Beyond High School
*Texas A & M University* Bachelor of Art (B.A.) Political Science 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)
*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
Dr. Evans Career and Technical Education Counselor Lawanda.evans@gpisd.org 972-809-5880
Mondays 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Thursdays 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Fridays 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Create and Promote a college going culture Encourage students to consider higher education after graduation Help parents and students prepare and plan for college Spread the word about college and career opportunities Liaison between students, school counselors, and institutions of higher education
EVERYONE! High school students Has information for parents, current college students, and/or community members who are interested in higher education
Career Counseling/Planning Career Interest Inventories SAT/ACT Registration SAT/ACT fee waivers (must meet criteria) College Application fee waivers (must meet criteria) College and Career Planning Groups
Accuplacer information Testing strategies College and Career Planning Workshops for Parents Financial Aid Workshops Scholarship information FAFSA/TASFA information
College search/selection Admission Information Application Process College visitation forms Common Application assistance Assistance with setting up college account AND MUCH MORE
Be Organized Be Responsible Be Punctual
Get things done early Meet all deadlines Keep a calendar Listen to announcements Read the GO Center board
Keep a file Make and keep copies of everything Meet with college reps when they come to GPHS Keep good grades Understand and know your transcript Keep your address and phone number updated
Practice writing your college essay Visit the College and Career Center often Attend the College and Career Center group sessions Ask questions (no question is a dumb question) USE THE COLLEGE GUIDE OFTEN
YOUR CALENDAR CHECKLIST
Meet with college reps when they come to the school Choose your top 5 schools Visit the schools of your choice Work on your admission/scholarship essay Take the ACT/SAT Complete the Apply Texas or Common App profile and/or application Submit your college application by Nov. 1 Complete the NCAA profile, if applicable
Step 1: Research colleges and universities Step 2: Start working on college/scholarship essays Step 3: Choose the top five schools of choice Step 4: Prepare and Plan to take the ACT/SAT Step 5: Create an ACT or SAT profile
Step 6: Register and Take the ACT or SAT Step 7: Create an Apply Texas profile at www.applytexas.org; if out of state complete on the school s website Step 8: COMPLETE and SUBMIT the Apply Texas college application online Step 9: RESEARCH and APPLY for available scholarships on the school s website
Step 10: RESEARCH and APPLY for local scholarships Step 11: Wait on acceptance letters Step 12: Complete and apply for financial aid between January February Step 13: Wait on acceptance letters
Start working on your college/scholarship essays Create an ACT or SAT profile Register for and take the ACT or SAT Create an Apply Texas profile at www.applytexas.org Complete your Apply Texas application online Submit your Apply Texas application online Research and apply for scholarships online and locally
Come to the College and Career Center for assistance with FAFSA, TAFSA, college applications, registering for the ACT/SAT, scholarship info, financial aid info, etc. (VERY IMPORTANT) Let Dr. Evans know which college/university you have been accepted into. Bring me a copy of your acceptance letter, send me an email, or verbally let me know.
Visit the GPHS College/Career Center Register for the ACT/SAT Attend College Night at SGPHS Choose your 5 colleges you would like to attend Apply to the colleges of your choice by November 1. Come to all college representatives sessions Search for scholarships online
Work on/complete college applications Watch the GO-4 News Visit the college of your choice Visit the College and Career Center for scholarship information Attend F.O.C.U.S Group sessions Encourage your parents attend GPHS Parent Workshops Register for the ACT/SAT
Visit the college of your choice Search for scholarships online Ask for letters of recommendations, if required Come to all college representative sessions Watch the Go-4 News Complete college applications Visit the College and Career Center for scholarship information Take the ACT/SAT Attend F.O.C.U.S Group sessions
Submit/mail all college applications by Thanksgiving, along with a copy of your transcript Check all deadlines If you are interested in DCCCD, submit/mail all applications before Christmas vacation Look for scholarships online Visit the College and Career Center for scholarship information Attend F.O.C.U.S Group sessions
Start reviewing and become familiar with the FAFSA Visit the College/Career Center for assistance with FAFSA, TAFSA, college applications, registering for the ACT/SAT, scholarship info, financial aid info, etc. (VERY IMPORTANT) Bring your college acceptance letters and scholarship letters to the College and Career Center
Apply for a FAFSA pin for you and one for your parent Start working on FAFSA application Research scholarships online Visit the College and Career Center for assistance with scholarships, FAFSA pin, college applications, etc Bring your college acceptance letters and scholarship letters to the College and Career Center
Complete FAFSA application Continue to apply for scholarships Watch for important deadlines Bring your college acceptance letters and scholarship letters to the College and Career Center
Continue to apply for scholarships Watch for important deadlines Complete and submit FAFSA Watch for acceptance letters and financial aid award letters Attend Financial Aid Night Bring your college acceptance letters and scholarship letters to the College and Career Center BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW YOUR COLLEGE CHOICE
ACT, SAT, Accuplacer
SAT 4 Fee Waivers (2 for the SAT and 2 for the SAT Subject Test) ACT 2 Fee Waivers If you receive a fee waiver for the SAT or ACT you will qualify for a college application fee waiver. If you receive a fee waiver for the SAT or ACT you will qualify for a fee waiver for the NCAA application.
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 ACCUPLACER Needed for 2 year universities only
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration September 8th August 17th August 18-24 October 27th September 21st Sept. 22 Oct 5 December 8th November 2nd Nov. 3-16 February 9th January 11th Jan. 12-18 April 13th March 8th March 9-22 June 8th May 3rd May 4-17 Register at: www.actstudent.org/
SAT Date Subject Tests Register By Late Registration October 6th Yes September 7th September 21st November 3rd Yes October 4th October 19th December 1st Yes November 1st November 16th January 26th Yes December 28th January 11th March 9th None February 8th February 22nd May 4th Yes April 5th April 19th June 1st Yes May 2nd May 17th Register at: Collegeboard.org
For Qualified Juniors and Seniors
Mountain View, North Lake,
Opportunity to earn college credit while in high school Course offered in math, science, English, economics, history, government and a variety of technical courses Course are taught by college faculty or qualified high school teachers Dual credit academic courses are transferable to all Texas public colleges and universities and some private and out-of-state institutions
Save money or college tuition Finish college faster Enjoy an easier transition to college-level course work
11 th or 12 th grader Approval from a high school counselor Fulfill the appropriate admissions criteria for the college Have an acceptable score on the SAT, ACT, Accuplacer or Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) in at least one area (reading, writing or math) as applicable to the course (s)
TAKS (exit level) 2200 in math and/or English language arts with a writing score of 3 or 4 SAT 500 verbal, 500 math, 1070 composite ACT 19 verbal, 19 math, 23 composite ACCUPLACER 78 reading, 80+ verbal with 5+ on essay, 69/64 college algebra THEA 230 reading, 220 writing, 270 math
Dallas County Community College District
Provides qualified high school seniors with academic support services Up to 4,000 for tuition and books, if there s a financial need Qualifications Graduate from a Dallas County public high school Meet the financial need guidelines established by DCCCD Meet one of the following (1) graduate top 40% of your class, (2) graduate with a B average, or (3) pass the required DCCCD assessment test for admission
www.scholarships.com www.collegexpress.com www.collegeanswer.com www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com Visit the College and Career Center for more information on scholarships
Apply Texas Application Online www.applytexas.org Common Application Online www.commomapp.org Universal College Application Online www.universalcollegeapp.com
www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.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/
Visit the College and Career Center Complete your college application by November 1. Take the ACT/SAT Apply for scholarships Complete your FAFSA by February Research scholarships Visit with college representatives when they are on campus Bring your acceptance letter to Dr. Evans