1. Class of 2018
Senior Conferences

2. Who’s Who….
Principal – Justin Oxley Counselors : Marianne Rodriguez (A-Cha) Shannon Martini (Chb-Gar) Seth Sampson (Gat-Kr) Felipe Cardenas (Ku-Or) Rose Garcia, Lead Counselor (Ot-Rh) +AVID Cynthia Patterson-Lopez (Ri-Sn) + ESL Jeannie Dimaline (So-Z) Kathy Johnson (STAN)

3. IMPORTANT DATES Sept 28 - Panoramic Pic*
Oct 6,7 - Senior pic retakes !! *MPC(8am)
Oct 12 -FAFSA Parent Night
Oct 14 -FAFSA DAY (9am-12pm)
Nov 1 - District College Night at BAC 6-8pm
Nov 3 - Jostens Senior grad meeting
Nov Senior Lunch (paid dues by Oct 28)
April - Summa Reception
May AP exams
May Senior Awards
June 9 - Graduation 730pm

4. Senior Sponsors Mrs. Drechsel Mr. Drechsel Mrs. Robison Mr. Hernandez
**Pay SENIOR DUES-$30**

5. AP Exams May 7th – May 18th. A score of 1 – 5 is given on an AP exam
AP Exams will be administered from
May 7th – May 18th.
A score of 1 – 5 is given on an AP exam
HB 1992 now states that a score of 3 will be awarded college credit at a TX public school!
To check AP scores / College credit awarded
Go to placement/search-credit-policies

6. WC - Go Center
*Room 8115A within the counseling office. *Open before school, after school, and during all lunches. *Ms. Flores helps with VOE, registrations. *Ms. Sorola helps with SAT/ACT registration, and your official transcripts!

7. CAFÉ COLLEGE 131 El Paso St. Tue-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm
College admission assistance
Financial aid guidance
Career exploration
College applications
SAT & ACT Preparation
Free Wi-Fi

8. Post High School Options
Technical or Trade school
Military Service, Military Academies, ROTC Programs
Junior/Community Colleges
4 year Colleges & Universities

9. If you are interested in a Trade school, Technical School, Vocational Program…
Visit
This will allow you to search by trade/area/interest
Now is the time to begin visiting the Trade schools in which you are interested and talking to the admissions counselors about requirements

10. If you plan to attend a 2 year college…..
Apply Spring 2018
Visit the college website for admission details
Plan a college visit

11. If you plan on attending a 4 year college or university…
* Admissions deadlines are quickly approaching-many are December 1, 2017 * If applying to a Texas Public School- use * If applying to a U.S. Private School-use *Check college websites for specific admissions information and deadlines

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. Tips for your college application
Be authentic
Watch your spelling
Be aware of deadlines
Continue track of excellence

15. Final day to request your summer rank is this Friday
Final day to request your summer rank is this Friday! September 15th 4:30pm.

16. Automatic: Based on rank/test scores
College Admission #1
Automatic:
Based on rank/test scores
You still need to apply by deadline
UT Austin – top 7%
All other Texas public schools-
top 10%

17. Under Committee Review:
College Admission #2
Under Committee Review:
Expanded resume
Submit optional essays
Make a phone call/return a phone call!

18. Resume Tips Make it easy to read Use a Chronological format (12th-9th)
List school- related and non school related activities & any leadership positions
community service and activities
volunteer work / work experience / internships
summer activities & special programs
Include awards, honors,

19. Requesting Official Transcripts
Ms. Sorola processes all transcript requests.
First transcript is free, any additional are $5.00.
All official transcripts must be sent from Churchill to institution.
Allow at least 5 working days for processing.
Transcripts cannot be mailed via overnight services.
SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from
Collegeboard.org or act.org.
PLAN AHEAD SO THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS ARRIVE BY THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE.
LAST DAY FOR SUMMER RANK
SEPT. 15th !!!

20. Requesting Recommendation Letters
*Complete a “Senior Information Sheet”. This provides teachers/counselors with valuable info for letters. The information sheet is available in the Counseling Office.
* Provide a resume
*When you request a recommendation letter from your counselor be sure to indicate the destination of the letter.
*Allow at least 2 weeks for recommendation letters to be written.

21. UTSA Top 25% - no minimum test scores
2ND QTR oSAT, 1170 nSAT, 24 ACT
Honors College Automatic Admission
(At least one) AND (At least one)
Top 15% HS Rank Min 1290 oSAT
3.9 GPA/4.0 scale Min 1350 nSAT
90 GPA/100scale Min 29 ACT
Texas residency
Must live on campus the first 2 years, maintain 3.25 GPA, complete 30 hrs each yr, 1 comm. service/leadership project

22. Distinguished Presidential Scholarship - UTSA
$24,000 (6,000/yr) Top 10%
1400 oSAT / 1450 nSAT / 32 ACT
$16,000 (4,000/yr) Top15%
1300 oSAT / 1360 nSAT / 29 ACT
$12,000 (3,000/yr) top 20%
12oo oSAT / 1270 nSAT / 26 ACT
$8,000 (2,000/yr) top 25%
1200 oSAT / 1270 nSAT / 26 ACT

23. Texas State Campus visit days “Bobcat Days” Txstate.edu/visit
Oct 21, Nov 18, Feb 17, Apr 7
Txstate.edu/visit
Priority Admission deadline: March 2018
Top 10%
No minimum score*
1st Quartile
920
1000 20
2nd Quartile
1010
1090 22
3rd Quartile
1180
1250 26
4th Quartile
1270
1330 29
Presidential Honor’s Scholarship $32,000 /4 yr., top 25%, 1450 SAT, 32 ACT
TX State Achievement - $16,000/4 yr. top 25%, 1270 SAT, ACT

24. UT Austin Priority deadline-Nov 1…Regular deadline Dec 1
Mybealonghorn.utexas.edu
Top 7% = auto admission
Take both SAT and ACT exams, send both.
CAP, PACE, waitlist – by March 1st.
Scholarship appl. – done with application
Letters of recommendation – preference is using document upload system
Expanded resumes are encouraged

25. Essays for UT Applications for Summer/Fall 2018 and later
All applicants must submit an essay responding to Topic A
Special Requirements – Nursing, in addition to Topic A, Topic N is required
Three short answers-All applicants must submit 3 short answers responding to prompts in ApplyTexas (limited to no more than 40 lines (about words)
Special Requirements-an additional short answer is required for those applying to Art, Art History and Social Work

26. TEXAS A&M
Academic Admits -Top 25% nSAT w/ at least 620 Math, 660 RdgWrit
oSAT w/ at least 600 Math, 600 CR
- 30 ACT comp. w/ at least 27 in Math & English.
Review Admits: essays (A and B are required…C for those under review), leadership, extra curricular activities, work exp., comm. service, other circumstances.
Alternative Admission Decisions:
Aggie Pathway, Blinn Team, Program for system Admission (PSA) and other Engineering options.
Aggieland Information Day – Nov 20, 2017

27. Top 10% - no minimum on ACT/SAT
Texas Tech
Texas Tech University
Undergraduate Admissions Broadway Lubbock, TX Phone:
Fax:
Assured Admits:
Top 10% - no minimum on ACT/SAT
Top 25% nSAT or 24 ACT
Top 50% n SAT or 26 ACT
Third Qtr 1290 nSAT or 27 ACT
4th Qtr - review

28. Merit Based Scholarships completed with Applytexas! For Texas Tech
National Merit Finalist – 100% of cost
Top 10% with 1400 SAT/ 30 ACT = $24,000 (6,000/ yr)
Top 10% with 1300 SAT / ACT = $20,000 (5,00/ yr)
Top 25% with 1200 SAT / ACT = $16,000 (4,000/ yr)

29. San Antonio Education Partnership
Keren Jimenez
College Access & Success Advisor
Tues/Thur 830am-4pm

30. Admission Terms to Know
Regular Admissions The regular application deadline specified by colleges is typically December through February Rolling Admissions No deadline date, applications are processed as received Early Action Non-binding, deadline usually in Oct/Nov Early Decision Binding agreement and should only used when applying to your top choice

31. $$$$ for college the early bird gets the worm!
Scholarships:
Grants
Work Study
Loans
Merit based
FAFSA – for need based

32. Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid
*** starting Oct, 2017 *** Earlier date*** **Every college/university bound student must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid…even if you think you don’t qualify ** FAFSA PARENT NIGHT- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH – 6:30PM ** FAFSA DAY- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH – 9AM

33. Scholarships www.neisd.net/Page/822
Check the WC Counselors website for scholarship link to the new district scholarship database !

34. COUNSELING TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS & Resources
SEND A TEXT TO THIS NUMBER:
Text this message: @jdimaline
follow on twitter: @CounselorsWc

35. Contact your counselor
Thank you!
DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
Observe deadlines
Contact your counselor