1. MAVERICKS…SENIORS 2017!
Welcome to
Senior Parent Update

2. 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

3. 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!!

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. NEISD Transcript Release Form

8. NEISD Transcript Release Form Page 2

9. 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.

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

11. 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

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

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

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

16. 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:

17. 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
Mr. Murrell can help with SAT/ACT registration and college applications

18. 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

19. 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, :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

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

21. 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)

22. GRADUATION
June 4TH 2017

23. THANK YOU!