The College Process and What You Should Be Doing.

I take all parts of my job duties seriously, but I have to admit that I get the most enjoyment out of helping you determine your next steps in life.  Although we have met and have gone over your plans in detail, there are still some things you need to be doing.

1.  Share your planning document on Drive with me.  This is the way I can see where you are in the college discerning process and help you with needed documents and such.  I can also see what offers you have received from the schools which you are interested.

2.  Attend the college rep visits.  ALL of you, not just Seniors need to be attending these.  This process will be here before you know it and by attending the visits you are able to gain a great deal of information on institutions you may not even have considered.

4.  Successfully complete any remaining graduation requirements.  Keep up the momentum and drive that has gotten you to this point.  Don't give up on classes second semester because failure to pass a required class will result in you not graduating.

5.   Work on polishing your resume.  Although you may think that some of the institutions don't need this, it always looks good as supporting and additional documentation.  You may also need it for some of the private scholarships from the guide I shared with you in May.  In addition, this resume can help you when applying for any paid and volunteer positions on campus next year.

6.  Start to 'adult'.  Make some of your orthodontist, dentist, and doctor appointments on your own.  Call to schedule test preparation workshops yourselves, schedule SAT and ACT tests, start to do some of the things you will need to do on your own next year.

7.  Remember, this is the next step in your life.  Whether military, career, or university, this is YOUR next step.  This is not about me, not about your parents, but all about you.  Figure out where you fit best, what you are looking for in one of the service branches, in a career, or in a university and seek that.

I did go in to some of the Junior classes last week and speak as I am not sure many of you realize that this is the time to figure out which institutions you would like to visit or if you need assistance in determining what your future plans may be.

• Visit, Visit, Visit as it is the best way to determine where you want to be.  
• Come and talk with all the College Representatives who are visiting in the next few weeks.  
• Juniors and Seniors, the College Visit Paperwork is linked now on this blog. 
• Share your planning sheets with me so that I can assist in this process.
• Apply for any outside scholarships for which you qualify.
• Remember, I am here to help every step of the way!