1. Ms. Garess, 12th Grade Counselor
SENIORS!
Ms. Garess, 12th Grade Counselor

2. https://bit.ly/2CPYddp
What’s in your Future?
Video:

3. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Apply online
Submit “official” high school transcript
Request copies in the counselors’ office (Ms. Salgado, Registrar)
Take required tests:
STAAR/EOC: Next retest: December 3-6, 2018
SAT (4-yr schools)
ACT (4-yr schools)
TSI (if not exempt; 2-yr schools)

4. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DEADLINES & REQUIREMENTS
Baylor University – November 1st 2018(early); February 1st 2019(regular) Lamar University – August 1st Rice University – November 1st 2018(early), January 1st 2019(regular) Sam Houston State University – August 1st , Stephen F. Austin State University – July 1st,

5. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DEADLINES & REQUIREMENTS
Texas A & M – October 15(early) December 1st(Regular) Texas Christian University – November 1st (early); February 15th (regular) Texas State University – March 1st University of Houston – November 15th (priority); June 7th (regular) University of North Texas – March 1st University of Texas at Austin – November 1st (priority); December 1st (regular); (will accept test scores ONLY Dec. 31st)

6. SCHOLARSHIPS Start early! Takes time and energy
Check with individual colleges (Deadlines are often early)
Local scholarships may be smaller but easier to get (PN-G HS Local Scholarship Application is due February 22nd)
Be organized. Get letters of recommendation ahead of time. Keep your resume updated.
Check with any organizations with whom you or your family members are associated, such as church groups, places of employment, etc…..
NEVER pay someone to help you find scholarships!

7. FAFSA Opens October 1st (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
You may use the IRS data retrieval tool to pull in pay-per-year tax information.
Some scholarships require a FAFSA application
Applying for FAFSA will tell you what grants and or loans you qualify for
All students planning on attending college should complete a FAFSA application.
Parent and Financial Aid Night- October 6:30pm in the auditorium

8. MILITARY Four branches – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
Others – Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves
Must take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)- October PNG HS
Physical
Check with a military recruiter.

9. NCAA http://www.ncaa.org/ National Collegiate Athletic Association
Governing body for colleges, universities, conferences, and organizations
Must meet qualifications for Division 1 or Division 2.
Check the website to register and get more information.

10. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
SAT
Future Dates:
October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st
***2 out of 3 students who retake the SAT increase their score
Khan Academy
Students who practice for 6 hours averaged an increase of 90 points
Students who used the Official SAT Practice of the Day for 20 hours saw an average of 115 point increase.

11. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
ACT
Future Dates:
October27th, December 8th
Waivers
Available for the SAT and ACT for eligible students
May take each test 2 times for free
May apply to college for free

12. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS SAT & ACT
Must…
Have admission ticket;
Have valid photo ID;
Register online; and
Submit photo when registering.
(No stand-by, test date change, or test center change on the day of the test)

13. OTHER EXAMS TSI Assessment ASVAB
ASVAB
October PNGHS

14. College Exploration Resource
Big Future- College Board

15. PNGHS SENIOR HANDBOOK Senior Year 2017-2018
A Guidebook for Students and Parents
Courtesy of
Port Neches-Groves High School Guidance & Counseling Department

16. COUNSELOR WEBPAGE & NEWSLETTERS
*Senior News
College Preview Days
Scholarship Applications
Announcements
Testing information
College & Career Information
Updated regularly!
*Newsletters
Quarterly
Update scholarships
Calendar of events
Helpful websites
Informative articles
SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Port Neches-Groves High School
1401 Merriman
Port Neches, TX 77651
Welcome Back Seniors!
A note from your counselor…
I hope you have had a relaxing and productive summer. This is going to be an exciting and busy year. I am looking forward to helping you prepare and plan for your post high school career. I will have lots of information to share with you throughout the school year. Be sure to read each newsletter and check my school webpage.
More to come …..
Mrs. Brooks
What should you expect from your newsletter?
Important dates
Helpful websites
Scholarship information
College planning tips
College financial aid advice
Testing requirements and dates
Special events
Contact information
Much, much more
The newsletter will be a vital tool in the college and career planning process.
Tracie Brooks, 12th Grade Counselor
Phone: , ext. 111

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Port Neches-Groves High School
1401 Merriman
Port Neches, TX 77651
Welcome Back Seniors!
A note from your counselor…
I hope you have had a relaxing and productive summer. This is going to be an exciting and busy year. I am looking forward to helping you prepare and plan for your post high school career. I will have lots of information to share with you throughout the school year. Be sure to read each newsletter and check my school webpage.
More to come …..
Mrs. Brooks
What should you expect from your newsletter?
Important dates
Helpful websites
Scholarship information
College planning tips
College financial aid advice
Testing requirements and dates
Special events
Contact information
Much, much more
The newsletter will be a vital tool in the college and career planning process.
Tracie Brooks, 12th Grade Counselor
Phone: , ext. 111

18. GRADUATE WITH SUCCESS!
May 30, 2019