High School Counselor
Dana Hamrick
TJC Concurrent Enrollment: 2006-07 Textbook List
Have you been to
this website yet?
http://www.collegefortexans.com à Comprehensive Website for everything
“college”
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Check out the
- Our NEW “GO
CENTER” located in the high
school library
- Help with Teen Violence
- How to help Parents and Teens Communicate with
each other
- Study Skills and Test Taking Skills
- Dealing with Teen Depression
- Help for Students with AD/HD
- College Videos
- Virtual tours of college campuses
- “How to Send Your Kid to College if You Don’t
Have the Money” video
- “How to Get Good Grades”
- SAT/ACT Registration Information
- FAFSA Applications
- US News and World Reports issue on
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Attention Student Athletes—Students planning to pursue
athletics at the college level must be aware of the core curriculum
requirements. For NCAA rules and an
application beginning at the sophomore level, go to http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/common/index.html
Some useful websites you might want to visit.
General:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ à
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ à Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
http://www.adventuresineducation.org
à Adventures in Education
http://www.trioprograms.org à Trio Programs
General College Info:
http://www.fastweb.com à Free Search of Scholarships and Colleges
http://applytexas.org à Common Application for Texas Colleges
http://www.securityoncampus.org à Campus Safety
http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege à
Career:
http://www.careercruising.com à Career Planning Website (username—quitman; password—goode)
http://www.cdr.state.tx.us/ à Career Development Resources
http://decide.cdr.state.tx.us/
à Information on various careers
http://www.collegeboard.com/apps/careers/indexà career browser
http://jobcorps.doleta.gov à Job Corps
http://www.monster.com à Monster Job Search
http://acinet.org à
http://stats.bls.gov à Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/oco à Occupational Outlook Handbook
Testing:
http://www.actstudent.org/ à ACT test website
http://www.collegeboard.com/ à SAT, PSAT, AP test website
http://www.thea.nesinc.com à THEA (formerly TASP) test website
Financial Aid:
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/
àOn-line Compendium of Financial Aid Resources
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ àFREE Federal Financial Aid form—seniors
apply after January 1
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/
à Federal Student Aid Home Page
http://www.finaid.org à FinAid Home Page
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov à Federal Student Aid on the Web
http://www.mapping-your-future.org à Mapping Your Future HomePage
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship à Project Scholarship Scam
http://www.irs.gov/individual/students/index.html à Taxes for Students
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Testing
Information and Dates to Remember:
THEA testing – You can sign up in the counselor's office to take the test at QHS in the fall or spring or take it on one of the statewide testing dates below. Visit http://www.thea.nesinc.com or the counselor’s office to register for the statewide dates. The website also has great info and helpful tips on testing, as well as a full-length practice test.
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You must take the THEA test if you plan to attend a public
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ACT à Composite score of 22 with minimum of 19 on
both Math and English
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SAT à 1070 with minimum of 500 on both Math and Verbal sections
TAKS à 2200 minimum for math; 2200 minimum and 3 on essay for ELA
ACT testing – http://www.act.org/ or visit the counselor’s office for registration forms
School Code for SAT and ACT à 445-775
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SAT testing – http://www.collegeboard.org/ or visit the counselor’s office for registration forms
School Code
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**Test site in Quitman
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PSAT test
– Offered to QHS juniors and sophomores on
Credit By Exam for acceleration purposes/no prior coursework – see counselor or handbook for further information, registration deadlines and test dates.
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Other Useful
Information
College Visitation Information—Senior students who are planning to attend a post-secondary school after
graduation are encouraged to visit the institution. Seniors may have one (1) visitation day (excused absence). In order to be given an excused absence, the student must:
· Make the request at least 2 to 3 days in advance.
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Make arrangements with the proper college authorities well in advance of
the desired day. Never make plans to
visit a college without calling that college first and making necessary
appointments!
· Obtain
from the college written and signed verification of your visit and present this
to QHS for an excused absence.
Calendar for Juniors
September *Visit the library
and counselor’s office frequently.
*Listen for
announcements concerning scholarships.
*Make a commitment
to achieving good grades.
*Begin preparations
for taking the SAT/ACT.
October *Begin to review some
of the college catalogs in the counselor’s office and library.
*Write to those that interest you.
*Plan
to take the PSAT. Listen for
announcements regarding sign-up and deadlines.
*Begin
now to look for sources of financial aid.
*Concentrate
on TAAS section(s) not mastered at this point.
November *Remain conscious of
your grades.
*Discuss with your
counselor questions that have surfaced since school has begun.
*Continue
self-assessment and career exploration.
*Explore features of
colleges and other post-secondary institutions that meet your needs, interests,
aptitudes and abilities.
*Check SAT/ACT test
dates and registration deadlines.
*Make
plans to attend College Night at QHS
DECEMBER *Continue your search for financial aid sources.
*Understand the
implications of your PSAT/NMSQT results by reading carefully the interpretation
included in ‘Report of Student Answers” and “About your PSAT/NMSQT
Scores.” Go over the test with your
answer sheet.
*Prepare
for semester tests.
JANUARY *Continue your career exploration
*Begin a personal
resume sheet for next year. List any and
all awards, honors, school, extracurricular and honor activities.
*Continue preparation
for SAT/ACT testing.
FEBRUARY *Become familiar
with applications for jobs, colleges, post secondary training.
*Prepare a list of
personal references (with addresses and phone numbers) to use for applications.
*Register
to take SAT/ACT in March, April, May or June.
MARCH *Finalize plans
for your senior year schedule.
*Contact
colleges if you are considering early application.
*Be
aware of deadlines for admission tests and applications.
*Contact
the military if interested in ROTC or any military academy.
*Study
for entrance exams.
*Keep
track of your grades.
APRIL *Arrange in order
of importance 3 to 4 careers that are of interest to you. Secure
information
regarding training necessary for success in those careers.
*Make
plans to visit the colleges under consideration.
MAY *Be aware of college admission deadlines.
*Update
your resume sheet.
*Begin
to evaluate your college choices.
*Continue
investigating sources of financial aid.
*Prepare
for semester tests.
NOTE: Beginning your senior year, watch for scholarship
information posted and listen for announcements.
High School to College Checklist
_______Visit the counselor’s office,
the library or websites to investigate various colleges.
_______Look over brochures,
guides, catalogs, and choose three or four likely choices.
_______Write or call each college for admissions forms,
as well as forms for financial aid, scholarships, and housing. Ask for a catalog also.
_______Talk to your parents about the colleges you are
considering.
_______Familiarize yourself with
admissions procedures at each college.
_______Apply to take the appropriate entrance exam (SAT
or ACT). Take the exam no later than December of your senior year. Have scores sent to the colleges you are
considering.
_______Arrange to take the TASP test
(if you are not exempted for TAAS scores).
_______Visit the campuses of the
colleges under consideration. Tour dorms, talk
with professors, admissions advisors, and financial aid officers. Ask Questions!!!
_______Complete applications for admission to colleges
you are considering, being sure to submit all forms and fees. Adhere to deadlines!
_______Have a transcript sent to all colleges to which
you apply.
_______Review finances with your parents. If financial
assistance is needed, complete necessary forms.
Apply early and adhere to deadlines.
Follow directions accurately.
_______Decide on housing (on or off
campus). Send application and deposit. Adhere to deadlines. Consult the college catalog for procedures.
_______Arrange to have final transcript sent after
graduation.
_______Find out about credit by exam
awarded by the college (AP, CLEP). Take advantage of this if possible. Many colleges offer this information during
orientation. Exams must be taken prior
to beginning of classes each semester.
_______Sign up for orientation, if
available.
_______Register for classes, pay
tuition and fees.
_______Familiarize yourself with the
campus. Find classroom locations prior to the first
day of classes.
Questions to Ask at College Visits
Academic
1.
How many courses or semester hours is the normal load? How many of these are “core” courses
(pertaining to your major).
2.
What student
services does your college offer at no additional cost? (tutoring, career
counseling, personal counseling, study skills workshops, reading workshops,
placement services)
3.
What are the
registration procedures?
4.
What is the
procedure for remedial class placement (particularly in English and math
classes
5.
Is there an
orientation program for freshman students?
6.
Does your college
accept CLEP (College Level Exam Placement), exams for credit? If so, which ones are required subject exams
or general exams? Also ask about AP test
scores for any AP classes you have had.
7.
Does each student
have a faculty advisor? What procedure
is used to assign a faculty advisor when the student is undecided about a major
area of study?
8.
What is the teacher
to student ratio in classes?
Social
1.
What are some
organizations students may belong to?
What activities are offered at the student union?
2.
Do you sororities and
fraternities? Are they national or
local?
3.
What procedure is used
to select roommates?
4.
What are some of the
rule and regulations for dormitories?
Are there co-ed dorms?
5.
How can I arrange a
campus visit?
6.
Do many students remain
on campus during weekends? What are some
weekend activities for students on your campus?
Financial
1.
What forms are used to
apply for financial aid at your college?
2.
How do you apply for
academic scholarships?
3.
If I am turned down for
need-based financial aid, what are other sources available to me?
4.
What is the tuition fee
for a normal course load?
5.
What are room and board
costs? Do they increase each year?
6.
When must I make a room
deposit to insure that I get space in the dorm?
Is the deposit refundable if I should decide not to attend?
7.
Are on-campus jobs
available? How do I apply for
work-study?
8.
Who is the financial
aid officer, or whom do I contact for assistance in applying for financial aid?
Questions/Comments regarding our website?
Contact us: Becky Carpenter (903)763-5000, ext. 131
Last Updated: September 11, 2006