GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2018 JUNIOR CONFERENCES GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2018

FROM THE GEORGETOWN HS COUNSELING OFFICE School Counselors Michelle Barfield, A-Do Tara Simpson, Dr-Ke Shannon Henson, Ki-Ma (Lead) Jennifer Wills, Mc-R Chailleen Gilly, S-Z Intervention Counselor Tina Kepner Administrative Assistant Monica Martinez College and Career Center Sam McCutchen

TODAY’S AGENDA Preparing for a College Search Graduation Plans/Transcripts Clubs/Volunteer Activities How to get college credit

Preparing for a College Search

Know Yourself Values Ambitions Achievements Academic Strengths Interests Your Standout Talents

Types of Colleges Four year Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements Four year Degrees offered: Bachelors and beyond Provides: A well-rounded college experience that includes an academic area of study. State: Typically under $15,000/year Private: Typically more than $20,000/year SAT or ACT GPA Class rank Essay Extracurricular activities Letters of recommendation Transcripts

Types of Colleges Two year Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements Two year Degrees offered: Associates Provides: A way to ease into college / take general college classes for credit. Typically have agreements with four year colleges to transfer credits. Typically around $4,000/year Open-door admission policy

Choosing Your College Priorities What is important to you? Location Academics Size Campus Appeal Social Life Total Cost – Including aid

About College Admission Tests ACT Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Writing component is optional Top composite score is 36 SAT Consists of two sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math There is an optional Essay. Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800

Collecting College Information – Where to go Cappex.com - College search made simple. Your first stop to kick-start your college and scholarship search nacacnet.org - National Association for College Admission Counseling. Offers national college fair information and articles about the college process collegeboard.org - Information about the SAT act.org - Information about the ACT test Mybigfuture.com Naviance – link on GHS website Collegeforalltexans.com- comprehensive site

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students must successfully earn at least 26 credits in a plan of study that includes specific courses in English, math, science, social studies, and other required courses and electives. Students must also select and complete an endorsement as mandated under HB5.

Foundation Graduation Plan IMPORTANT: The Distinguished Level of Achievement is required for automatic admission to state 4 year universities.

What do colleges look at? Rank/GPA SAT/ACT Scores Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Experiences Essays Letters of Recommendation

Rank and GPA Rank-how you compare to others in your class—i.e. 100/400 Rank includes: 4 core classes + 2 LOTE only Each semester grade is assigned a numerical value (2.0-6.0) and is averaged

Volunteering At School At Church In the community Any service that you do not charge for (i.e. mow neighbor’s yard, babysit for free)

College credit-oh the ways! AP Exams ACC Dual Credit Classes Articulated Credits (complete list of these courses on page XII of Secondary Course Guide)

Next Steps for Juniors In School Standardized Testing Stay focused on academics Do not lighten your academic load for senior year Meet with your school counselor Stay involved in school activities Standardized Testing Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests (Test prep materials can be found at actstudent.org and collegeboard.org websites) Register for AP tests as appropriate College Exploration Explore colleges on the Web Visit colleges if you can (Students get 2 college visits their junior and senior year that are excused absences- 4 total. Form available in the attendance office.) Meet with college representatives Attend college fairs Start the application process next summer- Apply Texas open July 1st

ASVAB The student ASVAB is a great career assessment tool. It is an aptitude test which assesses what you are good at learning. Announcements will be made about how to sign up for the ASVAB.

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid, such as grants, work study, and loans. Applications open October 1st of the students’ senior year. FAFSA.gov myStudentAid app for iOS and Android

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