tips and tools to help with post-secondary planning IRHS Counselors September 2017

Planning life after high school 4-year University (UA, NAU, ASU, GCU, out of state) 2-year Community College (Pima, Coconino) Technical/Vocational Military Straight to work Choose the best path for you!

Vocational/technical school Hands on training/skills related to specific job Culinary, Cosmetology, Welding, Medical Short, career-focused programs that prepare graduates for the workforce Many students complete these programs and are able to work in these fields while completing a higher level education

Planning on joining the military? Take the ASVAB Talk to recruiters who come to campus Select the branch of military that meets your interests and skills Learn useful trades or make a career in the military Check on educational opportunities

Straight to work Develop cover letter and resume Find references Research companies that fit your interests and skills Apply for jobs Prepare for interview

2-year or 4-year university Apply for Fall 2018 admission Begin looking at admissions requirements There are different requirements at all universities, community colleges and career/technical schools After acceptance to a college/community college, begin looking at financial aid at that specific school CONTINUE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!!!!

Need a transcript sent to a college/university/community college? Please see Ms. Clark, the IRHS Registrar and fill out a transcript request form Allow 3-5 working days for your transcript to be sent to specified university/college Cost: $1.00

Upcoming college visits Tri-University (UA, ASU, and NAU) event: Monday, 9/11 at 6:00 p.m. in CDO’s MPR IRHS College Fair on 9/13 during conference period Reps from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford will be at the Hilton El Conquistador on 9/14 at 7:00 p.m. NAU Information Session: Sunday 9/17 – See the IRHS Counseling page for more info TUSD College Fair: Tuesday, October 24th (Over 200 colleges represented) Out of state visits: University of Chicago, University of Richmond, Whitworth, Pepperdine, Baylor (See IRHS Counseling page for dates)

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE IRHS’ Financial Aid and Scholarship page Grants and Scholarships Loans Work Study

FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) https://fafsa.ed.gov/ For the 2018–19 year, you start applying on October 1st! If you don’t fill out the FAFSA form, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid! MYTHS about financial aid: “I (or my parents) make too much money, so I won’t qualify for aid.” “Only students with good grades get financial aid.” “The FAFSA form is too hard to fill out.” “I’m too old to qualify for financial aid.” Everyone who is getting ready to go to college or career school should fill out the form.

Planning on playing sports in college? Athletes should have already registered at the end of junior year through the Eligibility Center for participation in college athletics See Mr. Jacobsen in the Athletic office for assistance with courses needed for individual colleges

What should you be doing right now to prepare? Pay attention to deadlines! Take any remaining SAT/ACT tests if needed Continue applying for scholarships Politely ASK teachers or counselors for letters of recommendation (don’t wait until last minute)! Provide a self-addressed and stamped envelope Please and Thank You Provide different topics for each teacher to write about so you don’t have three of the same letters being sent Many college applications are already open – so start applying! Don’t wait as scholarships and housing go quickly Schools will notify you of their admission decision – you are expected to commit by May 1st! Brush up your social media accounts

Social media etiquette 31% of college admissions representatives say they do a social media check on applicants So what does your digital footprint say about you? Proper e-mail address? Pictures? Posts? Before you post, THINK: Is it: T – TRUE H – Helpful I – Illegal N – Necessary K – Kind If it’s on the internet, it isn’t private anymore!

where are some irhs grads? 4-year universities 2-year universities Vanderbilt Pima Community College Pepperdine Santa Barbara Community College New York University (NYU) Salt Lake Community College University of Michigan Mesa Community College Brown Yavapai Community College Auburn Coconino Community College Hawaii Pacific University Duke UA ASU NAU

activity Research post-secondary institution and answer the questions on the worksheet. If you need help finding a school, head to https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ You can: Find a School, Explore Careers, and Make a Plan