JUNIOR COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING

Counseling Workshops

• Semester 1 College/Career Workshop (During English in November)
• Ac Lab Mods: a variety of sessions offered throughout the year
• OPTIONAL: if you are interested in participating in workshops during Ac Lab for under-represented college students (minority, first-generation, low-income), please reach out to Mrs. Prange for more information.  Parent info night at Parkway Welcome Center on September 17 (flier).
• Semester 2 College/Career & Senior Course Registration Workshop (During English in Jan)

Evening/Weekend College-Related Events (here)

Career Research

• Complete the inventory assessments in SchooLinks (students log in with Clever), such as "Find Your Path" and "Would You Rather"
• Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook to determine career options and the education/training needed
• Check out the "Need Help Picking a Major" tool provided by the University of Illinois (can be applicable to other institutions)

College/Career Planning Information

• Review the information on the "Finding the Best Fit College" and/or "Exploring Options Other Than College" pages.
• Check out Mentors4College, a FREE resource for families to assist with post-secondary planning.
• If planning for college:
  • Connect with college admission representatives when they visit PCH (register under "Events" in SchooLinks - log in with Clever)
  • Attend the Parkway/Rockwood Regional College Fair at Queeny Park on September 9 from 6-7:30 pm.
    • Register here. (Choose "Missouri" and then "09/09/24 - Queeny Park - Rockwood/Parkway Regional").  Find a list of attending institutions here.
  • Consider taking the PSAT at PCH on October 23 if you are a strong test-taker and might score in the top 1% of the nation, to be named as a "National Merit" scholar.  More information can be found here.  The deadline to register through the Infinite Campus parent portal is September 18!
  • Attend the National College Fair - St Louis at St Louis University on October 27 from 1-4 pm.  
    • Find a list of attending institutions and register here.
  • Schedule official visits to college campuses you are considering.  A parent/guardian should alert the attendance office if your visit results in an absence from school, and make sure the reason code is "CV" (college visit).  If a campus visit isn't an option, take a virtual tour and attend any available virtual information sessions.
  • Want to know what applications will look like next year?  Check out the Guide to the Common Application
• All juniors will be scheduled to take the ACT at PCH on March 11.  Check out the "Free ACT for Juniors - March 11" page for the most current updates on that testing opportunity.
• Want to know what's coming next year, you can also check out the Senior Class page :)

Need additional assistance?  Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Prange (preferably after Nov 1 when the seniors have their first "wave" of applications submitted), or send her questions via email (NPrange@parkwayschools.net).