Upcoming: 9th-12th grade

November 8th – College Night with Texas A&M and Galveston College

This evening will be a discussion about the college admissions and financial aid process. It will be held in the Cafeteria from 6; 30-8pm. The two colleges will talk about their programs and other pertinent college details. FAFSA opened on October 1st and is available at this point. If you have questions about FAFSA or this night, please let me know.

Juniors-

Week of November 5, 2018
The career project that the students have been working on throughout the semester is due on Thursday, November 8th. During 1^st and 3^rd period, the students will each present their top three careers. In addition, they must give sources, and follow the sheet that has been handed to them for expectations and requirements.
If any parents have not seen what is required, please look on the page for the Career Project information.
 
Seniors-

Week of November 5, 2018
Seniors will present a two part talk for 3-5 minutes on Thursday, November 8th. They will share with the class their progress and information concerning their senior project and their progress on next steps after O’Connell. This is a way to get them ready and hone their presentation skills. They will be responsible to present their senior project at the end of the year.
If you have any questions about the senior project, please contact me.
Upcoming Dates:

• November 8^th FAFSA and College Info Night with Galveston College and Texas A&M Galveston. The night will address questions about all facets of admissions and financial aid. It will start at 6:30pm in the O’Connell Cafeteria.
• November 12^th- College Fair at Ball High ( over 200 colleges will be present)

Starts at 5:30 PM at Ball High

Thank you allowing me the honor of working with your child,

Cynda Mullikin

College Prep

Cynda.mullikin@oconnellprep.com

COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM
The purpose of the College Prep Program is to assist students as they embark upon their future college and career planning. At the beginning of Freshman year each student is advised on how to plan their high school experience in order to reach their goals both academically and professionally.
College Prep 101 Class
College Prep 101 Class meets once a week for all juniors and seniors of O’Connell College Preparatory School. The objective of the class is for students to understand all facets of college and career planning. The seminar strives to allow the students an opportunity to become familiar with the college admissions and financial aid process. Also, the class  encompasses the following areas:

• Essay Writing and Applications  for Apply Texas and Common App
• Resume Writing
• General Questions Concerning College (Roommates, schedules, and general college questions)
• Job Shadowing
• ACT/SAT Prep
• College Visits
• Scholarship Applications/Essays
• College Fairs
• College Interviewing Techniques
• Interest Inventories
• PIN # and FAFSA Forecaster

Our Success
100% of our graduating seniors have been accepted into 2 and 4 year college and universities.

• Tell 3 careers/occupations you are interested in pursuing.
• What skills do you need for this profession?
• How long will it take you to earn this degree/certificate?
• What colleges/programs offer this from the college list you did on your earlier project? (If none of your colleges from your earlier list offer this degree, what other schools do.)
• What is the job growth in this profession?
• What will you earn per year in this profession?
• Have you ever known anyone in this profession?
• What does the Department of Labor say about this profession?
• What will your daily life look like while doing this profession?
• Do you want to job shadow in this area?
• Fun facts about this career.

 
 
Please plan on presenting this in front of the class. Do not use Wikipedia and plan to have at least three sources. You can be creative (dress the part), do a power point, poster or anything that will help us understand your career choice. Most of all have fun with this project.