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64 THE QUEENS COURIER • CATHOLIC SCHOOL • JANUARY 22, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com catholic school week Transitioning from high school to college is a big deal. Beyond the overwhelming college application process, many students wrestle with questions about their major, career goals, moving away from home and fi nancing college expenses. Many college offi cials worry that high school students are not prepared for college. They say the key to a successful college experience is preparation. “College is about fi nding out what you love,” says Sean Wagner, associate vice president of Phi Delta Theta, an international fraternity serving more than 11,000 students. “Instead of looking back from where you came, you need to imagine where you’ll be and set your mind toward achieving those goals. A huge part of this is networking - connecting with other students, professors and alumni who believe in you and can help you toward establishing your career.” Preparing college students for a successful college experience is the focus of a free guidebook called “A College-Bound Guide to Achieving Your Dreams,” available at www.thegreatestu.com. Here are some other practical tips for college-bound students: Begin early. Don’t wait until your senior year in high school to start thinking about college and what you want to do for a career. Start researching colleges and seeking informational interviews with people who are working in the career fi eld that you’re interested in pursuing. Map out your goals and dreams. Think about where you want to be at commencement and work backwards. In other words, do you see yourself in a great job? Do you see yourself heading to law or medical school? Going into the military? Seek help from your college career center and fi nd a trusted mentor in your career fi eld who can offer insight and advice on your plan. Think networking. In college, you need to start building your professional network. Build relationships with classmates, professors, alumni and others you meet who can help connect you with potential employers. Open a Linkedin account to start building your professional profi le. If you have a Facebook account, take greater care in what you post. Future employers regularly look at the Facebook profi les of potential candidates. Make your summers count. The students who graduate with jobs usually have one thing in common - they had internships and professor-led research projects in the career fi eld of their choice. Don’t wait until your senior year in college - start building your resume with career-related part-time jobs, internships and research projects in your freshman year. Build relationships with professors. Having strong working relationships with your professors is critical to the early stages of your career development. Professors can write letters of recommendation for scholarships, summer research programs and grad school.-They also can serve as references in a job search. To connect with professors, start by getting to know upper classmen, who can offer advice about meeting professors and tapping your school’s career resources. Join professional societies. Clubs and student-led professional societies offer opportunities for students to learn more about their career path and meet professionals. Get your fi nancial house in order. Work with your parents and the school’s fi nancial aid department to make sure all of your fi nances are in order before you start school. Open a checking account before college starts with a debit card to manage money you’ll need for dining out, tickets and shopping. Learn budgeting skills and develop a plan to graduate with as little debt as possible. Courtesy BPT Tips for college-bound students YOUR PROMOTIONS SUPERMARKET SINCE 1995 CORPORATE & TEAM OUTFITTING H Staff Shirts H Giveaways H Family Reunions H School/Camps H Organizations/Events CUSTOM APPAREL H T-SHIRTS POPULAR BRAND WHITE TEE SCREEN PRINTED (1 COLOR) MIN. 144* ONLY $295 EACH *SAME DEAL: SWEATSHIRTS $495 EACH of the 2013 THE QUEENS (Screen Printed or Embroidered) QueensCourier.com CALL FOR FREE H CAPS/HATS H UNIFORMS H JACKETS H BACK PACKS H BAGS H TROPHIES CATALOG 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT!!! (We can customize your art, logo, messages on anything!) Pens (All Types) Bags (Plastic/Paper) Calendars Water Bottles Awareness Bracelets Food Gifts Corporate Gifts Badges & Buttons Electronics Calculators Computer Accessories Eco Friendly Products Full Color Magnetic Business Cards 10 ¢ each Minimum 1,000 Your Business Card Their Refrigerator 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 www.PROMOTIONALEMPIRE.com opeN House & tours January 25-31 • 9am to 7pm Call for an appointment Now opeN for registratioN School Year 2015–2016 Advanced Math, Science, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Music, Technology, Sports Our graduates are accepted to all the best Catholic, Private and Specialized High Schools. 115-50 221 St. Cambria htS, NY 11411 • (718) 527-0123


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