EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL at MIDLAND COLLEGE JUNIOR INFORMATION EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL at MIDLAND COLLEGE

COUNSELOR INFORMATION Ms. Dennison tammy.dennison@midlandisd.net Main Office 685-4680

ECHS ACCESS Remind me-to receive messages by text, text @jrechs20 to 81010 To stay up to date with your grades – use the student access in Skyward – your support teacher will help

Attendance Policy Regular attendance is essential to make the most of your education. State compulsory attendance law requires that you do not have excessive unexcused absences – see Ms. Jack if you have an attendance issue

Transcript A transcript contains all courses taken for high school credit, semester grades, rank, GPA (5 point and 4 point), graduation plan, test scores and demographic information. Transcripts are updated after semester grades (January/June). Students can obtain an official copy (or unofficial) of their transcript at the front office on Tues/Thurs with Ms. Sanchez. Cost is $1 Allow 24 hours for processing

High School GPA College GPA

National Honor Society To be considered for membership: students must be juniors or seniors, must have been in attendance at the inducting campus at least one semester, and have an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 on the 5pt scale Seniors who were not inducted as juniors must have the GPA requirement in the spring semester of their junior year.

Texas Scholars Recognition Program- an evening banquet where all Texas Scholars are recognized for their service to the community and will be given special cords to be worn at graduation. Complete 20 hours of community service Service hours are due February of the senior year Will fill out form at beginning of senior year

College Planning By Dec 1st of your senior year – plan to get admitted to more than one 4 year college You would need to: (in the fall of your senior year) Complete college applications Send SAT/ACT scores Send high school transcript

SAT/ACT SAT/ACT scores can get a student: admitted to a 4 year college considered for a scholarship (depending on the score) Remember to click “send scores” to prospective colleges when registering for tests – you can send up to 4 for free Fee Waivers are available: see counselor www.collegeboard.org (SAT) www.actstudent.org (ACT)

Test Dates and Deadlines (SAT) COLLEGEBOARD.COM

Test Dates and Deadlines (ACT) ACTSTUDENT.ORG Registration Deadline September 8, 2018 August 12, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019

ACT versus SAT: How do I choose? The best way to decide if the SAT or ACT is right for you is to take a timed tests in each. Since the content and style of the SAT and ACT are very similar, factors like how you handle time pressure and what types of questions you find most challenging can help you determine which test is a better fit. For example, the pace of the SAT gives you a tad more time to think through problems, while the ACT can be more of a time crunch. Some students really thrive under the pressure of the clock, while others prefer the extra time to ponder a question. Use the Princeton Review website to practice tests

Differences between the SAT and ACT Which Test is Right for You? Why Take It Colleges use SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships. Colleges use ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships. Test Structure Reading Writing & Language Math Essay (Optional) English Science Reasoning Length 3 hours (without essay) 3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay) 2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay) 3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay) 5 reading passages 4 reading passages Science None 1 science section testing your critical thinking skills (not your specific science knowledge) Covers: Arithmetic Algebra I & II Geometry, Trigonometry and Data Analysis Geometry and Trigonometry Calculator Policy Some math questions don't allow you to use a calculator. You can use a calculator on all math questions. Essays Optional. The essay will test your comprehension of a source text. Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues. How It's Scored Scored on a scale of 400–1600 Scored on a scale of 1–36

QUESTIONS FOR COLLEGE COMPARISONS Requirements for admission Size of College Location Programs of Study Good Fit (your skills, interests, abilities) Cost

COLLEGE APPS & LINKS What's Your Plan? (MISD website) What is UP NEXT? (APP to text) Big Future (Collegeboard Website) Texas Career Check & Explore Education Your Lifestyle Calculator

Fall To Do List (see handout) Study for SAT/ACT Register & Attend College Forum Attend “How to Get into College” Follow activities for your grade on the “What's Your Plan” website Create a resume

Spring To Do List (see handout) Register for SAT/ACT Don’t forget to “send scores” Visit at least two college campuses Follow activities for your grade on the “What's Your Plan” website on “spring to do” handout Select 2-3 teachers to write letters of recommendations Create a college admission essay (see handout) Check for summer internships with local leaders that share your interest