TIMBER CREEK
HIGH SCHOOL
JUST FOR JUNIORS
ADMINISTRATION
Todd Tunnell
Principal
Jennifer Williams
Dean of Students
TCHS COUNSELORS
currently:
Beverley Figueroa
Abby Scanlon
Michelle Arnold
Cherie Gopffarth
Randy Colvin
Kathy Moore
Jackie Swinney
Dana Benton (Lead)
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START FROM THE
BEGINNING
Kathy Moore
The Senior Year!
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Parent expectations
 Making the Senior year Count
WHEN DO I BEGIN?
Abby Scanlon
WHEN DO I BEGIN?
 REMEMBER-
all students planning to
attend a four year college/university in
Texas need to graduate with the
Recommended High School Diploma or
the Distinguished Achievement High
School Diploma
WHEN DO I BEGIN?
Spring 2015
Students should register to take the ACT and/or
SAT
 www.act.org

www.collegeboard.com
Should a student take the ACT or the SAT?
YES!
SAT TESTING DATES
SAT Test Dates
(Regular) Registration
Deadline
October 11, 2014
September 12, 2014
November 8, 2014
October 9, 2014
December 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
January 24, 2015
December 29, 2014
March 14, 2015
February 13, 2015
May 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
June 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
ACT TESTING DATES
ACT Test Dates
(Regular) Registration
Deadline
September 13, 2014
August 8, 2014
October 25, 2014
September 19, 2014
December 13, 2014
November 7, 2014
February 7, 2015
January 9, 2015
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
TEST PREP RESOURCES
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Keller ISD does not endorse, promote, or partner with any of
these organizations. They are simply resources available in
our community that you and your student may wish to look
into.
www.collegeprepgenius.com College Prep Genius
www.kaptest.com Kaplan
www.revolutionprep.com Revolution Prep
www.hometutoringtexas.com Tutor Doctor
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Beverley Figueroa
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Spring 2015
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Learn about the types of colleges/universities:
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Public: non-profit institution funded by tuition,
donations, grants, state and federal tax dollars
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Private: non-profit institution funded by tuition,
donations, and grant money
WHERE WILL I GO?
Spring 2015
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Begin to prioritize preferences
 Location
 Size
 Major
 Two year versus four year schools
 In state versus out of state schools
WHERE WILL I GO?
Spring 2015
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Develop a preliminary list of five to ten schools
 www.MyBigFuture.collegeboard.org
Make arrangements to attend a preview day
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Register for the April ACT:
www.actstudent.org
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Register for the April SAT:
www.collegboard.org
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Attend the National College Fair
EVERY CAMPUS HAS A “PERSONALITY”
DALLAS / FORT WORTH
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
Irving Convention Center at Los Colinas
Exhibition Hall
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039
972-401-7702
Monday, April 6, 2015
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Students are encouraged to register @
www.nacacnet.org (college fairs)
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Jackie Swinney
HOW DO I GET THERE?

What Do Admission Officers Look For

Quality of applicant’s curriculum:
 Grades in college prep courses
 Academic programs
 SAT and/or ACT Scores
 Cumulative GPA
How Do I GET THERE?
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Other factors colleges may consider:
 Essays
 Rank
 Recommendations
 Extra-curricular activities
*Excerpted from Cliffnotes: Roadmap to College Admissions:
Navigating Your Way To College Admission Success
http://www.education.com/reference/article/college-admissionofficers-look-for/
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Cherie Gopffarth
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Spring 2015
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Learn about the financial aid process:
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
 (Be aware of scam web sites)
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Types of financial aid:
 L.E.G.S.
 Loans, Employment, Grants, Scholarships
Begin scholarship search:
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eScholarship:
Fastweb:
Private schools
Every Chance Every Texan
www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com
www.fastweb.com
www.Christianconnector.com
www.everychanceeverytexan.com
HOW DO I GET THERE
(CONTINUED)?
Free scholarship database

www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com
Login: keller
Password: keller

Cappex.com
 Zinch.com
 Scholarshipexperts.com
Timber Creek HS Counselor Webpage
Class of 2016 Edmodo access code: j2ime2
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Michelle Arnold
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Spring 2015
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Students planning to play college level athletics should register for the
NCAA Eligibility Center
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www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Take the April or June ACT and/or SAT —send scores directly to NCAA
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Prepare for AP exams in order to achieve high scores and earn college credit
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Summer 2015
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Make arrangements for private visits to colleges/universities
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Be sure to take a campus tour
 Use your “Campus Checklist”
 www.collegeboard.org
A Guide to Life After High School
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A valuable resource book with
to-do lists for Junior and Senior
Years
Sample College Essays
Scholarship Resources
College Visit Checklist
College application resources
Admission standards table by
college
Will be posted on the
counselors corner and email
blasted to all junior parents in
the coming weeks
LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

19 STATE credits to be senior
CHECK YOUR TRANSCRIPT!
 26 credits to graduate
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EOCs—English 1, English 2, Biology, Algebra 1, U.S. History

Add/Drop window to make course
changes will be April 15th – May 1st.
Advanced Academics
Dana Benton
Lead
AP CLASSES…SHOULD I?…YES!

College Preparation
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Time and $$$$:
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College Acceptance:
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Course Selection
SAT/ACT
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GPA
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www.collegeboard.org/ap/creditpolicy
Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
PLAN (DAP)
DAP Qualification:
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3 years of the same foreign language
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4 years of science and math (not including IPC or math models)
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4 Advanced Measures from the following:
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Advanced Placement score – 3 or better
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Dual Credit Course – B or better
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College Course - B or better
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National Merit Recognition
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Independent Research
 Research plan submitted to DAP coordinator prior to Winter Break
Mr. Carrington will be holding a DAP informational meeting after Spring Break for
kids who plan to sign the letter of intent. Check the parent newsletter for updates!
IMPORTANT WEBSITES &
INFORMATION
College Admission -Testing:
 www.act.org
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.collegeforalltexans.com
 www.applytexas.org
 www.petersons.com
 www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/schools
 www.kellerisd.net
Timber Creek High School
Counselor’s Corner
Financial Aid:
 www.fafsa.ed.gov
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TCHS website-eScholarship:
 Password and login-keller/keller
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Fast Web:
 www.fastweb.cwom
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Private School Scholarships:
 www.Christianconnector.com
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Every Chance Every Texan
 www.everychanceeverytexan.com
School Code # 443752
Dual Credit
Randy Colvin
DUAL CREDIT

Partnership with Tarrant County College
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Available Courses:
Comp and Rhetoric I and II – Summer only
British Literature I and II
Government
Economics

Screening Process--TSI

Registration / Early Enrollment / Fees / Books
Dual Credit: TSI Test
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College Readiness Indicators:
 SAT
 Combined score of 1070 in critical reading and math, with
500 on math and/or critical reading
 ACT
 23 Composite Score (with at least a 19 on Math and/or 19
on English)
 PSAT Exemption from TSI Requirements
 Must have a minimum 50 on Reading, a 50 on Math, and
a Composite score of 107
If you are sure you are exempt, you must have SAT/ACT scores sent
from their websites directly to TCC. Copies of scores will not work.
JUST FOR JUNIORS
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR
ATTENDANCE