FALL 2018 SENIOR PRESENTATION GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
School Counselors Michelle Barfield, A-Do Tara Simpson, Dr-Ke Shannon Henson, Ki-Ma (Lead) Jennifer Wills, Mc-R Chailleen Gilly, S-Z Crisis/Intervention Counselor Tina Kepner Counselor’s Secretary Monica Martinez College and Career Center Sam McCutchen
Who is my AP? Last Name A - E Mr. Schulz (South Office) Secretary- Betty Peralta F - Ll Mrs. Michalek (CTE Hall) Secretary- Danielle Hutchinson Lo - Ro Mr. Romero (Annex Office) Secretary- Luci Charpentier Ru - Z Mrs. Cooper (South Office) Secretary- Betty Peralta
Your Transcript: You will be going over your transcript individually with your counselor Check for accuracy- Note any discrepancies and be sure to discuss these with your counselor Are you in the classes needed for graduation? Do you need to make up any failed classes? Credit Recovery- after school T/Th, 4:00-7:00 View your transcript on Skyward to check rank/GPA GPA/Rank will be updated beginning of February Request an official transcript for college admissions on GHS homepage (under Quick Links)
SUBJECT CREDITS FOUNDATION PLAN + DISTINGUISHED PLAN ENDORSEMENT MATH 4.0 ALG 1, GEOM, + 2 CREDITS IN ANY ALG 1, GEOM, + 2 CREDITS IN ANY ADVANCED MATH COURSE ADVANCED MATH COURSE- MUST INCLUDE ALGEBRA 2 ENGLISH 4.0 ENGLISH I, II, III, IV SAME SCIENCE 4.0 BIO, CHEM + 2 HIGHER SCIENCE SAME OR BIO, IPC, CHEM + HIGHER SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES 3.0 W. GEO or W. HIST, SAME + US HIST and GOV/ECO FINE ARTS 1.0 BAND, CHOIR, ORCH, THEATRE, SAME THEATRE TECH, ART, FLORAL DESIGN HEALTH .5 HEALTH OR PRIN OF HEALTH SCI SAME P.E. 1.0 P.E., ATHLETICS, DANCE, MB OR SAME JROTC LOTE 2.0 2.0 CREDITS OF SPANISH, FRENCH, 2.0 CREDITS OF LANGUAGE LATIN OR GERMAN ELECTIVES 6.5 INCLUDES 4.0 CREDITS THAT INCLUDES 4.0 CREDITS THAT SUPPORT CHOSEN ENDORSEMENT SUPPORT CHOSEN ENDORSEMENT TOTAL 26 CREDITS 26 CREDITS
Let’s Define Post -Secondary Education Certificate/License programs Apprenticeship/On The Job Training Military (i.e. Army, Air Force, Navy) Technical/Trade Schools (i.e. TSTC) 2 year college Degree (i.e. ACC) 4 year College or University Degree (i.e. TSU)
Do Your Research… NAVIANCE Big Future: Big Future Princeton Review: Princeton Review Career Info: Career Infonet College View: College Search Engine Collegeforalltexans.com See GHS Counselors’ page for more information and resources
Admission Criteria: Academic score: Rank GPA Quality of preparation Test Scores Personal Score Resume Essay Letters of recommendation Guaranteed Admissions: Some colleges will let you know what SAT/ACT score + rank you need to have to be guaranteed admissions. I.E. UT — Top 6%
Your Resume: Many colleges use the resume/portfolio as 60%-70% of a student’s personal score. Your accomplishments and activities should be detailed on your resume. In addition to school activities, this could include such things as being responsible for younger siblings or an older relative, trips in the summer with your family, tutoring, babysitting, or anything else that is productive, educational, and contributes to who you are and your determination. Especially include activities that further your goals and build leadership and character.
Your Essay Once a person/committee determining college admission to a particular program, scholarship recipients, or hiring for a job has reached the essay, it becomes the most important part of the application! Your essay should: Be 100% technically correct Be interesting and relevant Give information not somewhere else on your application Not be just another list of activities or a resume Contain a few words crafted to connect with the target institution
Take College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) Widely used by the more selective schools. Divided into VERBAL and MATH parts. Approximately 4 hours. Register at www.collegeboard.com* AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM (ACT) Widely used by junior colleges as well as universities. Divided into English, math, natural sciences, and reading. Approximately 4 hours. Note: Test dates do not conflict with SAT. Register at www.actstudent.com* *See your counselor about a possible fee waiver The SAT and ACT have free online tutorials for practice and preparation.
Check application deadlines early and understand terminology Early Decision - Apply early to first choice college. Pros — you receive a decision early. Cons — It is a binding decision. Early Action – Apply early and receive decision early, usually in Dec. (Non-binding decision) Regular Decision - Apply by the regular deadline; decide by May 1 st (non-binding decision) Rolling Admissions – Applications reviewed and decision sent as soon as it is rendered. (non- binding decision)
Letters of Recommendation Request a letter of recommendation at least 2 weeks before it is needed. Character is key — a letter of rec should be written by someone who can attest to your character. Counselors require students to submit a brag sheet, found in Naviance or in the Counselors’ office.
Your Housing Application: Advanced Application for housing is not the same as application for admission. File a housing application. Pay the required deposit. Be aware of refund policies. Understand whether or not on-campus housing is required of freshmen.
Your College Application: Write and submit essay Request transcript from GHS Request letters of recommendation (don’t forget to complete a brag sheet) Order SAT/ACT Scores from Collegeboard/ACT — GHS does not send test scores Fill out an application completely and submit fees **Colleges may provide fee waivers for students that are on free/reduced lunch. Please check each college’s website for the specifics
Complete the FAFSA FAFSA — application opens on October 1 st ---priority deadline is March 1 st . This helps determine eligibility for financial aid. Higher Ed institutions require that the FAFSA be filed. Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) is the amount you or your family is expected to contribute toward education expenses. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID: Scholarships Federal, State, and Institutional Grants Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans Work Study
Apply for Scholarships # 1 SOURCE OF SCHOLARSHIP MONEY IS THE SCHOOL YOU ARE ATTENDING Check the GHS website (Local Scholarship opportunities are announced in February and most are due mid-March) Check with employers, organizations, financing and insurance companies of yourself and your parents (even sometimes grandparents) National Scholarship searches (Fastweb, Chegg, Career Cruising, etc.) What about paying for services?
Placement Tests Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Texas program that requires students to demonstrate their college readiness in reading, writing, and math before they can take college-level credit classes. You must take the TSI State Test when you enroll at any public college/university unless you show proof of exemption or waiver from the requirement. Exemptions: ACT Composite score of 23 with at least a 19 in English and Math SAT No combined score required, but minimum score of 480 on Reading/Writing and 530 on Math
Pass all of your classes! Check you grades frequently on Skyward Communicate with your teachers, especially if you get behind Be sure to get tutoring/assistance if you are struggling Monitor attendance — you may not be able to walk at graduation if you have excessive absences and you owe hours NOTE: Colleges can rescind admission’s offers if your grades plummet!
Things To Do…. ____Check you credits to make sure you are on 1. track for graduation ____Find colleges that match your major and 2. understand college admissions process ____Take College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) 3. ____Look at college application deadlines early and 4. understand terminology ____Submit all required materials for applications 5. ____Submit application for housing 6. ____Apply for FAFSA (financial aid) 7. ____Apply for Scholarships 8. ____Take Placement Tests (TSI) if needed 9. 10. ____Pass all of your classes/check your attendance
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