Junior Seminar · in Skyward Family Access under Portfolio.-Ranking with current Junior class as of...
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Junior Seminar
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https://www.neisd.net/macarthur/counselor
Newsletters posted regularly with important information, deadlines, scholarship opportunities– College and career help– College visit dates– Links to helpful websites– Important testing dates– Kuder (Interest Inventory & Career Planning)– This presentation
Counselor’s Corner
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JUNIOR CONFERENCES
FEB 1 – APRIL 30
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FREE
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TESTING DATES
SAT• Mar. 14
• April 14 (school day)
• May 2
• June 6
ACT• Apr. 4
• June 13
• July 18
Advanced Placement (AP) – May 4-15
TSIFor Dual Credit
• Feb 22• March 21• March 28• April 18
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https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-
policies/college/470
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• Those interested in a military career, please see your ROTC instructor to sign up with a recruiter.
• ASVAB – To gain entrance into the military service, you must obtain a minimum qualifying score.
• Sign up in the counseling office.
Fall: Nov. 2020
Spring: Feb. 2021
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College and Military Visits
• Refer to the Senior Webpage, Senior Newsletter, Mr. Martinez’s weekly email or the display case (across from the counseling office) for a listing of dates when colleges and recruiters will visit MAC.
•College representatives and recruiters meet either in
the Career Center, Senior Dining Room or Library.
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NEISD College Night
FALL 2020
Blossom Athletic Center—Littleton Gymnasium
Financial Aid Sessions at
at Piper Bass Student Center
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Rank Grades Weighted:GPA on current transcript, 26 credits required for graduation
➢ Calculates the highest possible GPA for applying to colleges and
for scholarships
All Grades Weighted:➢ All Grades are calculated into the GPA. Can be different than the
weighted ranked GPA, usually lower. This is used to determine
honor graduates
All Grades Unweighted:➢ All grades without multipliers. This is used for consideration for
National Honor Society.
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Preliminary & Official Rank• Preliminary Official 6th Semester Rank
-Available June 17, 2020, transcript can be viewed in Skyward Family Access under Portfolio.
-Ranking with current Junior class as of the last day of school, May 28, 2020.
• Final Official 6th Semester Rank– Available Sept 2020, date TBA
– Ranked with Seniors enrolled as of the 3rd week of school.
– Preliminary rank will be gone & no longer available.
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How to Apply for College• After narrowing your college list, start applying
for colleges by completing your Apply Texas application at www.applytexas.org
• Private schools have their own applications. Check their websites.
• If applying out of state use the Common Application at www.commonapp.org
• Students will have the opportunity to complete the Apply Texas application through their English class senior year.
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How to Apply for College, cont.• FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS• Do not skip any parts on the application.• Be as thorough as possible.• This is the time to brag about yourself. • Additional items may need to be mailed
(fee waiver, letter of recommendation, etc.)• Make sure to click “Submit.”
• Be aware of college application deadlines – many have December 1st deadlines
• Examples: different deadlines for admission, admission with scholarships, early action and honors college
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Once You’ve Applied -Essays
• Write required essays and have them proofread. Not all colleges require essays, so check.
• If you have borderline grades, write an essay about Topic C (on the Apply Texas or Common Application) even if you are not required to write an essay.
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Once You’ve Applied -Letters of Recommendations
• Colleges who ask for letters of recommendations do read them.
• Not all colleges want recommendation letters, so do not send one if not requested.
• Only ask for a recommendation from people who know you well and will write a positive letter.
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Once You’ve Applied –Sending a Transcript
• See Ms. Kersten in A103.09(1) Make sure your Transcript Release Form is on file
with Ms. Kersten(2) Complete the request online
• Cost of each transcript $5 • Transcripts for scholarships are free.• Requests should be made at least two
weeks before a deadline.
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College and Career Center—B116
• We have a College and Career Center located across from the counseling office.
• Computers are available to research colleges, take interest inventories, and actually apply online.
• Information from different colleges is available.
• The College and Career Center is open daily, before school, after school and during lunch. » Phone Number: 210-356-7606
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Helpful Resources
• Ms. Julia Poage: Trinity College Advisor
• Ms. Taylor Cole: SAEP (San Antonio Educational Partnership)
-Here to assist students/parents with all aspects of college such as: help with college applications, searching for scholarships, applying for financial aid, etc.
-They are housed in the College and Career Center.
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www.cafecollege.org
• Additional resource for college planning • Financial Aid planning• SAT / ACT prep• Help with college a
application• Essay writing
Café College131 El Paso St.San Antonio, TX 78204
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✓ Apply early for financial aid ✓ Search the internet using websites like
www.collegeforalltexans.com www.fastweb.com
✓ Check the websites of the colleges you are interested in attending
✓ Visit the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation,1250 N.E. Loop 410 Suite 810,to use their free library and databases
✓ Visit the MAC College & Career Center – B116✓ Complete the FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid).
Searching for Aid
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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@cccatmac4 to 81010
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA Eligibility Center Athletic scholarships from
Division I and Division II schools
• Register online with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Request an official transcript be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
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Upcoming Deadlines:• February 21: Course Cards due to Science
teacher and courses must be entered online in
Skyward.
• February 28: Apply Texas Handbook must be
completed for Dual Credit, if student isn’t currently
in Dual Credit and wants to take a DC course next
year.
• March 6: Dual Credit Academic Handbook paper-
work for all students wanting to take DC next year
must be turned into Mrs. Reyes or Mrs. Obey in the
Counseling Office.
• May 28: Last day to submit changes to your
courses for next year to your Counselor.
• June 17: Preliminary Official 6th Semester Rank
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❖This presentation will be on the ❖Counselor’s Corner❖Questions??