Center of Applied Technology South Counseling Office
Turning Passions into Professions SINCE 1976
/ CAT SOUTH STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY
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Whether you choose to go to college, additional training or to the workforce we want you to have the tools to get there. Below you will find information that may be helpful. Be sure to log on to your HOME school's Naviance Family Connection site as well.
FALL PLANNING
WINTER PLANNING
SPRING PLANNING
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Meet with Universities/Schools visiting your school

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Seniors take the SAT in Sept/Oct
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Juniors register for January SAT/ACT
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16? Consider taking an ECAP course at AACC
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Seniors finalize your application list
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Juniors plan some visits for fall days off school
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If you are taking an ECAP course and/or earning transcripted credit make an appointment with an advisor at AACC to discuss transfer options
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Seniors APPLY EARLY to College-The early bird gets the $$$ for scholarships and aid. October is usaully the first early action date, then November, check with individual schools. Deadlines are deadlines, turn your applications in early and check and re-check that all items have been submitted.
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Once all applications have been submitted to colleges and rade schools, begin a scholarship search




PLACEMENT TESTING
AACC
ECAP-Early College Access Program (previosly called jump start)
New Student Page
Applying for Proficiency Credit for CAT-South Programs
College Search
BigFuture by College Board
College Navigator By USGov
Chegg College "Match" site
Unigo- Reviews of thousands of Colleges by real students
National Security Agency (NSA) Careers
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Career/Occupation Search
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Seniors- finish up last minute applications. Follow-up with Colleges and track progress of applications.
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Seniors- Apply for a pin with FAFSA

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Seniors-When parents receive W-2's start your Free Application For Student Aide FAFSA-MD Deadline is March 1, but the earlier you complete the application the better.
Students planning on a 4 year/2 Year/or Technical School should fill out the FAFSA

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Students looking at technical schools,and apprenticeship programs should make contact now with those orginizations.
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December begins the "scholarship season" with the majority of local scholarships distributed to counseling offices check the Naviance scholarship tab at your home school and the Scholarship tab on this page.
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Seniors considering the military should meet with a recruiter to discuss options. Meet with several branches before signing and bring your parent/guardian with you!
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Make final decisions for college and technical schools

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Seniors-Provide your financial award letters to your counselor for recording purposes.
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Juniors check school websites for open houses. Plan to visit at least one large school, one mediam school and one small school, then narrow your list of schools you will apply to 5-6.

COLLEGE INFORMATION
Community Colleges Certificate and Technical Training Links
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
MD Tech Schools Search
Advantage Career & technical School
Ship Building
Fortis
Dental Assisting and other medical
various fields
Esthetician training
Chesapeake School of Esthetics
Esthetician training
Massage therapist training
professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
Various Career Fields
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Various Technical Programs
Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics
Aviation and Electronics
THE ART INSTITUTES
Design, Media Arts, Fashion, Culinary Arts
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF THE BUILDING ARTS
http://buildingartscollege.us/
Iron works, Wood trades, Masonry
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ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certificate Programs and Associates Degrees in all areas of study
ANTONELLI INSTITUTE
Graphic Design and Photography
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE
Aviation Maintenance Technology
BRIDGE VALLEY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Construction Trades, Diesel Technology, Graphic Design, Printing
CAPITOL COLLEGE
Business and Information Sciences, Engineering and Computer Sciences
CENTER FOR DIGITAL IMAGING ARTS
Animation, Photography, Film, Audio Production, Graphic Design
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY-CATONSVILLE
Auto Technology, HVAC- certificate and associate degree programs
COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NC)
www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/motorcycle/
Motorcycle Mechanics
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality Management
EARL BECK
Welding Technologies
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY/PIERPONT COMMUNITY AND TECH COLLEGE
www.fairmontstate.edu , www.pierpont.edu
Aviation Technology, Design
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (KS)
www.fortscott.edu/programs/harley/index.aspx
Motorcycle Technology
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Music, Film, Design, Media
HOBART INSTITUTE
Welding Technology
JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY
Business, Culinary Arts, Computer and Information Technology, Graphic and Web Design, Networking
L’ACADEMIE DE CUISINE
Culinary Arts, Pastry and Baking
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART
Graphic Design, Animation, Interactive Arts, Film, Photography and other Fine Arts Programs
Making a Plan....
What SHOULD I BE???
APPRENTICSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AACC
CCBC
Apprenticeship Options
UNION Apprencticship
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Seafarers International School of Seamanship-· Lundeberg Maryland Seamanship School/Paul Hall Center
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Non Union ( Merit/Open Shops)
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IEC Chesapeake Electrical Apprenticeship
Additional Resources
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Air Force Jobs/ Careers
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U.S. Navy Jobs
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Military Training Options