1. Senior 2014 NOW WHAT ?!?

2. Where have you been? 1. Transcript Check 3 English.5 Communications 3 MathElectives 3 ScienceGPA? Top 10% rule (7%) 3 HistoryRank? 2 Foreign Lang 1 PE 1 Fine Art

3. Graduation Plan- Transcript Check 3 Plans *Recommended - 26 credits 4 Eng./ 4 Math/ 4 Sci/ 4 History/ 2 Span *Distinguished - 26 credits 4 Eng./4 Math/ 4 Sci/ 4 History/ 3 Span. Minimum - 22 credits * In order to be admitted to a 4 yr university you must graduate on the RHSP or DHSP.

4. Required Courses for Senior Yr. *English 4 / AP English 4 / DC English 4 *Algebra II/ PreCalculus/ Ap Calculus/ DC Algebra/Statistics * Physics/ DC Biology/ DC A&P/ Adv. An.Science * Government/ Economics

5. AP Options and Information AP English/ AP Calculus Tests in May Cost is $59 Accepted as credit in most universities with score of 3 or better Other AP exams available on request

6. Dual Credit Options English 1301/1302Welding GovernmentLaw Enforcement Economics Algebra Statistics Biology Anatomy and Physiology Spanish

7. Dual Credit Information Complete application for admission for Cisco College online-www.cisco.edu-May 23rd on campus Fill out dual credit request online- www.cisco.edu-May 23rd on campus-requires parent signature meet testing requirements through TAKS scores or Accuplacer-to be given on campus May 24th at 9:00 am $204 for a 3hr class - $272 for a 4 hr class per class per semester

8. Senior Course Selections Athletics/PE Band/Choir/Theater/Art Web Design/ Robotics/Web Tech/ Dig Media Agriculture Options Culinary Art Options Health Science Tech - CNA and Pharm Tech Law PALS/Library Aid/ Office Aid

9. Transcript Check Must have: 1 Fine Art 1 PE.5 Communications Electives and Core to total 26...most students end up with more.

10. Where are you now? 1. Registration for sr. courses 2. Post Secondary Planning

11. How to Register for classes 1. Dual Credit Requires Application to Cisco - separate from CHS registration 2. Use TxMyZone to register 3. Instructions on handout 4. Input course selections by May 16. 5. Email with problems

12. Post Secondary Planning Registration for Sr Classes = EASY PART! What are your plans after HS? Job?College?Technical School? Live?Pay for everything?

13. 1. Narrow Your College Search http://blogs.clydeisd.org/chscounselors/ CHS Counselor Blog - College Board.com College for All Texans GenTX. Org 2 College Day Visits PER Junior and Senior Year - GO Visit! Check Blog and websites for special visitation events.

14. 2. Take ACT OR SAT http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html#second WWW. ACTSTUDENT.ORG $50.50 http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-us-dates www.colleboard.com $50.00 FREE Study materials available in the counselors' offices or on the websites. Still dates available for this year.....

15. 3. Apply https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX www.applytexas.org *4 year public universities use apply texas. Some private schools are using applytexas, check college website for details. $$$$Fees ***BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP PORTION OF THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION! CANNOT GO BACK AND REDO ONCE SUBMITTED!

16. 4. Submit Transcript Acceptance based on Junior Level Transcript -Free! No charge for counselors to send transcript. Request at CHS Counselor Webpage or CHS Counselor Blog

17. Paying for College? FAFSA - FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (Loans, grants, work study, etc.) Based on 2013 Tax return http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ File in January for 2014 Fall Admission Stay Tuned for FAFSA Night in Fall 2013 Scholarships - CHS Counselor Blog http://blogs.clydeisd.org/chscounselors/

18. Where are you going? Stay Involved, Keep working hard! Keep Track of Awards, Honors, community service hours (gather now) Ask for letters of Recommendation Make a list of scholarships and deadlines Start saving $$ for application fees and test fees Don't give up on your dream!

19. College not your thing? Work on Resume/ Create Resume Gather References Sharpen your job skills - Professional Development Course through Clyde Chamber Junior College Courses? Technical College Courses? Build a budget for life after HS Job Hunting/ Job Shadowing

20. Need Help? Email a counselor: jsmith@clydeisd.org A-K Counselor jseekins@clydeisd.orgL-Z Counselor Contact the Admission Rep at the university Contact the Financial Aid Rep at the university