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Agenda
• Important Tests
• College Planning
• Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Grade Level Breakout Sessions
El Paso High Webpage
https://elpaso.episd.org
Announcements
PSAT & SAT – October 15th
(Regular Schedule)
TACRAO – October 20th 1pm – 3pm
(Small Gym)
Prepare for Important Tests• EOC exams - Graduation Requirement
• Take advantage of teacher assistance and before or after school tutoring. • Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2, and US History
• PSAT 10th and 11th Grade Year• National Merit Recognition Program• National Hispanic Recognition Program• National Achievement Scholarship Program
• ACT and SAT: • Should take after Algebra 2, or Spring of Junior Year, which ever comes first. • Counts for College Admissions and Scholarships.
• ASVAB: • Career Decision tool and can be used for Military Enlistment• 11th and 12th Grade Year • Test is being held October 28th at 8:00 am.
Prepare for SAT / ACTwww.collegeboard.org and www.act.org
• PSAT Study companion• utilize the free service offered by College Board• Available on student report.
• Attend PSAT Summer course provided by Princeton Review.
• Schedule ACT prep course in Junior schedule.
• Utilize www.number2.com to create study plans and improve current scores.
• Utilize www.march2success.com to prepare for SAT/ACT.
SAT Subject Tests• Can increase college admission chances.• Students should take tests that correlate to AP courses.• SAT Subject test can provide colleges with a better picture of
applicant’s potential and improve admission chances. • Required by many Ivy League Schools as part of the admissions
process.• Can provide placement beyond freshmen level courses.
Note:
3 subject tests can be taken during one administration
Subject tests are not given on every SAT date
SAT and SAT Subject Tests cannot be taken on the same day.
SAT / ACT DeadlinesSAT ACT
Test Date Registration Deadline
Test Date Registration Deadline
November 8 October 9 October 25 September 19
December 6 November 6 December 13 November 7
January 24 December 29 February 7 January 9
March 14 February 13 April 18 March 13
May 2 April 6 June 13 May 8
June 6 May 8 No Date
At time of registration, student can request scores to be sent to 4 schools at no charge. After registration, each request is $12.Students on free or reduced lunch can receive 2 SAT and 2 ACT Fee Waivers, student should see their counselor.
Top Ten Strengths & Experiences
1. A rigorous high school curriculum with AP and Dual Credit.
2. Grades that represent strong effort and an upward trend.
3. Solid scores on SAT / ACT.
4. Passionate involvement in a few activities.
5. Letters of recommendation that give evidence of differential.
6. A well-written essay that demonstrates student’s unique personality, values and goals.
7. Special Talent that will add to well-rounded student body.
8. Demonstrated leadership activities.
9. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity.
10. Demonstrated enthusiasm to attend, often demonstrated by campus visits and an interview.
Extra Curricular Tips
• Consider you interests and abilities first.
• Go for depth, not breadth.
• Keep your balance.
• You don’t have to be a star: just contribute something significant.
• Working or volunteering counts too! (30 hours of community service per year is now required for graduation. episd.org/service)
Summer Programs“Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.”
Auguste Rodin
Internships• El Paso Electric
College Vists• Summer Vacations
• Virtual Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities• In field of interest
Narrow College Choices
• Begin discussion early.• Location, Size, On campus living, Financial Aid,
Majors, Strong Application Candidate, look for rankings by majors
• Mutually agree between student and parent
• Build a mutual understanding of various expectations of student / parent
• Start conversation on realistic financial support / aid expectations
Free or Reduced LunchStudents on Free or Reduced Lunch receive the following: • 2 ACT Waivers ($102)• 2 SAT Waivers ($104)• 2 SAT Subject Test Waivers ($104)• 8 College Application Waivers ($240)
• 4 ACT & 4 SAT Waivers
• NCAA Clearinghouse Waiver ($65)• NAIA Clearinghouse Waiver ($70)• Apply for free and reduced lunch – it could save you
$685. Application at https://elpaso.episd.org/welcome/index and click on the Eat Smart application.
Financial Aid/Scholarships – Where to Apply?
Federal AidFAFSA
Pell GrantsWork-Study
College Foundation / Aid
Merit-BasedNeed-Based
CollegeDistribute Funds
for Federal & Foundation/Private Aid
Student
Community Scholarshipsi.e. Community
Foundation,Rotary Club,
EPHS Alumni, Athleta, etc.
National Scholarships
i.e. Gates, Dell, Coca Cola, etc.
How Parents / Guardianscan help students Succeed!
• Discuss college / university options with students and gain a better understanding of child’s plans vs. parent’s plans.
• Keep a posted and highly visible calendar of deadlines to remind students (and parents) of upcoming deadlines including testing, scholarship and important documents. Keep on track!
• Stay up-to-date with information by visiting the EPHS website, EPHS Facebook.
• If you have questions, reach out to your student’s counselor or Ms. Goldfarb.
• The College Admission Process may be a difficult time. We are here to help!
• Ms. Goldfarb, College Readiness Coordinator, [email protected]
• Ms. Avila, School Counselor At-Risk, [email protected]
• Mr. Cobos, School Counselor A-D, [email protected]
• Ms. Tejeda, School Counselor E-K, [email protected]
• Ms. Belli, School Counselor L-P, [email protected]
• Ms. Espinosa, School Counselor, [email protected]
Grade Level Break Out Sessions
Check out our school website: https://elpaso.episd.org/
Check out our college readiness website: ephscollege.weebly.com
Check out our Facebook:
www.facebook.com/EPHS counseling center