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Timeline for Juniors. Jane Brillhart, Special Agent (503) 528-3336 jane.brillhart@ic.fbi.gov. BEYOND LINCOLN. Interest Sessions. Scholarship research Job shadow support College research Career assessments Job search Oregon Universities. Fall Junior Year.
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Timeline for Juniors Jane Brillhart, Special Agent (503) 528-3336 jane.brillhart@ic.fbi.gov
Interest Sessions • Scholarship research • Job shadow support • College research • Career assessments • Job search • Oregon Universities
Fall Junior Year • Take the PSAT, at Lincoln Oct 17th • Utilize Naviance and Oregon Career Information System (CIS) • Gather information about the student • Gather information about colleges • Attend college fair on Oct 27th • Prepare for and take admissions tests
Winter Junior Year Compile a list of colleges of interest Prepare for and take admissions tests Start thinking about scholarships/financial aid Begin planning college visits…spring break? Register for the May AP exams Investigate job shadow possibilities
Spring Junior Year Prepare for and take admissions tests Take free ACT at Lincoln, April 2013 Meet with counselor for senior classes and post-high school plans Visit colleges on prospective student days Review college applications for deadlines and requirements Talk to teachers about possible recommendations Update your resume
Summer before Senior Year • Essay, essay, essay • Visit colleges • Apply to colleges…. • Early decision? (binding) • Early action?
Helpful hints • Do’s and don’ts when preparing for college… • Have a professional sounding email address. • Think before posting on social sites (twitter/facebook, etc). • Don’t assume the first college visited will be the one you commit to. Be open to what is available. • Talk with your child about what they want, what their expectations are. • Talk to your child about the finances…who is paying for what.