{"id":5076,"date":"2022-04-06T12:34:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T16:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/aac\/?page_id=5076"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:27:51","slug":"junior-year-advising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/aac\/junior-year-advising\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Year Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;arrow2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/aac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2023\/11\/2022-04-27_Spring_Photoshoot-074-2100&#215;1402-f8ef492f-7ed2-41ed-990c-732567c4ff17.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Students studying and hanging out on campus.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Spring Photoshoot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#e61938&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|10px|20px|0px|true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Welcome to Junior Year!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As a junior, you will now be able to focus more specifically on your chosen field of study as well as continue to pursue other areas of interest. This is also a transition year where you may want to think about how your academics can relate to a desired career by exploring internships, volunteer opportunities, study abroad, and graduate school.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a guide to help you navigate through Junior Year!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/aac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2023\/11\/junior_page.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Junior Roadmap&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Junior Roadmap&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Prepare&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x6c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet with an academic advisor in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/aac\">Academic Advising Center<\/a> each semester to ensure you have fulfilled all your general education requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Touch base with your major\/minor advisor(s) each semester to review major\/minor requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Review your Student Advisement Degree Audit regularly to ensure you are on track for graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with a Career Educator in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/cei\/\">Center for Career Engagement and Internships<\/a> (Frese Hall 213) to discuss\/explore possible career paths and opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Explore&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf2de;||fa||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research requirements and timelines for graduate or professional school, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare to take admission tests. Review for MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, or GRE, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Research three or more professions in depth.<\/li>\n<li>Attend workshops focused on job search.<\/li>\n<li>Apply for an internship. This is an excellent way to \u201ctest out\u201d a career.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for interviews by attending interviewing workshops and participating in a mock interview, both of which are sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/cei\/\">Center for Career Engagement and Internships<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Consider Study Abroad opportunities. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/sa\/\">Education Abroad Office<\/a> (King Hall 203) for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Network&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf2b5;||fa||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Begin building relationships with professors to obtain letters of recommendation for graduate\/professional school.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in Career Fairs. Start networking with employers!<\/li>\n<li>Join professional associations as a student member. Membership fees are at a discounted rate for students. This is an excellent way to learn more about your field and to network with professionals working in your area of interest.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ee\/service-corps\/\">service-learning<\/a> <span>opportunities. <\/span>Graduate schools and employers like to see a good GPA plus involvement outside of the classrooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;20px|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#000000&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#000000&#8243; border_width_top_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_width_top_phone=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_top_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_width_left_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_left_phone=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_left_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#e61938&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Important Links<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/career\">Center for Career Engagement and Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/cei\/career-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverbusiness.us\/resources\/gre\/\">GRE Prep Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/\">Bureau of Labor Statisitcs: Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/grad-school\">Princeton Review Graduate Schools Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/aac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2026\/03\/Junior-Workshop-Spring-26-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Junior Year Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/\">Peterson&#8217;s Graduate School Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gradschools.com\/\">Graduate Schools Search Engine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/aac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2022\/05\/Senior-Year-Checklist.pdf\">Timeline (Grad School)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/\">Kaplan Test Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jamie Lau<br \/><\/strong><span>Assistant Director of Junior\/Senior and Transitioning Services<br \/><\/span><span>Kiely Hall 217<br \/><\/span><span>718-997-4859 |\u00a0<\/span><span>Fax: (718) 997-5643<\/span>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<br \/><a href=\"mailto:Jamie.Lau@qc.cuny.edu\">Jamie.Lau@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Junior Year! 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