Post on 17-Feb-2017
Overview of College Application Process
Click here to view the 12th Grade Student Presentation
How do I learn what each college expects?
● Check each college’s website
● Don’t be scared to call (not email) the representatives or admissions office, visit the reps in the college center or at a college fair.
Essay topics are available online on Apply Texas and the Common App.
Check the College Center Website for great resources on essays.
● Follow @BHSCollege on twitter for blogs and constant updates and ideas.
College Essays
Important College Center Dates for Seniors
● October 21st - College Panel (Always a Favorite.)● December 9th - Parent financial aid meeting,
auditorium 6:30 pm.
● January 1st- Begin applying for FAFSA.
● January 13th- Financial Aid presentation through Eco classes.
CounselorLetter of Recommendation
What applications require a letter?
How do I request a letter?Read about requesting a letter of recommendation here.
30 Day Notice
Transcript Requests are Made Onlineat www.bellaire.org
$2.00 fee must be submitted in Registrar’s Office per transcript requestmade online.
Allow at least 10 days.
Types of Transcripts
November Deadline
● Tuesday, November 24th is the deadline to request transcripts and recommendations for the January 1st application deadline.
This is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Ranks
● Early October Official Class Ranks will be released.
● February Final Class ranks will be released.
Senior Dues
Pay Tonight!
Prom Prom May 14, 20167pm at the Westin GalleriaAfter Prom immediately following prom
at the Westin (11:30pm -3:00am)
Fundraising & VolunteeringSign Up at table outside MPR
January 27th
After Prom
May 14th
To get involved and volunteer contact Andy Blitzer andyblitz@gmail.com
Prom
Graduation Announcements & Extras
Balfour will be on campus to take orders for announcements and graduation items November 4th.
Prom Senior Final Exams
May 17 - 20Requirements for Seniors to be Exempt from Spring Finals
● 85 or above average in the course for which exemption is sought.● No more than 3 regular and 2 college excused Spring absences in
the course for which exemption is sought. None of the absences may be unexcused. Attendance is checked through the end of the course.
● An S average or better in conduct in the course for which the exemption is sought.
● Student must maintain these requirements through the date of the final exam.
● Return a completed application with required signatures to the subject teacher.
Tentative ~ Pencil it in!Graduation - May 29th
The day and time are subject to change. We should be able to confirm the day and
time early in 2016.
Staying Informed
Presentations posted online for you to review.