SENIORS OF 2021 Baton Rouge Magnet High School

August 10, 2020-May 17, 2021

WELCOME TO SENIOR YEAR AT BRMHS

Congratulations on making it to your senior year at Baton Rouge Magnet High School!

I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to seeing your progress throughout your

senior year. College is right around the corner and it is okay to be scared about the next

chapter of your lives. Many of us do not know what to expect senior year and even

more so this year. Please know that the BRMHS faculty and staff are always here for

you, so feel free to reach out to any of us if you need help. We are all in this together!

To get started, you may want to ask yourself the following questions: What remaining

graduation requirements do I need to meet this year? What college-level skills should I

work on or improve this year? How can I begin transitioning from high school to

college? Where do I see myself in 5 years?

What you need to know about this packet:

Parents and students will find this senior packet helpful as it contains information

needed through senior year and it is to be used as a reference. It is still your

responsibility to check for updates and current information. Information will

always be posted in Google Classroom, Remind, and SCOIR. When you have read the

entire packet, the form at the end of the packet must be filled out and submitted to Ms.

Levet.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Senior Counselor Information 3 Senior FYI 4

Dates to Remember 5 Graduation Requirements/Audit Forms 6-8

SCOIR 9-11 Selecting a College 12

College Visits/Tours 13 ACT/SAT Test Dates & Deadlines 14

Scholarship Information 15-17 Scholarship Request Information & Request Form 18-19

College Visits by Reps at BRMHS 20 CommonApp 21

TOPS and LOSFA Information 22-24 FAFSA 25

Teacher Recommendation 26 MUST READ 27

References-Quick Links 28

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SENIOR COUNSELOR

Ms. Levet, M.Ed, PLPC, NCC

elevet@ebrschools.org

Office Phone: (225)-344-1090

GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE: bcqjrlt

I will be posting important information throughout the school year on Google

Classroom. Please join ASAP.

Remind Codes by Last Name:

A-G = @agbrmhs

H-N = @hnbrmhs

O-Z = @ozbrmhs

To sign up by text message, text your code to 81010.

Confidentiality Guidelines: Schools should always be a safe environment for students.

Strict confidentiality is maintained except when there is imminent personal danger or a

threat to others.

***STUDENTS, please invite your parents to your SCOIR account and Google

Classroom account! ***

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SENIOR FYI

All high school graduates must complete the FAFSA in order to graduate by February 15,

2021. studentaid.gov

CSS Profile-An Institutional Aid Application where social security numbers are not required.

Supports international and undocumented students. CSS Profile is used to provide students who

truly need financial aid and in a fair and equitable manner. Application starts October 1 and the

deadline. Cssprofile.org. Check to see if your college requires the CSS Profile.

Parents are encouraged to use the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) when filling out FAFSA, especially

in case you are chosen for verification where you have to provide documentation to every

school that an application was sent.

Intent to Graduate form due August 15th.

Seniors are encouraged to apply to their first five choices of college.

Take the ACT on April or before to qualify for TOPS.

Turn in any and all scholarship award letters to Ms. Levet electronically here: Contact Ms.

Levet for this form

Don’t hesitate to come and ask questions. We are here to help!

Check and recheck graduation requirements and TOPS requirements. Visit

https://www.louisianabelieves.com/ for graduation requirements and

https://www.osfa.state.la.us/ for TOPS information.

Don’t wait until last minute to apply to colleges and for scholarships!

You must give Ms. Levet a 30-day notice and teachers a 60-day notice of a letter of

recommendation being due. If you do not give the required notice, the letter is not guaranteed.

Students who turn theirs in with proper notice are priority.

Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request Form:

https://forms.gle/7UJm7ouYFC6GK7vi7

Transcript Request Form: https://forms.gle/29ARM3cSMf2NEysa7

Use SCOIR to request all letters of recommendation.

You are required to utilize SCOIR so that Ms. Levet knows that you need documentation sent

to that college or university. Common App is for your college APPLICATIONS, and SCOIR is for

the research, letters of request, and other required documentation to be sent to the colleges.

BRMHS Course Directory can be found here: https://brmhs.com/wp-

content/uploads/2019/01/BRMHS-19-20-Course-Directory.pdf

Research Scholarships based on your college major. (e.g., Google: Scholarships for freshmen

Engineers, Scholarships for female freshmen Engineers, etc.).

Teacher emails can be found at https://brmhs.com/

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DATES TO REMEMBER

AUGUST

06-First day of school

15-Intent to Graduate Form Due

SEPTEMBER

07-Labor Day

OCTOBER

01 – First day students can complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA using 2019 Tax Information & CSS Profile

12-13- Fall Break

NOVEMBER

03-Election Day

23-27-Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER

12-31-Winter Break

JANUARY

01-04-Winter Break

05-Beginning of Second Semester

FEBRUARY

12-FAFSA DUE You are required to forward submission email to Ms. Levet

15-17-Mardi Gras Holiday

MARCH

09-ACT Testing Date

APRIL

02-09-Good Friday and Spring Break

04 – Last national ACT test to qualify for full TOPS

MAY

01 – All scholarship documentation is due to Ms. Levet via form. Any scholarship not turned in will not

be announced at graduation. This includes but not limited to scholarships from colleges. Contact Ms.

Levet for the form.

03-14-AP Testing

07-Last Day for Seniors

17- GRADUATION

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS/TRANSCRIPT AUDIT

FORM

Students must have a total of 24 credits to graduate. Please see page 8 to

determine if you have all of your classes necessary to graduate. If you do not

have all courses to graduate and you are not currently enrolled in the

classes, see Ms. Levet ASAP.

Check your transcript for personal information. ALL information must be

correct [name, social security number, address, birthday, current grade].

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To see if a course you have taken already or are enrolled in counts as

a required credit towards graduation, please visit:

https://www.louisianabelieves.com/courses/graduation-requirements

Course codes on this site have to match the S-Code on your transcript.

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TOPS UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECTS # UNITS COURSES

English

1

1

1

1

English I or English I (H) English II or English II (H) English III, AP English Language Arts and Composition English IV, AP English Literature and Composition

Mathematics

1

1

1

1

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Calculus (H), Discrete Math (H), Advanced Math, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, [See course catalog for more options]

Science

1

1

2

Biology I or Biology I (H) Chemistry I or Chemistry I (H) AP Environmental Science, Physical Science, AP Chemistry II/Lab, AP Biology II/Biology II Lab [See course catalog for more options]

Social Studies

1

1

2

US History or AP US History AP Government & Politics AP European History, AP World History, AP Human Geography, World Geography [See course catalog for more options]

Health and Physical Education

0.5

1.5

Health Education Physical Education I & II

Art 1 Art, Music, Theatre, Fine Arts Survey, Drafting, Media Arts, [See course catalog for more options]

Electives

3 Three electives are required. If you have taken more than the required amount of any subject, the rest can be counted as an elective.

Total Units: 24

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Transcript Audit Form

Course Name Units (Sem.1 ) (Sem. 2) Notes

English (4 Units)

English I 1

English II 1

English III ( ) 1

English IV ( ) 1

Social Studies (4 Units)

U.S. History ( AP US HISTORY ) 1

Civics (1 unit) ( AP GOVERNMENT ) 1

Social Studies ( ) 1

Social Studies ( ) 1

Math (4 Units)

Algebra I 1

Geometry 1

Algebra II 1

Math ( ) 1

Science (4 Units)

Biology 1

Chemistry 1

Science ( ) 1

Science ( ) 1

Foreign Language (2 units in the same language) (2 Units)

FL ( ) 1

FL ( ) 1

Art (1 Unit)

Art ( ) 1

Health (½ Unit), PE I (1 Unit) and PE II (½ Unit) (2 Total) or ROTC I (1 Unit) and ROTC II (1 Unit) (2 Total) Health (½ Unit) .5

PE I (1 Unit) 1

PE II (½ Unit) .5

ROTC I (1 Unit) 1

ROTC II (1 Unit) 1

Electives (3 Units)

Elective ( ) 1

Elective ( ) 1

Elective ( ) 1

Completion of LEAP 2025/EOC (1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science or 1 Social Studies Needed)

Name of Test Score or Exemption

LEAP 2025

EOC

English ( )

Math ( )

Science/Social Studies ( )

Total Credits: /24 Cumulative GPA:

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SCOIR

Baton Rouge Magnet High School is pleased to announce that we have

implemented a new college guidance management system called SCOIR.

(pronounced “score”). This new, modern online system will streamline the process of

requesting, processing, sending and tracking the electronic

delivery of all application-related documents. More importantly, it’s much more helpful

for students and parents during the college search and

selection process.

On SCOIR, colleges come to life through pictures, videos and links that highlight

active student clubs and organizations. This better enables students to identify colleges

that are a good fit with their personal and academic interests, which increases college

retention. SCOIR also provides parents with useful financial calculators so you can

determine the likely cost of attendance at different colleges and consider the

affordability when deciding where to apply. These features, along with more

convenient scheduling and communication tools, will help keep everyone informed and

engaged throughout the college application process. SCOIR exists to help more students

achieve more positive outcomes, and we’re excited that our students have access to this

system and the opportunities it provides.

Website: https://scoir.com

Video Instructions: https://vimeo.com/327074907

Help: https://scoir.helpdocs.io/

Parent invite? https://forms.gle/RaPEMxziTZfhUJAp6

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THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH SCOIR:

o Create a Profile (Personal and Academic Information found here)

o Export Resume based on your personal profile information

o YouScience career assessment

o College Preferences

View Dashboard (overview of college application process)

View Calendar and upcoming College Visits

College Research (Based on interest in your career profile)

o Searches can be filtered based on must have, nice to have, and no thanks

and changed at any time

o Separate searches can be done through an advanced search

o Private searches can be done but will not be saved

o Compare up to 4 colleges at once using college compare tool

o Follow schools, see college details (overview, wall, analysis)

o Virtual campus tours, admission statistics, student life details by current

students, academic information (e.g., field of study), cost, financial aid

data, location and transportation.

o College Wall: content curated by SCOIR of clubs, activities, athletics

o Search #hashtags to view the same information at other schools that may

not have been on your radar

Messages with Parent and Counselor

Complete Surveys assigned to you

Manage college applications; suggested (by counselor or parent), following,

applying, applied (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO UTILIZE THIS FOR MS. LEVET TO

KNOW WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR YOUR APPLICATIONS no

matter which platform you use for your application (e.g., Common App,

Coalition.)

Request letters of recommendation from teachers and check LOR status.

Invite your parents to SCOIR (Parents, before filling out the request form to be

invited, please ask your child to invite you first. You will receive an invite email

from SCOIR to sign up once you are invited. Check spam folder of Junk Mail if you

do not see it.)

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YOUSCIENCE

YouScience is an online career and personal planning discovery tool that enables teens

to identify their potential aptitudes and careers. The tool engages students in a series

of online exercises to help them identify their natural abilities, refine their specific

areas of interest, and explore career opportunities that are aligned with their interests

and aptitudes.

YouScience is free on SCOIR, and will be located in their profile. It takes approximately

2 hours to complete and it does not have to be completed in one sitting. Their progress

can be saved and returned to at a later time. Not only does it do career matching, but it

provides language to help build resumes, saves careers in their profile, and plugs in

associated majors in preferences.

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SELECTING A COLLEGE

Use SCOIR to do your college research. Based on your profile must haves, nice to have,

and no thanks, you will be able to narrow down your college search. Edit your filters to

help you in your search for the colleges you wish to attend.

It is always suggested to apply to at least 4-5 colleges. Generally, we recommend

applying to target schools, safety schools, and reach schools.

Target Schools – are school where your GPA and test scores are solidly within

the average scores of recently admitted students.

Safety Schools – are schools where your GPA and some or all of your test scores

are within known acceptance scores.

Reach Schools – are schools where your GPA and/or some of your test scores

are below the average scores of recently admitted students. Please note that due

to their low admissions rates, the most highly selective colleges should always be

considered reach schools.

Most admission decisions in out of state and private schools are holistic and will

include a review of your GPA, transcript, test scores, essays, extracurricular activities,

recommendations and honors, but academic grades and test scores are often of

primary importance (some schools are test-optional, test blind, or test flexible).

Holistic views consider special talents or abilities, unique life experiences, legacy

connection, etc. Colleges do not only care about your grades, but your character and

what you can bring to their college campus. How involved are you?

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK [OOH]

To discover jobs of interests using filters for median pay, level of education, job

training, projected growth rate, etc., visit OOH.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

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COLLEGE VISITS

We always encourage students to visit colleges or universities when possible. Visiting

colleges can help in your application decision. A good time to tour a college or

university campus is during school holiday’s in which colleges are still open and in

session. Visiting a campus while school is not in session will give you a different feel as

compared to when it is in session. Imagine walking into BRMHS during the summer

versus while school is in session. You cannot get a true feel to what that campus life is

like when school is not in session.

We know that it is not possible to do in-person tours to every college or university you

may be interested in. SCOIR has teamed up with YouVisit and now offers more than

600 college and university immersive virtual campus tours.

https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/

Contact Admissions/Recruiting Officers of any college or universities to set up a tour.

Inquire about any preview days that they may have as well. You may also ask if you are

able to sit in any classes that are in session.

Most colleges that are not 100% virtual will not be returning for in person classes

after Thanksgiving.

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ACT/SAT INFORMATION

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

September 12, 2020 September 13, 2020 (Sunday)

September 19, 2020

August 14

August 15-August 28

October 10, 2020 October 17, 2020 October 24, 2020

October 25, 2020 (Sunday)

September 17, 2020

September 18-25

December 12, 2020 November 6, 2020 November 7-20

February 6, 2021 January 8, 2021 January 9-January 15

April 17, 2021 March 12, 2021 March 13-26

June 12, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 8-21

July 17, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 19-25

SAT Test Date

Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline (registered by mail or phone/online)

August 29, 2020 July 31, 2020 August 11 (mailed) August 18 (Online/Phone)

September 26, 2020 August 26, 2020 September 15 (online/phone) October 3, 2020 September 4, 2020 September 15 (mail)

September 22 (online/phone) November 7, 2020 October 7, 2020 October 20 (mail)

October 27 (online/phone) December 5, 2020 November 5, 2020 November 17 (mail)

November 24 (online/phone) March 13, 2021 February 12, 2021 February 23 (mail)

March 2 (online/phone) May 8, 2021 April 8, 2021 April 20 (mail)

April 27 (online/phone) June 5, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 18 (mail)

May 26 (online/phone)

ACT Test Dates & Deadlines: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-

services/the-act/registration.html#dates

SAT Test Dates & Deadlines:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

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SCHOLARSHIPS

This is a GUIDE to scholarships that have been offered in years past. It is not an

extensive list and some may not be available this school year. Please see the BRMHS

website under ‘Counseling Department’ for a list of 59 free scholarship search

engines. Brmhs.com/59-scholarship-search-engines-2/

Don’t forget to search for scholarships offered by the college that you will be attending.

Search Sites:

https://www.asklela.org/

https://www.osfa.la.gov/

https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

https://www.careeronestop.org/

https://scholarships.com/

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

https://www.uniqo.com/scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts

https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/

https://www.cappex.com/blog/

Louisiana Scholarships:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-

state/louisiana-scholarships/

https://www.collegescholarships.com/local/Louisiana-scholarships?/local/Louisiana-

scholarships

https://www.careercompassla.org/scholarships/

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NATIONAL OR STATE SCHOLARSHIPS WHATLEY Scholarship (SPECIFIC TO BRMHS STUDENTS)

https://www.brafscholarships.org/whatley

ACT College Readiness www.act.org/readinesschampions

AES Engineering https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Affordable Colleges Online – Prestige Scholarships for College

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/prestige-scholarships/

Athletics http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Aveda https://avedainstitutessouth.edu/lps/catwalk/ BEST BUY http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/companies/

best-buy.htm Burger King http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/Scholars

Program Burger King Scholars https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-

are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/application-information/

Coca-Cola http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships

https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

Dell Scholars https://www.dellscholars.org/faq/ Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers

https://www.dudleydebosier.com/ddb-does-right/college-scholarship/

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE)

http://thefire.org/

Gates Millennium Scholar https://gmsp.org/ GoodCall Scholarship Search (Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaskan Native)

https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search/

Gotta Have Sole https://www.gottahavesole.org/scholarships Grambling University Send resume’ with GPA, ACT and course of study to

cjprudhomme@centrutel.net Hagan Scholarship Foundation https://www.haganscholarships.org/

Life Happens Students of deceased parents

http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

https://www.mcsf.org/apply/

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McNeese Horatio Alger – Willian Dore’

https://horatioalger.mcneese.edu/

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (Undocumented Students can apply)

https://naehcy.org/naehcy-scholarship-fund/

Neblett, Beard & Arsenault https://www.nbalawfirm.com/2016-scholarship-essay-contest/

OEDb.org – Scholarships for Women

https://oedb.org/scholarships/women/

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

http://www.nassp.org

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/students/

Taco Bell https://www.tacobellfoundation.org The Online Guide to Scholarships, Financial Aid and More for African American Students

https://www.blackscholarships.org

Tuck.com – Sleep Scholarships and College Financial Aid Help

https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/

Unlimited Cellular https://www.unlimitedcellular.com/Scholarship_ep_64-1.html US JCI Senate Foundation http://www.usjcisenate.org/scholarship-program

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SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST INFORMATION & REQUEST FORM

The request form below must be filled out for all scholarships. A copy goes to

the teacher you are requesting a letter from and Ms. Levet.

If a teacher letter of recommendation is required along with other

documentation to be sent in by Ms. Levet, you must fill out the form for the

teacher and Ms. Levet.

It must be noted on Ms. Levet’s copy which teacher is writing a letter of

recommendation for her to retrieve that letter in order to send the packet in

together.

Ms. Levet and teachers must have at least a 30-day notice of needing any

documentation or letter of recommendation for this scholarship.

If you give less than a 30-day notice, a letter is not guaranteed.

If you are 100% virtual, it must be completed online and e-mailed with the same

advanced notice.

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SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING INFORMATION REQUEST FORM

Student Name (information being requested about): _______________________________________

Faculty Name (information being requested from): _______________________________________

Scholarship Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Scholarship Due Date: ______________________________________

List all documents necessary for this scholarship from Ms. Levet (transcript, letter

of recommendation, etc):

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Supporting information requested will be sent in via:

______ Email:

*please provide email address here _____________________________________________

______ Fax:

*please provide fax number here _____________________________________

______ Online Link:

*please indicate date when link was provided to teacher/counselor

________________________

______ Mail * Please provide address in PRINT:

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

**All paper transcripts cost $1.00.

**You must provide a stamped envelope with this application form

Please indicate any other teachers/staff/counselors that are also providing information

for this scholarship application: _______________________________________________________________.

**If requesting a letter of recommendation, please provide a copy of the resume and addendum

you’ve created in English IV**

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

Completed Date: ______________________________ Completed By: ______________________________

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COLLEGE VISITS AT BRMHS

Due to COVID-19, the requests for colleges to visit BRMHS is still pending. If

campus visits are to allowed:

You will be able to view the colleges reps visiting BRMHS on the SCOIR

calendar with either an in person or virtual option.

You will sign up to attend the college visits through SCOIR and you will see

them on your profile in the “Upcoming Visit and Office Hours” section

located under the “Visits and Deadlines” box. Simply click on the College

Visit you would like to attend and it should register you.

There will be a limit to how many students are allowed to sign up for each

college visit.

After signing up on SCOIR to attend the college visit, you must visit the

Counseling Department to receive your permission slip on the morning of

the visit. You do not need permission if you are working virtually. It is

your responsibility to notify your teacher if you will be in class during a

virtual visit and ask for permission directly.

Permission slips MUST be signed by the teacher of the class you will be

missing time from and given to Ms. Levet upon arrival in the career

resource room.

Students without signatures will have to return back to class.

These rules are subject to change pending government orders due to COVID19.

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COMMON APP

Common App will be used as the application process ONLY. You will sign up using your

personal email. As a reminder, create a personal e-mail or use the email you currently

have that you will use and be sure that it is a professional email. (e.g.,

kathrynsmith@gmail.com).

Common App and SCOIR are not currently integrated. This means that you are

required to utilize SCOIR for Ms. Levet to know that you need documents sent to a

college or university whether you use common app or the universities’ website.

Once you add a college to your “My College” list through the search on Common App, it

will provide you with information as far as deadlines, application information, test

policy, recommendations, writing requirements, etc. for that college. You will need to

fill out the information on all of the tabs to complete the application.

Create an account: https://apply.commonapp.org/createaccount

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TOPS/LOSFA

LOSFA’s Student Hub you more options for tracking your award eligibility and status, and to provide you

with easier account maintenance features. However, because of these new features, your existing Award

System login is not compatible with the Student Hub. You will need to register for a Student Hub account to

take advantage of:

login recovery options,

"TOPS Tracker" reports to monitor your award eligibility and status,

easier access to "Opt Out",

and more.

Click here for the Student Hub Registration/Login screen. To register, click the "Register" link then click the

"Student" button on the next page, where you can start the registration process with either your LOSFA ID

(LOSFAID) or your Louisiana Secure ID (SASID located on your transcript).

When registering under LASECID, you will also need your first and last name, your birthdate, and the high school

you attended. If you do not know your Louisiana Secure ID, contact your school counselor.

When registering under LOSFAID, you will also need your first name, your last name, and your birthdate. Your

LOSFAID can be found on emails or letters we have previously sent you or that you may have downloaded from

the Award System or from your previous Award System login. LOSFA will also be emailing you your LOSFA ID to

the email address we have on record.

Please note that the "I FORGOT MY LOGIN NAME" and "I FORGOT MY PASSWORD" links will only work with a

Student Hub account, not with a prior Award System account. If you receive a message that an active account

cannot be found under the credentials you've entered, either you registered under different credentials or you

need to register for a Student Hub account.

TOPS Q&A: https://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/QualifyingforTOPS_QnA.pdf

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FINANCIAL AID [FAFSA]

You can start your application with FAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/) starting October

1, 2020. Be sure that you are on the correct website if you are using google to search

since fake websites exists. You will be filling out confidential information. When you

create your account, put your username and password in a safe place to remember. It

is recommended that the students fill out their own financial aid or college applications

with parents on standby.

You will need:

Social Security Number

Your own mobile phone and/or email address.

It is recommended that students fill out financial aid on their own-accompanied by a

parent.

Helpful FAFSA Information: https://www.fastweb.com/content/fafsa

CSS Profile is for nonfederal student financial aid. It is used by nearly 400 colleges,

universities, professional schools, and scholarship programs to award more than $9

billion in grants. Available October 1, 2020. Supports undocumented and international

students.

CSS Profile Overview: https://learn.collegeboard.org/css-profile-overview/

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TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

When you are looking for a teacher recommendation, choose a teacher who has taught you

recently and with whom you have a relationship. This teacher should be able to write about

you both as a student and as a person. Not all colleges require a letter of recommendation.

Please check that information before requesting one.

**If you are 100% virtual or your senior teachers do not know you very well, you should

request letters from teachers who you have connected with in the past **

Keep in mind, that writing recommendations is time consuming for your teachers and many

have limits to how many they will write, so ask early. Make sure to request LORs from

teachers through SCOIR at least 60 days in advance or a letter will not be guaranteed.

You will be prompted to add a personal message when requesting a LOR. You must send a

personal letter politely requesting a LOR. Teachers may accept or decline requests. Those who

have turned theirs in with a 60-day notice have priority if you are late.

If a teacher accepts the letter of recommendation request, he or she will ask you to e-mail them

a current copy of your resume and addendum that you have created in English IV. The more

details in your resume and addendum, the better for your recommender.

You must also upload your CURRENT resume and addendum to the files section on

SCOIR for Ms. Levet or a letter is not guaranteed. Allow 30 days for your letter to be

written by Ms. Levet. To request from Ms. Levet:

https://forms.gle/9dknGbDD2gKB53x67

If you add a scholarship letter of recommendation to this list as the year progresses, you

are required to inform your teacher and counselor and provide a scholarship request

form to both your teacher and counselor. (Form on page 19)

After the letter is completed, please write the teacher a note to say thank you, and when you

choose a university, be sure to let them know your decision. If you are rewarded a scholarship,

please let them know that you have been awarded too.

Every college will see the same letter from one teacher. For example, if you apply to 10

colleges and they all require only one letter of recommendation, you only need one

teacher to write one.

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PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM WHEN YOU HAVE

COMPLETELY READ THROUGH THE SENIOR PACKET WITH

YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

https://forms.gle/QUVgEu6a3RZeHGN86

Always check back for additional information that will be highlighted in yellow if it is

new information.

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REFERENCES

1. ACT Information: https://leadershipblog.act.org/2020/06/act-adds-new-fall-2020-

national-test.html?fbclid=IwAR1NaRClWjmHnoXnoX-IRuo3p2EkK1pgy7puJzde1c9y2CIdL9fH-

Q3ha4g

2. BRMHS 59 Free Scholarship Search Engines: Brmhs.com/59-scholarship-search-engines-

2/

3. Coalition for College: https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/

4. Coalition for College & SCOIR Guidance (MUST READ):

https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2626201/Coalition%20App%20(SCOIR).pdf?t=1536402822145

5. Common App: https://apply.commonapp.org/createaccount

6. Common App & SCOIR Guidance (MUST READ):

https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2626201/SCOIR%20Guide%20to%20Completing%20Recommend

ers%20Section%20of%20CommonApp.pdf?t=1536402822145

7. Course Directory: https://brmhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/BRMHS-19-20-

Course-Directory.pdf

8. CSS Profile Help: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/misc/css-profile/cssprofile-

tutorial/index.html

9. Financial Aid [FAFSA]: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

10. Graduation Requirements: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/

11. Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

12. Scholarships, Colleges, Financial Aid & More: https://www.fastweb.com/

13. SCOIR Help: https://scoir.helpdocs.io/

14. SCOIR Parent Invite: https://forms.gle/RaPEMxziTZfhUJAp6

15. TOPS Q&A: https://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/QualifyingforTOPS_QnA.pdf

16. Transcript Request Form: https://forms.gle/29ARM3cSMf2NEysa7

17. Virtual College Tours: https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/