1. BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR INFORMATION 2015/2016

2. GRADUATION May 29 @ 12:30 Tarrant County Convention Center

3. BHS COUNSELORS A-D Mrs. Travis E-He & Sped. Ms. Ramsey Hi-M Ms. Conaway N-Sh Mrs. Del Hierro Si-Z Mrs. Larson Student Assistance Mrs. Allen

4. ASVAB TEST DATE—October 30th FREE TESTING Register in Counselor’s Office. No Obligation to Military Great Resource for Career Exploration.

5. COLLEGE CAREER NIGHT MONDAY, October 26, 2015 6:00-8:00 PM BCTAL There will be break out sessions for Financial Aid. BRING YOUR PARENTS! Wear your favorite college shirt!

6. BHS College 101 October 5, 2015 6:00 Parent meeting for seniors and juniors in the cafeteria. We will be presenting on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, letters of recommendation etc.

7. Scholarship and Financial Aid November 9 th 6:00 -6:30 Parent meeting about the TCC Endowment Scholarship in cafeteria. 6:30 PTSA is hosting a college financial planning event.

8. Texas Success Initiative formerly THEA (Accuplacer) College Placement Test— required for Texas public colleges Now includes a Pre- Assessment Activity (PAA) Exemptions for certain SAT, ACT, PSAT scores

9. BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Code….

10. SAT or ACT? Seniors should take SAT and/or ACT with optional writing tests. Test covers Algebra 2. Check your packet for this year’s dates.

11. TEST DEADLINES & DATES

12. TEST PREP It is very import to prepare. There are many free resources or companies you can pay for classes that will help you.

13. SAT II ALL SAT II tests are subject specific. Only take this test IF your college or major Requires it.

14. COMMON APPLICATIONS TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES www.applytexas.org/ COMMON APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES www.commonapp.org KEEP A PAPER COPY

15. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUICK GUIDE 4 Things: Complete application for college/university Keep a copy for your records. Pay Application fee to college/university Send official transcript to college/university Send SAT/ACT test scores to college/university Meet deadlines

16. APPLY for HOUSING NOTE: Some schools Require a housing Deposit BEFORE you are admitted to the school or university.

17. RECOMMENDATIONS Fill out the request form, make copies, give to the person writing the recommendation. This is your time to sell yourself so brag about yourself and your accomplishments. ALLOW TIME between request and deadline. Forms available in the Counselor’s Office.

18. TRANSCRIPTS  Official transcripts go directly from our office to the institution you are applying to.  Test scores must be sent from SAT or ACT.  $1.00 per document  Request from Janet Adams, Registrar in Counseling Office. I need a transcript, please I’m Mrs. Adams, may I help you?

19. PREVIEW DAYS/COLLEGE VISITS CHECK COLLEGE WEBSITES SEE COUNSELOR BOARD FOR ADVERTISED DATES, PLACES AND TIMES WATCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

20. NCAA Clearinghouse Students interested in playing Division I or II sports in college MUST register on-line for the clearinghouse BEFORE recruiters can talk to students or coaches regarding students. Register at www.ncaa.org Request transcript from Mrs. Adams

21. FINANCIAL AID QUICK GUIDE Types of financial aid available Financial aid eligibility How to apply for financial aid FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA!!! FAFSA

22. SCHOLARSHIPS Helpful websites www.fastweb.com www.srnexpress.com www.collegefortexans.com www.collegeboard.com/pay www.birdvillehigh.com under Scholarships You must complete the applications to be eligible to receive the money! SCHOLARSHIPS

23. BEWARE! It is NOT necessary and there are no benefits in paying for these services: FAFSA filing Scholarship searches

24. TCC Scholarship Details on BISD website –Enrolled in BISD all of 11 th and 12 th grades –Complete all FAFSA process by August 1 or January 15 prior to enrollment –Set up and check MyTCC e- mails. –Application to TCC for admissions

25. TCC Days October 16 th TCC will be doing presentations through on level Govt. and Eco. classes. If you are taking dual credit or AP and wish to hear the presentation ask your teacher to allow you to attend one of the presentations. October 23 rd TCC will be in the library assisting with PAA(Pre-Assessment Activity) and application to TCC. November 9 th. Parent meeting about TCC Scholarship 6:00 in the cafeteria.

26. SENIOR ASSEMBLY Share ALL offered scholarships with Mrs. Travis for end of year Senior Scholarship Assembly and graduation recognition SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR

27. WATCH YOUR DEADLINES

28. STAAR to Graduate TEST NEEDED RETESTS December 1-4 English 1 & 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History STAAR

29. GO center Information can be found in the counseling office, cafeteria, and library. Students can go to careercrusing.com: Explore careers, colleges, and jobs Register for ACT/SAT Research and Apply for Scholarships Fill out College Applications Complete Financial Aid Forms Build resume In Cafeteria At Home

30. Stay Connected Text Message Reminders Text 81010 type in @bhstud and hit send. Facebook: Look for updates on the Birdville High School FB Page. Twitter: Follow us on Twitter@Birdville_High

31. Selective Service Men ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., must register with Selective Service. It’s the law! You can register on-line at http://www.sss.gov

32. Graduation Plans SBOE Recommended Texas Scholar

33. SBOE Recommended Plan English 1-4 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and 4 th math Biology, Chemistry or IPC, Physics, and 4 th Science World Geography, World History, US History, Government and Economics 2 yrs same Foreign Language One Fine Arts credit.5 Health/.5 Speech One PE Credit One Technology Credit. 26 credits Total

34. DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLAN Complete SBOE Recommended Plan plus years SAME Foreign Language Advanced Measures 3-5 on AP Tests prior to senior year Dual, Concurrent, and/or ATC college enrollment with grade of B or better See EPG for more options

35. TEXAS SCHOLARS Complete: State Board of Education (SBOE) Recommended Graduation Plan OR Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) AND TWO Advanced Measures

36. How does College Work?

37. G-Rated ONLY Admissions, scholarship committees, employers, etc are now checking facebook/twitter, etc. Be clean and politically correct and don’t post anything to anyone you don’t want EVERYONE to see!!!