IMPORTANT DATES

Sept 12th – Deadline to register for the Oct 11th SAT

Sept 19th – Deadline to register for the Oct. 25th ACT

Sept 22nd --AMC Open House/College Info Meeting for Parents

Sept 28th -- SAT Test Prep Seminar 12:30-5:30 www.testprepseminars.org

Oct 7th -- College Night @ the Expo Center 6:00-8:00

Application Workshop – (TBA)

Jan 1st - FAFSA application opens up

LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN!!

18 school days until HOMECOMING 39 school days until NOVEMBER 1 Deadline 56 school days until DECEMBER 1 Deadline 69 school days left in your FALL SEMESTER 117 school days until SPRING BREAK 148 schools days until PROM 168 school days until GRADUATION

GIVE 100% EVERYDAY…ONE DAY AT A TIME!

EXCIT

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NERVOUS?

SCARED

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NEED HELP PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER?

WE CAN HELPMr. HordGR-OQ

Mrs. BoydOR-Z

Mrs. CasperA-GO

Mrs. CheshireDean of Students

Mrs. Parsons – Testing CoordinatorMrs. Walter – Scholarship AdvisorMrs. Sample – RegistrarMrs. Bronowski – SPED/504

THE COUNSELORS’ OFFICESign in!! Come ask your counselor for help…for anything! If we do not know the answer, we will find out!!

•Transcript Requests

•College Applications

•Grades/Teachers

•Night School

•Personal Issues

YOU SHOULD ALMOST BE DONE WITH THESE!!SUBJECT CREDITS

English 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 Science 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 Foreign Language* (same language) 2.0 P.E. or P.E. Substitute 1.0 Fine Art 1.0 Communication Application (speech) .5 Free electives 5.5 TOTAL CREDITS 26.0

*17 credits for senior classification *26 credits to graduate on the Recommended Plan *22 credits to graduate on the Minimum Plan

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VISIT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR! THERE ARE SOLUTIONS!!

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS?Workforce

Technical or Trade SchoolsMilitary Service, Military

Academies, ROTC ProgramsJunior/Community CollegeColleges and Universities

WORKFORCE•Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions- Contact them and go through their training .

•Search for job fairs. College Station’s annual job fair is in April.

•Start building a resume.

•Practice interviewing skills.

•Get teacher recommendations, now!

•Sign up at www.snagajob.com or www.monster.com

TRADE SCHOOLS1-2 year programs offering certifications and/or associates degrees that will prepare students for the workforce.Specifically focuses on skills. Welding, Cosmetology, Fire Fighter, Computer Specializations…TSTC, TEEX, Charles and Sues, UTI…Check out the trade schools and careers on www.careercruising.com

MILITARYMilitary AcademiesCollege ROTC ProgramsArmed Forces visits are in the cafeteria, each branch will visit every 2-4 weeks on Thursdays.Branches also have an office in the local mall.

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EXAMS ACT or SAT is required to attend a 4

year school. TIME IS ALMOST OUT! Sign up NOW!

www.collegeboard.com - SAT www.actstudent.org - ACT

IMPOTANT:1. Fee waivers are available for students who are on

full/reduced lunch.2. You must send your scores directly.3. Our school code is 441-400

TESTING DATES

*Next SAT test offered - 10/11, must sign up by 9/12

*Next ACT test offered - 10/25, must sign up by 9/19

TEST PREP CLASSES/BOOKS 1. Test Prep Seminar SAT BOOT CAMP - September

28nd 12:30-5:30 in Lecture Hall, Cost is $99.00, Testing Strategies (plus 2 books and a practice test.) Register online at: www.testprepseminars.org password: AMCHS

2. www.wyzant.com 3. www.collegestationtutors.com4. Tutor John, A-Plus, Tutor Doctor…5. Barnes and Nobles have SAT Test Prep Books**The listed above businesses are not sponsored by

CSISD.

NARROWING YOUR LISTSResearch colleges. Narrow down your

choices. Determine list of schools by evaluating factors most important

to student and parents.(academic programs, size, location, special programs, costs, chance of admissions, social activities, living conditions…)

www.cappex.com is a great tool that provides you with a scatter gram of students who have applied and have been accepted.

www.careercruising.com An interactive web based program that allows students to search colleges, careers, prepare for employment, and research individual learning styles…

COLLEGE VISITS • 2 days allowed; does not count against

exemptions• Attendance Office has permission

forms. Must pick up forms 3 days before visit

• Make appointment with an Admissions Counselor to have them sign the form

• Present signed form along with parent note upon returning to AMC

PLACEMENT EXAMS FOR 2/4 YEAR CLLEGESRequired for all Texas public

colleges.Used for placement not admission.Must take prior to registering for

classes.Exemptions available (SAT/ACT)Testing Offered at Blinn

WAYS TO EXEMPT PLACEMENT EXAMS

ACT -Composite score of 23 or higher combined with a minimum of 19 on both the English and/or Mathematics sub-tests

SAT -Total score of 1070 combined with a minimum of 500 on the math and/or verbal sub-tests.

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WHAT YOU INCLUDE:1. Application (COMMON APP, APPLY TEXAS APP,

Individual application, plus any supplements)

2. Test Scores (SAT/ACT)

3. Official transcript (AMCHS/BLINN/TAMU)

4. Resume (leadership positions, extracurricular, volunteer hours, etc..)

5. Secondary School Report/Letter of Recommendations (except for Common App)

*The Common App. provides the Counselors/teachers with the Recommendation form and a place to up load your transcript once you submit your application.

COMMON APPwww.commonapp.org

•Accepted at 450+ selective colleges and universities nationwide (Texas: Austin College, SMU, Southwestern, TCU, Trinity and Rice).

•Counselors will be invited via email to complete a Secondary School Report once the student fills out Counselor information within their application.

•Students using this app will not need to order transcripts. Counselors will attach a free transcript to the Secondary School Report.

•Your selected teachers will also be electronically invited to complete letter of commendations once you in.

APPLY TEXAS

• www.applytexas.org

• All Texas public universities plus some private and two-year schools (A&M and Blinn)

• Does NOT need a Counselor Recommendation

• Student responsible for ordering and sending a transcript via snail mail.

• Student responsible for asking for teacher recommendations.

ESSAYS Colleges spend an average of 2

minutes reading each essay “Set the Hook” in the first paragraph –

very important Must capture the reader immediately! Respect the word limits No part is optional! Do not restate your resume Do not over edit

RESUME Start creating a resume if you have not

done so. All college applications want to know what

you have been up to the past four years. Volunteer hours? Community Service?

Extracurricular Activities? Organization? Leadership Positions? Employment? Mentoring? Tutoring? Recognitions?

It’s not to late to get involved!

TEST SCORESAMCHS does not send official test scores to colleges!!

Official scores must be sent through College Board or ACT before your Colleges Deadline.

ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS

COMMON APPAND

SENDedu*All other applications need transcripts order by you!

PAPER TRANSCRIPTSTranscripts request forms are in the Counselors' office at the front desk. Cost is $2.00 per transcript. Please allow 5 days to process your request.Send them anytime - DO NOT WAIT for spring grades.Ask for an unofficial transcript, check for mistakes.

SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT (FROM COUNSELOR) AND RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

1. Please provide the Counselors/Teachers with a resume if you expect a well written letter.

2. Unless it is for the Common App, please provide both your teachers and your Counselors a STAMPED and ADDRESSED envelope when requesting a recommendation letter.

3. RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRE A TWO WEEK NOTICE.

*Winter Break…..no recommendations done during this time!

*Bottom line…the more of a notice you give, the better job we can do.

SENDedu

• www.sendedu.org

• Secure Document Transcript –Private schools

• Usually only asks Counselors to send a transcript, which is free.

• Any other documents needing to be submitted must be request by the student.

FAFSA (A.K.A. -FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID) Determines your financial need Can go ahead and request a pin via

email File as soon after Jan. 1 as possible• Priority Deadline is March 15• Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov• Get assistance by Financial Aid

Counselors in February- College Goal Sunday

DEADLINES MATTER…. Official Transcripts: At least 5 school days

prior to the deadline date. Counselor Recommendation Letters: At least

10 school days prior to the deadline date Teacher Recommendation Letters: At least 10

school days prior to the deadline date Know all the deadlines for your colleges Honors Colleges/Programs sometimes have a

separate deadline.

SCHOLARSHIPSTypes of Scholarships:

1. Local- start becoming available at the start of the spring semester senior year. Check them out on our schools website. https://sites.google.com/a/csisd.org/scholarships/

2. Nation wide- compete against everyone. Check out www.collegefortexans.com

3. College Specific-check with the college of your choice AND apply before the priority deadline.

IMPORTANT---DO NOT PAY FOR SOMEONE TO SEARCH! YOU CAN DO IT!

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Similar Process as college applications Follow the directions Request transcripts and recommendations

if needed The same time frame is expected with

records and recommendations Mrs. Walter is the Scholarship Advisor for

the Counselors’ Office. Check the school website. Most

applications are available online.

ELIGIBILITY CENTERAre you possibly going to be a student athlete

in college?

Yes?

1.You MUST register with the NCAA, immediately at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

2.Send an official transcript to the Clearinghouse

3.Request to have your SAT/ACT scores sent to school code 9999.

• If you need more help visit with Coach Cope or Mrs. Boyd in the Counselors’ office.

AP EXAMS

$90 per exam Final Payments due Feb 25th

& 26th More information posted

outside your AP teachers door.

ATTENDANCE

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SENIORITISDon’t slack your senior year

Extracurricular Involvement Volunteering, tutoring,

working**Urban Myth—Senior grades

no not end at the end of the 5th six weeks!!