The road to life beyond high school. Where do you want to go from here?

Grades and Test ScoresWork and Community ServiceExtracurricular ActivitiesRecommendationsBalance between school and outside

activitiesVideo

#1 TestingACT and/or SAT

SAT = March 14, May 2 and June 6 ACT = April 4, June 13 Register online Pay online, fee waivers available for

eligible students see a counselor Practice online or gather materials from

counselor

Visit possible collegesWhat to consider:

Affiliation - Academic Environment Size - Financial Aid Community - Support Services Location - Activities/ Social Clubs Housing - Athletics Student Body - Specialized

Programs

Be sure to obtain a business card or something signed and dated by a college representative. CHS does not have “college visit” days. You will have an EXCUSED absence if you visit a college during the school year.

SO. . . Use your summer wisely. Visiting is an important step in

deciding what school to attend.

Use your summer to participate in extracurricular activities

Volunteer Collect personal recommendation

letters from sponsors and trusted family friends

Don’t make life after HS your Parent’s responsibility.

If you don’t know what you want to do or study, explore options that may be available to you.

Start this process early! Many schools have a Dec. 1 deadline for applications beginning this fall.

WWW. ApplyTexas.org Utilize when possible May have your transcripts and letters of

recommendation sent electronically Write the “optional essays” and use the

scholarship link to apply for school specific scholarships.

Schedule to take a full course load of college or career preparation classes

Keep working on your grades Continue your extracurricular and

volunteer activities Talk to your counselor, teachers, and

parents about your final college choices.

Make a calendar showing application deadlines for admissions, financial aid and scholarships

Register for and re-take ACT or SAT. Be sure you have requested that

your test scores to be sent to colleges of your choice.

Attend college/career fairs offered by your school or in your area

FAFSA! Scholarships!

English IV – Eng. 1301 and 1302 Government and Economics

Must have letter of permission from counselor or principal

Must have met college readiness standards on TAKS

Must pay all applicable fees and tuition to CJC If completing during ‘09-‘10 year, must enroll

in all four courses as classes are “block” scheduled

Government/Economics Dual Credit AP Government

English IV Dual Credit AP English IV

Most seniors on recommended plan this is all they need for graduation. Must have 24 credits to graduate.

Recommended Program Distinguished Program

4 English -All the same except: 3 Math - 3 Foreign Language 3 Science -2.5 Electives 4 Social Studies -have 4 Advanced 2 Foreign Language measures 1.5 Physical Education : 3 on AP Exam .5 Health :PSAT Commended

1 Technology Application : GPA 3.0 on 1 Fine Art College/Tech

Prep. 5 Communication 3.5 Electives.

New for ‘09 – ’10: Dual Credit Welding Senior Seminar Health Science Tech II (must have had

HST I) Fundamentals of Criminal Law (must

have had Intro. To Criminal Justice)

What summer jobs have your really enjoyed?

Gap year? Could that be for you?Military?Technical School? Bridges

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1. You won’t get left behind.2. Learn critical-thinking and analytical skills3. Earn a higher income.4. Exercise your mind.5. Do what you love doing and get paid for

it.6. Meet new people.7. Become a part of a cultural stew.8. Make connections that can link you to a

future.9. Have fun.10.Fulfill and dream- or begin one.