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Don’t delay with applications
and recommendations.
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Volume 13, Issue 2
November
Hey Seniors!! The school year is a third over. It “snuck up” on you, did-
n’t it? Here are a few reminders to help you on the rest of your journey
this year:
If you want to go to a four year university, you should have your application in
before Christmas. Even though the university may have a later application dead-
line, scholarship deadlines are often far ahead of the application deadline. Stay on
top of deadlines. Many deadlines are during the Christmas holiday, so make sure
that you have everything you need before school lets out on break.
Get recommendations from your teachers and counselor, if needed. Make sure that
you ask at least two weeks before you need the recommendation. Providing a
resume will help in writing the recommendation.
You should be looking for scholarships on an ongoing basis. Parents, check with
your Senior frequently or come in and pick up the applications yourself, if you
wish. Contact Danita Peterman (Danita.peterman@gpisd.org or 972-809-5880) in
the College and Career Center for more information on scholarships.
Be mindful of your grades. It is common for Seniors, especially after Christmas, to
think that grades no longer matter. Remember, colleges have the right to revoke
your admission if your final transcript reflects that you let your coursework slide.
Focus on the FAFSA. Even though you can’t file until after January 1st, you can
get your paperwork ready. Remember, financial aid is first-come, first-served.
Because so many cutbacks have occurred in federal and state funding, early sub-
mission is vital. Get on-line and register for a PIN number NOW.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING
EVENTS
Dec. 7 — SAT test (if registered by
Nov. 8)
Dec. 14 — ACT test (if registered by
Nov. 98
Jan. 1 — Begin applying for
FAFSA — get on-line
and get PIN number
NOW.
Jan. 25 — SAT test (if registered by
Dec. 27)
VisitCollege.com is an innovative
system that makes searching and ap-
plying for colleges easy, enjoyable,
and free! With just a few clicks, the
VisitCollege.com site uniquely sup-
plies prospective students of higher
education with comprehensive col-
lege data, comparisons of colleges,
college website links, useful local
community information, and the abil-
ity to apply to multiple colleges of
your choice — all from home!
Check out the many options for
scholarships, job/internships, hous-
ing, and financing.
Don’t just go to visit a college. Go to
VisitCollege.com and visit multiple
colleges all at once!
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Dental Hygienists
Funeral Directors
Registered Nurses
Engineering Technicians
Court Reporters
Radiological Technicians
Respiratory Therapists
Science Technicians
Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Automotive Body Repairers
Paralegals
Cardiovascular Technologists
Sales Worker Supervisors
Machinists
Surgical Technologists
HIGHEST PAYING JOBS
REQUIRING A
TWO-YEAR DEGREE
Airline Pilots
General Managers
Managers (Marketing, Advertising, PR)
Engineers
Actuaries
Physician Assistants
Surveyors/Mapping Scientists
Securities/Financial Sales
Computer Systems Analyst
Secondary School Teachers
Teacher, in general
Police, Supervisors/Detectives
Purchasing Agents
Editors and Reporters
Librarians
Insurance Underwriters
Architects
Computer Programmers
Occupational Therapists
Accountants/Auditors
HIGHEST PAYING JOBS
REQUIRING A
FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
ACT or SAT ACT
An achievement test, measuring what the
student has learned in school
Tests four components — English, math,
reading and science (writing is optional) (has four sections)
Math counts for 1/4 of the overall score
and covers algebra, geometry and trigo-nometry
3 hours, 25 minutes
Total composite score of 1-36 (based on
average of 4 tests), 4 scores of 1-36 for each test, and score 0-12 for the optional essay
No wrong answer penalty
Cost is $34 w/o writing, $49.50 w/writing;
if taken multiple times the student decides which score is sent to colleges; additional fees may apply.
On-line registration
Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally ad-ministered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Most colleges and uni-versities accept either test. When weighing your options, keep in mind that there are dif-ferences in test structure and the type of content assessed.
SAT An aptitude test, testing reasoning and
verbal abilities
Tests three components — critical read-
ing, math, and writing (has 10 sections)
Math counts 1/3 of the overall score and
covers basic geometry and algebra 2
3 hours, 45 minutes
Total score out of 2400, 3 scores of 200-
800 for each section, and score 0-12 for the essay
1/4 point subtracted per wrong answer
Cost is $47; entire score history is sent
automatically to the colleges of his or her choice; additional fees may apply.
On-line registration
Auto Mechanics
Carpenters
Welders
Electricians
Firefighters
Food Service Managers
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
Telecommunications Equipment
Installers/Repairers
Postal Service Workers
Truck Drivers
Police Officers
Power Plant Operators
Carpet and Tile Setters
Line Repairers and Installers
Rail Transportation Workers
Real Estate Agents
Brick Masons and Stonemasons
Drywall Installers
Executive Secretaries/
Administrative Assistants
HIGHEST PAYING JOBS THAT
DO NOT REQUIRE A
COLLEGE DEGREE
HIGHEST PAYING
JOBS THAT REQUIRE
A GRADUATE
DEGREE
Physicians Financial Managers Speech Therapists
Dentists Chiropractors Mgmt. Analysts
Professors Chemists Medical Asst.
Lawyers Pharmacists Urban Planners
Optometrists Geologists Physical Therapists
Judges Economists
Physicists/Astronomers Psychologists
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Student Athletes
Time to Register with NCAA
If you are a senior who is planning to participate in Division I or II sports as a college
freshman, now is the time to register and be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center
(http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp). You must do this in order to
qualify for college athletics. Check out the Guide for the College-Bound Student Ath-
lete at http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CBSA1.pdf. The
website provides important information on eligibility standards, financial aid, recruiting
and the national letter of intent, in addition to other topics of interest to student athletes.
Senior Calendar: Things you should be doing. . .
GPHS CCC Newsletter GPHS Counseling
December
Complete and mail applications that have a December
deadline.
Be sure housing accommodations are taken care of if you
are to be living on campus.
Register for ACT, THEA or SAT if you have not already
done so. Remember that deadlines are far in advance of the testing dates.
Assemble records needed for financial aid forms
Get financial aid form (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
Continue to search for scholarships or other financial aid.
Apply immediately for scholarships despite their deadlines, and turn in early.
Get teacher recommendations. Be sure to provide your
vita/resume to assist in writing the letter. Please ask your teacher several weeks in advance of the due date of the letter to you.
Search for scholarships
January
Complete and mail financial aid applications
Finish any applications for colleges or scholar-
ships (priority deadlines for selective schools)
Continue making good grades
Take SAT or ACT
RESPONSIBLE!!
Cyber Safety
In this day and age, one cannot be too careful
when navigating through cyberspace. With the
popularity of blog sites such as My Space and
Facebook it is imperative that parents, and stu-
dents, follow several safety tips to protect yourself
while on-line:
Set page to “private”
Don’t include personal info (that includes last
name, town, school, sports teams, where you
hang out, etc.) — this gives access to preda-
tors and makes it easy to find you
Don’t include photos — again, this makes
you an easy target
Only let people be friends if you already
know them
Avoid “in-person” meetings with people you
don’t already know
Check comments regularly and delete inap-
propriate ones instead of responding to them.
Don’t post something that could embarrass
you later — once something is posted it is in
cyberspace forever.
Be skeptical
Report inappropriate behavior
What should a parent do?
Ask to see your child’s profile — better
yet, create your own account so that you
can monitor what is on your child’s page
and those of their friends.
Read the profile, with links to friends and
photos, with your child at your side.
If you’re skeptical, read it on your own
and explore deeper
Monitor the profile on a regular basis and
look for new ones!
Keep the kids’computer in a public place
(i.e., NOT in their bedroom!)
Always (try to) stay a step ahead of your
kid
And praise them when they do the right
thing!
Here are several links for parents and students
to view with more information on safety on
the web:
http://www.staysafeonline.info
http://www.isafe.org
http://social-networking-
tagging.suite101.com — information
on bullying, which these sites make it
easy to target other students
http://www.cyber-safety.com/
parents.html
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/
publications/parent-guide
http://www.internetsafety.com/internet
-safety-tips-for-parents.php
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/
social-networking-websites — The
Top 15 Social Networking Sites
Keep in mind — Facebook isn’t the
only networking site around. Others
include (but are not limited to):
Xanga, Friendster, MySpace, Blogger,
Alldumb.com, Rotten.com, FaceParty
and Livejournal.com. Often, the kids
from one school will tend to concen-
trate on one or two sites.
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