Overview of College Application Process

Click here to view the 12th Grade Student Presentation

How do I learn what each college expects?

● Check each college’s website

● Don’t be scared to call (not email) the representatives or admissions office, visit the reps in the college center or at a college fair.

Essay topics are available online on Apply Texas and the Common App.

Check the College Center Website for great resources on essays.

● Follow @BHSCollege on twitter for blogs and constant updates and ideas.

College Essays

Important College Center Dates for Seniors

● October 21st - College Panel (Always a Favorite.)● December 9th - Parent financial aid meeting,

auditorium 6:30 pm.

● January 1st- Begin applying for FAFSA.

● January 13th- Financial Aid presentation through Eco classes.

CounselorLetter of Recommendation

What applications require a letter?

How do I request a letter?Read about requesting a letter of recommendation here.

30 Day Notice

Transcript Requests are Made Onlineat www.bellaire.org

$2.00 fee must be submitted in Registrar’s Office per transcript requestmade online.

Allow at least 10 days.

Types of Transcripts

November Deadline

● Tuesday, November 24th is the deadline to request transcripts and recommendations for the January 1st application deadline.

This is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Ranks

● Early October Official Class Ranks will be released.

● February Final Class ranks will be released.

Senior Dues

Pay Tonight!

Prom Prom May 14, 20167pm at the Westin GalleriaAfter Prom immediately following prom

at the Westin (11:30pm -3:00am)

Fundraising & VolunteeringSign Up at table outside MPR

January 27th

After Prom

May 14th

To get involved and volunteer contact Andy Blitzer andyblitz@gmail.com

Prom

Graduation Announcements & Extras

Balfour will be on campus to take orders for announcements and graduation items November 4th.

Prom Senior Final Exams

May 17 - 20Requirements for Seniors to be Exempt from Spring Finals

● 85 or above average in the course for which exemption is sought.● No more than 3 regular and 2 college excused Spring absences in

the course for which exemption is sought. None of the absences may be unexcused. Attendance is checked through the end of the course.

● An S average or better in conduct in the course for which the exemption is sought.

● Student must maintain these requirements through the date of the final exam.

● Return a completed application with required signatures to the subject teacher.

Senior Activity WeekMay 21 - 25

Tentative ~ Pencil it in!Graduation - May 29th

The day and time are subject to change. We should be able to confirm the day and

time early in 2016.

Staying Informed

Presentations posted online for you to review.