Today’s Agenda College & Career Preparation Guide **Online at the IRHS Counseling Website** Post-High School Planning: Are you ready?

Remind Get important information from the IRHS counseling department

Fill in as many boxes as possible. Be sure to include test scores. Useful information for resume.

VERY IMPORTANT !!! Fill in as many boxes as possible. Be sure to include test scores. Useful information for resume. VERY IMPORTANT !!!

Official Transcript Request To obtain a request form, you MUST see the IRHS Registrar, Mrs. Kandi Clark, and fill out a yellow form Please allow 3-5 working days to complete this request Each official transcript costs $1.00 The official transcript will then be sent to the specific schools or organization Should you need a waiver, please see your counselor

Take one of these ASAP if you are applying to a four-year institution. Fill in as many boxes as possible. Be sure to include test scores. Useful information for resume. Take one of these ASAP if you are applying to a four-year institution. Very Important!!!

Future Events TCC College Night Tri-University (UA, ASU, NAU) Tuesday, October 25 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Over 200 colleges represented Reserve your spot on the IRHS bus by September 23rd Tri-University (UA, ASU, NAU) Thursday, October 6th 8:15 a.m. in the Library Evening event for parents IRHS College Fair – Fine Arts Breezeway Wednesday, September 14th 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

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NCAA Eligibility Center NCAA.org Athletes should have registered at the end of their junior year with the Eligibility Center for participation in college athletics See Mr. Jacobsen in the Athletic Office for assistance with courses needed for individual colleges

Financing your college http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1228 Grants and Scholarships Loans Work Study

FAFSA New guidelines Assure you are on the correct website

Scholarships Merit vs. Private Donor Always keep copies of every paper sent After accepted to a college, check the financial aid web page and apply for scholarships at the school

Scholarships Cont. Twitter – follow @IRHSCounseling Follow now IRHS Counseling Website, Facebook like “IRHS Scholarship and More” Like now

Resume and Applications http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1220 Pages 21 and 22 Guidelines Concentrate on things to do Edit for the items on the don’t list Examples of resumes Use Brag Sheet

Resume Pat Nighthawk 2475 W. Naranja Drive Tucson, AZ 85742 pat.hawk@hotmail.com Objective: To ______ (verb) Education: Ironwood Ridge High School Expected graduation date May 20__ Courses: Pre-AP English 9 AP World History Spanish I, II and III Computer Applications, Web Page I & II Activities: Date-date Key Club, Treasurer Date-date People Club – (description) Date-date Varsity Volleyball Date-date Orchestra Date-date Art Club (add other volunteer activities ~ walks, food drives, Humane Society, church, girl/boy scouts, etc.) Skills: Public Speaking, (specific) Computer Skills, Bi-lingual, Memorization Awards: Volunteer of the Year 2015, Humane Society of So AZ, AP Scholar, KGUN 9 Athlete of the Week Experience: April 2010 – Current Data Corp, Data Entry Clerk – (verbs for description) February 2009 – December 2009 Oro Valley Pool, Life Guard – (verbs for description) Leadership: Attended _______ Conference Eagle Scout Boys/Girls State Captain of _________ Team References: Always be sure to ask people before entering all pertinent contact information. Do not include parents or peers.

Senior Autobiographical Sketch http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1220 See p. 29-30 for letter of recommendation questions for your counselor Don’t forget to include rèsumè and personal statement **DON’T WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE**

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Admissions Apply for Fall 2017 Different requirements at all universities, community colleges and career/technical schools Keep copies of every paper you send for your records! Application fee @UA and ASU = $50.00 Free/reduced lunch = fee waiver from counselor (if needed)

Application Etiquette Always capitalize proper nouns Spelling counts! Use proper punctuation / abbreviations john bennett 2475 w naranja dr tucson, az

Application Etiquette Always capitalize proper nouns Spelling counts! Use proper punctuation / abbreviations John Bennett 2475 W. Naranja Drive Tucson, AZ

Closing Complete the worksheet which will provide useful information for your alpha counselor Rèsumè – do at home Turn it in to your counselor in September!