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Talkington SYWL Senior Information 2016 - 2017
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Counseling Staff
Kami Williamson Guidance Counselor (806) 219-2236
[email protected] Jeremy Cortez College Advisor (806) 219-2208
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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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