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Flower Mound High School COUNSELING CENTER

Flower Mound High School COUNSELING CENTER. Life After High School: Finding the Best Match (This power point will be posted on the FMHS website). FMHS Counselors. Connie Maloney A – B Lead Counselor Celeste Boggs C - F Jennifer Todd G - KOL Leanne Cottrell KOM - N

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Flower Mound High School COUNSELING CENTER

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  1. Flower Mound High School COUNSELING CENTER Life After High School: Finding the Best Match (This power point will be posted on the FMHS website)

  2. FMHS Counselors • Connie Maloney A – B • Lead Counselor • Celeste Boggs C - F • Jennifer Todd G - KOL • Leanne Cottrell KOM - N • Chasity Lansdell O - SMA • Amy Berry SMB – Z • Shelly GloynaStudent Assistance Counselor

  3. Step 1: Consider your options • Four Year University • Two year Community College • Military • Enlistment/ROTC Scholarship/Academies • Career/Technical School • Workforce • Gap Year

  4. Step 2: Discover Your Resources and Start your Research • FMHS Website: www.fmhs.lisd.net Junior/Senior Handbook • CHOICES360 • Consider Military Academies (pg. 32-35 –Jr/Sr Handbook) • FMHS College Forum Thursday, May 2nd 5:30-7:30 pm @ Marcus High School Arena

  5. Step 3: Take advantage of… • College admissions representatives on the FMHS campus during lunches • College Forum – May 2nd • Check the counseling website for participating universities. • CHOICES360

  6. Step 4: Make your senior year count • Senior year – an opportunity to strengthen skills and broaden experiences – in school and out • Colleges pay particular attention to the senior schedule and performance • Attendance – clean up any absence fails • Review your transcript and make sure you have met all graduation requirements and there are no errors.

  7. Top Factors that Influence Admissions The top factors in the admission decision: grades in college preparatory courses, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, and overall high school GPA. Among the next most important factors: the essay, teacher and counselor recommendations (when required by the school), class rank, and the student’s demonstrated interest.

  8. How does FHSP impact admissions? For a Texas university, you need: ● FHSP, ONE Endorsement and DLA. (Algebra 2) ● The Number of Endorsements you earn will not influence you being admitted to a university. Outside of Texas, you need: ● A valid high school diploma and to know that you have met their admission requirements.

  9. Extracurricular Activities Community service or volunteer work Be careful with Social Media What Else Are Colleges Looking For?

  10. How To Select The Right College For You • Think about your interests • Do your homework • Consider geography and size • Visit the campus • Don’t be swayed by a school’s reputation or status • Do not go to a school because of your friends • Use the college searches available on web (CHOICES360) • Talk to your school counselor

  11. College Admission Procedures • Start a college planning folder to get organized • Apply using Common Application or Apply Texas • Write, Re-write Essays— topics available now • Take SAT or ACT (Have official scores sent) • College Visits – Schedule with admissions and financial offices (2 days/junior and senior year) • Update resume of all activities, awards, and jobs • Obtain a summer job that might be related to your career interests • Apply and search for scholarships • Beat deadlines

  12. College Admission Testing Information • SAT & ACT tests require pre-registration • SAT – May 4th and June 1st • ACT – April 13th, June 8th and July 13th • Registration website online • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org

  13. Tips for the College Application • Read instructions carefully - If you are given an option of electronic or paper, choose electronic. • Use Common Application or Apply Texas • www.commonapp.org • www.applytexas.org (If given a choice, choose Common App.) • Practice first on a COPY of the application • Ask someone to review the draft • FMHS School Code: 442434

  14. How to Order Transcripts • Official transcripts are sent electronically from the FMHS registrar’s office. • Request official transcripts by going to the Counseling page of the FMHS website. Go to the Transcript Requests tab. Students are allowed 5 free and 1 Final transcript at no charge. Any requests beyond the first 5 will require a one time processing charge and a $5.00 fee for each transcript. (Common App are free) • SAT/ACT scores are not included on your transcript. You will need to have OFFICIAL scores sent directly from testing agency.

  15. Recommendation Letters • Choose someone carefully. • Give person writing letter at least a 2 week notice (Aug./Sept. will need more time). • Fill out the Counselor Recommendation Packet (available in the counseling office or online) before requesting a letter from your counselor. • Follow up with a

  16. How to Pay for College • Fill out the FAFSA form whether you will qualify or not. The FAFSA opens Oct. 1st – we will have a workshop to help with completing the application. • This is used for college scholarships and even NCAA purposes. • Talk to a financial aid officer at the university. • Check on when applications are due for scholarships. Not all admissions and scholarship applications have same deadlines. • Check the FMHS website and CHOICES360 for additional scholarship information.

  17. Scholarship Success • Search for scholarships weekly – CHOICES360 • Check the counseling portion of the FMHS web site for scholarship information • Apply, Apply, Apply- The more you apply for the better your chances of receiving one • Plan ahead- it takes time to get transcripts and letters of recommendation • Be organized- Keep your resume’ up to date and meet deadlines • Follow directions- Correctly Fill Out Forms! • Proofread • Beat deadlines

  18. Other Summer Activities Take a class at community college Do community service, internship, apprenticeship, look for a leadership position. FMHS website – Counseling – Summer Opportunities Attend a Summer Program at a university (Pg. 61 -- 11/12th Handbook) Get a paid job Visit colleges Research, research, research!

  19. Rank Opt-out ● As a junior, you will have the opportunity to opt out of having your class rank posted to your transcript. ● This only applies to students outside of the top 10%. ● There are two windows of time in which you can choose to opt out: May 15-30 and September 15-30.

  20. What can Parents do to Help? Be a weekly visitor to our website Talk with your child about what they may be thinking about doing after graduation. Be open to all options. Offer support and encouragement Educate yourself about the college process Help keep track of important dates and deadlines Attend Parent Nights, College Nights, Financial Aid Nights Monitor your child’s stress level Ask Questions Be a weekly visitor to our website

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