1	"What you" What you need to know!
2	Where Do I Begin? Strengths: Hobbies Academics Community Service Clubs Sports Music Art
3	Know the requirements! Catholic Schools Test – Do you know the date? Nov. 18^th & Dec. 19^th Private Schools – SSAT ( we do not provide these forms) contact: www.ssat.org
4	Vocational Schools Greater Lawrence Technical School No test required You will need to set up an interview Application needs to be brought to Guidance Essex Agricultural School Whittier Vocational No test required at either school. School visitation expected at both schools.
5	Greater Lawrence Fashion Design Nursing Bio-medical Field Graphic Design Computer Tech Automotive Plumbing Carpentry Electronics Culinary Arts
6	"ACADEMICS:" ACADEMICS: AP Classes Level One Level Two/Three Foreign Languages Odyssey of the Mind Competitive Academic Teams EXTRA CURRICULAR: Band/Orchestra/Chorus Theater Art Portfolios Athletics - All major sports Clubs
7	The right school for me! Type of School: Small school Large school Boarding school Religious school Military school Andover High School Vocational School School Offerings: The Arts Math/Science Athletics Special Needs Study Skills College Guidance Structured Independent
8	Make Wise Decision: Pick a school that fits your style Make sure it has both the academics and extra-curricula activities that interest you This is not a hit or miss situation The “norm” is to apply to 3 schools
9	What do I do next? Contact the schools that you are interested in applying to and get an application.
10	The application process Read your application Set up an interview with the school After the interview decide if you want to continue the application process If you want to apply to this school you will need to:
11	See the Guidance Secretary Please come to the Guidance Office after 9:30 am Be Courteous Listen carefully to directions Pick up the following forms: English/Math recommendation forms All About Me - Sheet for teachers
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14	Recommendation forms: Bring them to your teachers at appropriate times! They are doing you a favor – so be courteous. Make sure you say:”Thank you.”
15	Recommendation Forms All recommendation forms should be given to your teachers no later than DECEMBER 8th!
16	Good Luck !