Post High School Planning Night Information May 25, 2022
iPath
Investigate Pathways & Post High School Options
Research your options to get to the career you would like to pursue > 4 year, 2 year, technical, certification, military (Enlisted, Academy, ROTC, Guard), exploration, employment.
Create a chart with filters of what is IMPORTANT to you when selecting a pathway.
Plan Prepare a list of options with deadline dates, requirements and costs (application & attendance)
Apply - update resume, request recommendations, review & start to write essays, complete testing (ASVAB), order transcripts (through Naviance), apply for financial aid (Oct 1st) & scholarships
College application essays: Get a head start on writing your essay to supplement your GPA, test scores and everything else to TELL YOUR STORY!
Check out the UW's College Application Questions and tips:
https://admit.washington.edu/apply/freshman/how-to-apply/writing-section/
Track & Thank! Track Your application process, THANK your recommenders, teachers and people who helped you with your application save your online portal login & email information, check your email portal often to see if opportunities have been offered to you.
Honor - Check in with your peers, honor their choices. Know that EVERYONE makes a choice based on MANY factors and no one pathway is the right way for all. Honor the choice, the path and the person for their contributions to your future & community.