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Pathway Day #1

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What’s The Point?

Why do we have Pathway Days?

  • Give you the time to connect the dots
    • We want you to put your education to use!
    • We want you to walk out of high school with the skills to live independently and successfully.
    • To get you thinking about your future plans
    • Guide you on what is next!

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NOT TO:

  • Tell you what you should do after high school
  • Tell you that you need to go to a four year college to reach your goals.

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

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  1. Pathway Days- Success Criteria
  • I will have a better understanding of the job market for my future.
  • I will know what I should be doing now to plan for MY future.
  • I can understand how to navigate Naviance career and college research tools.
  • I will understand how the world of college admissions has changed due to COVID-19
  • I will learn what’s new with Naviance college search tools

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What skills will I benefit from having when I am out of high school?

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Essential Questions

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  1. What is your E going to be?
    • Enrolled
    • Enlisted
    • Employed
  2. What career interests am I started to pursue?
    • If you do not know exactly, that is okay!
    • Your career path is a journey, and you don’t need every answer right now.
  3. What steps do I need to take to get there?
    • What skills will you need?
    • We want to help you start on a path to meet your goals!

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Senior Year Goes FAST! Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Steve today!

  • What is your E?
    • Enrolled
    • Enlisted
    • Employed
  • Help with steps to your E
  • Financial Decisions
  • Letters of Recommendation

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Self Advocacy

  • ASK QUESTIONS!
  • Don’t have parents make calls for you
    • Colleges will not let parents make decisions for you
  • FERPA law - once you turn 18 you are a legal adult
    • Protects the privacy of student education records

Be in charge of your own future!

You are at an important, exciting time in your life! Take advantage of your resources at school if you feel stuck, stressed, or confused

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What Does Test Optional Mean?

Due to the cancellation of SAT and ACT testing dates, more than 1,450 US colleges and universities announced they are moving to a test-optional policy, and more will surely follow. By going test-optional, institutions are making a definitive statement that they will not need test scores to make admission decisions this year.

Test Optional Means Test Optional

ACADEMIC INDEX

How does this impact my chances of getting accepted into a college?

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GPA + TEST SCORE

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How do I take a college visit?!?!

  • VIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS/EVENTS IN NAVIANCE
  • NACAC Virtual College Fairs

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https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/

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Requesting High School Transcripts

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FAFSA Requirement

Class of 2021 State Mandate:

  • All students must complete the FAFSA or FAFSA Waiver to be eligible to graduate high school

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OCTOBER 1st - First Day to Apply for the FAFSA!

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ISAC Events:

Oct 14th - 12th Grade Appts

Oct 15th - Parent FAFSA Workshop - 6pm

November 5th - Parent FAFSA Workshop - 6pm

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Letters of Recommendation

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Student Fills Out Form

Form Converts to Doc

Doc Emailed to Teacher

FIRST: Student comes in person 2-3 weeks prior to deadline to ask if their teacher/counselor will write a letter of recommendation for them.

Student formally thanks recommender

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Google Form

Shares with your teacher automatically!

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Place your screenshot here

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Writing Workshop Series -

College Admissions/

Scholarship Essay Writing

Presenters: Mrs. Huff and Mrs. Steve

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September 16th

Mrs. Huff’s Room (A17)

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OHS 2021 Seniors - Text Mrs. Steve

Text 81010 to @2021oly

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ISAC Events:

Oct 14th - 12th Grade Appts

Oct 15th - Parent FAFSA Workshop - 6pm

November 5th - Parent FAFSA Workshop - 6pm

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