Preparing For Life After High School
Goals:
Finalize and execute post-high school plans.
Transition into adulthood with confidence.
Focus Areas:
Stay focused on academics (senior year matters).
Apply to colleges, scholarships, trade schools, or military.
Complete FAFSA or other financial aid applications.
Attend college/military/job info sessions.
Learn adulting basics: banking, budgeting, insurance, job interviews.
For college-bound:
Submit applications early.
Compare financial aid offers.
Finalize your decision by May 1.
For trade/career-bound:
Apply to apprenticeships, trade schools, or entry-level jobs.
Continue building experience (internships, part-time work).
For military-bound:
Take ASVAB and complete physical requirements.
Choose a branch and job track.
Get enlistment contract reviewed.
Goals:
Make post-high school plans more specific.
Begin acting on those plans with real-world steps.
Focus Areas:
Take rigorous courses aligned with post-secondary plans.
Attend college/trade school open houses or job/career expos.
Prepare for and take SAT/ACT/ASVAB or relevant tests.
Begin building a college list or post-secondary plan.
Draft a working resume.
Request letters of recommendation.
Research and track scholarships.
For career/trade school:
Apply to CTE or dual enrollment programs.
Explore industry certifications and internships.
For military-bound:
Meet with recruiters.
Begin fitness and ASVAB prep.
Understand enlistment timelines.
Goals:
Narrow down interests and connect them to careers.
Begin mapping out goals beyond high school.
Focus Areas:
Continue strong academic performance.
Take career/aptitude assessments (e.g., YouScience, ASVAB Career Exploration).
Try job shadowing, volunteering, or part-time work in areas of interest.
Research different pathways: college, trade, military, workforce.
Start exploring college majors, tech programs, or military branches.
For college-bound:
Begin looking at college requirements.
Start PSAT (helps qualify for National Merit Scholarships).
For trade school/military/career-bound:
Explore certification programs or technical electives.
Connect with military recruiters or apprenticeship programs.
Goals:
Get familiar with high school expectations.
Begin exploring interests and strengths.
Lay academic groundwork.
Focus Areas:
Take core academic courses seriously—grades start to count!
Get involved in clubs, sports, or community service.
Start a resume or portfolio of involvement.
Begin personality or interest assessments (e.g., career inventories).
Explore careers using tools like Naviance, CareerOneStop, or My Next Move.
Learn basic life skills: time management, communication, self-advocacy.
For all pathways:
Attend college and career fairs.
Explore vocational/trade programs early if interested.
See the College & Career Center Calendar for upcoming Indian Springs High School events:
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Have Questions?
Email: mitchml@nv.ccsd.net
Phone: (702)799-0932 ext. 4301
Alma Maters: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College, & University of Phoenix
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