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QUEST SENIOR INFORMATION 2014

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SO I HAVE MY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN HANDNOW WHAT? QECHS Graduate LIFE What are my goals? Where do I want to be in 2 yrs? 5 yrs? 10 yrs?

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IM NOT SURE WHAT I WANT TO DO. QECHS Graduate LIFE Explore Your Options www.texascollegeandcareer.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org/career www.bridges.com

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I KNOW WHERE IM HEADED! HOW DO I GET THERE? QECHS Graduate LIFE Career Goals Military Workforce Trade/Technical School College

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MILITARY PATH Branch Recruiters ASVAB

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ENTERING THE WORKFORCE Skills On the job training Job market Resume Interview skills

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TRADE/TECHNICAL SCHOOL Targeted education Shorter term Resulting in a certification/specialization

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COLLEGE 2-yr Institution Complete a certification Earn an Associates degree Earn core credits For transfer purposes to a 4-yr institution Improve your academic standing for admission purposes Benefits Smaller class sizes Location Economical Assured admission with HS diploma Admissions Complete application for admission Order a transcript to be sent electronically

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COLLEGE CONTD 4-yr Institution Earn a Bachelors degree, Masters degree, or Doctoral degree Prepare for professional state and national licensing exams Benefits Student life/Integrating into the school culture College Experience Resident faculty Begin taking courses towards your major Independence Freshman $ available

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EXPLORE COLLEGE OPTIONS www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org/colleges www.everychanceeverytexan.org www.applytexas.org

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1. Admission Criteria Do you meet the requirements to get into your college(s) of choice? GPA Class Rank SAT/ACT Scores Recommended Courses Factors to Consider

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2.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

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER CONTD 3. Majors 4. Location Visit the campus 5. Size 6. Student Life/Activities

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COLLEGE: 4-YR INSTITUTIONS Admissions 1. Complete Application *Aim for Dec. 1* a. For most Texas schools: www.applytexas.orgwww.applytexas.org b. For many out-of-state schools: www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org c. 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 2. Send your SAT or ACT scores

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ADMISSIONS CONTD 3. Gather all components of the application a. Transcripts Order from the registrar Allow 10 business days b. Letters of Recommendation Someone who knows you well Give advance notice (2-3 weeks) Provide a brag sheet or resume May need 2-3 4. Submit application fee If 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 documents Establish a relationship with a college counselor

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RANK & GPA Because you have had at least three different GPA calculations, they have to be hand calculated These will hopefully be ready in another week or two IT WILL NEVER APPEAR ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT I will give each of you a letter with this information once I have it Dont let this keep you from applying to college or for a scholarship The letters will be mailed with official transcripts once we have them ready If you have already sent the official transcript, let us know that we need to send the letter, and to which school

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BE SURE TO APPLY TO MORE THAN ONE COLLEGE: #1- College should be your Dream college. #2- Should be your Maybe/Probably college. #3- Should be your Slam Dunk College.

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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

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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 there

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1. Watch the calendar closely for application deadlines. 2. Research other available scholarships via the internet, reference books, or private sources. 3. APPLY, APPLY, APPLY! SCHOLARSHIPS

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FINANCIAL AID

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

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Begin the FAFSA process @ www.fafsa.ed.gov

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REMIND 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 notifications

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RESOURCES AND INFORMATION! Ms. Knight is available for simple questions at 1 st 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 underway OPEN HOUSE: September 25 STUDENT APPOINTMENTS: Fill out a counselor pass HISD COLLEGE FAIR: Oct. Date TBA (watch for Remind 101 notice SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES: Monthly postings by submission deadline on campus and on the website! Check other websites too. COLLEGE REPS ON CAMPUS YOUR AVID TEACHER

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IMPORTANT DATES October 13 th HISD professional development day/LSC classes meet November 10 th Last day to drop LSC classes November 24 th -26 th HISD holidays/LSC classes meet January 12 th LSC second semester begins February 16 th HISD professional development/LSC classes meet April 11 th Prom May 9 th LSC Graduation May 14 th Senior Award Ceremony May 19 th H & H Ranch May 21 st - Graduation Practice May 21 st Graduation

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DUAL CREDIT DROP PROCEDURE We 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.

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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. 6.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.