1. East View High School Senior Class & Parent Meeting– September 2015

2. Which way path will you take?

3. Not sure which way to go? www.careercruising.com www.indeed.com

4. Steps to joining the military Step 1 – Learn about the military Step 2 – Decide if you are ready Step 3 – Choose the right path Step 4 – Meet the recruiter Step 5 – Ace the ASVAB Source: www.military.com Step 6 – Get the best job Step 7 – Complete the process Step 8 – Raise your right hand Step 9 – Get ready for boot camp Step 10 – You’re in!

5. SATACTASVAB Register at www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org Register at www.act.org Juniors and Seniors, sign ups coming soon Fall Dates November 7 th (register by Oct. 9th) December 5 th (register by Nov. 5th) Fall Dates October 24 th (register by Sept 18 th ) December 12 th (register by Nov. 6 th ) Test will be given at EVHS on Friday, January 8th

6. https://www.google.com/search?q=picture+college+fair&tbm=isch&imgil=lmguiv6hE5hU2M%253A%253BrE2h6yVVL6UGVM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.slu.edu%25252Fbeabilliken%25252Fwhats-a-college- fair&source=iu&fir=lmguiv6hE5hU2M%253A%252CrE2h6yVVL6UGVM%252C_&usg=__VsGPVXMZ8- f8mJLdkdCcuY4Ml7I%3D&sa=X&ei=YwgHVLzMAteoyATJpYAo&ved=0CCQQ9QEwAg&biw=1280&bih=899#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=HYfaqczR9W__kM%253A%3BdCtp6kYVm5jBTM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F1.bp.blogspot.com%252F- gxxauTW1QAs%252FUh99z1lHWlI%252FAAAAAAAAPBI%252FYP1bzTdSKu8%252Fs1600%252FUntitled.png%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fsojournermarablegrimmett.blogspot.com%252F2013%252F08%252Fkipp-through-college-national-college.html%3B338%3B238 Date and TimeSchool/DistrictLocationHow to Sign Up Monday, October 19, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Georgetown ISDEast View High Schoolwww.gotocollegefairs.com Tuesday, October 20, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Pflugerville ISDConnally High Schoolwww.gotocollegefairs.com Wednesday, October 21, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Leander ISDVista Ridge High Schoolwww.gotocollegefairs.com Thursday, October 22, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mid-Tex College NightExpo Center, Beltonwww.gotocollegefairs.com Central Texas College Fairs Week of October 19-22

7. How do I find colleges? investigate majors? find $ for college? bigfuture.collegeboard.org

8. www.commonapp.org www.applytexas.org

9. Be sure to ask family members, teachers and friends to review your essay!

10. Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines! Each college has different deadlines for admissions, housing, financial aid, etc., so check their website and contact them early.

11. Complete the Senior Activity form and the Shared Scholarship form Check the EVHS Counselors’ website often Check your college’s website often

13. Aide TypeWhat is it?SourceHow to Apply Scholarship Gift of money that doesn’t have to be repaid Colleges, Organizations, States Apply to donor, school or organization Grant Money for college based upon financial need; doesn’t have to be repaid generally unless student withdraws from school. Federal Government, States, Colleges Complete the FAFSA Schools may require a separate application Work Study Jobs on or off campus offered to students based on need and availability Federal Government, States Complete the FAFSA Federal Loan Borrowed money that must be repaid Federal GovernmentComplete the FAFSA State Loan Borrowed money that must be repaid State GovernmentComplete appropriate application Paying for College

14. www.fafsa.ed.gov

15. www.fastweb.com www.tgslc.org/ffaic www.collegeforalltexans.com www.everychanceeverytexan.org www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org Suggestion: be wary of sites that charge a fee…

16. Senior Individual Meetings with the Guidance Counselors are Underway At each meeting, students receive: Most up to date EVHS transcript Senior Conference Form Senior Year Checklist

18. State Credit: credit earned from a class approved by TEA Local Credit: class not approved by TEA but GISD recognizes, ie Office Aide Credits: How Many Do I Need?

19. Georgetown ISD Requires 28 Credits to Graduate: 26 must be state credits 2 can be state or local credits Credits: How Many Do I Need?

20. Georgetown ISD Requires 28 Credits to Graduate: 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Art 1 Health/Speech 7 Electives Credits: How Many Do I Need?

21. To send your transcript or to get a copy: Go to EVHS website and click on “Request a Transcript” under Quick Links Contact your EVHS Registrar

22. STAAR Test Requirements In Texas, students are still required to pass 5 STAAR Tests to graduate: 1.English I 2.Biology 3.Algebra I 4.English II 5.US History