1. Senior Fall Visit Presented by the CHHS Counseling Department 2013-2014

2. Senior Survey Colleyville Heritage Website Counselors Corner under Senior Information Complete the Senior Survey When finished please locate the admissions page to 1 college or University you are interested in attending. Have the information up in your browser window.

3. Transcript Check 26 credits needed for graduation Check Core classes – Q - Pre Ap – A - Ap classes – C - Correspondence – T - Credit by exam – E - Acceleration – R - Summer school – N - Night school

4. Transcript Check (cont.) Health 0.5 credit PE1.5 credit Fine Art1.0 credit Technology1.0 credit Foreign Language 2.0 (Recommended) 3.0 (DAP & Community Scholar)

5. Transcript Check (cont.) If you find any errors please return your transcript to your counselor to recheck. Errors include: – any grades left off from middle school – any change in level (pre Ap or AP) – summer school grades – loss of credit (* sign) – incorrect grades.

6. Transcript Check (cont.) Please report errors as quickly as possible so corrected transcripts can be sent out to colleges.

7. Class of 2013 Where do you go from here? Junior College Trade School Career Military 4 year college or University

8. Junior Colleges and Trade Schools earn an Associates Degree, Certification or Diploma Gateway into a larger college or university less expensive Testing and career counseling are available and are normally free of charge.

9. Military Get financial help for college Training in almost any area that is offered in the private sector Military recruiters are on campus weekly. Speak with your counselor if you think the military is right for you. Make sure you discuss this option with your parents. Todaysmilitary.com

10. College or University More education means more options. A Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) gives the most options – You can pursue many different kinds of careers – You have more flexibility to change careers – May continue your education at the graduate level (Masters, Ph.D., medical or dental school…)

11. So, what path is right for you? Junior College Trade School Career Military 4 year college or university

12. My next steps Step 1 – Determine where you will apply Create a list of schools or companies where you feel qualified. Be sure to include 1 or 2 reach schools or careers as well – www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com – www.collegeforalltexans.com www.collegeforalltexans.com Become familiar with the application process – Tests – applications – Essays – Interviews

13. My next steps Step 2 – Determine if your future plans require admissions or skills testing. College admissions require the SAT or ACT - Register online at collegeboard.com or actstudent.org Military admissions – ASVAB – aptitude test – Exam information TBA – contact the counseling office if your interested. Military admissions may also require a fitness test

14. My next steps Step 2 (cont.) Community College – THEA exam and/or Accuplacer – thea.nesinc.com Trade Schools & Careers – consult individual institutions or companies

15. My next steps Step 3 – Become familiar with the application process required for the school or company Check websites for application information – Online – Paper Make sure to complete all parts of the application Pay attention to deadlines

16. My next steps Step 4 – Essay (if applicable) Make sure you address the topic Show the school or company why you want to be part of their organization Check spelling and grammar

17. My next steps Step 5 – Transcripts – Most schools will require a transcript as part of their application process. Transcripts are requested from the counseling office. You must complete the transcript request form and have your parents signature (if under 18). Forms are located in the counseling office and online

18. My next steps Step 5 – Transcripts Each application you complete must have its own transcript request. Please allow 2 weeks for all transcript requests Emergency requests are unfair to others. There are procedures in place to ensure we get the correct information to the school or company

19. My next steps Step 6 – Letters of recommendation May be requested on the transcript request sheet Counselors ask for 2 weeks notice in order to write a quality letter Make sure your senior assessment sheet is complete and on file in the counseling office

20. My next steps Step 6 – Letters of recommendation The senior self assessment sheet gives the counselors an opportunity to read about your hopes, dreams, strengths, and interests. The form helps us write a better letter of recommendation for you.

21. My next steps Step 6 – Letters of recommendation The counseling department is asked to give our honest impression of you. Make sure we have the best! We comment on the following for most applications: – Academic Achievement – Extracurricular accomplishments – Personal qualities and character – Overall impression

22. Financial Assistance Fee waivers for students on free and reduced lunch are available fortests, college applications, and graduation costs. See your counselor for more information.

23. My next steps Step 7 – Scholarships Watch the Couneling website for Scholarship information – CHHS/Counselor / Scholarship Check with your college or university Fill out FASFA forms in January Check with your parent’s company Check the internet, but YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY for information which is free! Join PTSA - You not your parent!!!

24. Scholarships You MUST do your part Those that turn in applications and show an interest will get additional help Make copies of everything you turn in – Makes next scholarship easier – Applications can get lost

25. Wrapping it up Community Scholar Ambassador – You will need 100 hours of community service – Three years of the same foreign language – No failed classes

26. Wrapping it up Community Scholar Ambassador – Scholarships may be available for those who earn extra hours – turn the hours in! – Make sure to turn in hours early so they can be reviewed for qualification. – Watch the deadline for seniors!

27. Wrapping it up Correspondence Courses – Grades from correspondence courses should be turned in by December or the course will be placed in your schedule for the spring. – Any grade from correspondence, Target, or other alternative sources must be turned in before the last six week grading period begins.

28. Important Opportunities and Upcoming Dates ASVAB – – October 16 th – More information to come! – Sign up in the Counseling Office Financial Aid Night – 11/4 6:00 PM @ GHS College Fair – 11/5 6:00 PM @ CHHS

29. College Visits College recruiters visit CHHS weekly. Sign up for college presentations on the CHHS counseling center website Get to know the recruiter and ask questions! Do your research before you apply.

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31. GPA Game What’s really important in the world of college admissions?