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US Army Visiting LHS During Student Lunches 5/20/25
Are you considering a career in the military? Representatives from the Army will be visiting LHS during student lunches on 5/20/25. Stop by and get your questions answered.
Try a Trade at Lake Washington Technical College 06/23-06/26 9am-3pm
- What: Try a Trade - students get to explore one of LWTech's programs including: baking/culinary, OT/PT assistant, medical assistant, welding, or diesel tech
- When: June 23-26, 9AM-3PM (Thu goes until 3:30)
- Where: Lake WA Institute of Tech in Kirkland
- Who: graduating seniors and current juniors; must have an IEP, 504 Plan, or documented disability
For more information, see the attached flyer
Spots are limited, and it's first come, first served.
Senior Booster Awards – Application Deadline extended to May 18th
Each year, the Booster Club is proud to give award several cash awards to graduating seniors. These are $ awards, not scholarships and no college commitment is required. To learn more and apply, visit the Liberty Booster Club Senior Awards webpage.
College Prep Series for Juniors
Attention class of 2026 - During Flex, the College and Career Center will host some college preparation discussions. Students can sign up for the sessions below in Student Support Time (accessed through Classlink). Space is limited to 20 Juniors. Read below to determine which session(s) is right for you:
- Wednesday, May 21: Creating a College List The first step to applying to college is coming up with a list. This session is for students who want advice on how to create or refine the list of colleges they’ll apply to. Move beyond college rankings and name recognition and focus on criteria that target the kind of environment you want to live and learn in.
- Wednesday, May 28: College Applications This session explores the basics of the college application process, including discussion about WAGAP (Washington Guaranteed Admission Program), different application deadlines and types, entrance exam requirements, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
- Tuesday, June 3: College Essays This session is for students who are applying to colleges that require personal statements, essays, or short answers. We’ll review next year’s prompts and discuss ideas for how and when to get started.
UW Juniors Presentation at IHS, Monday, June 9th, 6pm
On Monday, June 9th at 6 PM, College and Career Center at Issaquah High School is pleased to host Yvonne Chiu, an Admissions Counselor from the University of Washington Seattle, for a presentation on the UW application process.
This step-by-step workshop is designed to guide Juniors and their families through the UW application on Common App, offering insights and tips directly from the admissions team.
Registration is required and will close when the event reaches capacity.
Seniors, are you considering going to a community or technical college?
There is still plenty of time to apply! Schools like Bellevue College, Renton Technical College, Green River College, Lake Washington Technical College and South Seattle College are great options and have rolling admissions which means you can still apply for the fall 2025 quarter! If you need help or have questions, please stop by the College & Career Center and we’d be happy to assist you with your application and help answer your questions!
College Applications Help, or Help With Understanding Your Acceptance or Financial Offer Letters
Have questions or need help with your college applications? Do you need help understanding your college acceptance letters or financial aid offers? If so, stop by the College & Career Center before or after school, during lunch, or during any free/waiver period. You can also sign up for Flex with us – look for College & Career Help in Student Support Time. To request a scheduled appointment with the College & Career Center, you can email us at: LHSCollegeandCareer@issaquah.wednet.edu (please include your preferred meeting days & times)
Connect with the College & Career Center (CCC)
Reminder: For up-to-date information about the LHS College and Career Center, please visit our LHS College & Career Website; Also, follow us on Instagram to view e-Flyers for LHS and community events focused on college and career.
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