Transcript Deer Park High School Class of 2012 Rising Senior Night

Deer Park High School
Class of 2015
Rising Senior Night
Deer Park High School South Counseling Staff
Emily Quinton
Tammy Gernander
Megan Keifer
Vanessa Harry
Kay Shoffit
Felicia Burgess
A-COL
Com-Gom
Gon-Lit
Liv Neg
Nei-Sau
Say-Z
Amanda White-Scholarship Coordinator
Dora Trevino-San Jacinto College
Gayle Hyde & Susan Keller-Counselor Clerks
AGENDA
1. Senior Year Information
2. Scholarships/Financial Aid
Amanda White-DP Scholarship Coordinator
3. Graduation Events & Expenses
4. College Fair (mall area with Texas colleges)
The Race is ON!
Work hard academically (finish strong so your transcript
will shine!).
Review your schedule for next year and make sure classes
are rigorous. Universities want to see rigorous coursework
during a student’s senior year. See your counselor if you
wish to make changes.
College Application Process
Resume?
Isn’t that for a job???
Some Colleges, Universities and Scholarship applications
require a resume as part of the application process. You will
want to highlight the following areas on the resume:
* Academic Awards/Honors
* Talents, Skills, and interests
* Club/organization memberships and offices held
* Volunteer hours/Employment
* References
A sample resume is available
In the Getting Ready for College
Resource Guide.
Volunteer Hours
Reasons to Volunteer
1. Helping others
2. College Applications
3. Scholarship Applications
Seniors who volunteer for 100 hours (25 per year) will be
recognized at graduation with an honor cord.
http://www.volunteerhouston.org/
A valuable search engine that sorts and searches opportunities based on
zip code and services preference.
Check the city of Deer Park and Pasadena websites for additional
volunteering opportunities
things to know
when applying to college…
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Applications submitted online tend to get
processed quicker.
Some colleges process applications as they
receive them so submitting early can be
beneficial.
Most colleges have an application fee ($50 avg)
Transcripts (official) are submitted via the
registrar’s office
Most colleges will accept either the SAT or ACT
You don’t HAVE to submit all of your
information together. You can submit your
application without test scores and send them later
if needed.
SAT vs. ACT
*Register online for the ACT and SAT
www.act.org
And
www.collegeboard.com
ACT or SAT
What’s the difference?
Colleges will accept either test. So which should you take?
ACT questions tend to be more straight forward. The questions
are often easier to understand on a first read.
The SAT you may need to spend more time figuring out what
you’re being asked before you start to answer.
SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary
ACT has a science section and more advanced math concepts
What’s a good score and why does it matter?
Scores Matter for College Admissions and Scholarships!
The National Avg for the new SAT is 1500 & ACT is 20/21
Scores below 1100 (SAT) and 15 (ACT) are considered low
at most 4-year schools.
Check college websites for ACT/SAT requirements. Most
colleges have a sliding scale and the higher your GPA the
lower your scores can be for admission.
Have you Used your College Day?
See the attendance office to make arrangements.
As a senior, you get two college days.
College Night 2014-Deer Park
High School
November 11 6:30-8:30
Resources for Scholarships
• Mrs. Amanda White is our campus scholarship
coordinator. Her office is located in the
counseling center.
• Scholarships are listed on the DPISD South
Campus website. Students and Parents are
welcome to visit the college center in the
counseling office to pick up applications.
• Also, please register and create a profile on
www.fastweb.com and www.schoolsoup.com.
Sources of Financial Aid
FAFSA-Free Application Federal Student Aid
Expected Family Contribution-is determined by
your FAFSA application. This tells colleges how
much you are expected to contribute and what sort
of aid can be offered to the student. (available
January 1, 2015).
Grants- Money for college based on financial need that
is not paid back.
Loans-money that is given based on financial need that
IS paid back by the student. But often necessary and
considered part of financial aid packages
Where is the FREE Money???
1. There is money out there but it requires
students to complete applications.
2. Companies and organizations give out scholarship
money based on merit and need.
3. Private entities such as churches and
neighborhood associations award scholarship
money.
4. Even if you think you won’t qualify for $$ you
should still complete the FAFSA. Colleges may
have extra funds for students.
Senior Year Events & Expenses
1. Senior Costs
*Senior Pictures-postcard from Rosie’s will arrive in the mail,
call and set up an appt. Photos are taken here at South in
July. If you can’t make this appt you can go to the studio
BEFORE Sept. 30. If you miss the Sept. 30th date your
picture will NOT be in the senior portrait section of the
yearbook.
*Panoramic Picture
*Yearbook
*Majestic Court
*Prom
*Invitations/cap & gown
*Project Graduation
We’re here to HELP!
• DP Counselors meet individually with seniors to assist them with
plans after high school.
• Read the senior bulletin and announcements on DPHS website.
• Sign up for daily emails with Jennifer Dunn. [email protected]