Junior / Senior Seminar Notes
2006 - 2007

August 22nd, 23rd
Class Requirements

            3 RING BINDER (3 INCH WIDE)
            PLASTIC SLEEVES WITH HOLES IN THEM
            7 DIVIDERS FRO DIFFERENT SECTIONS
                    PERSONAL
                    GENERAL INFORMATION
                    COLLEGES (ALPHABETICAL)
                    MILITARY (ALPHABETICAL)
                    CAREERS (ALPHABETICAL)
                    SCHOLARSHIPS
                    TESTING (ACT, SAT, ETC.)
                    FINANCIAL AID

August 24th
Class Objective:

            To help students make more educated decisions about their future and their careers.  We will try to accomplish this by the use of Lectures, Class discussions, Films, Magazine Articles, Research, Use of the Internet, Guest speakers from other Colleges, The Military, and different Career Areas.

August 25th
Resume

            Should include (Only items that you have something)
                    CAREER OBJECTIVE
                    EDUCATION
                    WORK EXPERIENCE
                    SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
                    NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
                    SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
                    VOLUNTEER SERVICE
                    LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
                    EDUCATIONAL GOALS
                    REFERENCES

August 29th
References

            3 References of people that know you
            Give Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers
            Make sure you ask them first.

August 30th
Career Narrative

            2 PARAGRAPHS
            Paragraph 1
                    If I had to decide today what career I would be in for the rest of my life, what would it be, why, what influenced me to accomplish this,
                    and how will I attain it?
            Paragraph 3
                    What is my second choice and explain it in the same manner.

August 31st
Employability Skills

            Choose two of the five categories and answer the questions.  use a separate paragraph for each category.

September 1st
Letters of Recommendation

            Each student need two letter of recommendation
            Use people that know you well
            These are general letters of recommendations to "To Whom It May concern".

September 5th
ITT Tech

            Alden Byrd (513) 531-8300 / abyrd@itt-tech.edu
            2 Yr. Associates Degree in Norwood, Ohio (Dayton)
            Programs such as Computers, Web Design, Business, and Accounting
            Small school, about 450-500 students.  Student : Teacher Ratio -15:1
            Average class size is about 15-20 students
            Tuition $383 per semester hour
            Can live off campus & have a car
            No application fee
            Must have a high-school diploma & take a 15-20 min problem solving test to be admitted
            Scholarships based on  good GPA & class rank.

September 6th
Ohio Institute of Photography & Technology (OIP&T)
Carol Zimmer

            2 Yr. college in Dayton, Ohio
            Programs such as Photography, Graphic Design, Medical Assisting, and Criminal Justice
            Small school, 800 students
            Average class size is about 20-25 students
            Typical scholarships:  Work Study, and Financial Aid
            $25 application fee & admission interview
            Tuition varies on program.

September 8th
Marshall University

            Kelli Kerbawy Kerbawy1@Marshall.edu 1-800-642-3499
            4 Year university in Huntington, West Viriginia
            All kinds of programs including:  Psychology, Education, Business, Biotechnology (New $40 Million Addition), Forensice Science (one of
            the top in the country), Liberal Arts, and Social Work
            Discounted Metro Rate for Adams county Students is $7,342.  Out of State is $11,054
            YEAGER scholarship - Major Scholarship, really nice
            16,000 Students.  Has programs for students with learning disablities
            Excellent ROTC Program.

September 11th
United States Naval Academy

        Ron Johnson ronjohnson@1967.usna.com 1-937-289-7226
        1/2 hour between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland
        4 year university-mainly engineering
        Looking for:  Courage, Integrity, and Leadership
        Required recommendation from HS/College Math and English teachers
        Should start application process as a Junior
        Need congressional appointments by Representative, Senator, or Vice President
        Must commit to the military after graduation
        Will be an officer after graduation

September 13th
ARMY

        SFC Corbett timothy.corbett@USARec.Army.Mil/ 1-937-393-4532
        Need to take the ASVAB
        Must be at least 17 years old
        ARMY is the largest branch, fastest promotions
        Before signing, you will know what you are doing, where you are going, salary, enlistment bonus, ETC.
        Reserves automatically enrolled for 6 years
        Regular ARMY enrolled for 15 months to 6 years - per person
        Can actually do basic training between your junior and senior year

September 18th
DeVry University

        Sara Crottinger scrottinger@devry.edu 1-888-294-5721
        DeVry Universities have 80 sites throughout the Unites States
        facilities in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus
        Can go straight through and get a Bachelor's Degree in 2 years and 8 months
        Major programs include:  Business, Technology, and Management.  (Also has new Nursing Program)
        Out of the original 100%, About 57% actually Graduate from college