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Johns Hopkins Oberlin Carlton Middlebury Claremont McKenna Bowdoin Columbia

Johns Hopkins Oberlin Carlton Middlebury Claremont McKenna Bowdoin Columbia Davidson College Rice U of North Carolina Purdue Texas State UTEP UT Austin-Plan II, BHP, LAH Stanford St. Edwards Trinity Tulane Texas A&M Texas Tech

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Johns Hopkins Oberlin Carlton Middlebury Claremont McKenna Bowdoin Columbia

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  1. Johns Hopkins Oberlin Carlton Middlebury Claremont McKenna Bowdoin Columbia Davidson College Rice U of North Carolina Purdue Texas State UTEP UT Austin-Plan II, BHP, LAH Stanford St. Edwards Trinity Tulane Texas A&M Texas Tech U of North Texas NMSU UNM Arizona St. University of Arizona San Diego State Pomona Northwestern Washington U Yale Smith College U Penn University of Notre Dame Harvard Scripps College Emerson College TCU USC Georgetown Cornell USC Gates Two EPHS students awarded the 40 Acres Scholar from UT Austin Three EPHS students awarded the Terry Scholar from UTEP.  Class of 2018 approximately 12 million In scholarships and financial aid.

  2. Let’s Talk CollegeC O L L E G E P L A N N I N G

  3. Am I Really Applying to College? • Important Tests • AP/Dual Credit/College Planning • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Questions ??

  4. Announcements SAT Juniors– March 6th Big Gym and Small Gym TACRAO – October 2019 1pm – 3pm Texas Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers FAFSA Opens October 1, 2019 (2018 tax return) FAFSA Night-FALL 2019 Colleges That Change Lives www.ctcl.org

  5. College Already?

  6. Preconceived Notions • Where my child attends college defines them and me as a parent! • I didn’t get this opportunity; therefore, they must take this opportunity! • There is only ONE college that will be a good fit! • There is no way my child can go to college because we cannot afford it. • My child will not get in to many colleges or universities. • My child won’t be successful without me! • I didn’t go to college so my child doesn’t need to attend.

  7. College Success Across Texas 22% For every student who enrolled in 8th grade in 2006 in Texas public schools, only 22% received a higher education degree or certificate. Of the 22%, 1% received a certificate, 5% received an associates degree, 16% received a bachelor’s degree or higher

  8. Why AP? Why DC? Why OnRamps? ephsap.weebly.com • Research • Passing 1 AP exam – earn college degree in 5 years or less • Low income students - by passing 1 AP exam they are 32% more likely to graduate from college than non-AP peers. Skills • Discipline • organization • time management • working through difficulties • test taking skills • opportunity to expand exposure • focus on growth and learning – Journey vs. Outcome “Grit”

  9. 2 - Year upper level program • Offered only at EPHS • Can be combined with Dual Language Magnet or T-STEM Academy • Earn an AP Capstone Certificate • Earn an AP Capstone Diploma

  10. IMPORTANT STANDARDIZED TESTING FOR COLLEGE

  11. Prepare for Important Tests

  12. Opportunities for students Junior year

  13. Fly In Programs

  14. What Do Colleges Look For? HOW TO PREPARE FOR ADMISSIONS

  15. Top Ten Strengths & Experiences

  16. Top Ten Strengths & Experiences (cont)

  17. Summer Programs“Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” Auguste Rodin Internships El Paso Electric

  18. Volunteer Opportunities

  19. College Admissions How do I apply?

  20. College Applications

  21. Narrow College Choices

  22. Senior Year Survival

  23. Free & Reduced Lunch WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

  24. Free or Reduced Lunch • 2 ACT Waivers ($102) • 2 SAT Waivers ($104) • 2 SAT Subject Test Waivers ($104) • 8 College Application Waivers ($240) • 4 ACT & 4 SAT Waivers • NCAA Clearinghouse Waiver ($65) • NAIA Clearinghouse Waiver ($70) • Apply for free and reduced lunch – it could save you $685. Application at https://elpaso.episd.org/welcome/index and click on the Eat Smart application.

  25. Financial Aid WHAT TO EXPECT WHERE TO START

  26. FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid

  27. CSS ProfileCollege Scholarship Service Profile

  28. Financial Aid/Scholarships – Where to Apply? Federal Aid FAFSA Pell Grants Work-Study College Distribute Funds for Federal & Foundation/ Private Aid Community Scholarships i.e. Community Foundation, Rotary Club, EPHS Alumni, Athleta, etc. National Scholarships i.e. Gates, Dell, Coca Cola, etc. Student

  29. Congratulations Class of 2018!

  30. Contacts • Cyd Goldfarb, College Readiness Coordinator cpeckgol@episd.org • Andrea Luevano, Counselor A-D adluevan@episd.org • Karla Tejeda, Counselor E-K, kmtejeda@episd.org • Cristina Rosales, Counselor L-P crosale1@episd.org • Cecilia Espinosa, Counselor Q-R ceaguil1@episd.org • Gina Ramirez, G&I gramir@episd.org

  31. Questions? Check out our school website: https://elpaso.episd.org/ Check out our college readiness website: ephscollege.weebly.com Check out our Facebook: www.facebook.com/EPHS counseling center

  32. Freshman and SophomoreC O L L E G E P L A N N I N G

  33. Dual CreditPartnership with El Paso Community College 1. Apply Texas-El Paso Community College 2. Pre-Assessment Module (PAM) 3. TSI Placement Test Math-350+ Reading-340+ Writing-4+ • EA form (early admission)

  34. What does AP mean? PAP? Dual Credit? OnRamps? (PAP) Pre Advanced Placement (AP) – Advanced Placement Follows standards set by College Board • SAT/ PSAT/ AP falls under College Board • College credit may earned by passing AP exam with a 3,4,or 5 2 major premises set by College Board • Expectation-students can perform well at rigorous academic levels • Opportunity to engage in a higher level of learning and critical thinking.

  35. College Admissions Timeline 9th Grade Fall Semester (Freshman Only – For automatic admission to Texas A&M (Top 10%), students must graduate on the Distinguished Graduation Plan.) • Create a four-year high school plan taking into consideration student goals and ambitions. • Look at college admission requirements for ideal colleges. It’s never early to plan. • Begin discussing future career options. • Get involved in extra curricular activities – have a balance (one athletic, one academic.) 9th Grade Spring Semester • Meet with school counselor to discuss 10th grade course options. • Adjust four-year high school plan as needed to reflect change in goals. • Maintain involvement in extra-curricular activities. • Prepare for End of Course Exam(s). (This is required for graduation.) • Begin Academic Resume

  36. FAFSA: Free Application forFederal Student Aid • Single Application for federal grants, state grants and education loans. • Complete Spring Semester of Graduating Year. • A MUST DO for all seniors going to post-secondary education (trade school, college or university). • It’s Free – don’t pay for it! • Students will get funding based on federal guidelines. • All Students should fill this out • many colleges and universities require it despite family income.

  37. Advanced classes offered at EPHS • Dual Credit • English 3 DC • English 4 DC • US History DC • Pre-Cal DC • Government DC • Economics DC • Comm Apps DC • Advanced Placement • AP English 3 (Lang) • AP English 4 (Lit) • AP US History • AP Government • AP Economics • AP Computer Science • AP Seminar • AP Research • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics • AP Physics 2 • AP Physics • AP Psychology • OnRamps • OnRamps English 3 • OnRamps Pre Cal • OnRamps Computer Science

  38. El Paso High School Dual Language Magnet • Nationally recognized program • Classes taught 50% in Spanish and 50% in English • Program is skill specific, not career specific • Translation class only offered at EPHS • Earn UMC medical interpretation certificate • Earn up to 32 college credits • Earn Multiple HB 5 Endorsements • No. 1skill set sought in the medical and pharmaceutical industries

  39. T- STEM Academy EL PASO HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT: “…To provide a forward thinking and rigorously technology-based curriculum that fosters creative and critical thinking in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math so as to best prepare El Paso High School students for their future...”

  40. T- STEM Academy Courses • PAP, PAPDL Biology • PAP, PAPDL Chemistry • Physics, AP Physics • Principles of Technology (DL) • Forensic Science • Integrated Physics and Chemistry • PAP, PAPDL Concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and math • Food Science • Statistics • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Physics 2 • Physics C Mechanics • Environmental Science • Computer Science

  41. College Admissions Timeline 10th Grade Fall Semester • Modify four-year plan to reflect new goals. • Ensure you are taking rigorous classes to prepare a strong academic resume for college admissions. • Take PSAT seriously in order to begin preparing for Junior PSAT and ACT/SAT. • Continue involvement in extra curricular activities and begin taking leadership roles. 10th Grade Spring Semester • Meet with counselor to begin planning rigorous junior year curriculum. • Consider CCTE courses as an option for electives. • Attend college and career fairs to begin exploring college admissions requirements. • Tour college campuses as apart of family travel. • Run for leadership positions with clubs and organizations. • Update your Academic Resume

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