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Grand Prairie High School

Grand Prairie High School . Sophomores: Beyond High School. Counselors and Other Support Staff. Margie Tyrone A- Cl LaShaun Bougere Co- Gr Jarita Galbreath Gu -Mar Martha Garcia Mas -Re Elias Mercado Rh -U Patricia Calahan V-Z Blanca McGee Social Worker

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Grand Prairie High School

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  1. Grand Prairie High School Sophomores: Beyond High School

  2. Counselors and Other Support Staff • Margie Tyrone A-Cl • LaShaun Bougere Co-Gr • Jarita Galbreath Gu-Mar • Martha Garcia Mas-Re • Elias Mercado Rh-U • Patricia Calahan V-Z • Blanca McGee Social Worker • Danita Peterman CTE Counselor • Martha Gullett Registrar • Donna Cristerna Counseling Clerk

  3. ADVISE TX AdvisorMs. Keating *Texas A & M University* Bachelor of Art (B.A.) Political Science Provides assistance with the following: • Financial aid application • College application assistance • Scholarship searches • College/Universities searches • Registering for the ACT/SAT • Assistance with college essays (editing, etc)

  4. Helping Students Find Their Way Post-Secondary Education, College Readiness Preparation, and Planning

  5. What is Post-Secondary Education? Education Beyond High School What are Your Options? • 4-Year Universities • Community Colleges/2 Year College • Trade Schools • Professional Schools

  6. What is College Readiness? • College readiness means that a student can enter a college classroom, without remediation, and successfully complete entry-level college requirements. • Students that are enrolled in remediation courses in their first year of college have only a 17-39% graduation rate (College Board 2004).

  7. Planning and Preparing for College – This is Your Time to………. • Research colleges and universities • Create a college research file • Visit college campuses • Meet with college representatives • Go to www.bigfuture.org/college-search to build a college list • Go to http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/ to find out how much money you will need to support your future lifestyle and to determine what kind of career you will need

  8. Planning and Preparing for College • Discussing educational and career goals with counselors, teachers, and parents • Obtaining information about colleges and academic programs • Obtaining information about financial aid opportunities (loans, grants, scholarships) • Exploring college majors and career interests • Community service • Student organizations (Student Council) • Take the PSAT • Know your G.P.A and Rank • Considering postsecondary education • Attend college/career fairs • Deciding to attend college • Selecting high school courses to prepare for postsecondary training (Pre-AP/AP) • Maintaining good grades

  9. Selecting a College/University

  10. What’s Important • Size • Location • Academic Programs • Campus Life • Cost • Diversity • Other Activities

  11. 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?

  12. 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?

  13. College Testing ACT, SAT, and TSI

  14. College Testing • ACT • www.actstudent.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 • TSI • Needed for 2 year universities only

  15. Scholarships Websites

  16. Scholarships Websites • www.scholarships.com • www.collegexpress.com • www.collegeanswer.com • www.fastweb.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.collegenet.com • www.scholarshipmonkey.com • www.cappex.com • www.zinch.com • www.scholarshippoints.com • www.nextstudent.com • www.studentscholarships.org • www.scholarshipexperts.com • www.supercollege.com • www.scholarshiphunter.com

  17. College Research Websites

  18. College Research & Important Websites • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org • www.Gentx.org • www.utexas.edu/world/univ/alpha • www.careersandcolleges.com • http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/ • www.bigfuture.org/college-search • http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/ • www.collegemajors101.com • College-insight.org • nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/‎ • www.collegeview.com • www.goseecampus.com • www.unigo.com • https://collegeprowler.com • www.collegeview.com

  19. Reminders • Talk to your school counselor • Take the PSAT • Take more challenging courses • Attend college/career fairs • Research colleges/universities • Plan college visits • Research scholarships and other financial aid • Research the school of choice

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