So you got

accepted to
college...now
what?
 Congratulations!
Think of all the hard work you
have put in to the college process
so far ● ACT
● RDS
● FAFSA
● College &
Scholarship
Applications

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Before you leave JM...

▣ Pay your enrollment deposit by May 1

▣ Choose your housing and meal plan
▣ Apply for scholarships!
▣ Go over your financial aid award
letter with an adult at school
▣ Keep working hard in
school-colleges see your final
transcript
▣ Log into your student portal
▣ Placement Testing
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This summer...

▣ Attend orientation
▣ Sign up for classes
▣ Adjust & Accept your student loans
▣ Send final transcripts and
immunization records
▣ Reach out to your future roomie :)

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You’ve finally How to have a
fun and

made it! successful

freshman year

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When you get to campus in the
fall...

▣ Walk through your class schedule

before the first day
▣ Introduce yourself to your professors
▣ Find a work study job ASAP
▣ Get involved in at least one activity
□ Intramurals
□ Greek life
□ Service
□ Special Interest
▣ Go to the freshmen introduction events
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Differences between high
school and college

High School College

▣ 7 hour days with ▣ Build your own
counselor-made schedule
schedule ▣ Students advocate
▣ Adults advocating for themselves
on student’s behalf ▣ Students must ask
▣ IEPs/504’s give for
students accommodations
accommodations

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ABOVE ALL ELSE:

ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF

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CAMPUS RESOURCES

DISABILITY RESOURCE ACADEMIC ADVISOR SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL

Have test anxiety, or a This person can lead you AID
pre-existing 504 or IEP? You through choosing classes and This is the place to go for
must tell them in order to get staying on track with questions about bills, loans,
accommodations. graduation requirements. and scholarships!

CAMPUS TUTORING/WRITING CENTER CAREER SERVICES

HEALTH/COUNSELING This is the best place to go in Go here to find summer
Are you feeling sick, sad or order to ensure that you reach opportunities, to get help
stressed? This is the place for your academic goals. writing a resume/cover letter,
you! or to do a mock interview

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Thanks!
Any questions?

Mr. Heesacker, CCCC Adviser

Ms Herrera, College Adviser
Ms. Morris, Sophomore/Senior Counselor
Ms. Grayson, Freshman/Junior Counselor
Ms. Halpin, Counseling Intern
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