Ready, Set, Plan

CHHS Junior Presentation

2012-13

Graduation Plans

Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Plan

All plans require 26 state credits

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Check correct spelling of name and address Review symbols for courses Check summer school and middle school

classes If you think there may be an error please

make an appointment to see your counselor

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All graduation plans require:– English 4 Years (credits)– Math 4 Years (credits)– Science 4 Years (credits)– Social Studies 4 Years (credits)

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Health 0.5 credit PE 1.0 credit Fine Art 1.0 credit Technology 1.0 credit Foreign Lang. 2.0 (Recommended)

3.0 (DAP/ Comm. Sch.)

Junior Transcript

Many college applications will use this transcript for admittance

New ranking available in September and again in January

GPA GAME

We need 8 volunteers!

Getting Ready for Post Secondary Options

What are the options for you after the successful completion of high school?

What tests and credits must I have?

After High School

Trade School Career/ Work Military Community College 4 year college or university

Must pass all sections of the exit TAKS to receive a high school diploma

Military

GI Bill provides financial assistance for college

Training in any job that will also benefit the private sector after discharge from military

Recruiters are always on campus. Make sure you discuss this option with parents.

www.todaysmilitary.com

Community/ Junior College

Earn an Associate’s Degree or Certification Gateway into a 4 year college/ university Less Expensive Can provide testing and career counseling

College or University

More options of degrees Can pursue many different careers with

degrees of study for each May continue your education by earning a

Master’s or Doctoral degree Internship programs sometimes lead to

career opportunities

Where do I start?

Talk to your parents, teachers, counselors and other informed individuals

Get their ideas but begin to make decisions that will work for you.

Take responsibility for securing information. Visit college campuses and websites to get

information

Try out BIG FUTURE!

Look up colleges by name/ major/ program…..

A Word About College Visits

Many colleges have set visit days where they have everything open and available to see. Check their websites

Set an appointment with an admissions counselor and get their name and business card. Let them know who you are and why you want to attend their college.

Meet with a financial aid counselor

A Word About College Visits

Visit the dorms and see college life. Visit a classroom and a professor in your

chosen field of study. Make sure you also see the town where the

college is. Remember, you may be there for 4 years or more.

Get proof of attendance of your visit to turn in to CHHS attendance.

Get Organized

Get a file folder or binder for each school Organize: test scores, transcripts, college

information… Do your research:

– CHHS Counseling Center Career Center– Internet- Individual school websites

Make sure your course selections match what the college requires.

Scholarships

Web search for scholarships- Many sites are listed on the Scholarship newsletters published every six weeks.

Takes time so start early! Listen to the announcements and review our

monthly Scholarship newsletter. Check your and parent’s work place

PSAT

National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam Good predictor test for the SAT. May assist

in helping determine whether to take the SAT or ACT

Provides an access code to set up “My College Quickstart”

Time Table

Fall 2012 College and Career Search using My College

QuickStart and/or My Big Future– Use your access code from your PSAT results to

set up your own personal planning page on College Quickstart

Collegeboard.com

Register to start your account – FREE CollegeQuickStart

– My SAT Study Plan– My Online Score Report– My College Matches– My Major and Career Matches

MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART

Personal Planning

My SAT Study Plan

MY ROAD

Time Table

Spring 2013– Register for appropriate classes– Visit possible college web sites for entrance

information– Register to take the SAT and/or the ACT (SAT-

www.collegeboard.com, ACT- www.act.org)– Take AP exams

SAT Test Dates (2012-13)

Dec. 1st, Deadline= Nov. 1Jan. 26th, Deadline= Dec. 28March 9th, Deadline= Feb. 8May 4th, Deadline= April 5June 1st, Deadline= May 2

www.collegeboard.com

ACT Test Dates (2012-13)

Dec. 8th, Deadline= Nov. 2 Feb. 9th, Deadline= Jan. 11 April 13th, Deadline= March 8 June 8th, Deadline= May 3

www.act.org

SAT/ ACT Fee Waivers

If you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for fee waivers to take the SAT and/ or ACT.

See your counselor for more information

SAT/ ACT Tests

Remember to have your SAT and ACT scores sent directly to the colleges or universities that you are considering. It costs an additional ($15) to send later

Also, some colleges allow “Super-scoring” of test scores, but most do not. Check with the college.

Princeton Review Free Practice SAT Test!

Free Practice test and College Admissions presentation

Date: December 8, 2012 Location: Grapevine Conference Center Time: 9:00 AM (student testing begins)

12:00 PM (Parent Session) Reservations required RSVP :Janderson@review.com or 800-

2reviewX5748 by Nov. 16th

Complete information on CHHS website

Summer 2013

Visit college, trade schools or community colleges (You have 2 college visit days this year to use)

– Make an appointment Admissions, financial aid and academic departments

– Be prepared and bring questions, a transcript with test scores and financial aid information

– See a dorm room and cafeteria– Begin college applications

Fall 2013

Come to the Senior Forum informational evening in September, 2013

Complete college applications– Student assessment– Letters of recommendation– Transcripts

Spring 2014

Make final decision about post secondary choice

Complete FASFA (in January) Submit scholarship applications Take AP tests

Next Steps

Stay on top of your studies Register for appropriate senior classes Visits college campuses Get a binder and organize materials Start applications this summer Review possible choices and finances with

parents Set realistic goals

A Few Last Minute Things…

Community Scholar Ambassador– Scholarships may be available for those who earn

extra hours- turn in the hours! 100 hours required– Make sure to turn in all hours early so they can be

verified and counted.– Must have three years of foreign language– May not have failed any courses

Facebook- Join the CHHS Counseling Page