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Source: http://www.doksinet Freehold Regional High School District College and Career Planning Guide FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 Pine Street * Englishtown, NJ 07726 732-792-7300 Source: http://www.doksinet Welcome I am a graduate of the Freehold Regional High School District, but I was once sitting where you are today. This was many years ago, so things were a bit different For example, no one had cell phones, so when you needed to be picked up by a parent, you had to actually use a pay phone! That may sound like a throwback to the medieval era, I know. I recall even then having big dreams I wanted to be a writer but that goal felt impossibly hard to reach. I had no idea how to begin and had little confidence that I could make it, but the teachers and the school community saw something in me I didn’t even see in myself. I was encouraged to write and perform and given outlets to develop my creativity The positive feedback I received helped me focus and develop

self-discipline. I realized my goals were reachable, and I had the tenacity to finish high school and go on to college. Perhaps you may want to attend college nearby. I wanted to go to college at least a thousand miles away and so I did It was cool. I credit my successes in life to being able to work towards my goals as early as possible without fear and insecurity standing in my way. I credit my teachers and counselors for building that confidence Today, I am a published author and writer for film and television. My first novel, Firecracker, is actually loosely based on Freehold Township High School I write for the television series “New Girl” and have written for “United States of Tara” and “Saturday Night Live.” This College and Career Planning Guide that your school’s administrators have prepared to help you on the road ahead, will allow you and your family to organize as you collab orate and explore the unending opportunities awaiting you. Make it a priority to be

proactive in your efforts of planning for your postsecondary aspirations. Good luck and be confident You can do anything that you desire, except maybe time travel, which might be impossible. Best wishes, David Iserson David Iserson Your College and Career Dreams are Just Steps Away Step 1 Step 2 Envision The initial step in preparing for your future is having a vision and believing that your college and career passions are attainable. You have the liberty to dream big. Whatever your career aspirations may be doctor, cosmetologist, lawyer, actress, engineer, or auto technician it is within your reach. With the necessary education and training, there is no limit to what you can accomplish. Step 3 Prepare Preparation is the second step to achieving your college and career goals. It is important to prepare and have a plan. As a high school student, you may have to enroll in specific courses in order to be accepted into college. Start early by mapping out your education to ensure

that you will have as many options as possible after graduation. Work Hard The next step is committing yourself to work hard at accomplishing your goals. Always try to push yourself at exceeding expectations. Dedicate yourself to your academics, making them your number one priority. Always put your best foot forward in your pursuit of academic excellence. Step 4 Monitor Staying focused on your charted path is critical. Organize your activities and monitor your progress. Stay on track and you’ll be on your way to fulfilling your college and career aspirations. Continue reading, you are on your way! Come on, let’s get started! Source: http://www.doksinet Maximize Your Potential. The Future is Yours Students This College and Career Planning Guide has been compiled by the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) Guidance Department to provide each of our students and their families with a comprehensive, practical, and step-bystep handbook that we trust will assist you in

preparation for post-high school college and career planning. We believe that with careful planning and preparation, the college application process can be an exciting and wonderful time for students and their families. We understand this process can be a source of concern with a flurry of activities and deadlines. Please be assured, our guidance counselors are experienced in this process, and will be actively involved throughout your child’s high school career. We are here for you, ready to assist and facilitate this exciting journey! A part of the FRHSD Guidance Departments’ charge is to foster career awareness, facilitate college and career planning, and help you develop career decision-making skills that will allow you to maximize your potential for success in your profession of choice. Through the FRHSD Guidance Departments, you will be exposed to vital college and career exploration experiences provided by the world renowned college and career readiness platform known as

Naviance. Naviance will help lead you down the path to exploring and choosing a career best suited for you by working with your parents, teachers, and counselors to learn more about your strengths, talents, and personal interests. You will establish personalized goals based on what you learn, which will serve as a catalyst for exploring college and career options. You will take an exciting journey to discover suitable colleges, gain access to financial resources, and monitor your admissions status and progress. Ultimately, you will have a personalized roadmap to help you succeed, acquire academic preparation tools, and ascertain your own unique path. What You Can Expect This booklet will serve as a College and Career Planning Guide for you throughout your freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior high school years. Please keep this handy and readily accessible as this is your planning, timeline, and tracking tool for the next four years. Should you have any questions regarding the

contents, don’t hesitate to contact your counselor. He or she is always readily available and willing to assist you These are some of the exciting college and career exploration experiences you can expect during your high school matriculation!  Self-assessment. Do you know what kind of student you are? Are you aware of the ways in which you learn best? What study strategies work best for you and can they be improved? What is your personality type, and what kind of character traits do you exemplify? These all important questions that we will provide you with the necessary assessment tools to lead you down the path to exploration.  Interest and aptitude testing. FRHSD Guidance Departments have resources to assist you in identifying potential skills you may want to consider acquiring that may be compatible with you as an individual. We can help you explore a career in which you are most capable of achieving success and may not have previously considered.  College and

Career data through curriculum infusion. As a FRHSD student, you will conduct a college and career inventory, a tool that facilitates the process of appropriate academic course selections. We will help you make every effort to bridge the link between your academics and your college and career aspirations.  Individual College and Career Plan Development. You will develop a personalized college and career game plan that includes your individualized and distinct goals. Source: http://www.doksinet Journey Adelphi University Air Force Academy Albany College of Pharmacy Albright College Alvernia University American University Amherst College Anderson University Arcadia University Arizona State University Assumption College Auburn University Aurora University Bard College Barnard College Belmont University Belmont University Benedict College Bentley College Berklee College of Music Bethune-Cookman University Bloomfield College Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Boise State

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of William and Mary The Culinary Institute of America The George Washington University The Juilliard School The Ohio State University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Scranton The University of Texas, Austin The University of the Arts Towson University Truman State University Tufts University Tulane University Tuskegee University Union College Union University United States Coast Guard Academy United States Naval Academy Unity College University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Bridgeport University of California University of California, LA University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado University of Connecticut University of Connecticut at Hartford University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Hawaii (Manoa) University of Illinois (UrbanaChampaign) University of Kansas University

of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Maine University of Maryland University of Massachusetts (Amherst) University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of New England University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of New Mexico University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern Carolina University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Washington University of West Virginia University of Wisconsin Ursinus College Utica College Valencia College Valley Forge Christian College Vanderbilt University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Wesleyan College Wagner College Wake

Forrest University Warren Wilson College Washburn University of Topeka Washington and Jefferson College Washington College Washington University Wellesley College Wesley College West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Point Academy West Virginia State University West Virginia University West Virginia Wesleyan College Widener University Wilkes University William Paterson University of New Jersey Williams College Yale University Source: http://www.doksinet Your Postsecondary Education and Career Options Know  Universities. These institutions of higher learning grant academic bachelor’s, master’s degrees, and doctorate degrees in a variety of subjects.  Community Colleges. Top 10 High Demand Industries & Occupations 1 Business Services 2 Healthcare 3 Sales Community colleges are also known as junior, technical, and/or city colleges. These are typically two-year higher learning institutions that offer certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degrees.

Often times, students graduate from a community college and 4 Construction transfer to four-year colleges.  Technical and Vocational Education. 5 Hospitality These schools offer degrees or certifications for specific trades. Generally, programs 6 Retail can be completed in just a few weeks to a couple of years. 7 Educational Services 8 Financial Services 9 Transportation and Utilities 10 Information Management Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Largest Projected Employment Growth 2010-2020. Education Pays Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey Source: http://www.doksinet Planning and Tracking Your Progress Plan 9th Grade  Be certain you are enrolled in appropriate college-preparatory courses.  Establish strong study habits and time management techniques.  Complete all homework assignments thoroughly.  Keep a clean and organized backpack and locker.  Expand your reading proficiency through daily reading of online

newspapers, magazines, and books.  Work to enhance your writing abilities and vocabulary proficiency.  Earn strong grades. Freshman year counts in establishing your final grade point average  Meet with your counselor regularly to discuss your progress and to plan your sophomore schedule. Consider “stepping up” to Honors classes if your abilities permit.  Become involved with 1-3 extracurricular clubs or sports.  Think about your interests and how they might translate into future career options.  Consider a meaningful summer experience/employment, volunteer opportunity, travel, or enrichment class.  Complete Personality Type/Career Interest Profiler on Naviance.  Create a Game Plan on Naviance.  Review college athletic eligibility rules at NCAAClearinghouse.org 10th Grade  Work hard, and try to earn the best possible grades you can.  Continue to read a variety of books, magazines, and newspapers.  Seek to improve your

writing ability.  Take the PSAT as practice for the official junior year administration.  Meet with your counselor for career exploration activities and to select your junior year classes. Consider “stepping up” to Honors and Advanced Placement courses if your abilities permit.  Investigate additional extracurricular opportunities which interest you. Continue your involvement throughout high school and aim for leadership positions.  Attend a few meetings with college representatives visiting your high school. Become familiar with general college entrance requirements.  Start to consider what qualities you are looking for in a college.  Consider a meaningful summer experience employment, volunteer opportunity, travel, or enrichment class. Source: http://www.doksinet Planning and Tracking Your Progress Plan 11th Grade SEPTEMBER   FEBRUARY/MARCH  Give some serious thought to your reasons for wanting Meet with your school counselor to

begin preparing a list of colleges to explore. to attend college. Evaluate your goals, your values, your  Utilize Naviance as a college resource guide. interests, and your abilities.  Attend College Fairs to speak with college Meet with your school counselor to review your courses representatives. for junior year. Be certain you are carrying a solid  college preparatory program. APRIL Inquire about PSAT test date, time, and place in  ACT offered. October.  Formulate a list of prospective colleges.  Make visits to college campuses for tours, open OCTOBER houses, etc.  Attend FRHSD College Fair.  Attend Open House programs on college campuses. MAY  Take the PSAT in preparation for SAT in preparation for  SAT and ACT offered. ACT.  Take Advanced Placement examinations, if NOVEMBER   Take SAT II Subject Tests, if appropriate. Keep your grades strong. DECEMBER  appropriate. JUNE  SAT and ACT offered.

Receive results of PSAT. Read material sent with your  Continue visits to colleges during the summer. scores and consult your school counselor to determine  Register for NCAA Clearinghouse. how you might improve. Consider a test-prep course, if necessary. JANUARY   If your Spring SAT scores have weaknesses, Decide what type of college you are looking for (twoyear/four-year, liberal arts/technical). Determine what  JULY/AUGUST plan a revealed any program of self-improvement.  Visit colleges. Take tours and have interviews factors are important to you (location, setting, size, etc.) Open communication lines with coaches and/or Develop your individual SAT testing schedule with your other representatives of special talent areas. counselor. Remember to register at the appropriate time  Continue to refine your list.  Attend Junior College Planning Night.  Review your testing plan for SAT or ACT. If  Take the SAT or ACT, if fully

prepared. appropriate, register for one or more test dates in the fall.  Create your activities resume on Naviance. Source: http://www.doksinet Planning and Tracking Your Progress Track 12th Grade SEPTEMBER DECEMBER  Review your complete high school transcript with  File your last college applications. your school counselor to check for accuracy of  SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT offered. courses, grades, rank class, etc.  Meet with your school counselor to be sure that the colleges remaining on your list are appropriate to your academic and personal record.  Meet with the teachers of your choice to discuss letters of recommendation.  Plan visits to college campuses if you didn’t get to them during the summer or if you want to return for a second time.  ACT offered. JANUARY  Maintain a strong senior year.  Attend financial aid information sessions  If applying for financial aid, access the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line.  FEBRUARY  OCTOBER    Continue to attend College Fairs to investigate materials are sent on time.  needed for financial aid. Monitor college applications through Naviance. Finalize list of colleges that you are applying to on Naviance. MARCH/APRIL Complete all college related forms on Naviance  Begin researching college scholarships on Naviance.  If applying for early decision or early action, be aware of deadlines. Work hard, your first quarter senior grades are  college required tuition deposit by May 1st. applications. Write to the colleges you have not selected to inform them that Profile for financial aid, initiate this process now. you plan to enroll elsewhere. Complete Senior Continue to meet with you school counselor to Survey on Naviance.  Take   Continue filing applications to colleges. Be aware of Advanced Placement examinations, if appropriate. SAT and SAT Subject Tests

offered. JUNE Request that your school counselor send your final deadline dates. transcript to the college you will attend. Submit final Continue to meet with college representatives when transcript for NCAA eligibility. they visit your school.  your Decide on the college you will attend. Send in the NOVEMBER  monitoring MAY If you are applying to colleges that require the CSS finalize postsecondary plans.  Continue Attend Open House programs on college campuses. important.  Be certain FAFSA has been filed by this time if apply.   Monitor your college applications to be sure that further those colleges to which you will probably Document Library.  Send mid-year grades to colleges, if requested. SAT and SAT Subject Tests offered