Post-Secondary Counseling

Hello Seniors and Parents!

SUMMER JOBS FAIR: Are you looking for a paid job or an internship this summer? If so, make sure to attend the summer jobs fair on Friday April 17th during lunch in the Skier Dome. We will have representatives from Aspen and the Valley here who are looking to hire you!

KAREN AND MATEO SCHEDULE THIS WEEK: Karen and Mateo are at a college conference Monday-Wednesday. So if you have any questions during these dates, please email your counselor. Otherwise we will be back in the office Thursday.

GUIDANCE ON MOVING ON FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND MANAGING POST GRAD EMOTIONS: On Wednesday, April 22, Missy Seigle, Aspen High School graduate and a licensed professional counselor will be talking to seniors about making a successful transition to life after high school. All Seniors will attend Senior Breakfast and then Game of LIfe, and then go directly to the Black Box for this engaging and informative talk.

CELEBRATING YOUR DECISIONS. If you have decided your plan for next year – we want to celebrate with you! In addition to our “ringing the bell” tradition, we have created a destination board to showcase all the amazing places you are headed. We want to highlight every path, including college, trade programs, new jobs, gap years, or international travel. Sharing your news is voluntary, but we would love to celebrate your hard work!

How to Pin Your Spot

• For College-Bound Students: First, log into Scoir and update your decision status to “Planning to Enroll.”

• For All Students: Visit your Post-Secondary Counselor to share your official plans.

• Your Slip: Your counselor will provide your name slip and a pin.

• Pin the Board: * Find your school, program, or business logo on the board.

*If the logo is already there, place your name neatly nearby. Please be careful not to cover your classmates' names.

If you do not see your destination yet, let us know! We will happily print a new logo for you.

We are incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished!

NOT SURE OF YOUR PLAN? DON’T WORRY! If you are planning to go to college, you have until May 1 to decide. If you are thinking of another path after high school, make sure to meet with your Post Secondary counselor who can help you with GAP year, work, trade schools or other programs.

OTHER SENIOR REMINDERS:

• Don’t forget to thank your teachers who wrote you letters of recommendations. The best thing you can do is write them a thank you note and update them on your plans for next year.

• If you have made your final decision, please make sure to withdraw your other applications. It’s the right thing to do!