WHO’S WHO…. Principal – Justin Oxley Counselors : Marianne Rodriguez (A-Ci) Beverly Gonzales (Cl-Gl) Seth Sampson (Go-Lat) Felipe Cardenas (Lav - Oh) + ESL (L-Z) Rose Garcia, Lead Counselor (Ol – Pue) +AVID Cynthia Patterson-Lopez (Pul - Sol) + ESL (A-K) Jeannie Dimaline (Som-Z) Beth Fox (STAN) Sept 10 - Panoramic Pic* Oct 15 - Movie Day (PSAT) Nov 5 - District College Night at BAC 6-8pm Nov 19 - Senior Lunch (paid dues) _TBD___ - Josten’s presentation April 8 - Summa Reception May 4 – May 15 – AP exams May 13 - Senior Awards June 10 - Graduation 7:30pm SENIOR SPONSORS Jennifer Eggleston Carolyn Drechsel Ryan Drechsel Estella Martinez Pedro Hernandez AP EXAMS AP Exams will be administered from May 4 th – May 15th. A score of 1 – 5 is given on an AP exam Colleges may award credit based on AP score. You must request scores to be sent on your own. To check AP scores / College credit awarded 1. Go to http://www.collegeboard.org/ 2. Click on AP 2. Click “For Students” at top of site 3. Click on “Credit and Placement” 4 click on “AP Credit Policy Search” 5. Enter the college name or 4 digit code 6. Click here for the institution’s AP credit and placement policy 7. You will be able to see what score you need on an AP exam and what course (s) it will replace at the college WC - GO CENTER *Room 8115A *Open before school, after school, and during all lunches Mrs. Goforth can help with SAT/ACT registration, and the College Reps visitation schedule. CAFÉ COLLEGE • College admission assistance • Financial aid guidance • Career exploration • College applications • SAT & ACT Preparation • Free Wi-Fi Tues-Fri 8am – 8pm • www.cafecollege.org Sat. 8am- 5pm • 207-4528 POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS Technical or Trade school Military Service, Military Academies, ROTC Programs Junior/Community Colleges 4 year Colleges & Universities IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A TRADE SCHOOL, TECHNICAL SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL PROGRAM… • Visit http://www.trade-schools.net • This will allow you to search by trade/area/interest • Now is the time to begin visiting the Trade schools in which you are interested and talking to the admissions counselors about requirements IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A 2 YEAR COLLEGE…..  Apply Spring 2015  Visit the college website for admission details  Plan a college visit IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY… Admissions deadlines are quickly approaching-many are December 1, 2014 If applying to a Texas Public School- use www.applytexas.org If applying to a U.S. Private School-use www.commonapp.org Check college websites for specific admissions information and deadlines COLLEGE VISITATION • You are allowed 2 days a year for college visitation. • You must bring proof of your visitation to the attendance office. COLLEGE ADMISSION #1 Automatic: •Based on rank/test scores •You still need to apply by deadline •UT Austin – top 7% •All other Texas public schoolstop 10% COLLEGE ADMISSION #2 Under Review: Expanded resume Submit optional essays Make a phone call/return a phone call! RESUME TIPS • Make it easy to read • Use a Chronological format (12th-9th) • List school- related and non school related activities & any leadership positions • • community service and activities • volunteer work / work experience / internships • summer activities & special programs Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores REQUESTING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Mrs. Goforth processes all transcript requests. First transcripts are free, any additional are $5.00. All official transcripts must be sent electronically or must be mailed directly by the Churchill  Make sure to allow at least 5 working days for processing. Transcripts cannot be mailed via overnight services. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from Collegeboard.org or act.org. PLAN AHEAD SO THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS ARRIVE BY THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE. LAST DAY WITH JULY RANK – SEPT. 12!!!! REQUESTING RECOMMENDATION LETTERS *Students - Be sure you have filled out the “Senior Information Sheet”. This provides teachers/counselors with valuable info for letters. The information sheet is available in the Counseling Office. *When you request a recommendation letter from your counselor be sure to indicate the destination of the letter. *Allow at least 2 weeks for recommendation letters to be written. UTSA • UTSA – Top Scholar Program : based on academics, leadership and community service 1400 on SAT (R&M) 32 on ACT Comp rank in top 5% Texas residency [email protected] Top 25% = guaranteed admission to UTSA, general TEXAS STATE • Campus visit days “Bobcat Days” • Oct. 18th & Nov. 15th 2014 • Feb. 28th & April 11th 2015 • Txstate.edu/visit • Priority Admission deadline: March 2015 UT AUSTIN • Mybealonghorn.utexas.edu • Top 7% = auto admission • Take both SAT and ACT exams, send both. • Oct 15th – priority for LA, NS and Plan II – recommended deadline. • Supplemental Information Form • CAP, PACE, waitlist – by March 1st. • Scholarship appl. – done with application!!! TEXAS A&M • Top 25% with 1300 SAT R & M, w/ at least 600 on each = auto admission • ACT: 30 composite at least 27 in math & English, top 25%= auto admission • Holistic review: essays, leadership, extra curricular activities, work exp., comm. Service, other circum. • Check for separate application for scholarships • Aggie Day SA, Sept 20th 1-4 @ Alamo Heights High Register: academicevents.tamu.edu/admissions TEXAS TECH Application Workshop in SA Café College (207-4528) 131 El Paso St September 23rd & 30th October 14th & 28th SAN ANTONIO EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP • Natasha Sankovich • College Access & Success Advisor • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30-4:00* FINANCIAL AID FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID *Apply on-line for a Federal Student Aid Pin Number – www.pin.ed.gov before January 1 (You can do this now) *Apply online with FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov starting Jan. 1, 2015. ***You cannot fill out FAFSA until January 1, 2015*** Every college/university bound student must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for money…even if you think you don’t qualify $$$$ FOR COLLEGE: THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM! Scholarships: Merit based Grants FAFSA – for need based Work Study Loans SCHOLARSHIPS Be sure to check once a month with the Counseling Office or your English teachers, this is where you can get valuable scholarship info through our College Connections Bulletin. Also, on webpage! Some websites you can check out: www.tuitionfundingsources.com www.everychanceeverytexan.org www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.collegeforalltexans.com COUNSELING TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS • SEND A TEXT TO THIS NUMBER: 210-348-3806 • Text this message: @mrsdimal • www.neisd.net/churchill