1. Preparing for your Senior YearJR
Robert Turner College and Career High School
School Counseling and
Guidance Department
April 4, 2017

2. Turner High School Counseling Staff
Counseling Secretary
Maria Mosqueda
Juan De La Garza A-F
Kristin Peterson G-N
Kimosha Seastrunk O-Z JR

3. I can’t wait to be a Senior!
Rising Freshman JR

4. You’re a Senior! JR

5. Senior Academic Expectations
Attend school and all classes everyday
Study and complete all assigned work
Focus on your GPA
Get involved
Be a Role Model
Use Naviance often
Meet all Deadlines JR

6. Things to Remember HINT: put in the calendar of your phone
Take the SAT before the start of your senior year.
Register for the SAT
5/6 deadline 4/7
6/3 deadline 5/9
8/26 deadline 7/28
Take the ACT before the start of your senior year.
Register for the ACT
6/10 deadline 5/5 MT
See counselor if student qualifies for a fee waiver

7. SAT vs ACT
Colleges use SAT & ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.
Reading, Writing & Language
Math
Essay (Optional)
3 hours (without essay)
3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)
5 reading passages
No Science section
Some math questions don’t allow the use calculator
Score on a scale 400 – (Math & Reading only)
English
Math
Reading
Science Reasoning
Essay (Optional)
2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay)
3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay)
4 reading passages
1 science section testing your critical thinking skills (not your specific science knowledge)
Calculators can be used in Math section
Score on a scale 1-36 MT

8. 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 full-length practice test 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.  MT

9. RR

10. Apply for College August 1st – October 1st
Texas Public College & Universities MT
If you qualify for SAT/ACT waiver you can receive a college application waiver as well.

11. Apply for College August 1st - October 1st
Texas Private College & Universities MT

12. Documents to Request Official Transcript – School Registrar
Send Official SAT and/or ACT Scores
Collegeboard –SAT
ACT Student.org - ACT
Recommendation Letters (please allow 3-4 weeks to deliver)
College Essay – working on it in CCT since March MT

13. Other Recommendations
It is recommended for students to apply to their top 3 or more colleges or universities.
Make sure you visit the campus you are considering attending.
Know your admission and Financial Aide Counselor
Check on deadlines that may be approaching for each college.
Admission Housing
financial Aide Award Ltrs.
Orientation Special Events MT

14. FAFSA
October 1st MT

15. Summer To Do List Prepare to take or re-take SAT and/or ACT
Research Schools you plan to apply
Take virtual tours or visit campus
Create or update accounts MT

16. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search MT

17. Questions & Answers JR

18. Juan De La Garza
Lead Counselor (A- F)
Kristin Peterson Kimosha Seastrunk
Counselor (G-N) Counselor (O – Z)
Maria Mosqueda
Secretary
Contact Information JR