Monday, September 17, 2012

Résumé Writing

EQ - How do I create an effective résumé?
  1. Discussion on Reading Assignment
    1. Need v.s Merit
  2. Activator - What did you do this weekend?
    1. Describe it
    2. Notice the descriptive words used
    3. Improve your story.
  3. Introduction to Résumés – PowerPoint
    • Take Notes
  4. Class Discussion
  5. Create or update a personal résumé and upload it to Career Cruising
    • Use the Grad Project Tab for assistance

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Applying for Financial Aid

EQ - How do I apply for a scholarship?
  1. Activator - Class Collage
  2. Career Cruising Financial Aid Section
    1. Access your portfolio
    2. Click Find A School
    3. Click Financial Aid (Link @ bottom of page)
  3. Find and apply for a scholarship
  4. TOD - Muddy Points
Zinch.com - Sign Up Required

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Applying for Free Money

EQ - How do I apply for scholarships and grants?
  1. Activator - Hot Seat
  2. Collaborative Work - Google Docs
  3. Debreifing
  4. Applying for Free Money

Complete a Google search and find scholarships for high school juniors like this one.  There are so many scholarships available for you.  Additionally you may search the DHS page for scholarships available to DHS students.

By the end of the period today you will complete at least one scholarship application.

Look for scholarships like these online. Unfortunately, the deadline just passed but this site offers various scholarship opportunities throughout the year.

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