Post-Secondary Research – Week 2

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Do Now:

1) Take out your computer and log into the Platform

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2) Open the pro-pathway guide, located in this week’s lesson,

and read through the pathways available

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Key Takeaway

Creating a list of post-secondary options will help prepare me for my senior year applications.

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Are there any pro-pathways that interest you? Why?

Certification/

Vocational Programs

Work Force

Service/

Volunteering

Military

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What is a gap year?

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What are some pros/cons of taking a gap year?

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• Find at least 2 safety, 2 target and

2 reach schools using Big Future

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• If your gpa is above 83 (3.0), use the Very Selective Guide for reach schools

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• If you are interested in pro-pathways, use the pro-pathway directory (located on the first page of the guide) to research and add at least 3 options

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• Add all of your options onto the Platform

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Work Time

All the links needed are on the Platform!

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1. Respond to your mentor’s message and share one high point and one low point for this week.

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My high point for this week is…

My low point for this week is…

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• Which post-secondary options did you research today; what excites you about these options?

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I researched …

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• You will need to schedule time to meet with your mentor and finish your post-secondary list. Ask them when they are available to meet.

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When can we meet to finish my list?

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Mentor Connection

Extend

What is one new thing you learned about your mentor?

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Which part of your mentor’s response did you really like? Why?

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