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College Readiness Senior Parent Meeting

College Readiness Senior Parent Meeting. Mrs. Evans: A-F Mrs. Leach: G-M Mr. Brito: N -Z Mrs. Owen: Counselors’ Secretary. As a senior parent, do you feel like this??. Before we begin….

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College Readiness Senior Parent Meeting

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  1. College Readiness Senior Parent Meeting Mrs. Evans: A-F Mrs. Leach: G-M Mr. Brito: N-Z Mrs. Owen: Counselors’ Secretary

  2. As a senior parent, do you feel like this??

  3. Before we begin… • This PowerPoint & all the handouts are posted our counseling page so that you can review at your convenience • We will show you where to access resources on the counseling page • To honor time, please save questions for after the presentation as counselors will be available • We will be going into English classes next week to give a similar presentation to your seniors

  4. Basic College Terms • Application: The form students fill out online and other documentation you submit to get into college; ApplyTexas is what Texas schools use; counselors will go into English classes next week to help students with Apply Texas • Admissions: Can my child get in? Check the college’s website under freshman admissions for their requirements. Most community colleges have an open door admissions policy while universities have stricter requirements • Tuition: money paid for the classes you are enrolled in. Can vary greatly; If you choose a college outside of Texas, you will have to pay out-of-state tuition which is more expensive • Texas Automatic Admission: if a student ranks in the top 10% of their graduating class on or before the application deadline, they will be automatically admitted; exception is UT Austin which is top 6%

  5. Texas 4-Year Public Universities:funded by government; cost usually lower than private schools; offer bachelor’s & graduate degrees • University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), San Antonio; approx. 30,000 enrolled • Texas A&M University San Antonio; new campus; approx. 6,500 • Approx. 77% of students are first generation college students • Texas Tech University, Lubbock; approx. 37,000 enrolled • Texas A&M University, College Station; approx. 68,000 enrolled • University of Texas, Austin; approx. 51,000 • Angelo State University, San Angelo; approx. 10,00 enrolled • Texas State University, San Marcos; approx. 38,000 enrolled

  6. Private 4-Year Universities in San Antonio: usually smaller and more expensive than public schools • St. Mary’s University; approx. 3,700 • University of the Incarnate Word; approx. 10,000; 6,000 on the main campus • Our Lady of the Lake University; approx. 3,200 • Trinity University; approx. 2,400

  7. Community Colleges & Technical Schools2-year Associate’s Degrees, Certificates, and Licenses Smaller & more affordable; may be able to commute Easier transition from high school to college life Most have an open-door admissions policy which means there are no entrance exam scores, minimum GPA, or class rankings required. The only requirement is completion of a high school diploma or GED. Each Alamo college offers different majors/certificates so be sure to research that before choosing; however, you can do basics at each campus • San Antonio College (SAC) • Nursing • Dental Asst. • Law Enforcement • Fire Academy • St. Phillip’s • Sonography • Culinary Arts • Auto Mechanics • Palo Alto • Vet Tech • Cosmetology • Northwest Vista • Digital media • Web technology

  8. College Admission Tests • 4-year universities require an ACT or SAT; 2-year community colleges/technical schools do not. • ACT - 4 main sections: English, math, reading and science and an optional essay. Sign up online at ACT.org • SAT – 3main sections: math, reading and writing and an optional essay. Sign up online at SAT.org; must first create a CollegeBoard account or use your existing one if you took PSAT • Most colleges do not require the optional essay but UT Austin & A&M College Station do. • Cost: around $50 per test; if you qualify for free/reduced lunch, you can get a waiver to cover the cost; check with your counselor • We suggest taking both the ACT & SAT if you can • After registering for the ACT/SAT, enter the schools to send your score reports to; can send to 4 schools for free if you submit before taking the test • TSI - determines the appropriate level of college course work for an incoming student. Three separate exams: math, reading, & writing. • If students do not show college-readiness through their SAT/ACT scores, they must take the TSI. • We will offer TSI sessions at PHS • Not passing the TSI can require remedial classes at college

  9. SAT/ACT Continued • All dates are on the counselor’s page on our website and a hard copy schedule is available in our office • Pay attention to the registration deadlines – they charge extra if you register late • FREE SAT Study Resources: • Khan academy – www.khanacademy.org/sat • Free online website/app • Can link your PSAT/SAT scores for personalized practice • Study guides for SAT/ACT in our office & posted on our site • SAT Daily Practice APP (from the College Board) • ACT Online Study Resource: www.OpenEd.com

  10. Fee Waiver Benefits • Students who qualify for free & reduced lunch, qualify for fee waivers: • 2 free SAT and ACT tests • 2 free SAT Question-and-Answer Service reports • Unlimited Score Reports to send to colleges • Waived application fee at participating colleges • For SAT only: no late registration fees for your 2 free tests • In Texas, over $8 million dollars in SAT fee waivers were awarded last year but only $4 million were used • We encourage parents to fill out the PISD lunch application online or we have provided a paper copy in your handouts

  11. Filling out the lunch application is easy and can benefit your child, even if they choose not to eat in the cafeteria

  12. Examples of Admission Document Requirements Texas A&M College Station • ApplyTexas application • 1 essay, Topic A (submit through ApplyTexas) • Fee of $75; there are fee waivers available • Official transcript • SAT or ACT scores(sent from the testing agency) Palo Alto College • ApplyTexas application (shorter application compared to 4-year school) • Official transcript • TSI scores if they have taken it To send your official high school transcript: • Make sure your student has already submitted their application through Apply Texas first • Fill out and turn in a release of school records form to Mrs. Owen (counselor’s secretary); if student is under 18, a parent must sign the form • Allow 72 hours for the transcript to be sent • Dual Credit: if your student has taken dual credit, they will also need to request transcripts from those schools to be sent

  13. Requirements Continued Bacterial Meningitis Shot: All schools will require proof the student has had this shot within the last 5 years • Once accepted by the college, the student will be able to upload their shot record • Students can turn it in to Nurse Salinas to add to their record • Mobile shot clinic at Poteet HS for students the meet specific criteria in the spring – Mrs. Kaiser

  14. FAFSA: The free application form you submit to apply for federal financial aid. visit: fafsa.gov • Did you know? Most schools require all students to fill out the FAFSA • Some schools will not consider students for merit scholarships until they have submitted a FAFSA so complete one even if you think you will not qualify for aid • Relax! The FAFSA is designed to be simple and most people finish in less than 30 minutes • It opens Oct. 1: fill it out ASAP to meet school and state financial aid deadlines • You can start the FAFSA, save it, and come back later to finish it • First create your FSA ID and password (before completing the application part) • Student and parent/legal guardian must have separate FSA ID’s; do not use same email address • When creating your FSA ID, enter your name and Social Security number exactly as they appear on your social security card • The student is the one applying for financial aid, so be sure it’s the student entering his or her FSA ID where it says “Enter your (the student’s) FSA ID.” Do not start the FAFSA form by supplying the parent’s FSA ID. • Parents and Students: Save your FSA ID & password because you will need it each year to renew and for parents if they have younger children.

  15. Make sure you access the correct webpage: FAFSA.gov Scroll down to bottom of home page and you will see this

  16. Gather this information before starting the FAFSA application • Social Security number for student and parents • Driver’s license number • If you are not a U.S. citizen, your alien registration number • Last year’s federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-2 information • Records of your untaxed income • such as child support received, interest income, and veterans non-education benefits, for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student • Cash, savings and checking account balances • Investments other than the home in which you live • including stocks and bonds and real estate but not including the home in which you live; and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student

  17. Providing Financial Information • The 2019-2020 FAFSA form will ask for 2017 tax information. • The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) automatically transfers tax information into the FAFSA form. • Use the “Help & Hints” on the right side of the page to understand the questions • Each college has a financial aid office – call them with any questions or if you have a unique situation (if finances have changed drastically since 2017, etc.) Signing & Submitting • Students will electronically sign the FAFSA by entering their FSA ID & password; parents will have to do this as well if their information was entered • Once you see your confirmation page, you have successfully submitted it. Either print this page or take a picture of it. • After you submit, your info will be sent to the colleges you listed on the form • Within a few days, you will receive an email letting you know your FAFSA was processed

  18. Receiving Financial Aid • You’ll receive an aid offer from each college you applied to and listed on your FAFSA stating the amount of aid you could receive at the school • Review & compare offers • Decide which school to attend • Formally accept the school’s aid offer • If you’re offered student loans, only borrow as much as you really need • Your college will handle your aid – ask their financial aid office when & how your aid will be paid out, what it will cover, and how much (if any) aid will come to you once tuition and fees are paid Resource: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out#get-help

  19. Scholarships FALL SEMESTER: Step 1. Complete & submit the scholarship application in ApplyTexas if the school has it Step 2. Complete the FAFSA Step 3. Visit the college’s website to apply to their university-specific scholarships and pay attention to their scholarship deadlines (some are Dec. 1) SPRING SEMESTER: • Most local scholarship info will not be posted until January or February • Find the PHS scholarship page: PHS website-Helpful Links-All Links-Senior Scholarships • PHS Scholarship & Athletic Addendum applications are posted here

  20. Scholarship Tips • Students can start on: • Typed personal biography or general scholarship essay; have your English teacher or someone else proofread • 2-3 letters of recommendation from school personnel, employers, community leaders • Resume or list of all activities, honors, volunteer work, employment • Senior picture to use for scholarships • Expandable folder and calendar/system for organization • Research: use our website, read Class of 2019 Remind 101 messages , listen to announcements, check binder in our office during off periods • Proofread, spellcheck applications and essays • Meet deadlines • Type application if possible; if writing, write neatly in blue or black ink • Request ahead of time the number of official transcripts you think you will need for scholarships; allow at least 72 hours to receive

  21. Deadlines –check the school’s website as they vary • Jul 1 – ApplyTexas.org application opens; however, some 2-year schools like Alamo colleges do not open until mid-October • Oct 1 – FAFSA (for financial aid) at fafsa.gov opens; the sooner you complete it, the sooner and more likely you are to receive $$ • Oct 15 – A&M College Station for engineering admissions date • Nov 1 – UTAustin’s priority admissions date • Dec 1 – UT Austin & A&M College Station’s admissions, scholarship, and honors deadline • Dec 1 – some schools’ Apply Texas scholarship deadlines (UTSA)

  22. University Bound Fall SemesterTo-Do List: Goal – by Thanksgiving • Submit application through Apply Texas (including scholarship application if available) • Register for SAT/ACT and take/re-take; higher scores = more scholarship $$ • Send your scores right after you register • Send your official transcript to schools you applied to (form from Mrs. Owen) • FAFSA: Create your FSA ID & have your parent create theirs • Submit FAFSA (opens Oct. 1) • Check each school’s website for scholarship applications and pay attention to their scholarship deadline – before Dec. 1

  23. Junior/Community College BoundTo-Do List: Goal - by Christmas • Submit your application through Apply Texas • FAFSA: Create an FSA ID and have your parent create theirs • Submit your FAFSA (opens Oct. 1) • Send your official transcript to schools you applied to (form from Mrs. Owen)

  24. College, Career, Military Readiness • Our goal is for 100% of our seniors to be college, career, and/or military ready once they leave PHS • What does that look like? • Dual Credit: 3 hours of college credit in English or Math or 9 hours in any other subject • Score a 3 or higher on an AP exam • Qualifying TSI and/or SAT/ACT scores • Military Ready • Take the ASVAB • Meet with a military recruiter • Participate in JROTC • Enlist • Earn a recognized industry certification • SolidWorks Engineering, Microsoft Office, CNA, CMA, EKG Certificate, Cosmetology

  25. College Readiness Scores: have to meet college readiness standards in ELA AND Math • TSI score > 350 Math and > 351 Reading • SAT score > 480 Reading/Writing and> 530 on Math • ACT score > 19 in math and ELA and a composite score of 23 • Pass College Prep English and College Prep Math with a 75+

  26. Upcoming Events • Sept. 28 – Registration deadline for Oct. 27 ACT • Oct. 1 – FAFSA opens • Oct. 3 – Financial Aid Night @ 6:00 pm in PHS Library • Oct. 4 – “Ready to Work” Career Fair at Pleasanton Civic Center • Permission form in counseling office • Oct. 5 – Registration deadline for Nov. 3 SAT • Oct. 15 – Dual Credit Parent Information Night for Spring 2019 @ 6:00 pm in PHS Library • Oct. 23– College Fair, 10:00-noon @ PHS gym • For Juniors & Seniors; parents welcome • Students must register in order to attend • Visit: www.gotocollegefairs.com to register • Nov. 2 – Registration Deadline for December ACT & SAT tests • Nov. 13 – ASVAB Test at PHS • Requirement for military but also a good career exploration tool • FREE • Sign up in counseling office • Nov. 30 – Discover PAC: field trip to Palo Alto

  27. College Information Resources • Remind 101 Messages – sign up to get the latest updates & reminders from counselors, instructions on PHS website • The Counselors Page on PISD HS Website – this PowerPoint, ApplyTexasinstructions, upcoming events, ACT/SAT dates, Scholarship/FAFSA info, and more • BigFuture from CollegeBoard – great resource on financial aid, College 101, includes a college & career search, and more https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ • FAFSA Help - https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out • CollegeGo App – from CollegeBoard – info on colleges, careers, financial aid • Link on counseling page with more college prep apps

  28. PHS Counseling Page

  29. PHS Scholarship Page

  30. Hopefully your anxiety about the college admission process has lowered and come June 1st, you will feel like this parent… https://youtu.be/WDErIH4LPW8

  31. Thank you for coming!For Class of 2019 Remind 101:Text 81010 and enter @a6239k Please contact your child’s counselor if you have additional questions. • A-F: Mrs. Evans; sdevans@pisd.us; 569-1254 • G-M: Mrs. Leach; mdleach@pisd.us; 569-1255 • N-Z: Mr. Brito; sbrito@pisd.us; 569-1256 • Mrs. Owen: Counselors’ Secretary; dlowen@pisd.us; 569-1383

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