College
Timeline
College Planning Timeline
12th Grade
Fall Semester
August - September
- Confirm Final College List: Review and finalize your college list. Confirm application deadlines and requirements for each school.
- Write Supplemental Essays: Complete college-specific supplemental essays. Ensure they are tailored to each institution’s prompts and guidelines.
- External Review: Ask a trusted person to review your Common Application and personal statement for feedback and improvements.
- Scholarship Research: Continue researching scholarships. Update your scholarship list with new opportunities, requirements, and deadlines.
- Interviews: Set up on-campus or local representative interviews with colleges if available.
- Letters of Recommendation: Check in with your letter of recommendation writers. Update your Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire and request a letter from your school counselor.
- Financial Aid Prep: Parents should start preparing financial aid paperwork and create a deadlines list for FAFSA, CSS/PROFILE, and other financial aid forms.
September - November
- Early Applications: Complete and submit all Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) applications by late October. Note that most deadlines are around November 1.
- Arts Programs: If applying to portfolio-based arts programs, ensure that all materials are submitted by December 1. Some universities may also have this deadline for scholarship consideration.
- Senior Placement Meeting: Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harris to review your college list, get feedback, and ensure all deadlines are clear.
- Attend Presentations: Participate in school presentations and programs.
- Financial Aid Applications: Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and, if required, the CSS/PROFILE.
- Final College Visits: Complete any final college visits and gather any additional information needed to make your decision.
- Test Scores: Send test scores to colleges as needed. Confirm whether colleges accept self-reported scores or require official scores.
- Transcripts and Recommendations: Ask your school counseling office to send letters of recommendation and transcripts to the colleges you are applying to.
December
- Regular Decision Applications: Complete and submit all Regular Decision (RD) applications by mid-December. Aim to finish by November 15 to enjoy the holiday break.
- Arts Program Deadlines: Submit any remaining materials for arts programs or other specific application requirements with December deadlines.
Winter & Spring Semester
January
- Deferred Applications: If deferred from an EA or ED application, respond to and email your admissions counselor any updates. Reaffirm your interest and provide any updates on activities, achievements, or awards.
- Wait for Decisions: Begin waiting for application decisions from the colleges you have applied to.
February - March
- Decision Notifications: Colleges typically release decisions by April 1. Stay informed and check your application portals regularly.
- Accepted Student Visits: Plan visits to accepted colleges if needed to help make your final decision. Attend local admitted student events when possible.
- Apply for Local Scholarships: Watch your e-mail for Scarborough scholarships in March.
April
- Financial Aid and Scholarships: Evaluate financial aid packages and scholarship offers to understand your options for funding college.
- Decision Deadline: Enroll at your chosen college and submit any required deposits by May 1.
May
- Make final decision by May 1st of where you will be enrolling.
- AP/IB Exams: Take AP exams as scheduled.
- Notification: Inform Mr. Harris or Mrs. Henderson of your college decisions and any scholarship awards.
- Waitlist Response: If waitlisted, send a form expressing your continued interest and an update email to your admissions representative detailing any new accomplishments.
- Housing: Sign up for campus housing if applicable.
June - August
- Save for College: Continue saving for college expenses.
- Waitlist Updates: Monitor your email for any updates regarding your waitlist status.
- Orientation: Attend orientation sessions for your college to become familiar with the campus and meet fellow students.
Summer
- Meal Plans and Class Registration: Sign up for meal plans and register for classes.
- Dorm and Supplies: Determine what you need for your dorm room and academic supplies. Start shopping for these items.
- Roommate Contact: Reach out to your future roommate(s) to coordinate living arrangements and any shared responsibilities.
- Travel and Move-In: Make travel and move-in arrangements. Ensure everything is set for your arrival at college.
- Bank Account: Set up a bank account on or near campus if needed.
- Scholarships: Continue applying for any remaining scholarships.
- Academic Advising: Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor at your college to plan your class schedule for the upcoming semester.
11th Grade
Fall Semester
August - September
- Values Exercise: Revisit your values to check if they have shifted. Consider how this impacts your extracurricular activities and academic choices if they have. Adjust your activities or explore new ones if needed.
- Extracurricular Activities: Stay engaged with your current activities. If your values have changed, look for new opportunities to explore or deepen your involvement. Consider taking on a leadership role if you haven’t already.
- Update Activity Log: Keep your activity log current with any new achievements, roles, or involvement.
October
- PSAT/NMSQT: Take the PSAT/NMSQT, which can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship. Use this test to practice for the SAT and assess areas for improvement.
- College Exploration: Attend a local college fair and any college admission presentations at SHS.
- Preliminary College List: Based on your research and criteria, begin compiling a preliminary list of colleges to visit. Schedule a family check-in to plan out dates for college visits throughout the year.
November
- Career Assessment: Take an aptitude or career assessment through Naviance or through YouScience to gain insights into your strengths and interests.
- Academic Challenge: Continue challenging yourself with higher-level AP or honors classes. Ensure your coursework aligns with your college goals.
- Counselor Meeting: Schedule a meeting with your school counselor to discuss your college interests and preferences. Seek their advice on colleges that might be a good fit for you and continue building your relationship with them.
December
- Update Activity Log: Document any new extracurricular activities, achievements, or changes in your interests.
- Testing Prep: Stay on track with your SAT/ACT testing timeline and study schedule. Begin to select testing dates for upcoming standardized tests.
Winter & Spring Semester
January
- Summer Experience Planning: Start investigating and planning summer experiences, such as internships, research opportunities, or volunteer work that align with your interests and future goals.
- Senior Year Course Registration: Register for senior year classes, ensuring a strong course load that includes five academic core subjects.
February
- College Visits: Continue visiting colleges. Use these visits to explore different types of schools and refine your preferences.
- College List Building: Begin refining your college list based on your values, research, and college visits. Ensure your list includes a balance of likely, possible, and reach schools.
- Junior Questionnaire: Complete your Junior Questionnaire in the Google Classroom.
March
- Scholarship Research: Start researching scholarship opportunities and create a spreadsheet to track deadlines and requirements.
- Recommendation Letters: Complete the Letter of Recommendation questionnaire and request letters from two academic teachers who know you well from your junior year.
April
- Testing: Prepare for and take the AP exams if applicable. Continue with your SAT/ACT preparation and take any practice tests needed.
- Senior Placement Meeting: Make sure you have met with Mr. Harris to discuss your college choices, senior year schedule, testing, and any other questions you may have.
May
- AP/ Exams: Take your AP/IB exams. Use this experience to gauge your readiness for college-level coursework.
- Athletic Recruitment: If you’re an athlete, send your sports resume and recruitment videos to college coaches and complete any necessary online recruitment forms.
June
- Fine & Performing Arts Preparation: Sign up for Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs. Work on your portfolio and audition materials if you’re applying to fine or performing arts programs.
Summer
July
- Refine College List: Finalize your college list, ensuring it reflects a balance of admission probabilities (likely, possible, and reach schools).
- Application Research: Research the type of applications required for each school on your list and start organizing this information.
- Common Application: Begin drafting and refining your Common Application personal statement. Work on completing the Common Application if you plan to use it.
August
- Visit More Colleges: Take additional college visits if possible. Use these visits to finalize your preferences and ensure your list aligns with your goals.
- Admission Requirements: Create a spreadsheet to track admission requirements, deadlines, and any interviews or additional materials required by each school on your list.
- Scholarship Spreadsheet: Create and maintain a scholarship spreadsheet with deadlines and requirements to keep track of opportunities.
Athletes:
- Recruitment Follow-Up: Send your sports resume and video to college coaches and complete any additional athletic recruitment surveys or forms.
Fine & Performing Arts Students:
- Portfolio and Auditions: Continue working on your portfolio and audition videos. Familiarize yourself with the audition and portfolio submission processes for each program.
10th Grade
Fall Semester
August - September
- Start of School Year: Meet with your school counselor to review your academic plan, set goals, and discuss new opportunities.
- Academic Planning: Review and finalize your course selections for the year, considering advanced or honors classes if available.
- Values Exercise: Conduct a values exercise to assess your priorities and interests. Adjust your current activities and academic choices to align with these values.
- Extracurricular Involvement: Continue participating in extracurricular activities. Seek leadership roles or deepen your involvement, or try new activities that align with your interests.
October
- PSAT: Ask your school counselor to take the PSAT, as it provides practice for the SAT and can help identify areas for improvement.
- Update Activity Log: Record any new extracurricular activities, achievements, or roles you’ve taken on.
- Career Exploration: Begin exploring potential career interests and how they align with different college majors. You can use Naviance to do this.
November
- Interest Assessment: Revisit or take a new interest assessment to refine your understanding of potential career paths and college majors. You can use Naviance for this. Meet with your school counselor to go over the results.
- Strengths and Personality Review: Reflect on your strengths and personality assessments from 9th grade. Consider how these insights apply to your current interests and goals.
December
- Academic Performance Review: Evaluate your first-semester grades and adjust your study habits if necessary. Seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary.
- Winter Break Reflection: Reflect on your academic progress and extracurricular involvement. Update your activity log and start planning summer activities that align with your interests.
Spring Semester
January
- Course Selection: Begin planning for the next school year’s courses. Consider enrolling in advanced or honors classes in areas of interest.
- Time Management: Continue developing time management and study skills to balance academic, extracurricular, and personal responsibilities.
February
- Meet with your School Counselor: Discuss your academic progress and course selections for junior year, and explore new opportunities. Build a strong relationship with your counselor by asking questions and seeking advice.
- College Research: Start researching colleges and universities to understand different programs, campus life, and admission requirements.
March
- Update Activity Log: Document any new achievements or extracurricular activities. Ensure your log reflects your current interests and goals.
- Plan Summer Activities: Begin planning summer experiences such as internships, jobs, volunteer work, or academic enrichment programs that align with your interests.
April
- Family Check-In: Have a discussion with your family about your academic progress, summer plans, and college-related goals. Explore financial planning for college, including setting up a college budget and researching scholarships.
- April Break, Visit College Campuses: If you are traveling somewhere, what colleges or universities are nearby that you could visit along the way? Even if you don’t want to go there, you will learn something new!
May
- Final Exams: Prepare diligently for final exams to maintain or improve your GPA.
- AP Exams: If you’re taking AP classes, prepare for the AP exams in May. Consult with teachers for advice and support.
- Summer Reading: Select books and materials to read over the summer to enhance your vocabulary, knowledge, or interests.
June
- End-of-Year Reflection: Review your academic and extracurricular achievements from the year. Set specific goals for the upcoming school year.
- Update Activity Log: Document any new experiences or achievements from the summer.
- Visit College Campuses: If you are traveling somewhere, what colleges or universities are nearby that you could visit along the way? You will learn something new even if you don’t want to go there!
July
- Self-Assessment: Reflect on your strengths, interests, and career aspirations. Adjust your academic and extracurricular plans as needed.
- Summer Activities: Engage in meaningful summer activities that align with your interests, such as internships, jobs, volunteer work, or self-designed projects.
August
- Pre-Start Planning: Prepare for the upcoming school year by organizing your schedule, supplies, and academic materials.
- School Year Goals: Set specific goals for the new school year in academics, extracurricular activities, and personal development.
Athletes:
- NCAA/NAIA Registration: If you plan to play Division I or II sports in college, register with the NCAA Clearinghouse or NAIA Eligibility Center and ensure all your courses are NCAA-approved.
- Familiarize with Requirements: Review NCAA requirements and confirm that all your high school courses meet the necessary criteria.
Parents:
Financial Planning: Continue exploring college financing options and scholarships. Set up a college budget and discuss financial plans with your family.
9th Grade
Fall Semester
August - September
- Start of School Year: Meet with your student’s school counselor to discuss academic planning and resources.
- Academic Planning: Review your high school course requirements and set academic goals. Consider challenging courses aligned with your interests.
- Values Exercise: Take time to identify and reflect on your core values. This will help guide your extracurricular and academic choices.
October - November
- Extracurricular Engagement: Begin exploring and engaging in extracurricular activities that align with your values, strengths, and interests, both associated with school and outside of school programing.
- Strengths Assessment: Take a Strengths Assessment offered on Naviance or other assessments to understand your personal strengths and areas for growth. Meet with your school counselor to go over the results.
- Personality Assessment: Take a personality inventory such as the HEXACO or Big 5 to gain insights into your communication and learning styles.
- Family Check-In: Discuss your values, goals, and academic plan with your family. Explore expectations and support structures.
December
- Academic Performance Review: Assess your first-semester grades and adjust your study habits if needed. Seek assistance if necessary. The Study Center is a great option!
- Winter Break: Use this time to reflect on your interests and potential college goals. Start an activity log to track your extracurricular activities and achievements.
Spring Semester
January
- Course Registration: Start thinking about planning for the next school year’s courses, considering insights from your strengths and interests assessments.
- Time Management: Develop and refine your time management and study skills to ensure academic success.
February
- Meet with your School Counselor: Discuss course selection, clubs, and activities. Start building a strong relationship with your counselor.
- Interest Assessment: Take an interest assessment in Naviance to explore potential college majors and careers.
March
- Research Colleges: Begin researching colleges and universities to understand various options and their admission requirements.
- Extracurricular Tracking: Update your activity log with recent achievements and experiences. Ensure it reflects your growing interests and accomplishments.
April
- Summer Plans: Plan a summer experience that allows you to explore a passion or interest. This could include internships, volunteering, work, academic programs, or something else!
- Family Check-In: Review your progress and discuss summer plans with your family.
May
- Final Exams: Prepare diligently for your final exams to maintain a strong GPA.
- Summer Reading: Select books to read over the summer to expand your vocabulary and knowledge.
June
- End-of-Year Reflection: Review your academic and extracurricular achievements from the year. Set goals for the upcoming school year.
- Family Check-In: Discuss your goals and plans for the next school year with your family to ensure alignment and support.
July
- Self-Assessment: Reflect on your interests and skills. Consider setting new goals for the upcoming school year based on your reflections.
- Activity Log Update: Continue updating your activity log with any new summer experiences or achievements.
August
- Pre-Start Planning: Organize your schedule, supplies, and academic materials for the upcoming school year.
- School Year Goals: Set specific goals for the upcoming school year, including academic, extracurricular, and personal growth objectives.
Athletes: If you’re involved in sports, familiarize yourself with NCAA and NAIA recruiting requirements to stay informed about potential athletic opportunities.
Families: Begin exploring how to pay for college, including researching scholarships, grants, and other financial aid options.
Naviance
Naviance
Scarborough subscribes to Naviance, an Internet database that can be helpful in the college search process. Naviance helps students keep track of their prospective colleges and active applications and provides information for over 5,000 colleges and universities.
- How to Log In
- https://student.naviance.com/scarborough > student > Log in with CLEVER
- https://student.naviance.com/scarborough > student > Log in with CLEVER
- Link Common App and Naviance
- Log in to Naviance > Click on "Colleges" tab > "Colleges I Am Applying To > Match Accounts > Enter the e-mail address that you used to set up your Common App Account
Partnership Agreement
As we start this exciting process, it is helpful to know that you, your parents, and your counselor have specific roles to play. This process is a partnership, and it is crucial that members of the partnership understand and follow their roles.
Student Responsibilities
- Treat the college process as an opportunity for growth and self-evaluation and gain a better understanding of yourself.
- Check e-mail frequently.
- Read all communications from the Placement Office.
- Review the Placement Office Handbooks.
- Schedule and attend meetings with Mr. Harris.
- Keep the Placement Office up to date on your plans, progress, and results.
- Research admissions criteria at the colleges you are considering.
- Register for SAT/ACT testing.
- Visit colleges.
- Complete the Questionnaire.
- Ask Questions!
- Request letters of recommendation from teachers.
- Meet with college representatives visiting Scarborough High School.
- Know the deadlines and requirements of applications.
- Complete applications honestly and accurately.
- Send out test scores to colleges that require them.
- Complete and submit your FAFSA and any additional forms schools might need (CSS and SSAR).
Parent Responsibilities
- Be open with your child. Discuss options, including the financial picture and any restrictions. Be open and honest with your child early in the process.
- Complete the Brag Sheet.
- Be aware of deadlines and requirements.
- Help your child send out test scores to colleges. The student is responsible for sending test scores to the colleges that require them.
- Assist your child in visiting colleges if possible.
- Fill out and file financial aid forms if applying for financial aid (FAFSA, CSS Profile).
- Check with them periodically about the progress of their college application process. But that your child should own their college admission process.
- Help your child to recognize and celebrate strengths. A weekly college check-in is a good way to balance the need to stay on top of the process and encourage students to take responsibility for the process.
- Communicate with the Placement Office with any questions.
- Remember that students are works in progress and that this search will evolve as they grow and learn about themselves.
- Encouraging independence and individual growth.
- Letting your child lead the process while providing appropriate support.
- Helping to accept outcomes by promoting, modeling, and encouraging resilience
Placement Office Responsibilities
- Work hard to get to know students – to understand and appreciate their goals, talents, and interests.
- Discuss post-high school planning with students and their parents and help develop a schedule of next steps and, eventually, a balanced list representing suitable matches.
- Provide information about the chances of admission to particular colleges.
- Provide resources and opportunities for students and families to learn about various colleges.
- Be advocates for our students, presenting their transcripts and official school recommendations to the colleges so that they have the strongest chance of being given favorable consideration.
- Listen to, learn from, and communicate with parents.
- Personalize the process to each individual student.
- Make students aware of visitations, special events, open houses at colleges, deadlines, scholarships, and testing.
- Prepare and send school reports, letters of recommendation, and transcripts when requested.
- Prepare a well-written letter of recommendation that portrays the candidate in a positive and honest light, emphasizing strengths and patterns of growth where appropriate.
- Send Quarter 1, mid-year, and final grade reports to the colleges when requested.
- Staying informed of current trends within college admissions.
- Being attuned to pedagogical issues regarding adolescent development.
- Providing access to information and educational opportunities to students of all backgrounds.
- Encouraging students and families to explore the range of excellent educational opportunities nationally and internationally.
- Encouraging students to be careful researchers of individual colleges and universities' diverse admission requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Creating an open and positive atmosphere that encourages students, faculty, and parents to take advantage of the resources available to them.
- Understanding and responding appropriately to students' individual needs and promotes self-sufficiency and confidence.
- Providing appropriate support of student writing and applications while empowering students to develop their own voices and make their own choices.
- Promoting experiential learning opportunities, including a gap year, which could complement students' college educations.
- Communicating with and being accessible to parents throughout the college search.
Common App
The Common App
Short for “Common Application,” is a platform that allows students to apply to over 1,000 colleges and universities. The Common App opens on August 1 for that year’s application cycle, and most colleges update their applications sometime between August 1st and mid-August, though some colleges take longer. When registering your account, do not use your school email address.
Link Common App and Naviance:
Students will need to link their Common App and Naviance accounts before Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts are sent to colleges.
- Log in to Naviance > Click on Colleges tab > Colleges I am applying to > Match Accounts > Enter the e-mail address that you used to set up your Common App Account
FERPA WAIVER
Students will submit the FERPA release authorization within the Common App account, not their Naviance account. You must first complete the Education section in the Common App, then complete the FERPA release authorization.
- "My Colleges" tab > Select any school on the left side > Recommenders and FERPA > Complete Release Authorization. Follow the instructions
Once you complete this it will be applied to all your colleges that you apply to. Students must add teachers through Naviance but may add outside recommenders and advisors through the Common App.
Handbooks
College Advising Handbook
Check out these two handbooks for a comprehensive overview of the college search and application process.
SHS - College Advising Handbook 2024-25
A comprehensive handbook that reviews many elements of the college selection process.
SHS - College Application Handbook
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SRAR
SRAR (Self Reported Academic Record)
The Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR), is a system some colleges and universities in the United States use for applicants to submit their high school academic records. With SRAR, applicants input their grades, courses, and other academic information directly into an online portal. The admissions office then uses this information for evaluation.
Not all colleges and universities use SRAR, make sure to check the specific requirements of each institution. Additionally, some institutions may still require official transcripts even if they use SRAR for initial evaluation.
Fall 2024 SRAR Participants
Below is a list of colleges and universities that utilize the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Please be sure to double check with each individual college requirements.
- Baylor University
- Clemson University
- Duquesne University
- Florida A & M University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Polytechnic University
- Florida State University
- Kean University
- Louisiana State University
- Montclair State University
- New College of Florida
- New York University (NYU)
- Pennsylvania State University
- Rutgers University, Camden
- Rutgers University, Newark
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick
- Texas A&M University
- United State Air Force Academy
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York
- University of Connecticut
- University of Delaware
- University of Florida
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- University of North Florida
- University of Oregon
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Rhode Island
- University of South Florida
- University of Tampa
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- University of Texas at Arlington
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- University of West Florida
- Virginia Tech
Testing
Upcoming SAT Test Dates
- August 24, 2024
- October 5, 2024
- November 2, 2024
- December 7, 2024
CollegeBoard SAT Assessment Online Score Report
Upcoming ACT Test Dates
- February 10, 2024 (Register by 01/05/2024)
- April 13, 2024 (Register by 03/13/2024)
- June 8, 2024 (Register by 05/03/2024)
- July 13, 2024 (Register by 6/07/2024)
ACT | College & Career Readiness Solutions
ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization, best known for the ACT test, dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success through industry leading college and career readiness solutions.
Test Optional & Test Free Colleges
This list includes bachelor degree granting institutions that do not require all or most recent U.S. high school graduates applying for fall 2024 to submit ACT/SAT results before admissions decisions are made. As the restrictions column indicates, some schools only exempt applicants who meet minimum grade or class rank criteria; others use ACT/SAT scores solely for course placement. Please check with individual schools for details.
Letters of Recommendation
When requesting letters of recommendation:
Please see the following guidelines for helpful information on obtaining your letters of recommendation.
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Remember to request your letter of recommendation at least two weeks before your due date! The following template is available to download and should be completed and provided to the teacher from whom you are requesting the recommendation.
Request for Teacher Letter of Recommendation
NCAA
NCAA has specific requirements for eligibility. Suppose you have aspirations to play NCAA athletics at a Division I or Division II college. In that case, you must meet their core course requirements by specific deadlines, which can be more complicated if you have repeated a grade or gone to an international high school. Students who wish to play a sport in college at Division I, IA, or II levels, must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse by the end of their Junior year.
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
At the beginning of 11th grade, you can set up your NCAA account.
- Register to take the ACT/SAT or both and use the NCAA Eligibility Center code "9999" as a score recipient.
- (Test score requirements are listed on the website.)
- Double-check to make sure that you are taking NCAA-approved courses.
- Request that your high school official transcript be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center after completing your third year of high school.
- Before your senior year of high school, check with your counselor to determine the number of core courses that need to be completed that year.
More detailed information can be found on the NCAA website. Failure to meet requirements could result in you not being able to play Division I or Division II sports in college. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure you have met the NCAA eligibility requirements.
Athletic Recruiting
Contacting coaches: It is the student's responsibility to contact coaches at schools of interest for them. Students can draft a letter of introduction to send to college coaches. These letters should include information about the student's academic and personal background in addition to any relevant athletic information. Mr. Harris will happily review these letters with students. Students can obtain the names and addresses of coaches either from the College Office or from the school's admission or athletic offices. The College Office has sample letters to college coaches which can be provided to students.
NCAA Clearinghouse
Students hoping to compete at Division I or II levels must be deemed eligible by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Students should go online to NCAAClearinghouse.net for more information and forms.
NCAA Initial Eligibility
Students should also be aware of specific practical considerations. For example, student-athletes interested in playing interscholastic sports at any Division I or Division II college or university must meet the NCAA initial eligibility requirements. Student-athletes should visit the NCAA Clearinghouse website for details. To be eligible to play interscholastic sports at Division I or II schools, student-athletes must have earned credits in certain core course areas.
ELO
The Career Pathways Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore career interests through connections with professionals in their field of interest and hands-on learning experiences. Informational interviews, job shadows, group job site visits, guest speaker programs, internships and other extended learning opportunities (ELOs) encompass the experiences available to SHS students. These ELOs are made possible through connections with local business and community partners.
Please consider donating to the Career Pathways Fund to help us bring more opportunities to our students! Donations to the Career Pathways Fund support:
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Programs that strengthen career awareness, exploration and preparation
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Business education partnerships that offer internships, job shadowing and other work-based learning experiences
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Opportunities for local businesses and organizations to engage with our students through mentoring and guest speaker programs
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Experiential learning through ELOs that inspire and inform decisions about career paths and college investments
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Maine’s future workforce growing up right here in our community
Christy Zavasnik
Career Pathways Coordinator
czavasnik@scarboroughschools.org
Tel: 207.730.5061
Room C106
Explorations
Assessments
When you start this process, it is helpful to confirm or learn things about yourself that you might have thought about. Below are several links to different personality assessments.
Gap Years
A Gap year is a great opportunity to get your feet wet but not fully commit to a college/university. Attached are resources to help you search for a perfect opportunity!
Study in Canada
Studying in Canada is an excellent option for a world-class education that can still be close to home but with an international perspective. Plus, tuition is significantly more affordable! For more information, check out the links below, or come talk with Mr. Harris about options!