College and Career News for November

College and Career Center

 

Eastern Washington University Onsite Admissions: December 11

• Seniors- Instant EWU Admissions! Meet 1:1 with the advisor and receive an on-the-spot admissions decision! GPA 2.75+ recommended.

• Register NOW.

• Location: College and Career Center

• Date & Time: December 11, 1:00-2:00 PM

 

2026-2027 FAFSA & WASFA are OPEN now!

• Seniors! Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important steps in preparing for college, regardless of your financial background. It opens the door to a wide range of financial aid opportunities, including federal grants, work-study programs, and student loans. Colleges and universities also use FAFSA information to award their own scholarships and aid packages, so completing it can significantly reduce the cost of college. Visit studentaid.gov for more information on how to complete and submit the application.
   
• Washington state residents who are not eligible for federal aid should complete the WASFA, while U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens should file the FAFSA. Visit wsac.wa.gov for more information on how to complete and submit the application.

 

XELLO LESSONS DUE

• Xello lessons are due for grades 9, 10, and 11 on March 25th. Each grade is responsible all the core lessons of their current grade.

• The due date for seniors is January 30th. The Senior Exit Interview Date is April 8th, 2026. A limited amount of exit interviews will be available in January, dates TBD.

 

Winter ASVAB January 14th

• The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. The ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses and potential for future success in four domains: verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial.
   
• The first of two ASVAB testing days at IHS will take place in the library on Wednesday, January 14th. Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/hxMSVNFTqK

 

College and Career Center Appointments

• If you are a senior and would like support on any stage of the college application process, e.g: Building a balanced college list, Common App help, essay brainstorming or review – make an appointment with us using this link: https://calendly.com/ihscollegeandcareer/30min-st

 

Upcoming Military Visits

• U.S. Naval Academy Information Session, Monday, 11/24, 1st lunch
• West Point Information Session, Tuesday, 11/25, 1st lunch
• U.S. Marine Corps, Monday, 12/1, both lunch periods
• U.S. Air Force, Monday, 12/8, both lunch periods

**Only seniors have permission to miss class for a visit. A student must ask for a pass from the CCC ahead of time through email or drop-in. They must go to class and wait for the pass.

 

Fall College Rep Visit are now complete. Below is a summary of the visits:

• September: 19 colleges/universities
• October: 42 colleges/universities
• November: 5 colleges/universities

 

Apply for Scholarships- Updated Calendar Now Available!

• Our updated Scholarship Calendar lists current opportunities and deadlines to help you apply for scholarships. Check it out HERE.

 

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