Plan for College/Career

Planning for College & Career Readiness

The Indian Hills counselors will be meeting with every 8th grade student for approximately 20-30 minutes for a College & Career Readiness meeting. In this meeting, we will be going over your student's 4-year high school plan, post-high school college and career options, as well as individual concerns and celebrations.

In order to provide a more individualized meeting, please review the general information below prior to attending your student's PCCR meeting. This should allow more time for specific questions and individual planning with your student!

Alta High School

http://ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/

Diploma Options

My529 College Savings Account Scholarships (7th Graders)

8th Grade High School Planning

Canyons Technical Education Center (CTEC)

CTEC offers many opportunities to earn college credit, industry certifications, and professional licenses in your Junior and Senior year(s) of high school. Educational opportunities like the ones offered at CTEC are an integral part of having success in our current and future economy.

Check out the various program offerings here: https://ctec.canyonsdistrict.org/index.php/programs/ctec-programs/.

CTE Pathways at Alta

Step 2 The U

An Early College Pathway in Partnership between Alta High School and the University of Utah

Alta High School is proud to announce a new innovative university partner initiative with the University of Utah, a local tier-one research PAC-12 Institution, which allows students to take an integrated approach to learning focused on Culture and Leadership.]

Find more information on Alta's website here:ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/step2theu.html.

Top 5 High Demand - High Wage Utah Industries

College & Career Pathways

Q: Are your students ready for the ACT test?
A: Visit the Shmoop Website to find practice tests, drills for weak spots, reviews and more!

ACT Test Prep Login Information:

https://schools.shmoop.com/
Enter the Student Magic Word: WASATCH (all caps)
You'll be directed to Shmoop's UTAH page
From there, select your school from the alphabetized list
From there, you can either log in or create an account
That's it! You will now have access to Shmoop's ACT Test Prep and SO MUCH MORE!

Questions? Visit www.shmoop.com
Email: support@shmoop.com

The Big 5

Tips for Scholarship Searches

Scholarship Checklist:

Determine what kind of scholarship you want to search for: academic merit (ACT/GPA), departmental, leadership, diversity, talent (music, art, athletic, dance), service, etc.
Start with a Google keyword search for your talents. Try many different combinations:
- “Scholarship + your talent” (example: “scholarship + theater arts”)
- “Scholarship + your talent + college you’re interested in” (example: “scholarship + video games + Utah State University”)

Finding Scholarships

The best place to begin your search for scholarships is with the college(s) you plan to attend. Check the college’s financial aid website for more information.

High School counseling centers are another excellent source for researching available scholarships.
- http://ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/scholarships.html
Keep in mind that deadlines are NOT flexible.
Some scholarships may require you to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be sure to complete it.
Beware of scholarship scams! Never, ever pay a fee to apply for a scholarship.