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Lovejoy High School’s College 101

Lovejoy High School’s College 101. October 27, 7:00 p.m. October 28, 8:00 a.m. Presented by the LHS Counseling Department. Courtney Harker, students last names A-K Jenny McConaughy, students last names L-Z Courtney_harker@lovejoyisd.net Jennifer_mcconaughy@lovejoyisd.net

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Lovejoy High School’s College 101

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  1. Lovejoy High School’sCollege 101 October 27, 7:00 p.m. October 28, 8:00 a.m. Presented by the LHS Counseling Department Courtney Harker, students last names A-K Jenny McConaughy, students last names L-Z Courtney_harker@lovejoyisd.net Jennifer_mcconaughy@lovejoyisd.net 469.742.8711 469.742.8713

  2. Why College 101? • College choices, searches, and decisions are all a part of parenting – the next step in a long line of steps. • Will be followed by College 201, 301, & 401 • Discuss basics of college planning and generic college choices

  3. Freshman Year Fall • Meet your counselor; learn his/her name. • Determine academic/career plans and personal and academic strengths. • Review general college admission requirements. • Do your best in all classes. • Participate in extracurricular activities and community service. • Take the PSAT in October. Spring • Begin researching online the colleges which interest you. • Start a college file with information and important documents. • Do your best in all classes. • Meet with your counselor to review your schedule for next year; it should be challenging. • Review summer reading and summer enrichment opportunities.

  4. Sophomore Year Fall • Continue extracurricular activities – quality not quantity. • Do your best in all classes. Spring • Meet with your counselor and parents to review your schedule for next year; it should be challenging and begin to reflect your particular interests while preparing you for your future. • Research which schools offer programs for your career plans. • Review summer reading and enrichment opportunities. Summer • Visit colleges if you’re able. • Potentially take the SAT Reasoning and/or SAT Subject Tests, depending on your course schedule – talk with your counselor. • READ – keep your mind sharp.

  5. Junior Year Fall • Take the PSAT/NMSQT. This is the National Merit Qualifying year. • Potentially take SAT Subject Tests, depending on your courses – talk with your counselor. Fall/Winter • Meet with college admissions representatives who visit the school. Early Spring • Take the ACT test. • Develop a plan based on where you want to go after LHS. Spring • Visit colleges; attend prospective students days if able. Summer • Visit as many of your top choice schools as possible.

  6. Senior Year Summer/Fall • We recommend you apply to 6-8 schools with on average: 2 reaches, 2 targets (meet all criteria), 2 solids (surpass criteria). • Determine your college deadlines. • Apply for scholarships as soon as you can. Late Fall / Early Winter • Keep copies of everything you send in. • Visit the schools to which you’ve applied if possible. Spring • Parents complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Aid) ASAP after January 1. • Maintain good grades and attendance – colleges see your final transcript and may make decisions based on it. • Send necessary documents & deposit to college of your choice. • Enjoy your graduation, your senior activities and prepare to move on to the next stage in your life!

  7. Student A • 3.69 GPA • 4 AP classes • SAT 1380/1600, 2090/2400, ACT 31 • Activities: Art Club, Showcased in local art exhibits, SADD, NHS College Decisions • Texas A&M Admit • Baylor University Admit • Furman University Admit $2,500 art scholarship • Vanderbilt Wait List • U. of Virginia Deny • Wake Forest U. Wait List • Washington & Lee Admit Will Attend: Texas A&M University

  8. Student B • 3.05 GPA • 3 AP classes • SAT 1260/1600, 1860/2400, ACT 25 • Activities: Community Service, President of the Baptist Youth Group College Decisions • American Admit • U. of Colorado – Boulder Admit • U. of Texas Deny • Texas Tech Admit • U. of Georgia Wait List Will Attend: American

  9. Student C • 2.71 GPA • 0 AP classes • SAT 1080/1600, 1560/2400, ACT 21 • Activities: Lacrosse, Young Republicans, Gubernatorial Campaign volunteer College Decisions • U. of Alabama Admit • Auburn Deny • U. of North Texas Admit – Summer • Texas Tech Deny • Georgia Southern U. Admit • Collin College Admit Will Attend: Georgia Southern U.

  10. Student D • 4.40 GPA • 7 AP classes • SAT 1540/1600, 2340/2400, ACT 33 • Activities: NHS, captain of volleyball team, newspaper editor, founder of scrapbook club College Decisions • Dartmouth Admit • Duke Admit • Emory U. Admit • U. of Texas (honors) Admit • Harvard Wait List • Tufts Admit • UNC-Chapel Hill Admit Morehead-Cain Scholar (full scholarship) • Washington U. (St. Louis) Admit $5,000 academic scholarship Will Attend: UNC- Chapel Hill

  11. Student E • 3.22 GPA • 3 AP classes • SAT 1280/1600, 1920/2400, ACT 28 • Activities: Student Council, football, Spanish club, NHS, summer camp counselor 2 years in a row College Decisions • Auburn U. Admit • Emory Deny • U. of Texas Deny • U. of Richmond Wait List • SMU Admit Will Attend: SMU

  12. Lovejoy High School’sCollege 101 It’s a process that’s all about the match.

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