1. Ready, Set, Plan Grapevine Colleyville ISD Junior Presentation 2013-2014

2. Transcript Check

3. Junior Transcript Many college applications will use this transcript for admittance New ranking available in September and again in March

4. Getting Ready for Post Secondary Options What are the options for you after the successful completion of high school? What tests and credits must I have? THEA or Accuplacer SAT and/or ACT Career Testing ASVAB Bridges

5. www.bridges.com CHHS SITE ID0050325 PASSWORDPanthers GHS SITE ID0053692 PASSWORDMustangs PORTFOLIO SITE ID & PASSWORD IS THE STUDENT’S NOVELLE NUMBER

6. After High School Apprenticeships Career/ Work Military Technical School Community College 4 year college or university

7. Apprenticeships E5 APPRENTICESHIP The E5 Electrical Contractors provide scholarships to team oriented high school graduates! Education and training is provided, all while making money in a hands-on, fast paced environment. This year, E5 and a specific E5 member company are proud to announce the offering of two scholarships to two deserving High School Graduates into our Electrical Apprenticeship Program. With employment and schooling, this scholarship is valued at $125,000 over the 4-year program FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER APPRENTICESHIPS, VISIT: ACT.ORG TARRANT COUNTY WORKFORCE COMMISSION

8. Military GI Bill provides financial assistance for college Training in any job that will also benefit the private sector after discharge from military Recruiters are always on campus. Make sure you discuss this option with parents. www.todaysmilitary.com

9. Technical Schools Texas State Technical College UTI Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute of America Dallas Art Institute

10. Community/ Junior College TCC Cornerstone Program (Honors College) TCC Bridges Program Earn an Associate’s Degree or Certification Gateway into a 4 year college/ university Less Expensive Can provide testing and career counseling

11. College or University More options of degrees Can pursue many different careers with degrees of study for each May continue your education by earning a Master’s or Doctoral degree Internship programs sometimes lead to career opportunities

12. Where do I start? Talk to your parents, teachers, counselors and other informed individuals Get their ideas, but begin to make decisions that will work for you. Take responsibility for securing information. Visit college campuses and websites to get information

13. A Word About College Visits Many colleges have set visit days where they have everything open and available to see. Check their websites Set an appointment with an admissions counselor and get their name and business card. Let them know who you are and why you want to attend their college. Meet with a financial aid counselor

14. A Word About College Visits Visit the dorms and see college life. Visit a classroom and a professor in your chosen field of study. Make sure you also see the town where the college is. Remember, you may be there for 4 years or more. Get proof of attendance of the visit to turn in to CHHS or GHS attendance office.

15. Get Organized Secure a large binder or file box Organize: test scores, transcripts, college information… Do your research: CHHS or GHS Counseling Center Career Links Internet/Big Future Make sure your course selections match what the college requires. Set up profiles with matching institutions that are free: Fastweb.com Cappex.com More on High School Websites

16. Scholarships Web search for scholarships- Many sites are listed on the GCISD Scholarship Website. Takes time so start early! Listen to the announcements and review the Scholarship link, the Counseling Facebook Page, and follow us on Twitter! Check with your parents’ work place for scholarship opportunities.

17. GHS Counseling Page

18. CHHS Counseling Webpage

19. PSAT National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam Good predictor test for the SAT. May assist in helping determine whether to take the SAT or ACT Provides an access code to set up “My College Quickstart”

20. Time Table Fall 2013 College and Career Search using My College QuickStart Use your access code from your PSAT results to set up your own personal planning page.

21. Collegeboard.com Register to start your account – FREE CollegeQuickStart My SAT Study Plan My Online Score Report My College Matches My Major and Career Matches Go to Big Future on College Board to explore careers and colleges

22. MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART

23. Personal Planning

24. My SAT Study Plan

25. My Major and Career Matches

26. MY ROAD

27. My College Matches

28. Big Future

29. Time Table Spring 2014 Register for appropriate classes Visit possible college web sites for entrance information Register to take the SAT and/or the ACT (SAT- www.collegeboard.org, ACT- www.act.org) Spring Testing www.collegeboard.orgwww.act.org Take AP exams

30. SAT Test Dates (2013-14) www.collegeboard.org

31. ACT Test Dates (2013-14) www.actstudent.org

32. SAT/ ACT Fee Waivers If you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for fee waivers to take the SAT and/ or ACT. See your counselor for more information

33. SAT/ ACT Tests Remember to have your SAT and ACT scores sent directly to the colleges or universities that you are considering. It costs an additional ($15) to send later Also, some colleges allow “Super-scoring” of test scores, but most do not. Check with the college.

34. Summer 2014 Visit college, technical schools or community colleges (You have 2 college visit days this year to use) Make an appointment Admissions, financial aid and academic departments Be prepared and bring questions, a transcript with test scores and financial aid information See a dorm room and cafeteria Begin college applications

35. Fall 2014  CHHS  Come to the Senior Forum informational evening in September, 2014  GHS  Senior Profile Meeting in September, 2014  Complete college applications  Student assessment  Letters of recommendation  Transcripts

36. Spring 2015 Make final decision about post secondary choice Complete FASFA (in January) Submit scholarship applications Take AP tests

37. Next Steps Stay on top of your studies Register for appropriate senior classes Visits college campuses Get a binder and organize materials Start applications this summer Review possible choices and finances with parents Set realistic goals

38. CHHS Community Scholar Ambassador Program  Community Scholar Ambassador  Scholarships may be available for those who earn extra hours- turn in the hours! 100 hours require  Make sure to turn in all hours early so they can be verified and counted  Must have three years of foreign language  May not have failed any courses

39. GHS Ambassador Program  COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS  Community Service Mandate: The student must complete 100 hours of approved community service by the end of March of their senior year.  Academic Mandate: The student must also achieve four credits in both math AND science, three credits in the same foreign language, and maintain a 70% or higher semester average in every course taken.  COMMUNITY SERVICE AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS  The student must earn a total of 100 hours of approved community service hours by the end of March of their senior year. There is no academic mandate associated with the Community Service Ambassador designation

40. Facebook- Join the CHHS and GHS Counseling Page!!