What comes next? Planning for life after high school: a resource for students and parents by Maryellen D'Elia

@ What to Know as a First-Generation College Student

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There are unique cultural hurdles for those who are first in the family to enroll in college. Some colleges offer more support than others. There are things to keep in mind as you look for schools to apply to. Find out more in this article.

& $ First in Family Scholarships

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There are unique opportunities available for students who are first in the family to attend college, including scholarships specifically for this special group! This article gives a list of more than 25 scholarship opportunities as well as a information about how you qualify for them and tips to apply for them.

@ FirstGen Forward

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:24:55 UTC

This is a comprehensive resource for first generation students of all phases of education. Whether you're in high school or college, you'll find guidance about how to decide where to apply, how to pay for school, and common issues and challenges for first generation students.

@ The nonprofit Center for First-Generation Student Success shares insights into overcoming challenges for First in Family Students

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This article is a great overview of common challenges that students face as they strike out into undiscovered territory and begin their college careers.

& The A to Z of college applications

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How to apply? When? What else do you need to know before you apply? Read more here.

& College in New Jersey

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College in New Jersey is a great option to explore. This is a comprehensive guide to New Jersey colleges that the State of New Jersey provides to help prospective students explore NJ's accredited institutions of higher learning.

@ [Video] Navigating College as a First-Gen Student

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A video presented by a K-12 outreach coordinator from the University of California, San Diego that discusses everything from applying to advocating for yourself.

@ Bad grades? No worries!

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:38:01 UTC

Not every student in high school is the valedictorian. Learn more about what you can do if your academics don't reflect your potential.

@ [Video] How to Find Your Path After School

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:38:30 UTC

In this video, Amba Brown reframes the familiar question of what do you want to be when you grow up into a set of questions to consider as you make choices about your future

@ From Boys and Girls Clubs of America, map your future path according to your passions.

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The path to your future can seem daunting but you already know some of what you enjoy and are interested in. Using that as a touch point, BGCA helps guide you through an internal process to decide what is best for you.

@ [Podcast] By teens, for teens

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In this conversation, teens who took varying paths after school, what worked and didn't, and why they chose the path they did.

& [Video] Career Advice for Teenagers

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A powerful message to both parents and teens about how a career based in values will give teens the strength to handle challenges across their working lives,

@ [Video] A Gap Year? Maybe

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:39:48 UTC

Why should you consider taking a gap year and what benefits might you derive from it? Find out in this TED talk.

@ [Video] How to research what career you should choose

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:40:02 UTC

In this TED talk, Benjamin Todd, founder of 80,000 hours shares some of what they have come to learn as they research the question of how best to make career choices.

& How the decision to be the first to go to college can impact not only yourself but your family.

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Your family might support you as you apply to college but it can also feel threatening with thoughts about if they will lose you if you move out of the family culture. Take a look at one student's account of how they dealt with this in their family.

* [Video] Supporting your student as they embark on college

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Families can experience some unexpected stress when a young person goes to college. Learn how to support your student while also navigating this transition.

* Helping your student succeed in college

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New experiences may require new skills for the entire family. Add to your child's success and reduce everyone's stress.

* 5 Things First-Generation Parents Need to Know

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It can be hard to support your child as they enter adulthood. Learn more about what happens at college and how your child needs your support in new ways.

* [Video] 7 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:46:58 UTC

Parenting doesn't end at the end of the high school journey but it does change. Here are 7 tips for new ways to help your child in this new phase of life.

* Helping your teen finish those college applications

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Finalizing college applications can be a point of tension in families. Help your child get them done and limit stress.

& $ Advice from the College Board

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How to start your college search, advice about researching schools, who to ask for advice, how to make on campus connections and more.

@ [Video] College Search 101

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How to get started in your college search, including what to be aware of, how to approach the process, and dos and don'ts

& College Search Timeline

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Knowing when to start looking at colleges and what to do when you look at them.

& Criteria for narrowing down your college search

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There are a lot of factors that go into finding the college match that work best for you. The College Board outlines many of them here.

* [Podcast] 15 things to avoid during your kid's freshman year

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Author Harlan Cohen delves into things to avoid with your child in their first year of college.

* [Video] Parenting a college student

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A college professor gives helpful advice for parenting your college student.

& $ First Generation Scholarships

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There are scholarships available for first in the family students, this list outlines many of them.

* The FAFSA Form: What Parents Need to Know

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Federal Student Aid can make college affordable when it might not otherwise be. How do you apply and what are you applying for?

& $ Getting Started in Federal Student Aid

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:54:42 UTC

Not sure how to pay for college? This comprehensive guide to student aid available through the federal government explains loans, grants, and other financial programs that students and their parents may be eligible for.

& $ NJ Commission on American Indian Affairs - Scholarships

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:55:10 UTC

The NJ Commission on Native American Affairs has scholarships for NJ recognized tribes. Learn if you qualify and how to apply.

Unsure where to begin? Start here!

mc53_2 — 2024-10-28 23:56:34 UTC

Maybe you are nearing high school graduation and you don't know what comes next for you and you don't have role models to rely on for guidance to figure out what to do. Or maybe you're a parent who is watching your young adult child struggle with these questions. Perhaps, you've got a plan but don't know what to do to make it happen. Regardless of how you found yourself here, you'll find articles, governmental agency information, videos, and more that will help you find your way and figure out how to make those dreams a reality.

How to navigate these links

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The background color of the tile can help guide you to the information you are looking for. See more below:

Pink: First Generation Students

Yellow: Finding Your Way After High School

Green: Applying and Paying for School

Blue: But... There are Issues I Need Help With!

Purple: Tips for Parents

@ Insights from a First Generation College Student

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A first generation account of what it's like to be a first in the family or first generation college student.

& $ Financial Aid: What You Need to Know

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The federal government's website for financial aid which includes the FAFSA form as well as how to calculate and know the true cost of a college education.

@ [Podcast] Finding Your Way Into the Trades

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:36:56 UTC

No journey is without it's pitfalls but if you learn from them you can find yourself in a lucrative career that you enjoy.

@ Exploring the Trades

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:37:49 UTC

A step-by-step guide to finding a trade that is right for you and how to enter the workforce in that trade.

@ [Video] In demand trade jobs

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:38:43 UTC

Some professions are more in demand than others and some pay better than others. Find out more about the top 10 trade jobs from Indeed.com.

& How to Manage College Application Stress

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:41:32 UTC

Applying for college can be stressful. Manage your stress before you get overwhelmed.

@ Mental Health and Your Personal Statement

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:42:36 UTC

A clear and insightful exploration about when or if to include your mental health struggles in a personal statement for your college applications.

@ Unlikely Candidates and Higher Education

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:45:38 UTC

You might feel like you aren't cut out for college and that's OK. The workforce needs people of all abilities and types. Where do you fit? Read more here.

& High School Graduation Anxiety

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:49:54 UTC

Graduation anxiety is real. It's one of the most stressful transition times in life. Learn strategies to handle the stress and move through the transition like a pro!

@ After High School: Different Paths to Success

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:52:08 UTC

For some a four year degree is the path to success, for other's its a gap year, working in the trades, time in the military, diving into the workforce, or a two-year degree. Find out what these options might mean for you.

@ Why take a Gap Year

mc53_2 — 2024-10-29 03:57:08 UTC

What are the top ten reasons to take a gap year? Find out more here.

@ Get College Ready Planning Guide

mc53_2 — 2024-10-30 04:04:51 UTC

A comprehensive guide prepared by the Center for First-Generation Student Success to help you explore your options and take those first steps toward furthering your education.

Proposal and link to personas

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Platform Analysis

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More ways to navigate the padlet

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You will see that in addition to each section being color coded, there are symbols to guide you as you travel through the information on the padlet. All links posted can be informative for anyone, but time is limited so please use these to help you narrow your focus. Here is the key to the symbols used:

$ Financial Aid or Scholarships

& Good advice for parents and students

* This information is more applicable to parents

@ This information is more applicable to students

Reflection

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Students: this activity is designed to help you put your plan in action and get more help if you need it. Take the quiz now.

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Feedback: Survey

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Your experience and input is so important. Please take a moment and complete the linked survey. Your feedback will be acted upon to improve the experience for others and, if there are specific pieces of information you need, you will get an email about it from one of our librarians who will help connect you with what you need.

@ Military

mc53_2 — 2024-11-03 03:54:14 UTC

The opportunities for those who join the military after high school are numerous. Today's Military allows you to explore the various branches of the service and learn more about the experience of those who have enlisted.

& Post-secondary Student Guide

mc53_2 — 2024-11-03 14:50:48 UTC

Sherwood High School's planning packet contains a wealth of information for students nearing the end of high school. While the majority of the packet is geared toward college applications, there is also a lot of information for students on any after graduation path.

@ Military Enlistment Guide

mc53_2 — 2024-11-03 14:55:50 UTC

A guided path through the search and enlistment process for all branches of military service

@ Navigating the Workforce

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Not interested in more school and ready to get to work? This guide can help.

@ [Article + Video] Creating a resume

mc53_2 — 2024-11-03 15:48:14 UTC

Creating your first resume can be tricky, this article and video will help your resume stand out.

Parents or Guardians: this activity will help you to support your young adult through the transition to adulthood. Take it now.

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