senior workshop edinburg high school t he l egacy of e xcellence c ontinues. class of 2013
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Senior Workshop
Edinburg High SchoolTHE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
CONTINUES.
Class of 2013
Graduation RequirementsCredits, TAKS, AttendanceChoosing a UniversityCollege Admissions & TestingFinancial AidScholarships
Edinburg CISD Local Board Policy•FMH (Local)Commencement Exercises“Students shall meet all state and local
graduation requirements, including all applicable exit-level testing, to be eligible to participate in commencement activities and ceremonies.”
Exit Level TAKS Testing ScheduleDate Subject Passing Score
10/22/2012 ELA 2100
10/23/2012 Math 2100
10/24/2012 Science 2100
10/25/2012 Social Studies 2100
03/04/2013 ELA 2100
03/05/2013 Math 2100
03/06/2013 Science 2100
03/072013 Social Studies 2100
04/22/2013 ELA 2100
04/23/2013 Math 2100
04/24/2013 Science 2100
04/25/2013 Social Studies 2100
Attendance• Compulsory Law
▫ It is the law in Texas than: A student between the ages of 6 and 18 attend school as well as any applicable accelerated instructional program, extended year programs or tutorial sessions unless the student is otherwise legally exempted or excused.
• Truancy▫ Truancy may also result in assessment of penalty by a court
of law against the student and his or her parents if the student is absent from school on ten or more days or parts of days within a six month period in the same school year, or is absent on three or more days or parts of days within a four week period
Attendance• Loss of Credit
▫ To receive credit in a class, a student must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. A student who attends fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered cannot receive credit for the class unless the attendance review committee finds that the absences are the result of extenuating circumstances.
• Texas Driver’s License Attendance Requirement▫ To obtain a driver license, a student between the ages of
16 and 18 must annually provide to the Texas Department of Public Safety a form obtained from the school verifying that the student has met the 90 percent attendance requirement for the semester preceding the date of application.
• 18 Year Old Student▫ If a student 18 or older has more than five unexcused
absences in a a semester, the District may revoke the student’s enrollment.
Financial Aid Office Services
•Monthly Scholarship Calendars•University Presentations • THEA and ACCUPLACER Administrations
in October & November•ACT/SAT Registration & Administration •FAFSA Nights in February (transmittals)•College Advisement•Career Planning
Upcoming EventsACTOctober 27, 2012….Registration deadline September 21,
20128:00 a.m.Various locations
Essay WorkshopThursday, October 4th 7th PeriodLecture Hall*You must sign up at Financial Aid
Choosing a universityThings to consider:
▫ Size▫ Location▫ Curriculum/ Majors▫ Cost of Living▫ Cost of Tuition▫ Quality of Education▫ Admission Requirements▫ Types of Financial Aid▫ Scholarship Opportunities▫ Student/Professor Ratio
Top things colleges want…
1. A high school curriculum that challenges the student.
2. Grades that represent strong effort and an upward trend.
3. A well-written essay that provides insight into the student’s unique (Remember: They meet the essay before they meet you)
personality, values and goals. 4. Passionate involvement in activities that
demonstrate leadership and initiative. 5. Solid scores on standardized tests
(SAT/ ACT).
Get Noticed:College Essay Tips
1. Be yourself2. Captivate your audience3. Accentuate the positive4. Write in the active voice5. Revise and Reword
Get Noticed:Tips for letters of recommendation
1. Choose a teacher who can highlight your strengths and draw on personal knowledge about you the student.
2. Prepare a request for a recommendation letter.
3. Prepare some personal information including resume and personal statement to give your recommender .
3. Fill out the appropriate student sections before you give to the recommender on Personal Recommendation Form.
4. Please give recommender two weeks notice.
Admissions
Uniform Admissions Policy•Must successfully complete the
Recommended or Distinguished High School Program or complete a curriculum equivalent in content and rigor that was available to student OR
•Meet the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks (English=18, Reading=21, Mathematics=22, Science=24) OR
•Earn at least a SAT assessment score of 1500 out of 2400 or the equivalent.
Senate Bill 1528Legislative Bill that allows students who are non-
residents to be classified as Texas Residents for College Admissions and Financial Aid (State Funds)
purposes only and if the student:1. Has resided in Texas three (3) consecutive years
leading up to graduation,2. Will reside in Texas for 12 consecutive months prior
to enrollment,3. Will graduate from a Public Texas High School or
receive their GED4. And provides a notarized statement that the student
meets the above criteria and intends to apply for Permanent Residency at the earliest opportunity.
Admissions File Completion of High School Program Official H.S. TranscriptTests: Official Scores from
SAT/ SAT II /ACT/ THEACompleted ApplicationApplication Fee Payment or Fee Waiver Essays (if required)Letters of RecommendationsResume (Optional)Meningitis Vaccine
How to Apply for Admission•Apply Texas Application
▫Online admission application for accredited Texas Public colleges/universities and some private colleges. www.applytexas.org
•National Common Application• Online admission application for out-of-state and
private universities. www.commonapp.org•School specific applications
▫Downloadable on college website.
College Entrance Exams
ACT SAT
Tests what student has learned throughout high school
Tests student’s logical thinking skills“What you do with what you have learned”
Tests areas of: Math, Reading, English, Science and Writing (optional)
Tests areas of: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing
Score range: 1 – 36 on subjectsWriting score range: 2-12
Score range: 200-800 on subjectsWriting score range: 20-80
ACT College Readiness Scores: English=18, Reading=21, Mathematics=22,
Science=24
Placement Exams
THEA UTPA Remediation Exemption Scores
Reading 230 230
Math 230 260
Writing 220 240
*Students may be THEA exempt based on TAKS scores
Other placement exams include ACCUPLACER and Compass
Financial AidPaying for College…
Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees…
Estimated Annual CostInstitution Tuition & Fees *Total Cost
South Texas Community College $2,320 $10,191
Texas State Technical Institute, Harlingen $3,173 $14,536
University of Texas-Pan American $5,125 $17,641University of Texas-San Antonio $7,660 $21,096
University of Texas, Austin $8,438 $20,072Texas A&M University $7,899 $19,950Texas A&M-Kingsville $5,424 $17,708SMU $33,170 $45,570RICE $30,486 $44,186
-Information courtesy of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
*includes books, room, board, transportation, personal expenses
Scholarships• Scholarship Criteria:
▫ Merit Based-grades in school▫ Need based (based on family income)▫ Based on Athletic ability▫ Writing Skills▫ Test Scores
• Most Scholarships require:▫ Community Service Hours▫ Active in school, church, or community▫ ACT/SAT scores▫ above average G.P.A.
Types of Scholarships
•State and National Scholarships- 1st Semester▫Amounts range from $1,000 to $25,000
•Local Scholarships-2nd Semester▫Amounts range from $100 to $2,500
•University Scholarships-1st Semester▫Amounts range from $500 to $250,000
The big scholarships are awarded by the universities!
University ScholarshipsWhat do they look for?
• Noncompetitive/Minimally Difficult/Moderately Difficult Schools
▫ Look at above average ACT scores and rank▫May also consider essays and letters of
recommendation▫May also consider your ethnic background
• Very Difficult/Most Difficult
▫Once admitted they look at families income to award you university funds
University Scholarships
• UT-Austin Recommended Oct. 15 Final December 1st▫ must begin on admissions application before submitting
scholarship application
• Texas State University Recommended Nov. 1 Final December 15th ▫ Must be admitted before submitting application
• Texas A&M University Recommended Oct. 15 Final December 1st
• UTPA Scholarships Priority EHS Deadline November 1st
• For all other schools please visit their website to learn when their scholarships are due.
• Most private schools use the admissions application to award scholarships.
Popular ScholarshipsCurrent Scholarships EHS
Deadline• Horatio Alger Due
October• Hispanic Scholarship Fund Due
December• Gates Millennium Due
December• Texas Student Housing Scholarship Due
December Program• Coca-Cola Scholars Due
October
Popular Scholarships• Phillip’s 66 Boy’s and Girl’s Club December• Hispanic College Fund April• STARS February• VAMOS March• Magic Valley Electric December• University Scholars Various
Deadlines
Local, State, National Scholarships•Create a profile on
▫FAST Web- www.fastweb.com and▫www.scholarships.com▫They will match your profile with possible
scholarships.
• Scholarship list will be available on our Financial Aid Monthly Scholarship Calendar.
UTPA University Scholars
UTPA University Scholars
Top 10 Tips for Winning Scholarship Applications
Tip #1: Apply only if you are eligible.
Tip #2: Complete the application in full.
Tip #3: Follow directions. Make your application stand out
Tip #4: Neatness counts (you must type all of your applications)
Tip #5: Write an essay that makes a strong impression.
Tip #6: Meet deadlines
Tip #7: Make sure your application gets where it needs to go.
Tip #8: Keep a back-up file in case anything goes wrong.
*E-mail yourself your resume and essays
Tip #9: Give it a final "once-over.“ Always sign it!
Tip #10: Ask for help if you need it.
Scholarship Application Cover Page
Make your Scholarship Stand Out!
Include a Cover Page
Financial Aid Umbrella
•Federal & State Grants
•Work Study•Student & Parent
Loans•Scholarships
Federal Aid
•Pell Grant•Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)•Federal Work Study
State Aid
•Towards Excellence, Access and Success Grant (Texas Grant)•Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)•Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)•Top 10% Scholarship Program•*Students who are non-residents may be eligible for state aid
Loans
•Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans•Parent Plus Loans•Be On Time Loans•Emergency Loans•Perkins Loan
Scholarships
•Merit Based•Need Based•National•Local•Institutional (e.g. EHS Scholarship)
Apply using the FAFSA
FAFSA Free Application For Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Free online government application can be used for universities and colleges nation wide
• Used to apply for Grants, Work Study and Loans
• Funds are awarded to HS graduates upon registration of courses
• Seniors 2013 will complete FAFSA in the spring 2013
FAFSA Documents 2012 Federal Income Tax Forms2012 W-2 FormsChild Support paid or receivedSocial Security/Alien Registration
NumbersDates of Birth for parentsMarital Status Dates (Divorce,
Widowed, etc.) Balance of cash, checking, and
savings accountsOther financial documents
Estimated Family Contribution•EFC Estimated Family Contribution is
calculated by all the information provided on the FAFSA.
Cost of attendance $14,000
-EFC 3,000Financial Need $11,000
Important financial aid tips to remember:
•File your income tax AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! You can apply as soon after January 1st.
•Early filing will allow you to use the IRS Data Retrieval System (2 week processing time).
•Make sure all information provided on the FAFSA is current and accurate; mistakes can cause major delays in processing
•Priority Deadline is MARCH 1: all verification documents must be submitted by this date!
After you apply…•Review your Student Aid Report SAR
•Submit Verification Worksheets, if requested by university. Follow up ONE week later.
•If no Verification Worksheet is required, an award letter will be sent to you. Review this letter and follow up with your university to accept or deny award.
CSS Profile
•Additional Financial Aid Document used by selective schools to award students
•Application online at http://profileonline.collegeboard.com
•Recommended priority deadline: February 1, 2011 unless otherwise stated by university
Janet AmaroFinancial Aid Officer
Maria Martinez-Alvarado
Senior [email protected]
Julio GaraySenior [email protected]