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Senior Summit
Preparing for the Future09/15/2011
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THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER
CONCERNING GRADUATION:It is YOUR graduation
andYOUR responsibility…
Take ownership!
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Graduation Responsibility
The Student has the ultimate responsibility: 1. Check high school credits 2. Check college requirements 3. Know NCAA requirements 4. Avoid last minute problems –
grades, attendance, behavior
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Graduation Plans
Arlington Minimum Recommended Distinguished
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Graduation Plans
Arlington Minimum:- 24 total credits - fulfills requirements for
entrance into junior colleges
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Graduation Plans Recommended Plan
Fulfills the COURSE requirements for 4-year colleges and universities
- 26 total credits- specific math sequence- specific science sequence- 2 credits of same foreign language- 1 fine art credit
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Graduation PlansDistinguished Achievement Plan Recommended Plan with additional
requirements of:- 3rd year foreign language- Any combination of 4 from the following components: 1) Selection as National Merit Finalist, Semi-
Finalist, Commended Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar, or Achievement Scholar
2) Special research project 3) Score of 3 or higher on any AP exam 4) 3.0 average on any college course taken
while in high school (includes dual credit courses)
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TAKS Must pass all sections of
TAKS for graduation.October test dates:
ELA / Writing – October 18thMath – October 19th Science – October 20thSocial Studies – October 21st
1) Any senior new to state, previously @ private school, or retest2) Any senior who has not tested nor passed exit level exam3) Any Junior who will be reclassified at semester to senior status and is on target to graduate at the end of May or August.
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COLLEGE INFORMATION APPLICATIONS
Send applications NOW to colleges and universities…
<<For Texas colleges and universities >>Apply @ www.applytexas.org
Many application deadlines are moving to December 1st ! Know the deadlines for the schools you are most interested in attending.
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COLLEGE INFORMATION
Most application deadlines are “received by”
not “postmarked by.”
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COLLEGE INFORMATIONColleges and universities strongly urge students to apply on-line … this will speed up application process and will allow students to access status of application!!!!!!
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TESTING
You must be accepted for free or reduced lunches to request fee waivers for SAT, ACT, or college applications.
Enrollment in junior college does not require ACT or SAT.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
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TESTING SAT AND ACT ON-LINE REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE TESTS (ON-LINE REGISTRATION PREFERRED): SAT – www.sat.collegeboard.comACT – www.actstudent.orgRegistration forms if needed and practice tests located in the Counseling Office. (School Code: 440236).
COLLEGE INFORMATION
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TESTING SAT - measures general verbal,
mathematical reasoning, and writing skills - offered at UTA in October,
November, January, March & June ACT - measures more closely high school curricula - offered at UTA or Mansfield Summit in September, October, February, April and June
• Other test dates available at different sites… see on-line registration for
information.
Watch college deadlines if taking after November!*
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COLLEGE INFORMATION TESTING
Test scores must be sent directly to the college or university
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COLLEGE INFORMATION TESTING
•Additional Score Report Forms: •Order online: www.sat.collegeboard.com
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Transcript InformationTranscript provides the following information: GPA, Rank, # of Credits,
Courses, Grades, Graduation Plan Ordering transcript:
1) Order from Mrs. Broker in Counseling Office
2) $3.00 per transcript3) Provide addressed
stamped envelope if mailing for scholarship or college application
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COLLEGE INFORMATION
At semester, send updated transcript to the university if your rank improves to the Top 10% or if GPA dramatically improves… this will allow your application to be reviewed by the admissions committee.
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Letters of RecommendationONLY IF SPECIFIED IN APPLICATIONNEED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS (this means
working days!!!!) IN ADVANCE OF DEADLINE for teachers / counselors
Counselors mail directly – must have addressed, stamped envelope and
transcript if needed (usually need two stamps)
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COLLEGE INFORMATION TESTING
THEA – must take prior to enrolling in Texas college, university, or teacher education program.
Exemptions from THEA: TAKS – ELA > 2200,
WRITING > 3, MATH > 2200
SAT – combined >1070 with Verbal and Math both > 500
ACT – composite > 23 with English and Math both > 19
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COLLEGE INFORMATION TESTING Register on-line for THEA at: www.thea.nesinc.com
or: paper registration forms are located in Counseling Office.
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SCHOLARSHIPS WATCH FOR DEADLINES ON SCHOLARSHIPS AND APPLICATIONS!!!
For JANUARY deadlines (COLLEGE OR SCHOLARSHIP) your Counselor needs completed application, transcript, and envelope by ………
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Scholarships Scholarship Bulletins available on AISD website, Martin website, and all senior English classes.
Listen to announcements : 1) Scholarship opportunities 2) Colleges visiting MHS during
lunch3) Tuesday evenings – Visiting
colleges and special programs.
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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Must complete the FAFSA for you to be considered for many
scholarships… applying on-line will speed up the process … 3 days vs. 4 -6
weeks on paper. Apply for your pin # now at:
www.pin.ed.gov
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GPA and Rank Valedictorian Salutatorian Summa (top 2%) Magna (top 10%) Cum (top 20%) Honor Graduates (10.0 GPA)
Final ranking determined at end of 5th 6wks : computed on a 7 and 4/7 semester formula (2 semesters for 9th, 10th, 11th and 1 4/7ths of a semester for the senior year)
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MISCELLANEOUSExemption Policy
80 average no more than 3 excused absences no more than 2 tardies in a class per
semester no unexcused absences no OCS
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MISCELLANEOUS College Days
2 days allowed must inform attendance office in advance
days are excused, but count towards the 3
allowed for exemption must see Admissions or Financial Office to stamp form.
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MISCELLANEOUSTop 10 % - Automatic admissions to Texas college/university if Top
10%. (UT Top 8%) Must apply!!!!
NCAA Clearinghouse - booklet and application from Mrs. Broker …or online: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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MISCELLANEOUS Senior Awards Nomination Form
To be considered for any senior award you must complete / turn in a
Senior Award Nomination Form
Forms are available through any teacher (requires teacher signature).
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MISCELLANEOUS Selective Service:
All males must register with the Selective Service upon reaching the age of 18.Register at:
www.sss.gov
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College and Career Information Resource Center
Room 185CTuesdays
Wednesdays Thursdays
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Local College OpportunitiesTarrant County College:
Cornerstone Program – an honors program leading to
acceptance, with scholar- ships, to third and fourth
year of college.University of Texas (Arlington):
Honors Academy – dual credit opportunity with possibility of receiving renewable scholarships
to UTA.
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College and Career NightWhen: Next Thursday
September 22ndTime: 7:00 PMWhere: UTA Activity CenterWhat: Representatives from over
150 Colleges / Universities Financial Aid presentations
Parent participation encouraged!
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GUIDANCE PACKETS
TAKE HOME AND SHARE
INFORMATION WITH PARENTS!
Return Honors and Activities Sheet to Senior English teacher (or counselor, if enrolled in
Dual Credit or are a 3 year graduate).
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