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Graduation RequirementsRecommended Plan
• English I, II, III, IV• World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov/Eco• 4 Science • 4 Math • 1.0 of P.E.• 0.5 Communication Applications (Speech) • 1.0 Fine Art (1 full year of the same class)• 2.0 Foreign language (of the same
language)
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Graduation RequirementsDistinguished Plan
• English I, II, III, IV• World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov/Eco• 4 Science • 4 Math • 1.0 of P.E.• 0.5 Communication Applications (Speech) • 1.0 Fine Art (1 full year of the same class)• 3.0 Foreign language (of the same
language• 4 additional measures- see handbook
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Education Beyond High School
• Trade and Technical schools• Community Colleges• 4 year colleges/Universities
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Collegeboard Statistics• A person with a Ph.D. earns an
average of $1214.00 a week• A person with a master’s degree
earns on average $1174.00• A person with a bachelor’s earns an
average of $983.00• A person with an associate’s earns
an average of $834.00• Unfortunately, a person with only a
high school diploma earns $507.
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More from the Collegeboard
• Currently, 0.9 percent of people with a Ph.D, 1.6 percent of people with a master’s degree, and 1.8 percent of people with a bachelor’s degree are unemployed. Those with just a high school education have a 3.5 percent rate of unemployment. Getting a college education cuts one’s chances of being unemployed roughly in half.
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Four Year Schools
• Students can earn a bachelor’s degree or further their studies with a masters or doctorate program.
• Bachelor’s degree: 4 + years• Master’s Degree: 2-3 years above
bachelors• Doctorate Degree: 2-3 years above
Master’s • Private and Public Colleges Available
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Community College
• Provide students with Career Preparation programs. • Students may earn certificates
or Associate’s Degrees. • Students can use credits earned
to transfer to a four year school.–Only 1 in 10 actually transfer and earn their bachelors. (collegeboard)
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Vocational/ Trade Schools
• Provide specific career training, usually requires 2 years or less.
• Public Technical Schools- there are 4 in Texas. Texas State Technical College or TSTC is the closest (Waco).
• Private Technical and Trade Schools- Examples- Art Institute of Dallas, DeVry, ITT, Ogle school of Hair Design
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Great Resources for you to use RIGHT NOW
• www.careercruising.com• www.collegeboard.com• NACAC Spring National College Fair –April 9th at Irving Convention Center
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Admission Requirements
• Application• Standardized test score
(ACT/SAT)• Class Rank• Extracurricular involvement• Community Service (The Big
Event)
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Top 10% Rule
• Being in the Top 10% of your graduating class will get you automatic admission into any Texas public university.
– UT Austin is the exception to the rule.
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College Application Practice Run
• Before you submit the actual application- do a test run
• See where the “holes” may be. – Course work- ie. Pre- Cal, Foreign Lang– Extra-curriculars– Community service– GPA– SAT scores– Etc.
• What are the requirements for admission?
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ACT vs. SAT
• Achievement Test• Highest Score- 36• Average- 20-21• Tests English, Math,
Reading, Science and has an optional writing portion
• www.act.org
• Aptitude test • Highest Score- 2400• Average Score- 1500• Some colleges only
look at scores of two of three categories.
• Tests Writing, Reading, and Math
• www.collegeboard.com
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Transcripts- Home of your Rank and GPA
• Each school to which you apply needs one.
• Fill out a half sheet form either in counseling office or submit online through the counseling center website.
• SAT/ACT scores are to be sent by the testing company.
• E-transcripts and 1st paper copy are free, each after that is $1
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Grade Point Average
• Weighted- This is used only to calculate GPA for class rank purposes.
• Unweighted- This is a GPA you will use to apply for college and scholarships. It is based on a 4.0 scale.
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College Visits
• You get 2 a year that do not count against your attendance.
• See the counseling center website for details on how to properly do this.
• Build your marketability by participating in an official college event over the summer between Junior and Senior year.
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So where should you be
in your Quest?
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The Junior Timeline also in your handbook
March and AprilSIGN UP FOR SAT OR ACT
Create a Personal File including transcripts, list of awards and honors (including dates), community service hours, a list of employers- UPDATE this each semester Register for the NCAA eligibility center if candidate for college athletics
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Junior Timelinealso in your handbook
May and JuneTake the SAT and/or ACTTake AP examsObtain a summer job or internship-see c0unselor websiteLook for volunteer opportunitiesSave money for college and senior expensesSelect the top 5-10 colleges that meet your needs
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Start of Senior Year also in your handbookAugust and September
Update your personal fileMake plans to attend the Nortex college Fair (end of September) Ask for letters of Recommendation- see counseling website on best practicesBegin applicationsContinue to search and apply for scholarships For more timeline, see your handbook
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Scholarships • Local Scholarships- Ones only available to
NISD students. These are all accessible by visiting the “scholarship drawer” on the counseling website!
www.nisdtx.org/nhscounseling
• National Scholarships- databases such as fast aid fast web, and merit aid
• Colleges often have separate scholarship applications to be awarded money from the university you plan to attend. Make sure when you complete your admission application that your submit the scholarship application as well.
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What are your plans for after
high School?
- Let’s start the
research!!!
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Go here
Enter This (found on your strip of paper)
www.collegeboard.com\quickstart
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1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the URL,
www.collegeboard.com/quickstart.2. Click the Sign in to My College QuickStart™
Now button.3. In the right-hand box labeled “Not a
Member Yet?”, selectsign up
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There are 4 steps to complete when creating your account. The first step
collects your information, and those fields where a red asterisk appears (*) must be
completed in order to create your account. Accuracy of your information is very
important.
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Step 2 collects parent information. Complete this section if you’d like a
parent to receive e-mail communications from the College Board. Please note that your parent will need to accept the e-mail
confirmation notice from the College Board prior to receiving any e-mails.
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Choose your user name and password
The Hardest Part1. Make your user name and password the same as your netschool account
IF you need a letter or a digit- add a “0” or your first name initial at the end.
- OR- 2.Make your user name and password the same as your facebook account
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Last but not least
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www.collegeboard.com
• Use your newly created login to –Register for the SAT–Prepare an individual SAT study
plan–Search scholarships–Search schools–Sent score reports to colleges