Class of 2016
Typical Post-Grad Pathways
College
See our website for helpful links and information
Military
Contact a recruiter from the branch of your choice. See our
website for contact information.
ASVAB –Required for all branches of the military. Can be
taken through your recruiter or at Camden High School
Wednesday November 4th periods 1-5. Sign up in the Counseling
Office by Wednesday October 28th. NO COST.
Work
See our website for helpful links to job search strategies,
resume writing, interview skills and current job openings
Steps to college
planning
 Research is the key to good
decisions
 Attend a college fair
 Visit, ask questions
 Consider your options
carefully
 College is more than just
going to class – this will be
your HOME for years
 Make an informed decision
Know Yourself
• Values
• Ambitions
• Achievements
• Academic Strengths
• Interests
• Your Standout Talents
• Writing your resume will
help you to identify these
qualities.
Tips for an effective resume, letters of
recommendation and college essay
Most of you should have an account on Guidance Direct.
Please contact your counselor if you have forgotten your
username and password. You can use Guidance Direct to write
your resume if you have not already created it. Give your
resume to the teachers/counselor writing your letters of
recommendation.
Identify & contact two or three teachers, coaches,
counselors, or administrators to request a letter of
recommendation. Please give the writer at least two to three
weeks to complete your letter. Keep deadlines in mind and
communicate clearly when the letter is needed.
Access English teachers to improve your college essays.
Some English 12 classes will incorporate this into the
curriculum.
Choosing Your
College Priorities
What is important to you?
 Location
 Academics
 Size
 Campus Appeal
 Social Life
 Total Cost – Including aid
CHS College & Scholarship
Application Procedures
 Communicate! The counselors provide necessary
documentation for your applications that must be
provided in a timely fashion. Keep us in the loop!
 If you apply online, it is YOUR responsibility to notify the
counseling office by the next school day. You must inform
us in writing so we can send a copy of your transcript.
 If you apply on paper, it is YOUR responsibility to bring the
completed application and fee to your counselor for
processing.
 Know your application deadlines and give teachers and
counselors ample time to complete their portion of the
application.
Application/Scholarship
Procedures Continued
www.commonapp.org
www.suny.edu
www.sendedu.org
College/Financial Aid Information
Scholarship Opportunities – Misc. scholarships
Local Scholarships – Deadlines fall between February & May
~Class Night Data for the Class of 2015
~Number of scholarships and awards being given out - 179
~Monetary value of all scholarships and awards - $ 145,080
Our High School’s Timeline
 Periodically visit the Counseling Office Website
Information Pages
 Fall of Senior Year – MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR,
write your resume, obtain letters of recommendation,
retake college admission tests
 Typical Deadlines:
~December 1st - Apply to most colleges
~February – April – Complete FAFSA & TAP applications (&
the CSS Profile if required by your colleges)
~Spring of Senior Year – Scholarship Applications – Check
DEADLINES!!!
POTENTIAL PITFALLS
SOCIAL MEDIA
SENIORITIS
PROS
SYMPTOMS
•Can “meet” your roommate and
develop relationships before
orientation
•Lazy approach to homework/school
•Can learn a great deal about your
school
•Increase in absences/tardies to school
•Admissions reps can be a Facebook
message away
CONS
•Passive approach to your future
•All students can succumb to this disease
including high achieving students
CONSEQUENCES
•Everything you post can be seen by
your college admissions rep
•College acceptance could be revoked
•What your “friends” post about you
can be seen and could potentially
influence an admissions decision
•Discipline referrals for attendance
•Pictures are worth a thousand
words. Negative or embarrassing
pictures could damage decisions
before they are made
•You could not graduate from high
school!!!!!!!
•Scholarships could be in jeopardy
•Increased home/school communication
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES
OF YOUR ACTIONS
Final Words
In School
Stay focused on academics
Do not lighten your academic load
Meet with your school counselor for your senior interview
Stay involved in school activities
Standardized Testing
Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests
Finalize your college choices
Research colleges on the Web
Visit colleges (OPEN HOUSE or personal visit)
Meet with college representatives
Attend college fairs