SENIOR PRESENTATION GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL School Counselors - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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
Last Name
A - E
Secretary- Betty Peralta
F - Ll
Secretary- Danielle Hutchinson
Lo - Ro
Secretary- Luci Charpentier
Ru - Z
Secretary- Betty Peralta
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 + ENDORSEMENT DISTINGUISHED PLAN
MATH 4.0 ALG 1, GEOM, + 2 CREDITS IN ANY ADVANCED MATH COURSE ALG 1, GEOM, + 2 CREDITS IN ANY ADVANCED MATH COURSE- MUST INCLUDE ALGEBRA 2 ENGLISH 4.0 ENGLISH I, II, III, IV SAME SCIENCE 4.0 BIO, CHEM + 2 HIGHER SCIENCE OR BIO, IPC, CHEM + HIGHER SCIENCE SAME SOCIAL STUDIES 3.0
+ US HIST and GOV/ECO SAME FINE ARTS 1.0 BAND, CHOIR, ORCH, THEATRE, THEATRE TECH, ART, FLORAL DESIGN SAME HEALTH .5 HEALTH OR PRIN OF HEALTH SCI SAME P.E. 1.0 P.E., ATHLETICS, DANCE, MB OR JROTC SAME LOTE 2.0 2.0 CREDITS OF SPANISH, FRENCH, LATIN OR GERMAN 2.0 CREDITS OF LANGUAGE ELECTIVES 6.5 INCLUDES 4.0 CREDITS THAT SUPPORT CHOSEN ENDORSEMENT INCLUDES 4.0 CREDITS THAT SUPPORT CHOSEN ENDORSEMENT TOTAL 26 CREDITS 26 CREDITS
Certificate/License programs Apprenticeship/On The Job
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
NAVIANCE Big Future: Big Future Princeton Review: Princeton Review Career Info: Career Infonet College View: College Search Engine Collegeforalltexans.com
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%
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.
and build leadership and character.
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:
application
target institution
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.
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 1st (non-binding decision)
Rolling Admissions – Applications reviewed and
decision sent as soon as it is rendered. (non- binding decision)
Request a letter of recommendation
Character is key—a letter of rec
Counselors require students to submit
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.
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
website for the specifics
FAFSA—application opens on October 1st---priority
deadline is March 1st. 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
#1 SOURCE OF SCHOLARSHIP MONEY IS THE SCHOOL YOU ARE ATTENDING
Check the GHS website (Local Scholarship
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?
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
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
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!
1.
____Check you credits to make sure you are on track for graduation
2.
____Find colleges that match your major and understand college admissions process
3.
____Take College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)
4.
____Look at college application deadlines early and understand terminology
5.
____Submit all required materials for applications
6.
____Submit application for housing
7.
____Apply for FAFSA (financial aid)
8.
____Apply for Scholarships
9.
____Take Placement Tests (TSI) if needed