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Table of Contents

Section 1: Life Beyond Elk Grove Page #
Career Planning and Post-High School Options 1-2
Career Planning Questions 3
Employment Skills 4
Career Questions 5-6
Career Clusters 7-10
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Section 2: Choices
Community College 11
Art and Design 12
Vocational 12
Military 12
Types of Schools 13
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Section 3: Preparing For Life After Elk Grove
Parent Checklist 14
Student Checklist 15
Planning Calendar 16-18
College/Vocational/Military Representative Visit 19
Campus Visit 20-23
Student Rights 24
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Section 4: How To Research Post-High School Options
Factors To Consider When Choosing A College 25-26
Common Mistakes Made In The College Selection Process 27
Myths About The College Selection Process 28
Formula for Success 29
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Section 5: What Colleges Are Looking For
The Top 10 Things Colleges Look For In A High School Student 30
Academic Prep Guide For Post-High School Planning 31
Graduation Requirement Worksheet 32
Testing 33-34
College Success Factors 35
Letters Of Recommendation 36
How To Obtain A Letter Of Recommendation at EGHS 37
Teacher Recommendation Form 38
Writing An Activities Resume 39-42
The Essay 43
The Interview 44 _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Section 6: Admissions Decisions
Types of Admission Decisions 45-46
Admission Competition Categories 47
Notes Page 48

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Section 7: College Athletics
Athletic Scholarships 49
Potential College Athletes 50
Sample Athletic Resume 51
Academic Eligibility Requirements 52-53
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Section 8: $$Money$$
Cost Saving Alternatives 54
Important Points About Applying For Financial Aid 55
Application Process Summary 56
Financial Aid Terms To Know 57
Myths About Financial Aid 58
Scholarship Information 59
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Section 9: Senior Year “Must Do’s”
The Application 60
College Application Checklist 61
Examples of Letters 62
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Section 11: Glossary 63-67
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