Senior Parent Meeting October 2

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Senior Parent MeetingOctober 23
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Introduction

• Mrs. Bennett A C
• Mrs. Ross D G
• Ms. Buchanan H - Ma
• Mrs. Trapp Mc R
• Mrs. Martin S Z
• We are here to help you plan your
• Future!!! ?

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Post High School Plans

• Work
• Military
• Technical School
• Community College
• University

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KEYS to College

• GPA
• Class Rank
• SAT/ ACT
• Academic Courses/AP, Dual
• Extra Curricular
• Recommendations
• Essays
• Community Service

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Testing

• SAT Reasoning www.collegeboard.com
• ACT Writing www.actstudent.org
• SAT Subject Tests
• THEA / Asset / Compass
• www.thea.nesinc.com
• School Code 441176

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Applying to College

• Texas Public Schools /APPLY ON-LINE!!
• www.applytexas.org
• Private Schools
• www.commonapp.org
• Apply directly to College website
• Apply before Thanksgiving/Check dates
• Check on Housing soon

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Applying Cont.

• After applying for admission Complete a
  Transcript Request in the registrars office
  (Official)
• Letters of Recommendation/ (If needed) complete
  brag sheet/ allow 2 weeks for completion
• Keep copies of all items sent to college.

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A Supporting Role!

• Let your senior have the Leading Role!!
• 2 College Visit Days
• Know the deadline dates
• Apply Early!!!
• Essays

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Financial Aid

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Most grants, loans and work-study are awarded
  from FAFSA
• Most Colleges use this for financial aid packages
• Apply now for your pin www.pin.ed.gov
• Apply January 1 FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov

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Financial Aide Workshops at Vista Ridge

• January 28, 2009
• February 23, 2009
• Presented by Stacy Flood from ACC!!
• Details to follow.

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Financial Aid
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Senior Year!!! ?

• GPA..credits..class rank..final exams..serious
  planning for the future
• BUT WAIT!!!
• Ranger games.. Cap Gown.. Grad invitations
• drivers licenses..
• Part time jobs..
• shopping...Homecoming.. Prom.
• GRADUATION !!! ?

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Watch out for SCAMS!!!

• Scholarships Guaranteed
• Offer of free money
• Rule of Thumb
• If the Scholarship Service costs more than
  50, Dont do it!

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Other stuff ?

• College Night Dec, 4 at LHS
• NCAA Clearinghouse for athletes
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• Code 9999
• Early Decision Admission
• Scholarships
• HAVE FUN!!

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What is the Leander ISD/ACCCollege Connection?

• Adopted by LISD Board of Trustees in 2005 in
  conjunction with Austin Community College
• College Connection has helped increase the number
  of LISD graduating seniors who enter college by
  creating an awareness of the benefits of going to
  college

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Why Have aCollege Connection Program?

• Many high school students find the college
  enrollment process intimidating
• ACC LISD Transition Coordinators will provide
  hands-on, one-on-one support to assist every
  student through each step of the college
  admissions process

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College Connection Activity Schedule
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Leander ISD/ACC College Connection Advantages
Tuition cost at ACC is at an in-district rate,
which is approximately one third less than the
rate for surrounding school districts. Students
who successfully complete all of the steps in
this program will be fully admitted to ACCthey
are enrolled for life. Ability for students away
at college or in the military to register for
on-line courses at the in-district rate. Many
students return home for the summer and can take
college classes at ACC for transfer ASSET or
COMPASS College Readiness test (as necessary)
will be administered to all LISD seniors free of
charge.
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COOL Week

• COOL Week is a work-based experience available to
  all seniors that occurs the first week of
  February
• Students must apply to participate and are
  matched to work sites by career preference
• Students are assigned to work sites in teams of
  2-3 and will experience
• Job application process
• Interview and critique
• Teamwork and problem solving
• Job shadowing
• Formal business presentation
• Interaction with adults in career field of
  interest

For more information contact Sarah
Spradling 434-7350
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Questions ???????????

• Thank you for coming!!!