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

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

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/

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/

Campus Visits

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/

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/

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

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.

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?

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