BUILDING AN EXCELLENT TRANSCRIPT PREPARING FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Your Future What are your plans after high school? Academy? University? Community College? Military? Technical/Trade School? Work?

Military Bound Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard? Must have a high school diploma or 15 college credit hours ASVAB—Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery—Very Important! Determines your vocation (job) in the military services plus your pay! Available to Sophomores thru Seniors at the Main Campus. Recruiters from all branches on Main Campus to visit with students at lunches.

Work? Attendance—very important to employers Work Ethic-May ask for reference letters Grades—Committed to excellence? What does your transcript show? Dress—Do you dress appropriately for your assignment. Remember You NEVER get a second chance to make a good first impression

College Choices Community College—can work and attend school. Some companies will pay your tuition while you work. For example, Luminant has an industrial technology program available for community college students. Students can take up to 15 credit hours at school. Luminant pays for a 40 hour work week which includes class and commute time.

Universities? Universities offer: Work Study Programs— You work for the university, and your pay goes to help fund your college expenses. On campus jobs Help with Summer Internships, i.e. Luminant offers internships each summer to engineering students. Co-op programs are available for upper level college students where you work 6 months and attend classes 6 months.

How many schools are in our great state of Texas? Any guesses?

Dual Credit Classes

Which school would you choose if you had to choose today? Hint: State Schools Cost Less Than Out of State Schools Unless They are Private Schools

What do you need to do to be accepted to the school of your choice? Grades Attendance Credits TAKS/STAAR Scores PSAT/SAT/ACT Scores Advanced Classes such as Advanced Placement or Dual Credit Classes Extracurricular Involvement Community Service Leadership Positions

Which will be YOUR Transcript?

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How to Figure Your Grade Point Average and Keep Improving It Annually Begin With Today How to Figure Your Grade Point Average and Keep Improving It Annually

How to Figure Your G.P.A. Regular Classes Placement (Pre-AP)and Advanced Dual Credit (DC) Classes Placement (AP)Classes 100=4.5 100=5.0 100=5.5 95-99=4.0-4.4 95-99=4.5-4.9 95-99=5.0-5.4 85-94=3.0-3.9 85-94=3.5-4.4 85-94=4.0-4.9 75-84=2.0-2.9 75-84=2.5-3.4 75-84=3.04.8 70-74=1.5-1.9 70-74=2.0-2.4 70-74=2.5-2.9 69 and below=0.0 on both scales Examples: 92=3.7 92=4.2 81=2.6 80=3.0 77=2.2 75=2.5

GPA for Pre-Advanced Placement Classes Pre-AP Scale Examples 100=5.0 91=4.1 95-99=4.5-4.9 85-94=3.5-4.4 75-84=2.5-3.4 70-74=2.0-2.4 69 and below=0.0 Note: Any grades below 70 on any scale are considered failing and will be calculated in a G.P.A. as a zero.

When is G.P.A. Calculated? Grade Point Averages are calculated as an average and grades utilized for calculations are only determined through semester (final term) grades.

Term I Report Card 29.9/8=3.7375 Grades G.P.A English 1A PAP=88 3.8 Algebra IA=92 4.2 W. Geo 1A PAP=80 3.0 Biology 1A=77 2.2 Athletics=100 4.5 Choir=98 4.3 Ag=93 3.8 Spanish 1A=96 4.1 29.9/8=3.7375

Term 2 Report Card Grades G.P.A. English 1B PAP=92 4.2 Algebra 1B=84 2.9 W. Geo 1B PAP=76 2.6 Biology 1B=87 3.2 Athletics=100 4.5 Choir=87 3.2 Ag=87 3.2 Spanish 1B=75 2.0 25.8/8=3.225 Overall G.P.A.=3.7375+3.225=6.9625/2=3.48125 G.P.A. determines Class Rank.

Top 10% Rule Students who graduate in the Top 10% of their class AND have earned the distinguished achievement level under the foundation program are eligible to receive guaranteed admissions to Texas State Universities. University of Texas at Austin is Top 7%.

How is Class Rank Determined? Class Rank is posted on your final transcript from Weatherford High School Ninth Grade Center at the end of the school year. Your final freshman GPA and class rank will also be posted on the end of year report card. (d) High school rank for students seeking automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution on the basis of their class rank is determined and reported as follows: (1) Class rank shall be based on the end of the 11th grade, middle of the 12th grade, or at high school graduation, whichever is most recent at the application deadline. In Weatherford, Senior class rank is finalized and frozen at the end of the 5th six-week. Fourth and Fifth six weeks are averaged together for the semester grade. (2) The top 10 percent of a high school class shall not contain more than 10 percent of the total class size. (3) The student's rank shall be reported by the applicant's high school or school district as a specific number out of a specific number total class size. (4) Class rank shall be determined by the school or school district from which the student graduated or is expected to graduate.

How Much Does Postsecondary Education Cost? You can earn the right to MORE education no matter the cost!!

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board College Student Budgets 2016-2017 **Info based on average costs for dependent students living off campus who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring

Public Community Colleges Institution Tuition and Fees Texas Resident In District Tuition and Fees Out of State Books and Supplies Room and Board Transportation Personal Expenses Total Austin Community College $2550 $11430 $1200 $9468 $1600 $2208 $17026 IN $25906 OUT Blinn College $3114 $9414 $1620 $10240 $3396 $2584 $20954 IN $27254 OUT Hill College $2690 $3840 $2000 $7924 $3650 $1825 $18089 IN $19239 OUT Tarrant County College $1770 $7650 $1740 $8924 $2496 $2018 $16948 IN $22828 OUT Weatherford College $2440 $5320 $1800 $5832 $2721 $1666 $14459 IN $17339 OUT

Public Technical Colleges Institution Tuition and Fees Texas Resident Tuition and Fees Out of State Books and Supplies Room and Board Transportation Personal Expenses Total Texas State Technical College Marshall $4550 $10080 $1126 $6744 $1672 $1728 $15820 TX $22350 Out Texas State Technical College Waco $21350 Out

Tuition and Fees Texas Resident Tuition and Fees Out of State Public Universities Institution Tuition and Fees Texas Resident Tuition and Fees Out of State Books and Supplies Room and Board Transportation Personal Expenses Total Stephen F. Austin State University $9538 $21238 $1192 $8868 $1600 $1854 $23052TX $34752 Out Tarleton State University $8286 $20526 $1207 $10126 $1135 $1839 $22593 TX $34833 Out Texas A&M University $9707 $28709 $1054 $10368 $2282 $3474 $26885TX $45887 Out Texas Tech University $10622 $22862 $1200 $9384 $2300 $2120 $25626 TX $37866 Out The University of Texas at Austin $9810 $34806 $662 $10070 $1490 $2820 $24852 TX $49848 Out University of North Texas $10910 $23150 $1000 $7960 $2260 $2116 $24246 TX $36486 Out

Private Independent Colleges Institution Tuition and Fees Texas Resident Tuition and Fees Out of State Books and Supplies Room and Board Transportation Personal Expenses Total Austin College $37315 $1250 $3830 $525 $850 $43770TX $43770 Out Baylor University $42206 $1444 $10576 $876 $2554 $58686 Dallas Baptist University $26306 $1260 $10692 $2961 $2007 $43226 Rice University $43918 $800 $13750 $600 $2050 $61118 Southern Methodist University $50358 $8700 $1000 $1676 $62534 Texas Christian University $42670 $1050 $12000 $1200 $3500 $60420

How Can I Pay for and Who Will Pay for My Postsecondary Education? Financial Aide How Can I Pay for and Who Will Pay for My Postsecondary Education?

Did You Know . . . More than six out of ten college students receive some sort of financial aide. Nearly one-half of the four year college students attend a college where the fees are less then $9936 per year and even less with awarded aide.

Check out some great websites for college: To Get Started . . . . Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aide –FAFSA, www.fafsa.gov Do your homework on your college of choice to determine real costs. Check out some great websites for college: www.collegefortexans.org www.collegeboard.org www.TXCCRSC.ORG

The Financial Aide Award Cycle The Institution 1. Calculates student need 2. Compares student attributes to the requirements of individual aid programs 3. Identifies viable programs and determines amounts to be offered to the student 4. Sends student an Award Letter

Cycle Continued: The Student 5. Reviews the Award Letter 6. Accepts or rejects the award that is offered. 7. Notifies the college of his/her acceptance or rejection of the offer.

Cycle Continued: The Institution 8. Holds funds for the student. 9. Acquires loan guarantee (if applicable) The Student 10. Receives the aide.

The Basics on Scholarships and Grants https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-and-scholarships/the-basics-on-grants-and-scholarships

Project Opportunity Foundation Founded to give financial assistance to graduates of WHS pursuing post secondary education at Weatherford College with a FULL TWO YEAR SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES. See the WHS website for Project Opportunity application!

Freshman Guidance Coming Soon . . . . Graduation Plan for Class of 2020