What are the two main college entry exams and how do you register?
What is the SAT and ACT exam. To register for the SAT exam visit collegeboard.org and for the ACT exam visit actstudent.org. For juniors, plan on taking the May or June exam of this year and then again your senior year.
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What does ASVAB stand for and what is its purpose?
What is Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. It is a free interest and aptitude inventory. Your results will indicate which occupation matches your score.
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What is a trade school?
A trade school equips you with professional skills and knowledge for a specific trade such as:
Baking
Computer Technology
Cosmetology
Culinary
HVAC
Marine
Mechanics
Medical
Plumbing
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What is on a resume?
What is past work experience, volunteering, clubs/extra-curriculars, sports, etc.
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What are the graduation requirements?
What is earn 24 credits, complete a completer program, earn 75 SSL hours and pass three HSA exams.
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What are some characteristics of the ACT exam?
What is offers a science portion, shorter exam by about 30 minutes, cheaper exam $38.00, North HS is a test center, scored out of 36, etc.
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How can you get in touch with a recruiter?
What is meet with a recruiter during lunch at Williamsport, visit todaysmilitary.com, or visit a recruitment office- army at Valley Mall, Air Force on Dual HWY, Navy on Underpass Way, etc.
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List at least two trade schools in Maryland.
What is Empire Beauty School, Lincoln Culinary Institute, ITT Technical Institute, TESST College of Technology, etc.
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How can your schedule next year prepare you for your field of interest?
Think about what courses you can take next year to help you develop the skills you will need in the workplace. For example, interest with nursing you may want to consider psychology, anatomy, AP Biology, etc.
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Who are your junior class advisers?
What is Mrs. Mulledy, Mrs. Hessong, and Mrs. Tantlinger.
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What are some ways you can research potential colleges to prepare for applying your senior year?
What is explore online, visits colleges, take an interest inventory, attend college visits at Williamsport, etc.
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What is the process to enlist in the military?
What is
- Verbal Screening (can be completed over the phone) with recruiter
- Face to Face Screening with recruiter includes medical evaluation
- Pre-ASVAB (examines if mentally qualified)
- ASVAB
- Contract for Boot Camp
- Job Training
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What is the admissions process for applying to a trade school?
It varies among the school. Typically you can plan and expect to
-Complete application (may consist of admissions processing fee)
-Possible interview with career planning specialist or trade school representative
-Complete admissions test (some require SAT, ACT)
-Possible portfolio submission
-Apply for financial aid
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Where can I go to do a career search?
There is career information available on CollegeBoard.org, Careeronestop.org, and through the MD WorkForce Exchange. The MD Department of Labor offers one-stop career centers in your area.
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What are some things you can do now to prepare for your desired pathway after you graduate?
What is research!! Junior year is an important year to explore and become aware of what your available options are and what the processes are to get there.
- Take an interest inventory
- Research online
- Visit colleges and trade schools
- Meet with a recruitor
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How do you know the requirements to get into a school and list at least three examples that are typically needed to complete most college applications.
What is visit the school website under the undergraduate admissions section. Complete an application, send your transcript, take the SAT/ACT, essays/personal statements, counselor and/or teacher recommendations, etc.
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List at least three potential careers available through the various military branches.
What is
- Administrative Support
- Intelligence Specialist Jobs and Combat Force Support
- Arts and Media
- Cryptologists
- Linguistics
- Mechanics
- Medical Field
- Pilot
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How can you research trade schools to apply too?
The process is very similar to researching colleges. Visit the internet or local college/career fairs.
-Visit trade school websites-www.trade-schools.net, request brochures, and schedule campus tours
-Review accreditation of school and opportunities for Associate and Bachelors Degrees
-Visit schools, spring break is a great time
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What is the Maryland Workforce Exchange?
What is a website through the Department of Labor. It assists job seekers with finding a job, building a resume, posts upcoming local job fairs, and provides career and workforce information.
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If you do not want to attend a full day of school your senior year, what are your options?
What is enroll in an Essence class through Hagerstown Community College or obtain a job and enroll in 2 career research and development classes.
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What is the average score on the SAT or ACT to be accepted into the University of Maryland?
SAT- 1260-1410
ACT- 28-32
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What are the educational benefits to joining the military?
What is 100% tuition assistance. 100% is given to you while on active duty, which is the equivalent of $4,500 per semester at any school including online programs. There is also the GI Bill, you have ten years to utilize, covers 36 months of college for free, and is transferable to family members.
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What programs does the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offer?
What is auto, diesel, motorcycle, collision, Nascar technology, and marine mechanics. The closest UTI branches are in Exton, PA or Norwood, MA.
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What is the Career Research and Development Completer?
A completer is a sequence of courses or pathway. All students must complete one to graduate. The CRAD completer helps prepare students with desirable work habits, research various careers, improve money management, and gain work experience.
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If I receive Free and Reduced Meals, what waivers do I qualify for?
What is 2 SAT or ACT waivers. If an SAT or ACT waiver is used, then you also qualify for 4 application fee waivers.