Military

Junior Year "To DO" List if You Are Planning to Enter the Military:

Check out the Military section of this website.

September:

	If you are interested in attending a military academy or entering the ROTC program after graduation you should register for the PSAT test.
	Make sure you are taking classes that will enable you to meet college "core requirement".
	Representatives from the various military branches are regularly on campus so check the daily bulletin and Career Center Calendar in the hall for their schedule. Begin asking for specific information from them.

October:

Begin compiling information for your resume. Take the PSAT.

November:

	Come to the Career Center and use the Military Careers Catalogues to research the various occupational opportunities and training available.
	Find out which branches offer training opportunities in your field of interest.

December:

	Research the different educational plans offered by the various military branches.
	Research which national colleges offer ROTC programs.

January:

	Take an Interest Inventory. Use this information to locate occupations within your interest areas.
	What military occupations also have civilian components?

February:

	Continue to develop employment skills.
	Use the Student Information Form and keep it updated. This will help you create resumes.
	Meet with your counselor to make sure you are taking AND passing all the classes you need to graduate.
	Locate specific employers in your field of interest military or civilian and set up a "Job Shadow" experience.

March:

Attend one of the School Tours offered to Juniors. Your plans may change before you graduate and these tours: The High School College Conference (interview the colleges there that have ROTC programs) & Bellingham Technical College Campus Tour, offer valuable information.

April:

	Take the ASVAB test and be sure to make sure you have your scores released to the military.
	If you are considering applying to a military academy or becoming involved in the ROTC program you will need to begin the process this spring and don’t forget to sign up to take the SAT or ACT tests.

May - June:

	Start looking for summer employment opportunities in your career interest area.
	Explore volunteer options to gain experience.
	Investigate local clubs or organizations that you can become involved in that are within your career field. The Career Center can help you with all of the above.