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 85742pat.hawk@hotmail.com

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