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

Brag Sheet pg. 4 – as many boxes as possible should already be filled out, especially test scores Useful information for resume

Transcript Request Form 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

Future Events 42 nd College Night Tuesday, September 29 at TCC 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Over 200 colleges represented IRHS College Fair September 2 nd 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

NCAA Clearinghouse pg. 14 Athletes should have registered at the end of their junior year to 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 p. 16 – 17 Grants and Scholarships Loans Work Study

Scholarships Merit vs. Private Donor Twitter – IRHS Counseling Website, Facebook like “IRHS Scholarship and More” 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

Resume and Applications p. 21 Guidelines Concentrate on things to do Edit for the items on the don’t list p. 22 Examples of resumes Use Brag Sheet

Pat Nighthawk 2475 W. Naranja Drive Tucson, AZ 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-dateKey Club, Treasurer Date-datePeople Club – (description) Date-dateVarsity Volleyball Date-dateOrchestra Date-dateArt 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. Resume

Helpful Websites p.26 Specific college information Scholarship/Financial Aid Testing (ACT/SAT) and Study Skills Career choices

Websites – WARNING!!! Do not use “dot com” website!! Apply for a “PIN” this weekend Parents also need a PIN

Admissions Apply for Fall 2016 Different requirements at all universities, community colleges and career/technical schools Keep copies of every paper you send for your records! Application 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 Résumé – do at home Turn it in to your counselor in September at the latest