3. WHO’S WHO …. Principal – Justin Oxley Counselors : Marianne Rodriguez (A-Ci) Beverly Gonzales (Cl-Gl) Beverly Gonzales (Cl-Gl) Seth Sampson (Go-Lat) Seth Sampson (Go-Lat) Felipe Cardenas (Lav - Oh) + ESL (L-Z) Felipe Cardenas (Lav - Oh) + ESL (L-Z) Rose Garcia, Lead Counselor (Ol – Pue) +AVID Rose Garcia, Lead Counselor (Ol – Pue) +AVID Cynthia Patterson-Lopez (Pul - Sol) + ESL (A-K) Cynthia Patterson-Lopez (Pul - Sol) + ESL (A-K) Jeannie Dimaline (Som-Z) Jeannie Dimaline (Som-Z) Beth Fox (STAN) Beth Fox (STAN)

4. Sept 10- Panoramic Pic* Oct 15 - Movie Day (PSAT) Nov 5- District College Night at BAC 6-8pm Nov 19- Senior Lunch (paid dues) _TBD___ - Josten’s presentation April 8 - Summa Reception May 4 – May 15 – AP exams May 13- Senior Awards June 10- Graduation 7:30pm

5. SENIOR SPONSORS Jennifer Eggleston Carolyn Drechsel Ryan Drechsel Estella Martinez Pedro Hernandez

6. AP EXAMS AP Exams will be administered from May 4 th – May 15 th. A score of 1 – 5 is given on an AP exam Colleges may award credit based on AP score. You must request scores to be sent on your own. To check AP scores / College credit awarded 1. Go to http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.collegeboard.org/ 2. Click on AP 2. Click “For Students” at top of site 3. Click on “Credit and Placement” 4 click on “AP Credit Policy Search” 5. Enter the college name or 4 digit code 6. Click here for the institution’s AP credit and placement policy 7. You will be able to see what score you need on an AP exam and what course (s) it will replace at the college

7. WC - GO CENTER *Room 8115A *Open before school, after school, and during all lunches Mrs. Goforth can help with SAT/ACT registration, and the College Reps visitation schedule. Mrs. Goforth can help with SAT/ACT registration, and the College Reps visitation schedule.

8. CAFÉ COLLEGE College admission assistance College admission assistance Financial aid guidance Financial aid guidance Career exploration Career exploration College applications College applications SAT & ACT Preparation SAT & ACT Preparation Free Wi-Fi Tues-Fri 8am – 8pm Free Wi-Fi Tues-Fri 8am – 8pm www.cafecollege.org Sat. 8am- 5pm www.cafecollege.org Sat. 8am- 5pm www.cafecollege.org 207-4528 207-4528

9. POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS  Technical or Trade school  Military Service, Military Academies, ROTC Programs  Junior/Community Colleges  4 year Colleges & Universities

10. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A TRADE SCHOOL, TECHNICAL SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL PROGRAM… Visit http://www.trade-schools.net Visit http://www.trade-schools.nethttp://www.trade-schools.net This will allow you to search by trade/area/interest This will allow you to search by trade/area/interest Now is the time to begin visiting the Trade schools in which you are interested and talking to the admissions counselors about requirements Now is the time to begin visiting the Trade schools in which you are interested and talking to the admissions counselors about requirements

11. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A 2 YEAR COLLEGE…..  Apply Spring 2015  Visit the college website for admission details  Plan a college visit

12. IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY… Admissions deadlines are quickly approaching-many are December 1, 2014 If applying to a Texas Public School- use www.applytexas.org www.applytexas.org If applying to a U.S. Private School-use www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org Check college websites for specific admissions information and deadlines

13. COLLEGE VISITATION You are allowed 2 days a year for college visitation. You are allowed 2 days a year for college visitation. You must bring proof of your visitation to the attendance office. You must bring proof of your visitation to the attendance office.

15. COLLEGE ADMISSION #1 Automatic: Based on rank/test scores Based on rank/test scores You still need to apply by deadline You still need to apply by deadline UT Austin – top 7% UT Austin – top 7% All other Texas public schools- top 10% All other Texas public schools- top 10%

16. COLLEGE ADMISSION #2 Under Review:  Expanded resume  Submit optional essays  Make a phone call/return a phone call!

17. RESUME TIPS Make it easy to read Make it easy to read Use a Chronological format (12th-9th) Use a Chronological format (12th-9th) List school- related and non school related activities & any leadership positions List school- related and non school related activities & any leadership positions community service and activities community service and activities volunteer work / work experience / internships volunteer work / work experience / internships summer activities & special programs summer activities & special programs Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores

18. REQUESTING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS  Mrs. Goforth processes all transcript requests.  First transcripts are free, any additional are $5.00.  All official transcripts must be sent electronically or must be mailed directly by the Churchill  Make sure to allow at least 5 working days for processing.  Transcripts cannot be mailed via overnight services.  SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from Collegeboard.org or act.org. Collegeboard.org or act.org.  PLAN AHEAD SO THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS ARRIVE BY THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE.  LAST DAY WITH JULY RANK – SEPT. 12!!!!

19. REQUESTING RECOMMENDATION LETTERS *Students - Be sure you have filled out the “Senior Information Sheet”. This provides teachers/counselors with valuable info for letters. The information sheet is available in the Counseling Office. *When you request a recommendation letter from your counselor be sure to indicate the destination of the letter. *Allow at least 2 weeks for recommendation letters to be written.

20. UTSA UTSA – Top Scholar Program : UTSA – Top Scholar Program : based on academics, leadership and community service 1400 on SAT (R&M) 32 on ACT Comp 32 on ACT Comp rank in top 5% rank in top 5% Texas residency Texas residency Top.scholar@utsa.edu Top 25% = guaranteed admission to UTSA, general

21. TEXAS STATE Campus visit days “Bobcat Days” Campus visit days “Bobcat Days” Oct. 18 th & Nov. 15 th 2014 Oct. 18 th & Nov. 15 th 2014 Feb. 28 th & April 11 th 2015 Feb. 28 th & April 11 th 2015 Txstate.edu/visit Txstate.edu/visit Priority Admission deadline: March 2015 Priority Admission deadline: March 2015

22. UT AUSTIN Mybealonghorn.utexas.edu Mybealonghorn.utexas.edu Top 7% = auto admission Top 7% = auto admission Take both SAT and ACT exams, send both. Take both SAT and ACT exams, send both. Oct 15 th – priority for LA, NS and Plan II – recommended deadline. Oct 15 th – priority for LA, NS and Plan II – recommended deadline. Supplemental Information Form Supplemental Information Form CAP, PACE, waitlist – by March 1 st. CAP, PACE, waitlist – by March 1 st. Scholarship appl. – done with application!!! Scholarship appl. – done with application!!!

23. TEXAS A&M Top 25% with 1300 SAT R & M, w/ at least 600 on each = auto admission Top 25% with 1300 SAT R & M, w/ at least 600 on each = auto admission ACT: 30 composite at least 27 in math & English, top 25%= auto admission ACT: 30 composite at least 27 in math & English, top 25%= auto admission Holistic review: essays, leadership, extra curricular activities, work exp., comm. Service, other circum. Holistic review: essays, leadership, extra curricular activities, work exp., comm. Service, other circum. Check for separate application for scholarships Check for separate application for scholarships Aggie Day SA, Sept 20 th 1-4 @ Alamo Heights High Aggie Day SA, Sept 20 th 1-4 @ Alamo Heights High Register: academicevents.tamu.edu/admissions Register: academicevents.tamu.edu/admissions

24. TEXAS TECH Application Workshop in SA Café College (207-4528) 131 El Paso St September 23 rd & 30 th October 14 th & 28 th

25. SAN ANTONIO EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP Natasha Sankovich Natasha Sankovich College Access & Success Advisor College Access & Success Advisor Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30-4:00* Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30-4:00*

26. FINANCIAL AID FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID *Apply on-line for a Federal Student Aid Pin Number – www.pin.ed.gov before January 1 (You can do this now) *Apply online with FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov starting Jan. 1, 2015. www.fafsa.ed.gov ***You cannot fill out FAFSA until January 1, 2015*** Every college/university bound student must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for money…even if you think you don’t qualify

27. $$$$ FOR COLLEGE: THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM! Scholarships: GrantsWork StudyLoans Merit based FAFSA – for need based

28. SCHOLARSHIPS Be sure to check once a month with the Counseling Office or your English teachers, this is where you can get valuable scholarship info through our College Connections Bulletin. Also, on webpage ! Some websites you can check out: www.tuitionfundingsources.comwww.everychanceeverytexan.orgwww.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.collegeforalltexans.com

29. COUNSELING TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS SEND A TEXT TO THIS NUMBER: SEND A TEXT TO THIS NUMBER: 210-348-3806 210-348-3806 Text this message: @mrsdimal Text this message: @mrsdimal www.neisd.net/churchill www.neisd.net/churchill