Talkington SYWL Senior Information 2016 - 2017

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Counseling Staff

Kami Williamson Guidance Counselor (806) 219-2236

kamiwilliamson@lubbockisd.org Jeremy Cortez College Advisor (806) 219-2208

jcortez@lubbockisd.org

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How can we help you? •  Scheduling •  Letters of Recommendation • Applications • Credits/requirements • GPA/Rank •  Test info • Emotional support • College Representative Liaison

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General Information

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Honors vs. Distinguished

Honors—3.5 GPA High Honors—4.0 GPA

**You CAN graduate with honors and not graduate with a Distinguished diploma!**

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Advanced Measures •  Senior Project – requirement for Talkington

Seniors •  College Algebra Dual Credit – grade of 3.0 or

higher •  Psychology Dual Credit – grade of 3.0 or higher •  Sociology Dual Credit – grade of 3.0 or higher •  All AP courses – must score 3 or above on the

College Board Advanced Placement Exam •  Advanced CTE courses –specific ATC courses

(this does not include introductory courses) – grade of 3.0 or higher

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Dual Credit •  Partnership with University of Texas Permian Basin •  $150.00 per course + Required course materials/

books •  Talkington will pay one class per year •  Student responsible for purchase of book •  Students must pass TSI exams to be eligible for dual

credit course •  College Algebra, Psychology, Sociology are online

courses with a Talkington teacher as the facilitator

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Senior Seminar •  Senior Project ▫  Proposal ▫  Paper ▫  Product ▫  Portfolio ▫  Presentation

• College Readiness ▫  One day a week for scholarships ▫  Essays/1:1

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Colleges set their own admission

standards, so consult their websites and catalogs.

The more selective colleges will have

more requirements to fulfill.

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College Applications • Apply Texas & Common Application ▫  Sites open up August 1st

• College App Dates ▫  August 2-4 from 8 am – 12 pm ▫  Talkington Computer Lab

• University of Texas Austin and Texas A&M University ▫  Early Action October 15th

•  IMPORTANT to check your potential universities deadline

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College Application cont. •  Free & Reduced Lunch students ▫  4 free college fee waivers (not all universities take

waivers) •  Transcripts ▫  Allow 48 hours for transcript to be submitted ▫  Allow 2 Weeks for transcript to be entered into

college application from college side

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College Entrance Tests •  SAT • ACT •  TSI

**Refer to the college admission requirements to see which you need to take.

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SAT • Redesigned test—Critical Reading/Writing &

Math •  Some colleges require additional subject tests

—check admission requirements •  $43.00 Without Essay •  $54.50 With Essay • Register online at www.collegeboard.com •  SAT Date June 4, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3,

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ACT •  Tests 4 areas: English, Math, Reading &

Natural Sciences • Writing portion is optional, but highly

recommended (check college requirements) •  $39.50 No Writing •  $56.50 With Writing • Register online at www.act.org •  June 11, Sept 10, Oct 22, Dec 10

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Texas Tech University

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Lubbock Christian University

ACT SAT Required GPA Award 4-Year Award

18-19 860-930 2.50 $2,000 per year      $8,000

20-21 940-1010 2.5 $2,500 per year $10,000

22-23 1020-1080     2.7 $4,000 per year $16,000

24-26*    1090-1200 3.0 $5,500 per year $25,000

27-28* 1210-1270 3.0 $6,000 per year $27,000

29-30* 1280-1350 3.0 $7,000 per year $31,000

31-32* 1360-1450 3.0 $8,500 per year $37,000

33-34* 1460-1550 3.25 $9,500 per year $41,000

35-36* 1560-1600 3.25 $11,000 per year $47,000

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Scholarships for Freshmen Students Scholarships are offered to freshman students based on SAT and ACT scores

Angelo State University

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TSI Test

•  Tests reading, math and writing • REQUIRED for all state universities •  Some private schools require different test • REQUIRED for Talkington students to

adhere to College Readiness standards •  Passing this test allows students to register

for college classes and not have to take a remedial English or Math course

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TSI cont. •  Cost ▫  $10.00 per test (Writing, Reading, Math) ▫  No Fee required for Free/Reduced Lunch Students

•  Each test takes about 45 minutes to complete •  Test Dates During Summer ▫  Every Wednesday from 9 am – 3 pm in July ▫  (July 6,13, 20,27)

•  To prepare for exams please visit: ▫  www.accuplacer.org

•  TSI scores are valid for 5 years

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Exemptions to TSI

English/ Critical Reading

Math Composite

SAT 500 500 1070

ACT 19 19 23

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FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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FAFSA – OPENS UP OCTOBER 1ST High School Graduation

Submit FAFSA Tax Information

2017 October 1, 2016 2015

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You will not receive Financial Aid until you are

admitted into your University

FAFSA cont. •  First come first serve money for each institute •  Students and Parents need to create an FSA ID ▫  Will set up all students FSA ID in Senior Seminar ▫  Parents need to set up on their own, schedule an

appointment ▫  FSA ID is important to remember for the following

years your child will be in college • Will set up a Financial Aid workshop in

September

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To Do List…

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To be doing now… ü Finalize your list of colleges. Make sure you

have a “safety school.” ü Request applications. ü Meet with college representatives when you

get the chance. ü Work on application essays. Get someone to

proofread them! ü Request teacher and counselor

recommendations, if needed.

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To be doing now…

ü Update your “resume” ü Complete Early Decision and Early Action

applications. ü Research financial aid sources. ü Check into housing at the colleges you are

applying to. ü Check all deadlines to make sure you are on

track.

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Bits & Pieces

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Recommendation Letters • Be sure to give your teachers, counselors or

anyone else writing your letters plenty of time (at least 2 weeks) to get them written.

•  Provide your letter writer with enough information to be able to write a good letter!

•  The counselors need two school weeks to get the letter written and sent off.

•  Provide stamped envelopes to the writer.

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Resources for Scholarships

•  List on the Counselor Page on the Talkington Website

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Scholarship Scams

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Financial Aid Tips • Check with the colleges you are applying to

for pertinent information. • Be mindful of all deadlines! • Complete the FAFSA in October senior year. •  If you find a website that is charging you for

the FAFSA, you are on the wrong website. There is NO FEE to apply.

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College Bound Trip

•  June 27th – June 30th ▫  Midwestern State University ▫  University of North Texas ▫  Texas Woman’s University ▫  Baylor University ▫  Texas Wesleyan University ▫  Austin College

•  $25.00 deposit for the trip

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Read and follow the

High School Handbook!

www.lubbockisd.org Click on Parents

--Guidance & Counseling --High School Handbook

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Questions?

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