Mrs. Kelley Wueller, 11 th Grade Counselor Mr. Greg Sims, 10 th Grade Counselor

9 th Grade Exit Level*** English 1 (Writing/Reading) Math (Algebra) Science (Biology) 10 th Grade Exit Level*** English 2 (Writing/Reading) 11 th Grade Exit Level*** Social Studies (U. S. History)

9 th Grade Exit Level English I EOC (Combined reading /English) Algebra I EOC 10 th Grade Exit Level English II EOC (Combined reading/english) Biology EOC 11 th Grade Exit Level U.S. History

Important Dates: Fall 2015 Retests:DECEMBER 7 th -11th Spring 2016: English I: Mar. 29 English II: March 31 Algebra, Biology, U. S. History: MAY 2-6

Attending tutorials can be very beneficial. 1.You get to know your teacher better. 2.You get one-on-one assistance. 3.You can review and check your work with the teacher. 4.Your attendance shows your teacher that you’re trying. 5.Always attend tutorials when you need to do make-up work. Result = GOOD GRADES!!!

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Apply during February of Junior Year GPA requirement (3.75+) Evaluated in 4 categories 1.Scholarship 2.Leadership 3.Service 4.Character

 Starts in the 9 th grade  Calculated each semester  Cumulative – each year gets harder to bring it up  Rank is where your GPA falls in comparison to your classmates  A= 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D= 1.0 F = 0 (*extra 1.0 point for Pre AP & AP ) COLLEGE ADMIT TOP 10% IN TEXAS

1. When do I start? a. (10 th & 11 th grade) Make a list of the colleges you would like to attend; use the internet: BigFuture b. (11 th grade-Spring) Take college entrance exams such as the SAT & ACT c. (12 th grade – Fall) Begin filling out the online applications and save them using a PIN. Some housing applications are taken as early as Sept. 1 st.

2. How do I get accepted? a. Apply on time b. Meet the entrance requirements c. Top 10% = automatic acceptance to Texas public colleges (if required paperwork is complete by deadlines) -UT = currently top 7-8% d. Holistic review process. Student does not meet automatic admission requirements but is considered based on entire body of work during high school.

3. What do colleges look at? a. Class rank b. SAT or ACT scores c. Essay writing (completed during application process) d. Leadership e. Extracurricular activities f. Honors and achievements g. Work experience h. Service to school and/or community i. Special circumstances (i.e. – overcoming hardships )

3. What do colleges look at? a. Class rank b. SAT or ACT scores c. Essay writing (completed during application process) d. Leadership e. Extracurricular activities f. Honors and achievements g. Work experience h. Service to school and/or community i. Special circumstances (i.e. – overcoming hardships )

1. SAT a. SAT now includes writing (optional, but…) b. Most colleges are NOT using the writing as part of their admissions process (critical reading + math) c. SAT Question of the Day (QOTD) *Free mobile app for iPhone, iPad, & iPod *sat.org/qotd QOTD 2. ACT a. Similar to SAT b. Benefits of taking both 3. Other a. Individual universities may require specialized testing

1.Grants - $ given by the state or federal government based on financial need 2.Scholarships - $ given based on merit 3.Loans - $ borrowed which has to be repaid 4.Work/study program – working for a college or university to help pay tuition

1.Apply, apply, apply! 2.Read the senior newsletter every month 3.Search the web (start NOW) FastWeb.com 4.Check PN-G High School website Newsletters, Website links, Sr. Handbook, Local Scholarship Application 5.Check the college’s website 6.Meet DEADLINES!!!

PSAT - OCTOBER 14, PN-G HIGH SCHOOL Parallels the SAT Math, Reading, Writing and Language (No Essay)

 It better reflects what you’re learning in class.  “SAT vocabulary words” are gone. Two words you won’t see on the test: “prevaricator” and “sagacious”. You may see a word like “synthesis” which you’re more likely to use again.  There’s no penalty for guessing. You’ll receive points for the questions you get right, but won’t be penalized for choosing the wrong answer.  It focuses on the math that matters the most for college and a wide variety of careers.  Free test practice for all—

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