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Work- Some students are ready to get a job and start earning money and gaining experience.  If you want to do this, please keep in mind that that additional training is often required to earn more money.

Sample job application

https://app.eduportal.com/share/0bf2f7fc-3d9a-11e8-b33e-00155d645900

https://admissionsight.com/how-to-find-and-apply-for-jobs-for-high-school-students-with-no-experience/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/jobs-for-high-school-graduates

Apprenticeship- On the job training while also attending school and getting paid. These programs are often focused on training for careers as electricians, plumbers, painters, brick layers, auto mechanics, welders and other hands-on skills based jobs. You can earn industry-recognized credentials and/or certifications.

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-job-finder

https://www.pasmart.pa.gov/find-training-apprenticeships/apprenticeships/

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Future employers as well as potential schools may require you to provide letters of recommendation.

No matter what path you choose after high school remember to fill out your brag sheet in Naviance.

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https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa?field_event_syndication_target_id=3&field_news_story_syndication_target_id=86&field_event_categories_target_id=52&trk=public_post_main-feed-card_reshare_feed-article-content

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A gap year (also known as year abroad, year out, year off, deferred year, bridging year, time off and time out) is a term that refers to a prolonged period (often, but not always, a year) between a life stage. The most popular gap years are taken before or during matriculation from high school or college. Young adults often choose to participate in community service programs, employment, internships, study abroad opportunities, and travel.

Below are some resources that may be helpful when exploring a Gap Year:

American Field Service

Americorps

City Year

Dynamy

European Film College

Gap Year

Gap Year Association

Groove Job

Habitat for Humanity

Internship Connection

LeapNow

NOLS

Outward Bound

United Planet

USA Gap Year Fairs

What Is the Gap-Year Advantage?

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Military- Requirements to enlist include a diploma or GED, physical requirements and placement tests. The United States Military’s branches include the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and the National Guard. To learn more about military options, contact a local recruiting office.

Information about ROTC

https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/rotc-programs/

How to Join the Military

https://www.usa.gov/military-requirements

Information about Service Academies

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/a-guide-to-u-s-service-academies-military-colleges

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/a-guide-to-u-s-service-academies-military-colleges

https://www.whitehouse.gov/service-academy-nominations/steps/

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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

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Remember to fill out your FAFSA after December 1st of your child's senior year!

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Junior checklist 23-24

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Fiske's Sizing Yourself Up Survey

Campus Visits

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College/University- Sometimes referred to as “four year college”. You can earn a Bachelors degree when you complete all credits needed for your degree.

College: What it's All About and Why It Matters:

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/own-your-future/college-what-its-all-about-and-why-it-matters

7 Compelling Reasons You Should Attend College:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/why-should-you-go-to-college/

Great resource:
College Scorecard

https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

This site is not limited to information for those who want to go to a traditional college/university. There are links to apprenticeship/job opportunities/training programs, career exploration and helpful career-related analysis and data. You can also search for your "right fit" school, including trade/technical, community, and colleges/universities, and compare schools: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results/outcomes, and more. Data includes retention rates, graduate earnings 4 years after graduation, and student debt trends.

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Community College- Sometimes referred to as “two year college.” You can earn an Associates degree in 2 years of attendance.  With that degree, you can enter the workforce or you can transfer to a college/university to complete a Bachelors degree.

2+2 program-a partnership between colleges and universities and local community colleges. These programs allow students to earn an Associates degree from the community college and then enroll for their last two years at a four-year university or college to earn their Bachelors degree. These programs are great for students who are looking to minimize costs and still pursue a four-year degree.

Six Reasons to Attend a Community College:

https://highered.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/six-reasons-05.pdf

Ten Benefits of Community College:

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/benefits-of-community-college

True or false-you have to graduate from high school before you can take classes...FALSE! See below for information about Dual Enrollment and also talk to your school counselor about this opportunity:

Courses our students typically take at DCCC:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11wCzL_vXiZ5h4y-UxJORya67Ne_6XOMFHbEyboKSuL4/edit#gid=0

Steps to apply:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1677614311/avongrove/df9q6wgrflifljyd2oiq/DualEnrollmentStepsada.pdf

Attend Opportunities Night February 28, 2024 for more information.

Our students typically choose to attend Delaware County Community College https://www.dccc.edu/

or Delaware Technical and Community College https://www.dtcc.edu/our-campuses/stanton and

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Trade/Tech Schools-Completion of this type of education will award a certification that shows you have completed and trained for the skill of your choice

7 Benefits of Attending Trade School:

https://www.bestcolleges.com/trades/7-benefits-trade-school/

Why Many Students Are Choosing Trade schools:

https://hechingerreport.org/trade-programs-unlike-other-areas-of-higher-education-are-in-hot-demand/

Our students typically attend the following:

Automotive Training Center https://autotraining.edu/

Pennsylvania College of Technology https://www.pct.edu/

Thaddeus Stevens https://stevenscollege.edu/

Williamson College of the Trades https://williamson.edu/

York Technical Institute https://yti.edu/

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1. Financial Aid Glossary-https://understandingfafsa.org/all-about-the-fafsa/
2. FAFSA Tipsheet- https://www.pheaa.org/partner-access/toolkit-downloads/fafsa/pdf/FAFSA_Tipsheet.pdf
3. Filling out the FAFSA-https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out

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Link to prompts: https://www.commonapp.org/apply/essay-prompts

Interesting articles related to ChatGPT and the college essay:

1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2023/04/05/chatgpts-college-admissions-essay-made-these-5-common-mistakes/?sh=1916a9de75cb

2. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/05/can-chatgpt-write-a-good-college-admissions-essay.html

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The positive and negative ways your social media can affect admissions (and future employment):

https://www.collegedata.com/resources/getting-in/social-media-and-applying-to-college-what-you-need-to-know

https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-playbook/articles/how-to-improve-your-social-media-presence-for-college-admissions

https://blog.collegeboard.org/how-your-social-media-accounts-affect-getting-college

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/2377-social-media-hiring.html

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https://thecollegecurators.com/list-of-colleges-that-consider-demonstrated-interest/

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ACT vs. SAT:

The Difference Between ACT and SAT:

https://www.road2college.com/how-to-choose-between-the-act-and-sat/

ACT vs. SAT: How to Decide Which Test to Take:

https://scholarships360.org/college-admissions/act-vs-sat/

What is Test-Optional:

https://blog.collegeboard.org/what-is-a-test-optional-college

(note-College Board is also the site where yo register for the SAT)

4 Things to Know Before Applying to a Test-Optional College:

https://www.collegedata.com/resources/prepare-and-apply/what-is-a-test-optional-college

SAT/ACT Scores:

Test Optional Colleges-Should I Submit My SAT Score:

https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/test-optional-admissions

To Send or Not to Send:

https://scholarships360.org/college-admissions/should-i-send-my-sat-scores-to-test-optional-schools/

A List of Testing Policies By Schools (updated 2/24):

https://www.ivywise.com/blog/colleges-going-test-optional/

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Official Digital Test Prep (Khan Academy/College Board

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https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat

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Accommodations, Athletes, California, Military, Name Changes

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Need help completing your CSS Profile? Watch our quick overview to navigate the process and check out our other resources, like the Frequently Asked Questions, to find more information.

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Optional Parent/Guardian Questionnaire