Counseling Corner: Willowbrook Counseling Department offers areas of focus for students during Winter Break
As the first semester of the 2021-22 school year comes to an end, the Willowbrook Counseling Department recommends the following areas in which students should focus during Winter Break.
Freshmen:
- Research career and activity areas of interest.
- Research courses for sophomore year.
Sophomores:
- Research careers of interest by using Naviance (https://student.naviance.com/willowbrook) and by visiting the Occupational Outlook Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ooh).
- Begin thinking about which courses you would like to take junior year based on your college and career plans, as well as graduation requirements you still need to complete.
Juniors:
Seniors:
- Review your college admission portals to see your application decision, view any next steps and check whether any information is being requested for submission.
- If you haven’t completed your 2022-23 FAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa), please complete it during Winter Break.
- Continue searching and applying for scholarships. Visit college websites, as well as our Scholarship Google Classroom.
All students:
- Continue to explore clubs/activities and athletics to get involved during second semester.
- Set personal and academic goals for second semester.
- Rest, enjoy time with family and friends, and be safe.