Senior Fall VisitPresented by the CHHS

Counseling Department 2013-2014

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.

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

Transcript Check (cont.)

• Health 0.5 credit• PE 1.5 credit• Fine Art 1.0 credit• Technology 1.0 credit• Foreign Language 2.0 (Recommended)

3.0 (DAP & Community Scholar)

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.

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• Please report errors as quickly as possible so corrected transcripts can be sent out to colleges.

Class of 2013

Where do you go from here?

Junior CollegeTrade School

CareerMilitary

4 year college or University

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.

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

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…)

So, what path is right for you?

• Junior College• Trade School• Career• Military• 4 year college or university

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.collegeforalltexans.com

• Become familiar with the application process – Tests– applications– Essays– Interviews

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

My next steps

• Step 2 (cont.)• Community College – THEA exam and/or Accuplacer –

thea.nesinc.com

• Trade Schools & Careers – consult individual institutions or companies

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Financial Assistance

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

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!!!

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

Wrapping it up

• Community Scholar Ambassador – You will need 100 hours of community service– Three years of the same foreign language– No failed classes

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!

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.

Important Opportunities and Upcoming Dates

• ASVAB – – October 16th – 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

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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