JUNIOR INFORMATION

1. JUNIOR INFORMATION Big Future Video 1 Big Future Video 2 EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL at MIDLAND COLLEGE

2. COUNSELOR INFORMATION Ms. Dennison tammy.dennison@midlandisd.net Main Office 685-4680

3. ECHS ACCESS • Remind me-to receive messages by text, text @jrechs21 to 81010 • To stay up to date with your grades – use the student access in Skyward – your support teacher will help

4. Attendance Policy • Regular attendance is essential to make the most of your education. • State attendance law requires that you do not have excessive absences – see Vice Chancellor – Mr. Barrientes – for attendance issues

5. Transcript • A transcript contains all courses taken for high school credit, semester grades, rank, GPA (5 point and 4 point), graduation plan, test scores and demographic information. • Transcripts are updated after semester grades (January/June). • Students can obtain an official copy (or unofficial) of their transcript at the front office on Tues/Thurs with Ms. Sanchez. Cost is $1 • Allow 24 hours for processing

6. High School GPA College GPA

7. National Honor Society To be considered for membership: • students must be juniors or seniors, • must have been in attendance at the inducting campus at least one semester, • and have an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 on the 5pt scale • Seniors who were not inducted as juniors must have the GPA requirement in the spring semester of their junior year.

8. College Planning • By Dec 1st of your senior year – plan to get admitted to more than one 4 year college • You would need to: (in the fall of your senior year) • Complete college applications • Send SAT/ACT scores • Send high school transcript

9. SAT/ACT SAT/ACT scores can get a student: • admitted to a 4 year college • considered for a scholarship (depending on the score) • Remember to click “send scores” to prospective colleges when registering for tests – you can send up to 4 for free • Fee Waivers are available: see counselor www.collegeboard.org (SAT) www.actstudent.org (ACT)

10. Test Dates and Deadlines(SAT) COLLEGEBOARD.ORG

11. Test Dates and Deadlines(ACT) ACTSTUDENT.ORG

12. ACT versus SAT: How do I choose? The best way to decide if the SAT or ACT is right for you is to take a timed tests in each. Since the content and style of the SAT and ACT are very similar, factors like how you handle time pressure and what types of questions you find most challenging can help you determine which test is a better fit. question. Use the Princeton Review website to practice tests

13. Differences between the SAT and ACTWhich Test is Right for You?

14. QUESTIONS FOR COLLEGE COMPARISONS • Requirements for admission • Size of College • Location • Programs of Study • Good Fit (your skills, interests, abilities) • Cost

15. COLLEGE APPS & LINKS What's Your Plan? (MISD website) What is UP NEXT? (APP to text) Big Future (Collegeboard Website) Texas Career Check & Explore Education Your Lifestyle Calculator

16. Fall To Do List (see handout) • Study for SAT/ACT • Register & Attend College Forum • -October 3 – MC PE Building-7:00-8:30 • Attend “How to Get into College” • October 15thMC Carrasco Rm 7:00-8:00 • Follow activities for your grade on the “What's Your Plan” website • Create a resume

17. Spring To Do List (see handout) • Register for SAT/ACT • Don’t forget to “send scores” • March 4th SAT School Day • Visit at least two college campuses • Follow activities for your grade on the “What's Your Plan” website on “spring to do” handout • Select 2-3 teachers to write letters of recommendations • Create a college admission essay (see handout) • Check for summer internships with local leaders that share your interest