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TCHS Counseling Dept.. Gale BeeneOffice ManagerJulie Delgado RegistrarBrandy RhodesData ClerkDana BentonCounselor (0-Z)Cherie GopffarthCounselor (A-N)Michelle ArnoldCounselor (Freshmen). ADMINISTRATION. Todd TunnellPrincipalJames JohnsonAP (A - H)Marjorie MartinezAP (I - P)Jennifer WilliamsAP (Q - Z).
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1. JUST FOR JUNIORS Senior Year & COLLEGE TIME LINE
2. TCHS Counseling Dept. Gale Beene Office Manager
Julie Delgado Registrar
Brandy Rhodes Data Clerk
Dana Benton Counselor (0-Z)
Cherie Gopffarth Counselor (A-N)
Michelle Arnold Counselor (Freshmen)
3. ADMINISTRATION Todd Tunnell Principal
James Johnson AP (A - H)
Marjorie Martinez AP (I - P)
Jennifer Williams AP (Q - Z)
4. Registration Process February:
Complete your registration for senior classes: Due February 16th in the counseling office
REMEMBER-you must graduate on the Recommended Plan to be admitted to a Texas four-year college/university
Senior year course selections should maintain rigor and electives should display your areas of interest.
5. When Do I Begin? February:
Learn about the types of colleges/universities
Public:
non-profit institution funded by tuition, donations, grants, state and federal tax dollars
Private:
non-profit institution funded by tuition, donations, and grant money
6. When Do I Begin? February:
Prioritize your college/university preferences
Use college search tools to find schools that meet your needs
Geographical location
Small, medium, large
Major/Academic Interest
Two year schools versus four year schools
In state versus out of state
7. When Do I Begin?
Develop your preliminary list of approximately 5 schools
Make arrangements to attend Preview Days at your prospective colleges/universities and/or attend college fairs:
1 day during Junior Year & 2 days during Senior year
Register for the April 9th or June 11th ACT: check registration deadlines www.act.org
Register for the May 7th or June 4th SAT: check registration deadlines www.collegeboard.com
8. Welcome our Representative from Revolution Prep Dustin Fitzner
9. ACT vs SAT made up of four equal parts: reading, math, English & science & optional writing
if you struggle with math, the ACT may be a better option
not penalized for incorrect answers
made up of three parts: math, reading, and writing
if strong in math, this may be a good option
penalize ź point for each incorrect answer
11. When Do I Begin? March:
Familiarize yourself with the financial aid process:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
L.E.G.S.
Loans, Employment, Grants, Scholarships
Begin searching for scholarships
Important websites:
Look at local scholarships Timber Creek Counselor Corner
eScholarship: www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com
Fastweb: www.fastweb.com
Private schools www.Christianconnector.com
Every Chance Every Texan www.everychanceeverytexan.com
ACT Scholarship Search www.act.org
12. Free Financial Aid Workshop for Parents & Students March 8th @ 6:30 pm
TCHS Lecture Hall
Call 800-270-3220 to reserve your spot for this night.
13. When Do I Begin? April:
If you are planning to play college level athletics you should complete the registration information for NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Take the April or June ACT and/or SAT
Prepare for AP exams in order to achieve high scores and earn college credit
Attend Preview Days at prospective schools
EVERY CAMPUS HAS A PERSONALITY
14. National College Fair Irving Convention Center at Los Colinas
Exhibition Hall
222 W. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039
972-252-7476
Fair Hours:
April 14 Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
April 15 Friday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
15. Community College, Technical and Trade School Extravaganza April 21, 2011
6:00-8:00 PM
Keller High School
Gym and Commons area
16. When Do I Begin? May - July:
Complete ACT/SAT exams
Make arrangements for private visits
Be sure to take a campus tour
Use your Campus Checklist
www.collegeboard.com
Take advantage of volunteering opportunities looks good on your college application and keep a file of community service and leadership activities
Save essays that you might be able to reuse
17. Senior Year: Now What? Welcome your senior sponsor:
Carol Hopson
18. Senior Year: Now What? August:
Begin your senior year (FINALLY)
Register for the September ACT or SAT if desired or necessary
Begin to narrow your prospective college/university list to three to five schools
Always include a backup school close to your home
19. Senior Year: Now What? September:
Attend NorTex College Fair at UNT
Register for the November/December ACT and/or SAT exams if desired or needed
Begin completing your college applications
www.applytexas.org
Order your transcript takes five to 10 days to process
Get acquainted with admissions counselors on the colleges that you are considering to ask specific questions relating to that college regarding admissions and other questions of concern or interest.
20. Senior Year: Now What? October:
Finalize college applications be aware of early apply dates
Order your transcript takes five to 10 days to process
Check out information on college of interest websites for specific campus information
Check out information on college admission website:
www.collegeforalltexans.com
www.act.org
www.collegeboard.com
21. Senior Year: Now What? November-December:
Complete your admission applications time is crucial for submission
Complete your housing applications and
Continue researching the financial aid process
www.collegeforalltexans.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Continue scholarship searching
22. Important Information and Web Sites College Admission -Testing:
School CEEB Code #: 443752
Campus websites
www.act.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegeforalltexans.com
www.applytexas.org
www.petersons.com
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/schools
www.kisd.net
TCHS Counselors Corner Financial Aid:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
TCHS website-eScholarship:
Password and login-keller/keller
Fast Web:
www.fastweb.com
Private School Scholarships:
www.Christianconnector.com
Every Chance Every Texan
www.everychanceeverytexan.com
23. Points to Remember: 19 Credits to be Senior on recommended or distinguished plan
Last day to change your schedule is June 2
Teacher signatures must be obtained for courses where approval is written
24. Graduation Plans
25. Special Graduation Recognitions
26. Just For Juniors AP / DAP
27. AP Classes
.Should I
YES! College Preparation
Time and $$$$
www.collegeboard.org/ap/creditpolicy
College Acceptance
Course Selection
SAT/ACT
GPA & Rank
DAP (DAP coordinator on Campus - Joline Wunderl)
28. Distinguished Achievement Plan
Welcome TCHS
DAP Coordinator:
Joline Wunderl
29. Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) DAP Qualification
3 years of the same foreign language
4 years of Science (not including IPC)
4 Advanced Measures from the following:
Advanced Placement Score 3 or better
Dual Credit Course B or better
College Course B or better
Transcript to Mrs. Wunderl
Independent Research
Research plan submitted to Mrs. Wunderl prior to Winter Break
Letter of Intent W211
30. Topics to Consider? Dual Credit
Senior Profiles/Letters of Recommendation
Transcript Requests One dollar form to Registrar
Career Cruising
Revolution Prep
Questions/Concerns
Junior Conferences
College essays
Senior Sponsor
32. Thank you for your attendance. TCHS Counselors