Post Secondary Planning

  • College 2yr/4yr - Military/Military Academy - Apprenticeship - Workforce

  •  What to do if....

     

    • Contact recruiters in the fall of the senior year.
    • Take the ASVAB to determine your skill level in various area

     

     

    • You want to do an APPRENTICESHIP:

     

     

    • You want to go into a CAREER FIELD:

     

    • Investigate different careers available without post-secondary education
    • Make an appointment with your counselor to review your career interest inventory on NJCAN.
    • Attend the Atlantic City High School Career Fair and Beyond High School Day events
    • Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook
    • Find job openings and review training requirements for certain jobs NJ State Employment 
    • Job posting search engines: http://www.monster.com ; http://indeecom

     

     

     

    • Consider applying to Atlantic Cape Community College
    • Make an appointment and visit the institution
    • Attend College Fairs in your area.
    • Fill out the FAFSA to see if you qualify for financial a
    • Follow the ACHS application procedures for Jump Start.
    • Meet with College or Tech School representatives at the high school whenever possible.

     

     

     

    • Investigate career and college options on BigFuture or NJCAN.
    • Visit several college campuses
    • Attend College Fairs in the area.
    • Meet with college representatives at your high school whenever possible
    • Talk to your counselor Help him/her get to know you so he/she can write informed letters of recommendation.
    • Provide teachers with 2-3 weeks to write letters of recommendation Complete request form available in the Guidance Office (each counselor requires different information).
    • Register for the SAT and/or A Plan to take the test at least twice and no later than December of your senior year. It is recommended that you take the SAT three times and the ACT once or twice. Fee waivers are available for students who are eligible for Free/reduced lunch.
    • Visit college websites to determine their net price.
    • Register for an FSA ID for both you and your parent or guardian
    • Start filling out the FAFSA on October 1st of your senior year. The FAFSA is available at wwfafsa.ed.gov.
    • Volunteer in the community and keep an updated list of activities

     

     

    • Begin your file with the New Jersey senators and your congressional representative by contacting their office
    • Submit cards to selected service academies to begin your file.
    • Visit academy site if possible. Summer camps are offered for students between junior and senior year
    • Check online for applications. It is strongly suggested that interested students apply for and attend these seminars.
    • Attend an All Academy Day to learn more about application process and visit with academy representative
    • Take SAT and/or ACT and forward scores to senators and representatives
    • Turn in all applications by deadline Selection committees will evaluate all applicants via personal interview and application.