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Individualized Student Success Plan- ChecklistMy InformationGPA (as of _________): Weighted: _____________ Unweighted: _____________Class Rank (as of ________) _____ out of ______ *there may be multiple other students who share the same class rank*ACT Test Dates and Scores 2/25/2020 English: ___ Mathematics: ___ Reading: ___ Science: ___ Writing: ___ Composite:__________ English: ___ Mathematics: ___ Reading: ___ Science: ___ Writing: ___ Composite:___SAT Test Dates and Scores________ Reading & Writing: ____Mathematics: ____________ Reading & Writing: ____Mathematics: ____Community College/Trade SchoolCreate a CFNC account by visiting Username:______________________________ Password: ______________________________Do your research! List your top three options here:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Begin exploring majors. What are you interested in? Do careers in your intended field require you to have a certificate, an Associate’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are the benefits of community college? Fees, costs, location, class size, etc.?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Do you meet the requirements to take a Career and College Promise course? (GPA requirement is 2.8 unweighted) If so, consider taking a CCP course for FREE while you are still in high school. If you are interested in taking a CCP course, contact Mrs. Cochran.Monitor the community college website for departmental open house events. This will allow you to see the classrooms in person and speak with some faculty members that you will learn from. Open house events could also lead to possible scholarship or job offers! Questions or comments for my counselor:4-Year College/UniversityCreate a CollegeBoard account if you haven’t already by visiting Username:______________________________Password: ______________________________Create a CFNC account by visiting Username:______________________________Password: ______________________________Don’t forget your ACT account information which can be used on Username:______________________________Password: ______________________________Sign up to re-take the ACT if you aren’t happy with your scores from the February test. Begin studying for the ACT!Sign up to take/re-take the SAT. Begin studying for the SAT!Do your research! List your top three - five options here:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________*Consider this: based on my information above, do I meet the entrance requirements of the schools I have listed here? This information can be found on the Academics or Admissions page of each school*Visit Common App to get essay topics for your college applications. Begin working on those essays now so they are ready by early August when you can start submitting applications. *Consider having 2-3 people review your essay(s) before submitting*Begin creating a resume if you haven’t already. What is missing from your resume? Are there areas you need to focus on this upcoming year? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Think of three individuals that you could ask to write you a letter of recommendation (teacher, coach, manager, etc.) List those names here: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________*You do not have to ask them at this time, but it is good to go ahead and think about this now**Consider your work ethic during virtual learning from COVID-19. Does that teacher or manager have positive things to say? Begin writing your personal statement. Common App will give you some guidelines for writing. *Consider having 2-3 people review your personal statement before submitting*Visit Naviance and begin exploring colleges. Naviance can tell you admission statistics, class size, number of students on campus, majors available, cost of attendance and so much more! Schedule a college visit, or watch a virtual tour from the comfort of your home! Before making a decision about the school you plan to attend, it is important to visit the school, if possible, to see how you like the campus and see if it is a good fit!Begin exploring scholarships- start a list of potential scholarships that you want to apply for. Scholarships take some time, but they are FREE money. Apply to as many as you qualify for! Questions or comments for my counselor: MilitaryResearch the branches of the military (Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard).____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Compare the National Guard and full military.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What type of career do you want in the military? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are the supports/benefits that the military offers? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Have you started talking to a recruiter? If so, list their contact information here: Name:____________________ Phone Number: ____________________*The closest recruiting office is located at 2490 Wonder Drive NE, Kannapolis, NC 28083*Begin physical fitness training! Each branch of the military has their own physical fitness requirements, and more information about these specific requirements can be found here: studying for the ASVAB! If you aren’t familiar with the ASVAB, visit this site to better understand how the test is scored, how to prepare for the test, and what the test is used for in the military. For more information, visit . Questions or comments for my counselor: Employment/WorkforceCreate a resume. This should include your personal information, school information, extracurricular activities you’ve participated in, positive accolades, etc. * Be sure to have 2-3 people review your resume for you to provide feedback before submitting it to potential employers. *Begin researching jobs that you are interested in. List those jobs here: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________* You won’t actually apply to any of these jobs until the Spring of your Senior year, but it is a good idea to start researching early to get an idea of what you are interested in. *Check out this sample job application to see what kinds of questions you might be asked: there courses you could take in high school that could prepare you for this job? If you aren’t sure, reach out to your counselor for support!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Is there a job in high school you could apply for that could lead to future employment? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Are you interested in a career that requires specific training? If so, how long will that training take? Does your employer cover the potential costs of the training? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Do you need an apprenticeship? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Think of three individuals that you could ask to write you a letter of recommendation (teacher, coach, manager, etc.) List those names here: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________*You do not have to ask them at this time, but it is good to go ahead and think about this now*Questions or comments for my counselor: ................
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