1. GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2018
JUNIOR CONFERENCES
GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
FALL 2018

2. 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

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

4. Preparing for a College Search

5. Know Yourself Values Ambitions Achievements Academic Strengths
Interests
Your Standout Talents

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

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

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

14. 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
( ) and is averaged

15. 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)

16. 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)

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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

20. REMIND
Stay connected with the counseling center in a safe manner. Get information and reminders via one-way text. Join us!!!
to: 81010

21. Questions?