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GO CENTER

GO CENTER. Hudson High School. Parents of SENIORS Class of 2015. GO Center Purpose Blue Files Plans after HHS Important Dates Valuable Websites Admissions/Acceptances Scholarships FAFSA/Financial Aide. GO Center. Info. (websites, brochures, pamphlets)

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GO CENTER

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  1. GO CENTER Hudson High School

  2. Parents of SENIORSClass of 2015 • GO Center Purpose • Blue Files • Plans after HHS • Important Dates • Valuable Websites • Admissions/Acceptances • Scholarships • FAFSA/Financial Aide

  3. GO Center • Info.(websites, brochures, pamphlets) • Blue file (UPDATE when changes made) • College Board & Apply Texas accounts • Place to meet with recruiters/admission folks • Resources: phone, fax, printer, computers, etc. • SAT/ACT registration/preparation help

  4. Go center (cont’d) • Scholarship Files/Books/Resources • FAFSA info./Financial Aide • Scholarship Files • Guidance/advice • STUDY HALL (T & W) • M, TH, & F—All lunches • Anytime with Pass from Class

  5. Options after HHS • CAREER/JOB—need education • LICENSE/CERTIFICATION • TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOL • MILITARY • COMMUNITY/JUNIOR COLLEGE (2 yrs.) • UNIVERSITY (4 yrs.) Plan A, B, & C

  6. PLANS AFTER HHS • Career goals (likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses) • Education needed for that career • Where to go (type of institution) • Testing required (TSI, WORKEYS, ASVAB, SAT/ACT) • Acceptance/admission requirements • How to finance your education

  7. UNIVERSITY TESTING (SAT or ACT a must) SAT ACT • Registration Deadlines & Test Dates—see website • Math, Critical Reading, & Writing • Scoring: (0 pts. deducted for omitted answers) • Universities Accept SAT • www.collegeboard.org • Registration Deadlines & Test Dates—see website • English, reading, math, science, & writing • Scoring (penalized for omitted answers) • Universities Accept ACT • www.act.org

  8. SAT vs. ACT (Cont’d) SAT ACT • Scores received 14 days • NEED TO TAKE by Dec. for BIG schools (A&M and UT) • Many scholarship require (deciding factor) • Costs: $52.50 or Fee Waiver (paid online with credit card, debit, or Pay pal) • Check school’s website ALWAYS • Scores received 14 days • NEED TO TAKE by Dec. for BIG schools (A&M and UT) • Many Scholarships require (deciding factor) • Cost: $54.50 w/Writing or Fee Waiver (paid online with credit card, debit, or Pay pal) • Check school’s website ALWAYS

  9. College Testing(2 yr. school—community or junior coLLegeS) • TSI required for colleges/universities (Mrs. Rosser) • Math, Critical Reading, Writing • ONLINE • Cost ($14) • Exemptions: SAT-1070 (500 on M & CR), ACT-23 (19 on M & E) • Offered at HHS, AC for AC goers, other colleges • SAT / ACT not required

  10. Military, Tech./Trade, & Career Testing • ASVAB • Study books, flashcards, online, contact recruiters • Determines placement/job in the military • WORKEYS • AC certifications/licenses • Determines placement in programs

  11. TO DO LISTS for Post HHS • Call or locate choices online/brochure • Figure out the requirements for admission • Register for testing/prepare/study • (ASVAB, WORKEYS, TSI, or SAT/ACT) • Apply (their website) OR APPLYTEXAS • Application Fees—Fee Waivers (4)

  12. TO DO LISTS for Post HHS (cont’d) • Meet any other requirements • Athletes– Go to eligibilitycenter.org • Take a “College Day” & visit • Request a transcript be sent (if needed) • Wait, call, or email after awhile • Give copy of acceptance letter to Mrs. Sims 

  13. DATES TO REMEMBER • Registration for testing & study/prepare • SAT on Oct. 11th is THIS Friday, Sept. 12th • SAT Study Sessions: Sept. 30, Oct.2, & Oct. 4 • Decide on your Plans A, B, & C by Nov. 1st • Applications for BIG universities due Dec. 1st • SAT/ACT scores for BIG schools in by Dec. 29th • Financial Aide/FAFSA & Scholarships—Dec./Jan.

  14. Date to remember (cont’d) • FAFSA opens Jan. 1st • General Scholarship Application due Feb. • Finish FAFSA—Spring Break • Admissions/Acceptance letters due-April • Proof of scholarships due-May • Admission Accomplished May 8, 2015 • Scholarship Night May 26, 2015

  15. WEbsites • www.collegeboard.org • www.applytexas.org • www.collegeforalltexans.org • www.gentx.org • www.comparecollegetx.com • www.cappex.com • www.fafsa4caster.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.hudsonisd.org • (HHS, GO Center, top Left on menu bar)

  16. CONTACT INFORMATION • GO Center 875-9312 • sims@hudsonisd.org • 936-465-1863 (text/call) • Go Center Webpages • (Go Center on top left of menu bar • on the school website • www.hudsonisd.org) • REMIND 101 Coming Soon to the GO Center Webpages

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