Look Into The Future

Class of 2013!

Look Into The Future

Main Assembly

Break-Out Session I 6:30-7:00◦Choose 1 of 4 sessions

Break-Out Session II 7:00-7:30◦Choose 1 of 4 sessions

Program Agenda

Performance Hall Foyer: College Rep’s for Q and A: TWU, UNT, NCTC, Military

Room 501-Dual Credit Coordinator-NCTC

Room 506- “Go-Center”

Room 504- Financial Aide

Break-out Sessions

In the Foyer in front of the Performance Hall,

Academic Advisor Angela Clouse will host Admissions Representatives from TWU, UNT, NCTC, Army, Air Force, and the Bethesda Career Institute.

Find answers to your specific questions regarding admission requirements and

degree plans and career opportunities.

Session DescriptionsCOLLEGE/CAREER FAIR

In Room #501, Ms. Tipton will host the new Dual Credit Coordinator from NCTC, Laura Poignant.Discover “Best Practices” for Dual Credit with NCTCAsk specific questions regarding “all things Dual Credit!”…. Costs, Deadlines, Transfer of Credits, Scholarships, Admissions, Drop/Adds, Course Opportunities.

Session DescriptionsDUAL CREDIT

In Room #506 Academic Advisor Debbie Cantrell will host the “Go” Center staff

This is a team of consultants provided by a grant received by Texas Woman’s University

to assist students and their parents with the College Application Process in its entirety: admissions, scholarships and financial aide.

Session Descriptions“GO” CENTER

In Room #504 student Assistance Counselor Dr. Patricia Walker will host Lethia White, an Academic Advisor for UNT who also sent 4 children to college as a single parent.

Ms. White’s personal account and practical information on Financial Aide will encourage students and parents who are facing the upcoming transition from high school to college.

Session DescriptionsFINANCIAL AIDE

Dates and Deadlines (check ADMISSIONS OFFICES Web

sites often)

Set Your Priorities!!!!

Request Transcripts Two weeks Prior to Due Dates

Set Your Priorities!!!!

Plan College Visits this Summer◦Use Checklist, Meet Admissions Officer

Set Your Priorities!!!!

Keep Spread Sheet of Volunteer Hours

Set Your Priorities!!!!

Give two weeks notice for Letters of

Recommendation Requests

Set Your Priorities!!!!

Get a student web account for SAT and/or ACT at www.collegeboard.com

or www.actstudent.org

Take an SAT test PREP seminarSAT-see handoutACT-www.chadcargill.com

Set Your PrioritiesDO THIS NOW!!!!!!!!

Forbes Top 100 Best Buy Colleges

6. College of the Ozarks 8,7769. Brigham Young Idaho 12,92010. University of Wyoming 24,88611. University of Florida 40,15122. North Carolina State 30,00042. University of Central Florida 27,53843. Louisiana State 29,12947. University of Arkansas 28,72253. Texas A&M 20,52160. Oklahoma University 31,11161. Texas Tech 19,32678. University of Texas 24,02880. Texas Woman’s University 15,79685. University of Oklahoma 31,139

Bureau of Labor StatisticsTop Fastest Growing Occupations

Occupation % of Growth Earnings Training

Biomedical Engineers 72% $$$$ Bachelor’s

Home Health Aides 50% $ Short-term

Financial Examiners 41% $$$$ Bachelor’s

Physician Assistants 39% $$$$ Master’s

Skin Care Specialists 38% $$ Vocational

Bureau of Labor StatisticsTop Fastest Growing Occupations

Occupation % of Growth Earnings Training

Athletic Trainers 37% $$ Bachelor’s

Computer SoftwareEngineers 34% $$$$Bachelor’s

Medical Assistants 34% $$ Moderate

Occupational Therapist aides 31% $$Short-term

Environmental Engineers 31% $$$$ Bachelor’s

Calendar ChecklistsCareer Planning

Financial Aide for CollegeCollege Entrance Exams & ASVAB

Top OccupationsCampus Visit Checklist

Application EssayAdmission Requirements

Look Into The FutureHandout

Break-Out Session I 6:30-7:00◦Choose 1 of 4 sessions

Break-Out Session II 7:00-7:30◦Choose 1 of 4 sessions

Program Agenda

Drawing for Door-prize!

Look Into The Future