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Welcome to Boerne High School

Welcome to Boerne High School. Off To College 101. Boerne High School Counseling Office. Richmond Frasier (GO-N), Donna Landreth (O-Z), Ashlie D’Spain (A-GN), Sylvia Payne: Registrar.

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Welcome to Boerne High School

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  1. Welcome to Boerne High School Off To College 101

  2. Boerne High School Counseling Office Richmond Frasier (GO-N), Donna Landreth (O-Z), Ashlie D’Spain (A-GN), Sylvia Payne: Registrar

  3. The BHS Counseling Website is currently configured to help seniors/parents with the college application/research process Under the Guidance and Counseling link at the Boerne High School Website

  4. College Application Process • Finalize SAT/ACT scores-send to schools • Visit & select colleges for application • Obtain & complete college applications • Prepare resume/write essay • Complete application • Request recommendations • Request transcript

  5. College App. Process (cont.) • Send application • Schedule interviews • Submit NCAA form • Apply for scholarships/grants • Submit FAFSA & perhaps CSS profile

  6. Testing • SAT/ACT • Oct. test for Early Action • SAT=www.collegeboard.com • ACT =www.act.org • Have scores sent directly to each of your schools • SAT Subject Tests • Not required for ALL universities BHS Code = 440730 CHS CODE = 440732

  7. Testing (continued) • TAKS (or EOC) • Texas Success Initiative • Not used for admissions • Take prior to college entrance • Given as the THEA, ASSET, COMPASS, or Accuplacer exam • Exemption standards apply…

  8. TSI Exemption Standards Reading AND Writing Exemption: ACT: 23 Composite, 19 English SAT: 1070 CR/Math Combined, 500 Critical Reading TAKS: 2200 ELA and Essay Score of 3 Math Exemption: ACT: 23 Composite, 19 Math SAT: 1070 CR/Math Combined, 500 Math TAKS: 2200 Math

  9. WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR ? Difficulty of high school courses High school GPA / class rank SAT / ACT scores Essays/personal statement Community service commitment Extracurricular involvement Letters of recommendation Minority/first generation status Interview with admission counselor

  10. YOUR List of Colleges Dream School?Reality School? Find your “fit”: Academically Personally Socially Financially

  11. College Visit • Schedule appointment with college (2 weeks prior to visit) • Notify attendance office prior to visit • Return signed and dated college letterhead form to attendance office from university

  12. NCAA Clearinghouse • Required for college athletic participation • Complete at beginning of 1st semester of senior year, or summer after 11th. • Apply online (www.ncaaclearinghouse.org)

  13. College Application Apply on-line • Texas public colleges: www.applytexas.org • Many private colleges: www.commonapp.org • College website Check for necessary additions (essay, recommendations, interview,…)

  14. Mailing Application • Three methods for sending a completed application • Online (be sure to hit “submit”) • Mail yourself • Mail through registrar if application must be submitted in entirety • Check with colleges to ensure your application is complete-You should do online status check.

  15. Mimic the college application where possible Use outline form Be brief, yet thorough Include Name,Address, PhoneNumber, Social Security Number “Edit” your email address Complete activity section in application as well Résumé

  16. Transcript • From registrar, obtain and fill out transcript request form • Include school’s address • First 3 transcripts are free • Cost after 3: $2 per copy • Rush transcript is $5 • Include addressed envelope (no stamp necessary) • Allow adequate time (3 school days)

  17. Mid-Year Report • If your college requires a mid-year report, bring your request to the Registrar’s office in January. Midyear Reports also require: • envelope addressed to the college • a $2.00 transcript fee.

  18. The College Essay • DO NOT PROCRASTINATE …. it leads to a rushed effort that is evident to the reader • ANSWER THE QUESTION …. use a reasonable progression of ideas …. focus on quality not quantity of words

  19. The College Essay (cont.) • MAKE IT ERROR FREE …. do a draft, then rewrite… rewrite… • USE YOUR VOICE …. do not over-use a Thesaurus or a proofreader …. remember you are writing to an adult not a peer …. do show your personality • AVOID EXPRESSING EXTREME OPINIONS OR EXCESSIVE SARCASM

  20. Counselor Recommendation Packet (“purple packet”) • General info (include SSN) • Resume • Student Profile • Parent input • Teacher evaluation forms • Also available on BHS website under counseling link. Counselor Recommendation Packet (Student Information to Counselor) Boerne High School Counseling Center 1 Greyhound Lane Boerne, TX 78006 830/357-2200 Dear Student: Some college applications require a recommendation letter or comments from your counselor. In that event, you must provide your counselor with a resume and a completed Counselor Recommendation Packet. Turning in a Counselor Recommendation Packet will not automatically result in a letter being written. You must also fill out a yellow “routing form” indicating the colleges for which you need the letter and their applicable deadline. Letters will not be written for any college application that does not require a recommendation, unless there are special circumstances. Thank you for thoroughly completing this packet and giving the counselor three weeks notice (15 school days). The more information you and your parents provide in your Counselor Recommendation Packet, the better. Sincerely, The Counseling Staff at Boerne High School

  21. Counselor Recommendation • Fill out yellow form with counseling office to outline your plan • Counselor Recommendation Packetalone does not start recommendation process • Attach school report from application • Addressed and stamped envelope (or send thru registrar) • Allow minimum of 3 weeks processing time

  22. Teacher Recommendation** • Ask if teacher is willing to write letter • Provide copy of resume, a stamped envelope, teacher form from application • Follow up with thank you • **Not required for all schools

  23. Local Scholarship Resources • Look in: • BHS Announcements • Individual College Website • Online (e.g. www.fastweb.com) • Local Senior Scholarship Application Available(Spring-February) • Majority of scholarships arrive in the spring semester

  24. Scholarships and Grants • Merit Based Aid • Check college financial aid department. • Many schools have separate scholarship applications. • Be aware of due dates. • Search www.fastweb.com for scholarship and grant programs.

  25. FAFSA • Required for most need-based scholarships and grants • Based on family income in the year prior to college entrance • Complete FAFSA in January • www.fafsa.ed.gov

  26. CSS Profile • Complete CSS in the fall • www.collegeboard.com (CSS) • Used by some colleges to award private grants and scholarships.

  27. Important Upcoming Events • BISD College Night • NOVEMBER 1ST • 6:30-8:00 PM • HOSTED BY • BOERNE HIGH SCHOOL • Financial Aid Night • Date: December 6th • 6:00 PM • At Champion High School

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