Seniors-Preparing ourselves for the future?!

Today:  Choose either the first or second option.  You may choose to do both for your own knowledge.

1) Go on www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org.  a)  Write down your answers to the questions that the website asks (such as "I prefer a large campus" or "I am not interested in fraternities.")  You may have to play with your responses a bit so that you have options, but then, b) write down at least five schools that seem to fit your criteria.  c)  Then, find out about how to apply.  Many schools will be on the Common Application (commonapp.org), but you will definitely find this information on the school website.  You will want to write down when the application is due, how much it costs to apply, what kind of grades and SAT scores the school is looking for, and what the essay question is.

2)  Go on a job search website, such as http://www.aviationemployment.com/.  If you aren't interested in going into the aviation field, you may use monster.com or the New York Times Job Search website, http://jobmarket.nytimes.com/pages/jobs/.  a)  write down the kinds of jobs that you are looking for.  Remember to "cast a wide net" and to vary your search terms.  b)  what are the requirements of the jobs that you are looking for?  (such as years of experience, resume and cover letter, a portfolio, a certain certification, etc).  c)  Choose one job that you think that you are suited for.  Write a "letter of intent" to that employer, explaining what job you are applying for and what skills you have that are applicable to the job you want.