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Cedar Hill Collegiate High School Juniors: Preparing for Your Future

Cedar Hill Collegiate High School Juniors: Preparing for Your Future. Presented by Dr. LaWanda N. Evans Thursday, September 5, 2013. Collegiate Counselor - Dr. Evans. * Mississippi Valley State University * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) History * Texas Southern University *

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Cedar Hill Collegiate High School Juniors: Preparing for Your Future

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  1. Cedar Hill Collegiate High School Juniors: Preparing for Your Future Presented by Dr. LaWanda N. Evans Thursday, September 5, 2013

  2. Collegiate Counselor - Dr. Evans *Mississippi Valley State University* Bachelor of Science (B.S.) History *Texas Southern University* Master of Education (M.Ed.) Counselor Education *Argosy University* Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Counseling Psychology

  3. Contact Information Dr. Evans Collegiate Counselor Lawanda.evans@chisd.net 469-272-2021

  4. Hours and Location Collegiate High School Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Cedar Valley College Tuesdays & Thursdays – 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

  5. Thinking about College Questions to Consider

  6. Ask Yourself These Questions • What do I want to achieve in the future? • What kind of career am I interested in? • What are my strengths and interests? • How can I find which careers are best for me? • If I go to college, where will I go? • Should I stay close to home or should I go far away?

  7. Ask Yourself these Questions • What are the pros and cons of staying close to home and going far away? • Should I go to a university, community college, technical school, or military? • What will it cost? • How can I afford college? • Will I have to work and go to school? • Is there financial aid available if I don’t get a scholarship?

  8. Your Pathway to College Planning and Preparing

  9. Planning and Preparing for College – This is Your Time to………. • Create a college and career file/notebook • Research colleges and universities • Take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring • Choose your top 10 colleges

  10. Planning and Preparing for College • Start working on college essays • Start working on scholarship essays • Develop a resume • Visit college campuses

  11. Planning and Preparing for College • Meet with college representatives • Go to www.bigfuture.org/college-search to build a college list • Visit www.mymajors.com to research colleges, majors and careers.

  12. JUNIORSSSSSSS!!!! YOUR CALENDAR CHECKLIST

  13. Juniors – Very Important • Meet with Dr. Evans for guidance • Register for the ACT/SAT 2nd semester

  14. September • College Week September 16th – 20th • Attend College Night at CHHS • Choose your 5 colleges you would like to attend • Research colleges and careers online • Come to all college rep sessions • Explore scholarships and ACT/SAT websites • Visit www.testprepreview.com

  15. October, November & December • Check your transcript for accuracy • Keep Good Grades • Research colleges and careers online • VISIT A COLLEGE • Come to all college rep sessions • Create a profile on www.Collegeboard.com and www.ACTstudent.org • Prepare to take the ACT/SAT • Take the ACT/SAT 2nd semester

  16. January & February • Research colleges and careers online • Come to all college rep sessions • Research scholarships • Create a profile on www.Collegeboard.com and www.ACT.org • Register for the ACT/SAT • TAKE the SAT/ACT 2nd SEMESTER – Check Dates

  17. March, April & May • Visit the GPHS College/Career Center • Research colleges and careers online • Come to all college rep sessions • Create a profile on www.Collegeboard.com and www.ACT.org • Register for the ACT/SAT • TAKE the SAT/ACT • CHECK DATES FOR COLLEGE PREVIEW DAYS • VISIT A COLLEGE

  18. College Testing ACT & SAT

  19. College Testing • ACT • www.act.org • Fee waiver available for qualified students • Needed for 4 year universities SAT • www.collegeboard.com • Fee waiver available for qualified students • Needed for 4 year universities Waivers have to be used during your Junior or Senior Year/or one during your junior year and the other during your senior year. (please see me for more clarification)

  20. ACT • College admission test • Based on information you are learning in high school • Test questions in four content areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science • Accepted by all four-year colleges and universities • Writing test is optional – not all colleges/universities require a writing test

  21. ACT Dates Register at: www.actstudent.org/

  22. SAT • College admission test • Based on information you are learning in high school • Measures reading, writing, and math skills • SAT Subject Test – Math, Science, History, Literature, and Languages

  23. SAT Dates Register at: Collegeboard.org

  24. Scholarships

  25. Scholarships • www.scholarship.com • www.collegexpress.com • www.collegeanswer.com • www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com • Continue to research scholarships

  26. College Research

  27. College Research & Important Websites • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org • www.applytexas.org • www.Gentx.org • www.utexas.edu/world/univ/alpha • www.careersandcolleges.com • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • http://www.pin.ed.gov • http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/ • http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/

  28. Reminders • Research colleges/universities • Research scholarships • Choose your top 10 colleges • Practice writing your college essay • Visit with college representatives • Create a SAT profile on www.collegeboard.org • Create an ACT profile on www.actstudent.org

  29. QUESTIONS

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