GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
DEPARTMENT
March
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Begin searching for scholarships. Use the web and the Tiger Bulletin to locate scholarships that
you want to apply for.
You should have already received your PSAT scores and test booklet from the
October test. Review them with your counselor to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Use your test results to prepare for the ACT or SAT.
Begin to think about which colleges/vocational/military schools you would like to
explore.
Attend career vivits
Start talking to your parents about finances.
To meet university requirements, you must take the ACT (American College Test)
and/or the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). It is recommended that the test(s) be
taken in the spring or summer of your junior year. Most colleges accept either ACT
or SAT scores. Check with the school you plan to attend. Registration packets may be
obtained in the Guidance and Counseling Office or you may apply on line.
ACT Test info www.act.org
SAT Test info www.collegeboard.com
Read the "Tiger Bulletin.
you would like your own copy, come to the Guidance Office and get a copy at the
front desk or view it on the school website at www.gilbertschools.net
Start exploring career options in the Career Center and start investigating and
talking to people about their careers.
When registering for your senior year classes, sign up for academically challenging
classes and college prep courses.
Meet with your counselor to begin preparing a list of colleges/vocational schools
to explore.
Attend presentations given by representatives from colleges and universities. Listen
to the daily announcements and read the Tiger Bulletin. Sign up in the Guidance
and Counseling Office.
April
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Write a resume about yourself. Sample resumes are available in the Career Center.
Include all educational, community service, leadership, and work experiences.
Follow up with parents on the results of junior post secondary visit and career
exploration.
Use the GHS Career Center to research colleges/schools and get addresses for those
schools that you are interested in. Check catalogs in the Career Center for out of
state requirements and start educating yourself about financial aid, including
scholarships, grants, loans and work study programs.
Write or email colleges/schools on your list and evaluate the information sent to you
Take the ACT or SAT test, check the Tiger Bulletin for test dates and deadlines.
Begin researching special spring/summer programs such as tours and
orientations, provided for new students at the schools that interest you.
Continue career exploration by looking at aptitudes and abilities utilizing the
The Arizona Career Information System. www.azcis.intocareers.org
User Name: gilberths
Password: 4azcis02
May
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Take Advanced Placement exams if you are enrolled in an AP class.
Continue to use the Career Center to explore different careers and their educational
requirements
Continue to search for scholarships
Make plans for placement testing for any of the Arizona Community Colleges. Log
on to the individual school’s web sites for more information about testing each of the
community colleges.
June, July, August
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Take the SAT and/or ACT Achievement tests. June is the last test given during
the academic year.
Visit as many college campuses/schools as you can to determine your likes and
dislikes. Get "a feel" for what it is you want in a college/school.
Continue to explore your options. Be ready to apply to colleges/schools early in your
senior year.
Continue to explore the World of Work and expand your career awareness by
summer work experiences or by observing and talking to people in different careers.
Talk to people who work in your field of interest
Athletes, get cleared by the NCAA by submitting on-line at www.ncaa.org.
Attention Aims Information!
Refer to the Arizona Department of Education web site for the latest information on
the Aims High Honor Tuition waiver. http://www.ade.state.az.us/AIMS/
For Additional information on Scholarships and Career information, Check out these web sites:
Fastweb www.fastweb.com Click on Financial Aid at the bottom of the page
The Arizona Career Information System www.azcis.intocareers.org
Web Resources:
ACT AND SAT PREPARATION WEBSITES
www.testpreview.com www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org
OUR HIGH SCHOOL CODE IS: 030140
ARIZONA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY:
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY:
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA:
www.asu.edu
www.nau.edu
www.arizona.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGES:
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
www.mesacc.edu
CHANDLER GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE: www.gatewaycc.edu
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES
Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA): www.fafsa.edu.gov
www.studentaid.ed.gov www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com www.college-scholarships.com
www.finaid.com
www.ncaa.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com www.freecollegescholarships.net
www.collegeanswer.com
GHS website: http://ghs.gilbertschools.net