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Melissa High School
Senior Seminar –
Aug/Sept/Oct
Start Strong & Finish Strong
Deadlines
matter!
Grades matter!
Until you walk across the stage,
you are NOT finished!
Check Your Schedule and
Transcript
Review your schedule/transcript to
ensure you are in classes that meet
graduation requirements and
prepare you for your post high
school goals.
Grade Classification
MISD Policy
Ranked
–At the end of each semester
June
January
–Seniors Only: 3rd Nine Weeks*
Diploma Distinctions:
Recommended High School Diploma
4 Years of English
4 Years of Social Studies
4 Years of Math
4 Years of Science
.5 Communications Applications
1 Year Fine Arts
1 Year PE
2 Years Foreign Language
Electives
Diploma Distinctions:
Distinguished Achievement Program
Complete the Recommended High School Plan
Add a third year of the same foreign language.
Must complete 4 Advanced Measures.
– Complete and present an original advanced research
project.
– Earn a qualifying score on AP exams.
– Earn Commended Scholar on the National Merit
Qualifying Exam (PSAT) in the junior year.
– Earn 3.0 GPA or better in 4 Dual Credit Courses.
Noted on transcript after graduation.
Decide where you’re going
after high school.
Discuss college/career plans with
your family & counselor.
Reduce your college list to 3-5
colleges.
What do you need to do?
Ensure you have the materials to apply for
colleges/military/financial aid-request the materials you do not
have.
– Colleges and scholarships will have a checklist of required
items you will need to submit with DEADLINES!
Continue to build, improve and update your academic portfolio
with academic, extracurricular and community activities.
Attend workshops or ask for assistance on writing application
essays.
You will need an official transcript for each school to which you
are applying. These are obtained through the registrar.
Ask teachers/counselors for letters of recommendation.
Prepare essays for inclusion with you application(s)-if required.
College Application
Begin to apply for colleges and financial
aid/scholarships.
Many colleges in Texas accept the Texas Common
Application, acquired at www.applytexas.org . If the
college to which you are applying does not accept this
application, contact them directly or check their
website to obtain an application for admission,
housing, and financial aid information.
MEET
ALL deadlines and complete
ALL requirements for college and
scholarship applications.
After the semester
ends…FAFSA!
When: January(ish)
Complete and return FAFSA
(www.fafsa.ed.gov) as soon after
January 1st as possible as financial
aid is awarded on a first come first
served basis.
Continue to complete and monitor
applications for colleges and
scholarships-make sure materials
are received on time.
5 Minute FAFSA
http://www.fastweb.com/content/fi
naid_vid
Scholarships
Local scholarships are distributed
through the Melissa Education
Foundation. Available in the Spring.
College search engines:
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http://www.scholarships.com/
www.fastweb.com
www.meritaid.com
www.cappex.com
www.finaid.org
ACT/SAT
Register and take ACT/SAT if you
have not already taken them:
College Board (SAT):
www.collegeboard.com
ACT: www.act.org
Free Test Prep on
MHS Library
website: Testing
Database
Login: region10
Athletes
If you are an athlete hoping to
compete for athletic scholarships,
be sure to complete the NCAA
Eligibility Center form online at
www.web1.ncaa.org
Remember NCAA core GPA and
your high school GPA are NOT the
same
Selective Service
Registration
ALL Males MUST register for
Selective Service upon turning 18
http://www.sss.gov/default.htm
Additional Resources
Cardinal Graduation Guide
Parents
Counselor, Teachers,
Administrators
Google
Colleges
Questions?
Email the Counselor
[email protected] (L-Z)
[email protected] (A-K)
Email the Assistant Principal
[email protected]
Email the Principal
[email protected]