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Junior Conferences2011-2012
SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR
THE O’CONNOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS Head Counselor Ivette Bruno
A – Cla Janelle Appleby
Cle- Gi Debbie Harding
Gla – Le Cindy Stanford
Li – O Kimberly Schmidt
P – Se Debra Roland
Sh – Z Kristina Holder
Counselor Intern Elizabeth Jablonski
Career Center Technician Elsa Cruz
Academic Dean Connie Bridges
SPECIAL GUESTS
Col. Payne (USAF Ret.)/Capt. Stacy Lange – Military Academy
Larry Ynman – Café College
Sarah Cardenas – OC Graduate
Brittany Haby – OC Graduate
College & University Representatives
Military Representatives
Kaplan College
DUAL CREDIT –VS- AP
Dual Credit Student must qualify
Application is now open
Go to www.applytexas.org
Deadline to complete application- Feb. 10, 2012
Test scores must be sent directly to NVC from Agency
Additional paperwork may be required
Courses taken at HS or NVC
Advanced Placement Students placed by teacher
recommendation
College level course work
Student encouraged to take AP exam in May
3, 4, 5 score- most colleges/universities will award credit for the course. Check with the college for details.
Course taken at HS
PANTHER TRACKS NEWSLETTER
JUNIOR /SENIOR GUIDEBOOK
2 year booklet
Admissions
Financial Aid
Scholarships
NCAA
SAT, ACT, and test prep information
Popular Websites
JUNIOR PLANNING CALENDAR
PG. 7
JUNIOR PLANNING CALENDAR
COMPUTING AGRADE POINT
AVERAGEPG. 23
Freshman Year Sophomore Year
1st Sem. 2nd Sem. Honors Pts. 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. Honors Pts.
91 85 92 90
90 92 81 79 5 + 5 = 10
84 80 5 + 5 = 10 93 91
81 75 5 + 5 = 10 96 94
88 86 87 85 5 + 5 = 10
97 95 84 80
531 513 20 533 519 20
Total Freshman Yr.+ Honors Pts.
Total Sophomore Yr+ Honors Pts.
Total Pts. For Both Years
Total # of Courses to Taken
GPA as of Current Date
531 + 513+10 + 10
1064
533 + 519+ 10 + 10
1072
1064 + 1072 2136
÷24 89
GRADE AVERAGING FACTS
If you fail a course, your semester averages are computed in your grade point average (GPA).
If you pass a course and repeat it for strength, the highest averages will be used in the GPA.
Averages in courses you do not get credit for are not computed in the GPA. (For example, athletics, after the two credit maximum has been reached.)
• Four-year College
or University
• Technical or Vocational School
Junior/Community College
• Military Service
• Work
WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE?
PG. 24
COLLEGE VISITATIONS
Visit several college and universities that you are interested in during second semester and summer.
Check with Mrs. Cruz in the Career Center for college campus visit dates and college representatives visiting OHS
Why visit a college or university?
THE COUNSELOR’S LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Help the counselor write a powerful letter of recommendation for you by supplying the completed:
Student Brag Sheet Parent Brag Sheet Teacher Evaluation Sheets Updated Resume
“The Packet” is available online on the
OHS Counselor Webpage
http://oconnorcounseling.weebly.com/
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Deadlines for colleges and universities are changing. Ex: UT-Austin and TX A&M. Students will have to use 6th semester GPA for admissions.
Due to new TREx (Texas Records Exchange) system…Make sure to send your SAT and ACT scores directly to the university you are applying to.
New Top 10% Rule (Senate Bill 175)- UT only
Class of 2013 = Top 8%
SAT/ACT TESTS
SAT/ACT are college entrance exams that students are required to take to be admitted into a 4-year university
Sign up for tests during spring 2012
Fee waivers are available for students who qualify for financial need
Visit with Mrs. Cruz in the career center for registration information
Prepare for exam by using free SAT/ACT prep websites or fee-based prep classes
SAT/ACT TEST DATES
HOW TO PREPARE FOR
THE TEST Read the preparation booklets Study and understand the test
directions Take the sample tests included in
the preparation booklets Review PSAT Test See Panther Tracks for free websites
THE SERVICE ACADEMIES
PG. 62
West Point Academy
Naval Academy
Air Force Academy
Coast Guard Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Be on the lookout for “Academy Day”
@ USAA in March 2012
WANT TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS?
PG. 46
RESOURCES BEYOND OC
Financial Aid
College Applications
One on One Advising
Workshops to fit your needs
SCHOLARSHIP SCAMSHOW TO TELL THE GOOD
FROM THE BAD!
Scammer: You’ve won an award for
which you didn’t apply.
Does not supply valid contact information.
Guarantees you will win an award.
Requires personal financial information (credit card numbers, bank account number) to “hold” a scholarship.
Legitimate Service:
Sends information about awards when you request it.
Makes contact information available upon request.
DOES NOT guarantee you will win an award.
Should not direct you to a fee-based provider because they know info is available for free.Scam Site - www.fafsa.com
Legitimate site – www.fafsa.gov
JUNIOR TIPS
Get started NOW!
Sign up and take SAT/ACT in Spring 2012
Write essays now. Go to www.applytexas.org, view and complete the essay topics. Practice and fine tune them. Essays are IMPORTANT!
Write or update your resume. Update current activities, awards, leadership positions, etc.
Q & A
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