Richfield Springs CSD

PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AHEAD..….

• Develop a S.M.A.R.T. Goal
• Enjoy school! Not only as a prelude to college but as a place where you are developing as a student and as a person.
• Establish strong study habits and time management techniques. Check out Tips and Habits under the "Academic" tab above on the left.
• Take an "Interest Profiler" in Naviance. This will offer suggestions of careers you might be interested in. Keep an open mind about the suggestions!
• Meet with your counselor to discuss your plans for after High School.
• Review your schedule to make sure you're enrolled in classes that will help you prepare for your career of interest.
  • Use College Search and the Course Planner in "Naviance" to find out the required courses and tests for colleges that you might be interested in attending.
• Start a calendar or planner with important dates and deadlines.
• Keep up your grades.
• Get involved with extracurricular activities and update your resume in Naviance.
• Go to college fairs in your area and begin visiting different types of campuses to see what types of environments you are comfortable in.
• Look for a great summer opportunity - job, internship, summer camp or volunteer position. A list of Local Summer Enrichment Opportunities can be found at the bottom of this page. More National and Regional ones can be searched in the Naviance database.
• Attend the Career Summit. Take time on your own to research various careers in Naviance. Ask friends and family what they pros and cons of their careers.