Junior Parent awarenessnight
April 7, 2016
Information fromthe current seniorclass sponsor
Our website
Register for and take your ACT and SATASAP!
Act
SAT
9/12 (register by 8/7)
10/3 (register by 9/3)
10/24 (register by 9/18)
11/7 (register by 10/9)
12/12 (register by 11/6)
12/5 (register by 11/5)
2/6 (register by 1/8)
1/23 (register by 12/28)
4/9 (register by 3/4)
3/5 (register by 2/5)
6/11 (register by 5/6)
5/7 (register by 4/8)
6/4 (register by 5/5)
COST: $54.50
COST: $52.50
Senior year SAT/ACT testing
The goal is to register and take the exam junior year so that students canhone in on and improve their score senior year
Fee Waivers and testingaccommodations!
See Mrs. Edmonds for details
Waivers are available for students who meet certain criteria (such as free orreduced lunch)
Waivers are available for:
SAT
ACT
NCAA
SAT II/Subject tests
College application fees to many locations
Accommodations are available on such exams for students that meet therequirements of ACT or the College Board
For potential college athletes:
1.Must apply through NCAA Clearinghouse at eligibilitycenter.org
2.Must submit transcripts
3.Must submit test scores (through College Board or ACT)
4.Must pay $65 fee (fee waivers available if qualify)
5.FYI- Ideally this will be completed junior year
Apply Texas versus Common App
Apply Texas is for public Texas universities
Common App is for Ivy League and private schools
We will have two Apply Texas dates to accommodate busy schedules
Be sure you check with individual schools as they may require additionalapplications and paperwork
Check your emails frequently because colleges WILL RARELY contact theschool; they will usually communicate with you and your students via email
Apply Texas essays
Essay A: What was the environment in which you were raised? Describe yourfamily, home, neighborhood, or community, and explain how it has shapedyou as a person.
Essay B: Some students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that definesthem in an essential way. If you are one of these students, then tell us aboutyourself.
Essay C: You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go? What will youdo? What will happen when you get there?
Building a resume
Students should consider resume building activities during the summer suchas:
Employment
Community service
Learning new skills
Resumes should be updated regularly
Letters of Recommendation
WHO to ask- someone who fits specific requirements AND knows you
NUMBER to ask- 3 to 5
WHEN- ask early. Ask now! A writer needs a MINIMUM of three weeks!
WHAT to give writer- resume, forms needed, and stamped/addressedenvelope
WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE!
Counselor recommendations
1.Meet with your counselor at least THREE weeks prior to the deadline.
2.Submit to counselor your resume and the counselor forms with stamped andaddressed envelopes.
3.Provide counselor with additional information.
4.Determine mailing date. Write the date it must be mailed on the envelope oron the information.
5.Counselors will mail to college IF a stamped and addressed envelope areprovided.
Additional testing
SAT II
Some colleges require
Some colleges view it as increased marketability
AP testing
Will occur in May
The schedule is available already
Students will be able to attempt to acquire college credit
Students DO NOT need to be enrolled in an AP class to challenge the exam
TSI testing
May be required for college admission
Can be taken by appointment on campus
ASVAB
For students pursuing a career in the military
Must reserve a spot with Mrs. Edmonds
Will occur in November
COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS
AP
Dual Credit
Transcripts/Test scores
1.Request a transcript from Mrs. Bleiker - Registrar.
2.Fill out transcript request form.
3.Transcripts require a MINIMUM of 24 hours to process.
4.Scholarship applications usually require a transcript.
5.Transcripts will be either mailed or sent electronically.
6.Test scores need to be submitted through College Board or ACT not on thetranscript.
7.TSI scores must be requested from Mrs. Edmonds on the official request form.Please note it takes approximately 5 business days for a college to receive testscores.
8.Make sure you request transcripts from previous colleges, too. They must be sentdirectly from one college to another.
9.***Unofficial transcripts for personal use must also be requested for Ms. Bleiker.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Universities offer academic/sports/arts/merit scholarships
PLEASE NOTE DUE DATES
Federal- national merit/national achievement
Private- agencies, companies, organizations
Local scholarships due in March
We will have a financial aid night
CBC Foundation (another set of local scholarships for us and surroundingcounties)
Best College Tools
Websites
College and University catalogs
Campus visits and interviews
College representatives
Former students
College visits
Prior to attending a trip, students will need to acquire a College Day formfrom the Counselor or College and Career Coordinator.
Submit the form to Mrs. Randall in advance before you leave for your trip.
Call in advance and visit when school is in session
Ask to meet with faculty and financial aid
Take a campus tour
Arrive ON TIME!
Allow time for exploration
Students are allowed two college visits in their junior and senior years(outside of fieldtrips with the school)
DON’T FORGET!
If you’re male and 18, you must sign up for the selective service!!
www.sss.gov/
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Cannot file before 1/1
Don’t forget to do your taxes early
We will have two workshops
1/28 from 10-2
2/24 from 4-7
Top 10%: What does that mean?
Automatic admission into many state schools and possibly availablescholarship funding
Make sure you…
Make decisions for yourself
Don’t procrastinate
Apply and try!
Avoid senioritis- you can lose admission or scholarships!
Other things to investigate
Honors programs
Housing information
Early action versus early decision
Early admissions
Eligibility for Early Release/Late Arrival
Seniors who are on track for graduation are eligible
Parent permission is required
Late Arrival/Early Release periods do not award credit
The scheduling of these classes will depend on the availability of the othercourses in which the student is enrolling
Course Schedule and Schedule Changes
Schedule change requests should be submitted by May 31, 2016. Onlynecessary schedule changes (for graduation purposes) will be made after thatdate.
Paperwork available
Transcript request forms
College fieldtrip request forms
Early release/Late arrival paperwork
Dual credit contract
AP contracts
Need help?
We are here to help! The best way to reach us is via email!