Resume
How many pages should your resume be?
1-page MAX!
Does UofA offer a scholarship specifically for Native American students?
Yes!
What is the most important part of your interview?
Your Introduction
What is an example of somewhere you can volunteer in Tucson?
American Red Cross, Community Food Bank of South AZ, or Habitat for Humanity
Where can you find you Highschool resources?
On the website!
Give some examples of sections you should put in a resume:
Education, Volunteer + Extracurricular Activities, Leadership Experiences, and Skills (Niche)
What does the FAFSA require?
Financial documents from parents/guardians
What is proper Interview Etiquette?
Be respectful & Listen attentively
What is a high school program offered at your school?
Native SOAR, Dual Enrollment, and several clubs
What can help you enhance your skills?
Volunteering, shadowing opportunities, & summer programs
Who can be references? Give 2 examples:
Coaches, Teachers, Volunteer Coordinators, etc.
Where can you find scholarships for specific colleges?
Office of Scholarship and Financial aid page
What should you always prepare for the end of your interview?
A thoughtful and relevant question
What are some benefits of being a volunteer or joining a highschool program?
You can make great connections with other people in the club as well make new friends and also could learn new passions as well.
What are some resources offered at the U of A?
NASA, Thrive Center, Think Tank, SALT Center
What is the best format for high school students?
Use reverse chronological format!
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Name 3 things you need to include in your introduction?
Name, Age, Where you're from, School, and Year
What is something helpful for job/college applications that you can get from being in a program?
A letter of reccomendation
Name 3 colleges we talked about this semester
UofA, ASU, NAU, and Tohono O’odham Community College