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

2. Remind
Get important information from the IRHS counseling department

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

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

8. 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

10. 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!!!

11. 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.

12. 23rd

13. 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

15. Financing your college
Grants and Scholarships
Loans
Work Study

16. FAFSA
New guidelines
Assure you are on the correct website

18. 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

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

20. Resume and Applications
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

21. Resume Pat Nighthawk 2475 W. Naranja Drive Tucson, AZ 85742
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.

22. Senior Autobiographical Sketch
See p for letter of recommendation questions for your counselor
Don’t forget to include rèsumè and personal statement
**DON’T WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE**

23. Part One

24. Part Two
Part Three

25. 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 and ASU = $50.00
Free/reduced lunch = fee waiver from counselor (if needed)

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

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

33. 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!