College and Career Readiness November 2016

Post-Secondary Options Four-year Colleges & Universities Offer Bachelor degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts) and advanced degrees Community Colleges Offer Associate of Arts or an Associated of Science degree, as well as a Basic certificate, an Advanced Certificate and Technical Certificate Programs Opportunity to transfer to 4-year university Military Academies/Military Career & Technical Schools Work

College Planning Checklist Monthly checklists for Juniors and Seniors http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1221 Information about when to visit colleges, when to take tests, when to apply for scholarships, when to apply to colleges Meet with college representatives visiting IRHS (Check IRHS Counseling website calendar, Twitter, & Facebook for dates) College planning is an ongoing process so start preparing now!

College Entrance Testing All colleges and universities will accept either the ACT or the SAT scores Some out of state colleges also require SAT Subject Tests as well as ACT or SAT scores Research college website to determine exact requirements or contact the university directly Registration can be completed online http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1218 SAT/SAT Subject Tests: www.colleboard.org ACT: www.act.org Athletes must remember to send their scores directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center Free/Reduced lunch? Come see your counselor for waivers now!

NCAA Athlete? Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of your junior year Questions? Please talk with your coach or Mr. Jacobsen, the IRHS Athletic Director

Financing College What is financial aid? Types of financial aid: The difference between what your family can afford to pay and what college costs Types of financial aid: Grants & Scholarships: Don’t have to pay back! Loans: Have to pay back Work study FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Opens October 1st of senior year Different deadlines for different schools

Where do you look for scholarships? Ironwood Ridge resources Facebook: IRHS Scholarships & More Twitter: @IRHSCounseling Counseling website http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1228 Future college websites – scholarships may open up once you are accepted ***Start applying for scholarships now!!!***

Need help building a resume?

Today’s activity: Beginning to plan for the future * Click on College Planning Timeline and Choosing a College

Click on BIG FUTURE!

Pick two of these and begin to research the topics