archive
College and Career Center Room A109 Who’s Who? Assistant - Mrs. Lichaj ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Processes College Applications ○ Transcripts ○ College Application Fee Waiver Information ○ Letters of Recommendation Processes TCD Applications Updates Naviance Advises Students/Parents on How to Use Naviance Posts Scholarship Information Posts College Representative Visit Information Posts Job Search Information Posts College/Career News
College and Career Center Room A109 Who’s Who? College Specialist - Mrs. Carpenter ● Provides College Advising for students and parents (applications, admissions criteria) ● Liaison with College Admission Reps ● National Merit Coordinator ● AP Coordinator
College and Career Center Room A109 Who’s Who? Career Specialist - Mr. Robinson ● Coordinates Job Shadowing ● Provides Information About Career Events ● Provides Job/Internship Postings and Resources on DGS Website
College & Career Center A109 - Other Resources ● Military Information ● ACT/SAT Practice Exam Books (limited) ● College Reference Books ○ by major ○ by geographic location of school
● Job Shadowing Information
Benefits of PSAT Exam ●
Potential National Merit Recognition
●
Request information from colleges and universities
●
Assess your reading, math and writing skills
●
Test-taking practice for the SAT that you will take in April
●
Saturday October 14, 7:30am ○
Registration Sept. 20 - Oct. 4 thru Total Registration
School-wide SAT day The school-wide SAT is required for graduation ● Tuesday April 10, 2018 ● All Juniors will be registered at school ● Scores will be accepted by colleges & universities
College Searching: The Two-Way Street Colleges consider… ● School Records ● Test Scores ● Recommendations ● Activities ● Essay ● Interview
YOU consider… ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Location Size Major/Minor Cost Admission Requirements Activities, sports Religious affiliation Reputation
Important Dates
Naviance - Colleges Tab
Naviance - College Visits
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - Supermatch
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - College Compare All information is specific to Downers Grove South Students who have applied.
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - College Lookup
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - College Search
Naviance - College Research
Naviance - Scattergrams
Review: Learning Targets ● I know the benefits of taking the PSAT exam ● I know the various factors to consider for college admission ● I can access College and Career Internet Resources (Naviance) ● I know how to use Naviance to research college information
