The Academy’s College & Career NEWSLETTER
Liz Chakraborty - School Counselor
echakraborty@milforded.org
(203)301-5647
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
PSAT - October 13th: All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. Don’t stress, just do your best!
Post-Secondary Exploration Day for Seniors - October 13th: A day for our Seniors to explore their options for life after high school. More information below.
Housatonic Community College (HCC) Virtual Visit - October 20th @ 9:30AM: Students will have the opportunity to learn about what HCC has to offer.
- ASVAB - November 16th: A career exploration exam that tests for skills and personality traits to help identify good career pathways for students. This optional exam will be offered to our 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.
Senior Post-secondary Exploration Day at The Academy
Wednesday, October 13th, 2021
Ideas for Seniors for Post-Secondary Exploration Day:
1. Take a campus tour of a school or program that you would like to learn more about.
Here are some options:
*Student led tours are available at all locations by appointment. If you want help setting up your tour, please see Mrs. C**
- Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport CT
(203)332-5000
- Gateway Community College
20 Church Street, New Haven CT
(203)285-2000
- Porter & Chester Institute
156 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport CT
(475)273-2400
https://porterchester.edu/camp...
- Academy di Capelli (Cosmetology/Hair)
950 Yale Avenue, Wallingford CT
(203)294-9496
http://www.academydicapelli.co...
- Lincoln Tech
8 Progress Drive, Shelton CT
(203)929-0592
https://www.lincolntech.edu/ca...
- Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, New Haven CT
(203)293-7278
https://apps.southernct.edu/ow...
**If you don’t see a school or program you are interested in, please see Mrs. C**
2. Take this opportunity to shadow someone who has a job that interests you. Experience what it’s like to be working. If this is something you would like to do but need help, see Mrs. C.
3. Do some research! It’s completely understandable if you are still unsure of your exact post secondary path. Use this time to research a college or career pathway that you would like to learn more about. Things to consider in researching:
College/Technical School:
- Location: What is the distance from home - Do you want to dorm or commute?
Admission requirements: What do you need to get into the school? When is the application deadline?
Program of studies offered: Which one are you interested in learning more about?
Cost: How much does it cost to attend? Have you thought about applying for financial aid?
Length of study: How long will it take you to earn your degree or certification?
Career Research:
What job are you interested in? What exactly does someone who works in this job do?
What do you need to become a part of this workforce? Do you need a degree or certification?
What is the job outlook for this job in the future?
How much money can you make annually?
Do you know someone who works in this field already? Talk to them and ask them some of these questions. Sometimes, first hand real world information is the best!
**Take this day and use it as a gift of time and take advantage of the opportunity to explore your post-secondary options. We are here to help you along the way!**