12th Grade Activities – Idaho Career Resources

Life After High School Intro

You’re nearing the finish line. No matter where your path takes you after high school these activities can help ensure the next phase of your life off to a strong start.

Find the checklist that corresponds to where you’re going next and reflect on the following:

Attending a 2- or 4-year college or university

Have you completed at least one college application?

YesNo

How many schools have you applied to?

List the schools you've applied to:

Have you submitted high school transcripts to the school(s) you’ve applied to?

YesNo

Have you completed and submitted the FAFSA?

YesNo

Have you applied for any scholarships?

YesNo

How many school specific scholarships have you applied for?

How many general scholarships have you applied for?

If you have a 2.7 GPA or above have you applied for Idaho Opportunity Scholarship?

YesNo

If you applied for the FAFSA or any scholarships, do you know how to read your financial aid package?

YesNo

Have you met with an admissions advisor from your top schools?

YesNo

Have you made a choice on which college you will attend?

YesNo

What is your final selection?

Have you submitted a housing application?

YesNo

Have you submitted ALL dual credit transcripts to your final selection?

YesNo

Have you paid your attendance deposit (if applicable)?

YesNo

If you are going on a religious mission or enrolling in the military have you applied for deferred enrollment?

YesNo

Do you know how to put your admissions and scholarships on hold?

YesNo

Do you know who your point of contact is at the institution you are planning to attend?

YesNo

Are there multiple contacts that you need to keep track of?

YesNo

Have you set up a personal email to have your college information redirected?

YesNo

When is the orientation for the college/university you are planning to attend?

Enlist in the Military

Have you taken the ASVAB?

YesNo

Have you spoken to a recruiter in person?

YesNo

What branches?

Review your course plan and completed courses. Are you on track to graduate on time?

YesNo

Have you made sure you haven’t committed any school discipline violations or criminal violations that may hinder your enlistment?

YesNo

If you intend to attend college while or after serving, have you completed any applications?

YesNo

Where?

Do you have a ship date or date you will leave for basic training?

YesNo

Enroll in an Apprenticeship

Have you applied to an industry job?

YesNo

Is relevant job related training provided by a college or through the employer?

Can you use federal financial aid to pay for this apprenticeship?

YesNo

Have you submitted a FAFSA?

YesNo

Is your apprenticeship registered with the Idaho Department of Labor?

If you're unsure, contact the Idaho Department of Labor at 208-332-3570 to find out.

Will you be responsible for providing the tools and equipment you will need for your apprenticeship or will the tools and equipment be provided by your apprenticeship sponsor?

YesNo

Do you know how much the tools and equipment will cost?

YesNo

Have you completed research on all available apprenticeship programs and the requirements for completion?

YesNo

Do you have a start date for your apprenticeship?

YesNo

What is your start date?

Enter the Workforce

Do you currently work?

YesNo

Where do you currently work?

Will you be able to work there full-time once you graduate?

YesNo

Have you submitted any job applications?

YesNo

Where?

What is the starting wage?

$

Is it full-time?

YesNo

Have you created a resume to submit with your job applications?

YesNo

Have you created a cover letter to submit with your job applications?

YesNo

If you're currently not working and haven't submitted any applications yet, please list five employers you are planning to apply to:

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Accordion Endpoint

Talk to Your Counselor

If you answered ‘no’ to any of the questions in your category, schedule an appointment with your counselor to help you navigate these last few tasks before graduation.

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