for all students:
- Verify you are on track to graduate
- Stay involved in TuHS clubs and teams
- Make sure your resume is up-to date, and continue updating it throughout the year
- Volunteer in the community
- Consider a part time job
- Consider internships or job shadow opportunities in possible fields of interest
- Meet with someone in the College and Career Center to discuss your future plans
- Decide if your career plan involves college, trade school, a branch of the military or the work force
if you are considering college:
- Make a list of potential colleges you would like to attend (find your perfect college match with SchooLinks)
- Discuss careers and which majors can lead there
- Attend college fairs and college nights
- Sign up for Tualatin High School College Visits through SchooLinks to meet with representatives from colleges you might be interested in attending
- Consider college options and select a college which is the best fit for you based on field of study available, location, cost and activitiesApply for scholarship opportunities
- Learn about and organize your financial aid
- Consider ways to earn college credit via Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, CLEP, or Dual Enrollment courses
- Set up appointments at your top college choices including a personal interview, tour of the campus, and meet with a professor/coach if desired
- Start working on your college application essays; have a teacher read and discuss the essays with you (visit our Essays page for more info)
- Discuss Letters of Recommendation: allow at least a 2-week notice on these requests
- Take the SAT/ACT
- Review your SAT and ACT scores; sign up to retake the test if necessary
- Apply to colleges in the fall/early winter
if you are considering the military:
- Explore the branches and decide which may be the best fit for you
- Talk to a recruiter to determine if you quality
- Take the ASVAB test
- Work with a recruiter to enlist in the branch that interests you
if you are considering the workforce:
- Consider a trade skill like Electrician, Plumber or Beautician
- Create your resume
- Explore companies where you might want to work
- Create a cover letter
- Identify people you can use as references on job applications and obtain their contact information
- Practice interviewing skills
