Senior Conference Presentation Clear Springs High School Class of 2017 October 14, 2016
Graduation Requirements • Last class to graduation on the Minimum, Recommended and Distinguished Plans. • Details can be found on pages 5-36 in the Educational Planning Guide. source: http://tea.texas.gov/graduation.aspx
Credits, GPA, & Rank • Credits are earned at the end of the semester based on successful completion of the course. • The semester grade is used to determine the number of grade points awarded for each course when calculating the grade point average (GPA). • Class rank shall be based upon the grade point average. • Students who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas.* source: CCISD - Educational Planning Guide (pp. 90-92)
Val & Sal To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian honors: • Graduate in four years or less • Be enrolled in the District for the entire last two years of high school • Be enrolled in the same high school his or her entire final schoolyear (including fall and spring semesters) • One valedictorian and one salutatorian for each graduating class • Valedictorian shall be the student with the highest grade point average (GPA)* • Salutatorian shall be the student with the second highest GPA*
The College Application Process • Take college entrance exams • Complete the application 1. Apply Texas 2. The Common Application 3. Institution Application • Submit required documents • Pay application fees • Meet the DEADLINE!
Apply Texas • Used for Texas Public Universities • Search college on the “Begin your search” link • Create Account or Login
The Common Application • Used for many private and out-of-state schools. • Start with the “How to Apply” link
College Exams Be prepared!!!! 1. Take challenging courses 2. Do your homework 3. Ask and answer lots of questions 4. Prepare for tests and quizzes 5. Practice, practice, practice SAT ACT AP TSI Reading English Given at the high NOT an admissions • • • • Math Math school in May exam • • Writing (optional) Reading Register and pay in Required by TX • • • • The new test is Science early spring at your public schools prior • • more focused on Writing (optional) high school to course • what you learned ACT AP Central registration • • in high school Exemptions are • Take challenging possible • courses Texas Success • SAT Initiative Assessment •
Required Documents OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (you may need) Application Essay Test Scores Letters of Recommendation (if needed) Transcripts – Naviance tracking School Profile (included when you High school request your transcript) College (if you took dual Resume credit) Application fee
The Application “ Lingo ” Early Action (EA) - An option to submit your applications before the regular • deadlines. When you apply early action, you get admission decisions from colleges earlier than usual. Early action plans are not binding, which means that you do not have to enroll in a college if you are accepted early action. Early Decision (ED) - An option to submit an application to your first-choice • college before the regular deadline. When you apply early decision, you get an admission decision earlier than usual. Early decision plans are binding. You agree to enroll in the college immediately if admitted and offered a financial aid package that meets your needs. Rolling Admission - An admission policy of considering each application as • soon as all required information (such as high school records and test scores) has been received, rather than setting an application deadline and reviewing applications in a batch. Colleges that use a rolling admission policy usually notify applicants of admission decisions quickly. Priority Date or Deadline - The date by which your application — whether it’s • for college admission, student housing or financial aid — must be received to be given the strongest consideration.
Admission Decision Factors • Class Rank/G.P.A • Extra-Curricular – Top 7% / 10% • Activities (Automatic Admit – TX Public Colleges) • Special Circumstances • Test Scores • Interviews (SAT or ACT) • Leadership • Academic Record (show rigor) • Experiences • College Entrance • Special Interests/talents • Recommendations • Community / School involvement • Application Essay
Getting Accepted • Top 10% • Automatic admission (rank and test scores) • Review process • Jr. College or Community school – transfer process • “Probationary” status
Naviance Account • For college planning, scholarship information, personality and career assessment • Request transcripts • Link to the common app • Request letters of recommendation • Brag sheet & Resume (required for letters of recommendation and/or common app )
National Collegiate Athletic Association - NCAA • Student athletes who plan to compete in Division I or II college athletics must register with the Clearinghouse Eligibility Center • Download the 2016-17 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete • Must register and meet the requirements as set forth by the NCAA • NCAA Approved Courses & Core GPA • NCAA Clearinghouse will not accept credit recovery, CBE, or online classes source: www.eligibilitycenter.org and www.ncaapublications.com
The College Visit • 2 days for college visits • Make a request in writing to your assistant principal two weeks prior to the visit (use form) • Get a letter from the college stating that you attended and to excuse the absence • Does not count against exemption for semester exams in Spring • Take advantage of a college visit day designed especially for incoming freshmen (usually on a Saturday)
Financial Aid • You and your family can choose from many different types of financial aid. • Some are based on financial need, and some on academic performance. Others are tied to a student's or family's ability to borrow. NOW • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid OPENS OCT. 1 st !! Scholarships Grants Loans Work Study Academic Federal (such as Government/ Federal/state • • • • Athletic Pell) state funded Vary by institution • • Performance State Private • • • Related Corporate/private Loan • • Exemptions forgiveness • Waivers programs • **Attend Financial Aid Night on Oct. 5th for all the details from the experts!**
Resources College & Career Night November 9, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 PM at CFHS College & Career Center – Room 1320 • Available to all students as a resource to research majors, colleges, scholarships and careers CSHS Counselor Webpage
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