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Quest Senior Information 2014

So I have my high school diploma in handnow what?

QECHS GraduateLIFEWhat are my goals?Where do I want to be in 2 yrs? 5 yrs? 10 yrs?Im not sure what I want to do.

QECHS GraduateLIFEInterestsSkillsStrengthsValuesExplore Your Options www.texascollegeandcareer.comhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.orgwww.actstudent.org/careerwww.bridges.comI know where Im headed! How do I get there?

QECHS GraduateLIFECareer GoalsMilitaryWorkforceTrade/Technical SchoolCollegeMilitary PathBranchRecruitersASVAB

Entering the WorkforceSkillsOn the job trainingJob marketResumeInterview skills

Trade/Technical SchoolTargeted educationShorter termResulting in a certification/specialization

College2-yr InstitutionComplete a certificationEarn an Associates degreeEarn core creditsFor transfer purposes to a 4-yr institutionImprove your academic standing for admission purposesBenefitsSmaller class sizesLocationEconomicalAssured admission with HS diplomaAdmissionsComplete application for admissionOrder a transcript to be sent electronically

College contd4-yr InstitutionEarn a Bachelors degree, Masters degree, or Doctoral degreePrepare for professional state and national licensing exams

BenefitsStudent life/Integrating into the school cultureCollege ExperienceResident facultyBegin taking courses towards your majorIndependenceFreshman $ available

Explore College Optionswww.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.org/collegeswww.everychanceeverytexan.orgwww.applytexas.org

1. Admission Criteria

Do you meet the requirements to get into your college(s) of choice?GPAClass RankSAT/ACT ScoresRecommended CoursesFactors to Consider

Cost

Compare each colleges range of tuition and fees, including books, housing, transportation, and meals. Consider direct and indirect costs. Use the net price calculator.

Be sure to think long range about your costs. Realize the costs involved are not only per semester, but until the completion of your certificate or degree program.

Factors to Consider contd

Factors to Consider contdMajors

LocationVisit the campusSize

Student Life/Activities

College: 4-yr InstitutionsAdmissionsComplete Application *Aim for Dec. 1*For most Texas schools: www.applytexas.org For many out-of-state schools: www.commonapp.org If school of choice is not represented by the above sites, go directly to the school website and complete the application there.*Essays may or may not be required. If you must submit an essay, ensure you are presenting your best effort. Have a trusted teacher review it prior to submission

Send your SAT or ACT scores

Admissions contd3. Gather all components of the applicationTranscriptsOrder from the registrarAllow 10 business daysLetters of RecommendationSomeone who knows you wellGive advance notice (2-3 weeks)Provide a brag sheet or resumeMay need 2-3

Submit application feeIf you used a fee waiver on the SAT or ACT, you also qualify for a college application fee waiver. See your counselor!

5. Follow up!Contact the institution to confirm receipt of application and all required documentsEstablish a relationship with a college counselor

RANK & GPABecause you have had at least three different GPA calculations, they have to be hand calculatedThese will hopefully be ready in another week or twoIT WILL NEVER APPEAR ON YOUR TRANSCRIPTI will give each of you a letter with this information once I have itDont let this keep you from applying to college or for a scholarshipThe letters will be mailed with official transcripts once we have them readyIf you have already sent the official transcript, let us know that we need to send the letter, and to which school

Be sure to apply to more thanone college:

#1- College should be your Dream college. #2- Should be your Maybe/Probably college. #3- Should be your Slam Dunk College.

Sources of Financial Aid Grants Need based; do not have to repay as long as you maintain a certain GPA. Loans Must repay once you finish college. Work Study Program Job housed on campus arranged by college. Scholarships- Free money

Scholarships

Scholarships Where do I look?QECHS scholarship website (located on the Counseling website) Internet College/University website Local business Advertisements Parents place of employment

Scholarship applications take time and effort but, it is well worth it!!!!!!!

Dont give upHang in thereWatch the calendar closely for application deadlines.2. Research other available scholarships via the internet, reference books, or private sources.3. APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!Scholarships

Financial Aid

FAFSAFAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid applications are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

How and when do I apply? Even if you havent been officially accepted for admission, you should complete and submit the FAFSA during the spring semester of your senior year in high school. The FAFSA helps colleges and universities determine your eligibility for financial aid.

Students and parents can sign applications electronically by applying for a PIN number. Apply for a PIN now! This will speed up the application process.

It is highly recommended that parents have their 2013 Income Tax Returns completed before attempting to complete this form.

After your FAFSA is processed, youll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that summarizes the information you supplied on the FAFSA. The information from your FAFSA will be sent to the colleges you listed on the form, and the schools will send you an award letter identifying the aid for which you qualify.

Begin the FAFSA process @ www.fafsa.ed.govRemind 101

Remind 101 will be used to notify seniors of important upcoming dates and deadlines from the counseling office. Text @080283 to 281-712-6749 to register for the notificationsResources and Information!Ms. Knight is available for simple questions at 1st lunch Mondays and Tuesdays and second lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Take advantage of this time so you dont have to wait or miss class.SENIOR CONFERENCES: currently underwayOPEN HOUSE: September 25STUDENT APPOINTMENTS: Fill out a counselor passHISD COLLEGE FAIR: Oct. Date TBA (watch for Remind 101 noticeSCHOLARSHIP UPDATES: Monthly postings by submission deadline on campus and on the website! Check other websites too.COLLEGE REPS ON CAMPUSYOUR AVID TEACHER

IMPORTANT DATESOctober 13th HISD professional development day/LSC classes meetNovember 10th Last day to drop LSC classesNovember 24th -26th HISD holidays/LSC classes meetJanuary 12th LSC second semester beginsFebruary 16th HISD professional development/LSC classes meetApril 11th PromMay 9th LSC GraduationMay 14th Senior Award CeremonyMay 19th H & H RanchMay 21st - Graduation PracticeMay 21st Graduation

Dual Credit Drop ProcedureWe will be sharing this with juniors and seniors in AVID classes next week.Excessive drops will limit your opportunity to attend college classes and affect progress towards your high school diploma and your associates degree. Excessive drops may also jeopardize your position in the Quest Early College program.Reenrolling in a dropped class in another semester is not guaranteed. If the class is required for completion of high school graduation requirements or to obtain your associates degree it may become difficult to meet those goals. Quest may reenroll you in the class in a later semester if you have shown significant academic improvement and dedication to the early college program. After your third drop, you will be referred to the Quest Success Plan committee to evaluate your continued participation in the early college program. The following procedure must be followed and documented before you will be allowed to drop a class.

1. Obtain a College Class Concern form (CCC) from Dr. Covington.2. Meet with your family facilitator as soon as you have concern over your grade in a college class and complete the appropriate section on the CCC form.3. Attend at least 3 tutorial sessions with either LSC tutors or Quest facilitators about the subject of concern and complete the appropriate section on the CCC form. 4. Make at least 2 contacts with your professor and document it on the appropriate section of the CCC form.5. Make an appointment with Mrs. Knight to discuss the impact on high school and college degree plans and complete the appropriate section of the CCC form.If there is still a need to drop the course, complete the reflection questions and have your parent sign the CCC form. 7. Meet with Dr. Covington to turn in the completed CCC form and to complete paperwork for dropping the class. In rare situations when the time line does not allow for all steps to be completed, students may receive approval to drop after meeting with Dr. Covington and Ms. Knight.