MAVERICKS…SENIORS 2017! Welcome to Senior Parent Update

Senior Conference Agenda Students reviewed individual PAAR (transcript) Options for the future College Applications and Tests Scholarships and Financial Aid Reviewed resources available on/off campus

College Applications For most public colleges and universities in the state of Texas, use the TEXAS Common Application – complete online at ApplyTexas.org Limited number of paper copies available in the Counseling Office for those without Internet access ONLINE IS THE BEST WAY!!

Applying for Private or Out-of-State Schools Use commonapp.org Use the Internet Access the college website – examples: www.baylor.edu (Baylor) www.stanford.edu (Stanford) Select On-Line Admissions – fill out the questionnaire Go to the Counseling Office and request a transcript in advance

Tests for College Admissions In order to be admitted to a 4-year college you must take either the SAT or the ACT Program tests 2-year schools such as San Antonio College, St. Philip’s, Palo Alto, Northwest Vista, Northeast Lakeview require the TSI TSI is required for all state supported schools

How To Get A Transcript See Ms. Welsh in the Counseling Office Fill out, completely, the Authorization for Release of Student Records Form – if student is under 18, parent signature is required All transcripts for scholarships are free 1st transcript for college admission application is free $5.00 fee for each transcript after the first

NEISD Transcript Release Form

NEISD Transcript Release Form Page 2

Class Rank Includes all classes that are required for graduation requirements Weighted cumulative rank point total used Official rank provided after 6th semester will be available after Monday, September 19. Student may visit their assigned counselor for this information in the foyer. Date to be announced.

Final day to request your summer rank, through a transcript, is this Friday! September 9th 4:30pm.

Letter of Recommendation Procedures Complete Permission to Write Recommendation Form and provide to each recommender (counselor, teachers) Refer to the Senior Booklet for sample résumé Allow two weeks advance notice

College Visitation You are allowed 2 days a year for college visitation. You must bring proof of your visitation to the attendance office.

In-House Scholarship Opportunities LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Applications available in the Counseling Office Return the application to the Counseling Office - BEFORE THE DEADLINE!

Where Do I Find Out About Scholarships? Guidance Page of Madison Website Daily Announcements Senior Bulletin Boards Websites listed in the Senior Booklet

Some other websites you can check out: Scholarships Check the JM Counselors website for scholarship link to the new district scholarship database ! Some other websites you can check out: www.tuitionfundingsources.com www.everychanceeverytexan.org www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.collegeforalltexans.com

College Advising Corps Campus Representative - Kirk Murrell Available in the Go Center: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Parent conferences may be scheduled through Mr. Murrell at 356-1416 Mr. Murrell can help with SAT/ACT registration and college applications

SAN ANTONIO EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP Campus Representative – Ms. Melissa Ramos Available in the Go Center: Tuesdays Parent conferences may be scheduled through Ms. Melissa Ramos Café College Scholarship: 95% attendance 80 GPA Attend college in San Antonio

Important Dates Summa Reception-March 30, 2017 Panoramic Picture October 19-Noon DEMAC ASVAB Test October 27- Registration takes place in the counseling office (Madison Library) College Night–October 26, 2016 6:00-8:00pm (BAC) FAFSA Information Night-Thursday, September 15, AMP Commons 6:00-7:30pm FAFSA/Financial Aid Night Assistance Session - February (TBA) (Madison Library) Career Night-April 25, 2017 (BAC) Summa Reception-March 30, 2017 Senior Awards-May 9, 2017

REMEMBER: FAFSA Assistance Session will offer help THE KEY TO ALL FINANCIAL AID!! Forms will be accessible online on October 1 at www.fafsa.gov – limited number of paper forms available in the Counseling Office for those without Internet access REMEMBER: FAFSA Assistance Session will offer help

Investigate the Possibilities Take time to visit with the college representatives that come to the Madison Campus FIND INFORMATION: Senior Cues Announcements Senior Bulletin Boards Guidance Page on Madison Website Go Center (Students may sign up for college rep visits in the Go Center)

GRADUATION June 4TH 2017

THANK YOU!