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 42nd College Night
Tuesday, September 29 at TCC 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Over 200 colleges represented
IRHS College Fair September 2nd
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 – follow @IRHSCounseling 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 Nighthawk2475 W. Naranja Drive
Tucson, AZ [email protected]
Objective: To ______ (verb) Education: Ironwood Ridge High School
Expected graduation date May 20__Courses: Pre-AP English 9
AP World HistorySpanish I, II and IIIComputer Applications, Web Page I & II
Activities: Date-date Key Club, TreasurerDate-date People Club – (description)Date-date Varsity VolleyballDate-date OrchestraDate-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 2009Oro Valley Pool, Life Guard – (verbs for description)
Leadership: Attended _______ ConferenceEagle ScoutBoys/Girls StateCaptain 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
www.fafsa.ed.gov – 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 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
Résumé – do at home Turn it in to your counselor in
September at the latest