December College and Career News

College and Career Center

 

SENIOR XELLO LESSONS DUE: January 30th

• Senior Xello Lessons are due January 30th. The Senior Exit Interview Date is April 8th, 2026. A limited number of early senior exit interviews will be available January 13-22. Sign up HERE after you complete your 12th Grade Xello lessons, including
   
  1. Senior Resume
      
  2. Response to Senior Exit Question #1

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

First Winter Break: December 22 to January 2

• College and Career Center will be closed for First Winter Break from December 22 through January 2.
   
• We wish all our students and families a restful time and we look forward to seeing you on Monday, January 5, 2026.

 

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