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2005
- 2006
Educational/Career Planning Guide For juniors
Williston
High School Guidance Department
Mrs. Wick
Counselor
Ms. Koperski
Counselor
2005 - 2006
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Review
and refine your career choices.
Determine your post-secondary training needs such as college,
apprenticeship, military, etc
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Plan
and participate in school and community activities (examples are extra
curricular, work, volunteer)
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Attend
a college/career day. The date is
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Visit
with college representatives to learn more about post-secondary opportunities
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Use
the counseling office to find more information about post-secondary schools and
career opportunities
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Visit
with military representatives to understand the career opportunities in the
military
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Take
the PSAT/NMSQT if this testing experience is desired. This will be given on
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Take
the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) if interested in a
vocational aptitude test or the military – To be given on
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Develop
a resume and update it regularly for future scholarships, jobs, and school
applications
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If
you are interested in taking postseconary classes this year as Dual Credit,
sign up now
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Register
for you senior year in high school by selecting courses, which continue to lead
to your career goal
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Will
you be taking dual credit next year at WSC?
If so, you need to enroll now
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Begin
the process of applying for a military academy if you are interested
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Draw
up a schedule for taking college admissions and AP tests. Note registration deadlines
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Write
for catalogs for the specific schools you are considering. Know admission requirements and application
deadlines
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Write
for applications for scholarships
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Assess
the means by which financial responsibilities will be met for post-secondary
education
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Take
the ACT
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Investigate
opportunities in summer school, summer workshops, or employment
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Visit
campuses of schools you might attend.
Write for college applications
Services offered by the
Counseling Office
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Educational
and Career Planning
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Personal/Social
Counseling
Choices Planner and Career
Explorer
program – available at your home computers or at the school. Ask the counselors
for the password and user number
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Interest
Inventory
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Occupational
Information
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Undergraduate
school information
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Financial
Aid information
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Graduate
school information
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Recruiters
visit WHS on a regular basis. Check with
the counselors to see when their next visit will be. You are able to visit with recruiters during
your study hall or before or after your school day has begun or is complete
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Begin
the application process by the second semester of your junior year. Taking your ACT test early in your junior
year is important
Job Service Web Page – www.state.nd.ud/jsnd
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Current
list of full-time and part-time jobs
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Assistance
with employment applications
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Internet
access and assistance with job searching and career information on the internet
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One-on-one
career counseling
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Resume
writing assistance
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Interviewing
techniques and practice
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Job
search strategies
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Information
on career resources
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Labor
Market Information (LMI)
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Information
on Job Corps
ASSESSMENTS
The NDSA will be give to juniors sometime during the window of October 24 through November 11th. This is not an optional assessment, it is required - all juniors will be included in the testing. The assessment will measure skills in reading and language arts and mathematics. Watch for the dates in the fall of 2005.
The
two major college entrance exams are the ACT (American College Test) and the
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). All
ACT
registration packets are available in the counselors’ office. Tests are given at Williston State
College. Check registration deadlines to
allow plenty of time to fill out the registration packet. You can register by paper or by www.act.org which will be much faster.
2005
-2004 ACT Test Dates:
Test
Date Registration
Date
SAT
I Reasoning tests are given at
SAT
II tests are one-hour tests in specific subject areas. Some colleges require or recommend one or
more of these tests for admission or placement purposes. Check the requirements of colleges under
consideration before deciding which test to take. It is best to take the subject tests upon
completion of the related course. You
may register for the SATs on line at www.collegeboard.org.
NOTE: you cannot take SAT I or SAT II tests on the
same day.
2005-2006
SAT I and SAT II test dates
Test Test
Date Registration Deadline
SAT
I/SAT II
SAT
I/SAT II
SAT
I/SAT II
SAT
I
SAT
I/SAT II
SAT
I/SAT II
Advanced
Placement testing is an option for students who are enrolled in an Advanced
Placement class. The exam dates will be
in May. There is a cost for the testing.
This is one way to earn college credit prior to enrolling in a post-secondary
school. AP classes include English 12,
Psychology,
REQUESTING RECOMMENDATIONS:
When
requesting a letter of recommendation from a teacher, friend or employer, be
sure to:
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Fill
out the student information worksheet at completely as possible. Add a separate sheet if needed. A copy is attached, be sure to make a second
copy in case you need to give out another copy to someone else.
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Think
of an individual who knows you well.
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Make
an appointment to ask the individual to write a letter of recommendation for
you. Plan ahead to meet your timeline
and allow 10 to 15 days for the completion of the letter. DO NOT assume the letter will be completed if
you leave the request in his/her mailbox or drop if off at their desk. Make sure you make a personal contact with
the individual.
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At
the time of the appointment, give the individual specific dates and directions
for disbursement of the completed recommendation. If appropriate, provide stamped envelopes.
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Write
a thank you note to the person who wrote you a letter of recommendation.
Student Information Sheet
Student’s name:
______________________________Date: __________
Date letter is
needed: ___________Cumulative GPA/Rank ____________
Future goals:
Special interests,
hobbies, talents and how you have pursued them:
Most important
activities at school:
Describe yourself
and provide relevant information that will be of benefit to the writer:
List any special
awards or recognitions you have received:
What community
service project(s) have you been involved with? Describe your experience: