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On Track for Graduation? 26 Credits 5 STAAR EOC TESTS (English 1, Algebra 1, Biology, English 2, U.S. History) GPA/Rank Endorsement

SAT School Day Wednesday, March 7th The district pays for all juniors to take the SAT on this day (a $60 value) Free Practice available with Khan Academy Students can link their PSAT scores with Khan and get an individualized practice plan www.satpractice.org

ACT Opportunity Saturday, April 14th – EHS is a test site Registration deadline – March 9th Fee Waivers available if students qualify for free/reduced lunch Counselors can help students sign up Sign up and free practice available at www.actstudent.org

College Hours while in High School TSI test – college placement exam Math, Reading, Writing Possible courses Senior Year English 1301 & 1302 (6 hours) – embedded in English 4 College Algebra (3 hours) U.S. Government (3 hours) Economics (3 hours)

College & Career Plans 2 year college – either to gain a certification or associate’s degree or to earn hours to transfer to a 4 year university 4 year university – important to know admissions standards (GPA/Rank & SAT/ACT scores) Trade School Military

College & Career Investigation Resources Texas Career Check www.texascareercheck.com College Board Big Future https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

Category Physical Therapists Physical Therapist Assistants Description Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training. Annual Wages $95,239.00 $71,778.00 Preferred Education Level Master's Degree Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) Annual Growth Rate for Texas 3.03% 3.67% Projected Annual Openings for Texas 805 440 View Occupation Summary

Steps to Applying for College Check admissions requirements on the school’s website Texas public colleges/universities use www.applytexas.org - opens July 1st For private or out of state colleges, check the school’s website for application instructions

Steps to Applying for College cont. 4) After application is submitted, students will need to send: High school transcript SAT/ACT scores Application fee or fee waiver Proof of meningitis shot

Texas Tech University Guaranteed Admission Class Rank SAT Score ACT Score Top 10% No minimum First Quarter (excluding top 10%) 1180 24 Second Quarter 1260 26 Third Quarter 1290 27 Fourth Quarter Application Review

West Texas A&M Guaranteed Admission Class Rank SAT Score ACT Score First Quarter No minimum Second Quarter 860-940 18 Third Quarter 980-1060 21 Fourth Quarter 1050-1130 23

Community College Admission No GPA minimum They want to see that students have taken the SAT or ACT but there is usually no minimum score

Paying for College Financial Aid Scholarships Grants Loans College/University Institutional Scholarships Organizational Scholarships

Gloria Salazar, LEARN Trio Program