Aggieland Saturday Welcomes Prospective Students
Texas A&M University invites prospective students and families to join us for our premier recruitment event! Aggieland Saturday will be held February 18, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aggieland Saturday is an annual campus-wide open house which draws thousands of people to campus. Visitors can participate in group sessions about admissions, scholarships and financial aid. Academic departments, colleges and student services will provide information and host activities. During the day, participants can also meet current students, tour the campus and residence halls, and see all that Texas A&M has to offer. Activities are free and designed to be self-guided, so participants can focus on their particular areas of interest. Aggieland Saturday is sponsored by the Office of Admissions and the Association of Former Students. For more information, please visit the Aggieland Saturday website.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Hope you had a Merry Christmas.....
I'm hoping you are utilizing your time off properly!! I certainly hope you have gotten plenty of rest (righhhhht) and spent some quality time with your family..... but also that you had been searching scholarships and colleges, writing essays and resumes, finalizing applications and so much more.
Remember, use the scholarship section on teh website and those in your senior handbook. Deadlines will be ALL OVER THE PLACE THIS SPRING... so get ready! It will be here before you know it.
I love you all and pray that you remember the true reason for the season!!! :) NOW WORK!!!!! :)
Remember, use the scholarship section on teh website and those in your senior handbook. Deadlines will be ALL OVER THE PLACE THIS SPRING... so get ready! It will be here before you know it.
I love you all and pray that you remember the true reason for the season!!! :) NOW WORK!!!!! :)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Be applying....
Many of you are in the process of completing and/or have completed applications for college! Don't stop now..... get on their website and start applying for THEIR scholarships. :) Now. Money is first come, first served many times!
Be checking our website, too for scholarships, and be here Nov 7th. You will hear a full presentation and get a senior handbook with critical information.
Be checking our website, too for scholarships, and be here Nov 7th. You will hear a full presentation and get a senior handbook with critical information.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Groundhog Student Job-Shadow Day
Are you wondering what you’re going to do after you graduate? Do you know what you want to "be" when you grow up? If you’ve chosen to advance your education beyond high school, do you know what skills to obtain to get that "dream career"? Do you have interest in more than one field and can’t decide for sure which way to go? Do you wonder what actually takes place in any given day within a career field that you’re thinking about?
If you answered YES to any of these, then Groundhog Student Job-Shadow Day is for you!
By being someone’s "shadow" for a day, you get to experience what they do, for real, on a day-to-day basis! You will spend 4-8 hours with business partners recruited by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce who will allow you to participate in their company’s work so you may experience a typical work day. The business partner will share valuable information with you about their jobs, experiences, education, likes & dislikes about career, etc. The goal is for you to learn as much as possible about a career field by participating, observing, listening, and asking questions.
TO get more information, check out our website. (Counselor's page on http://www.lindaleeagles.org/). There will be a parent consent form, student application, and student informational!
Deadline for application is November 15th! Job Shadow Day is February 2, 2011.
If you answered YES to any of these, then Groundhog Student Job-Shadow Day is for you!
By being someone’s "shadow" for a day, you get to experience what they do, for real, on a day-to-day basis! You will spend 4-8 hours with business partners recruited by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce who will allow you to participate in their company’s work so you may experience a typical work day. The business partner will share valuable information with you about their jobs, experiences, education, likes & dislikes about career, etc. The goal is for you to learn as much as possible about a career field by participating, observing, listening, and asking questions.
TO get more information, check out our website. (Counselor's page on http://www.lindaleeagles.org/). There will be a parent consent form, student application, and student informational!
Deadline for application is November 15th! Job Shadow Day is February 2, 2011.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Changes to Apply Texas Application
Once your application has been submitted, you cannot change any information on your application through ApplyTexas. You will need to contact the university or universities to which you applied to give them any corrected or missing information. The ApplyTexas Help Desk will not be able to help you with this type of request. Be sure to include your full name and application ID number on all pages of all documents that you send to the university.
None of the changes you make to your application through the receiving university will be reflected on the copy of your application that resides in the ApplyTexas site. Once submitted, the information on your ApplyTexas application cannot be changed. This means that your ApplyTexas application view will still contain the original information you submitted. More importantly, if you copy a submitted application that contains mistakes or incomplete information, you will need to correct the information in any copied application you create.
None of the changes you make to your application through the receiving university will be reflected on the copy of your application that resides in the ApplyTexas site. Once submitted, the information on your ApplyTexas application cannot be changed. This means that your ApplyTexas application view will still contain the original information you submitted. More importantly, if you copy a submitted application that contains mistakes or incomplete information, you will need to correct the information in any copied application you create.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Campus Visits
You know how important I feel that these are IF IT IS A POSSIBILITY. Please utilize the college week live site for a sample college visit!!
You are alloted 2 absences per year to do campus visits. You must get the form from the front office attendance clerk, Mrs. Brooks. You need to make sure that a representative from the school you are vsiiting signs this form, and you return it immediately.
Your Enligh teacher went over some suggestions for before, during, adn after a college visit. Yes, you MUST DO WORK BEFORE AND AFTER. It takes research and planning on your part, so get after it!
You are alloted 2 absences per year to do campus visits. You must get the form from the front office attendance clerk, Mrs. Brooks. You need to make sure that a representative from the school you are vsiiting signs this form, and you return it immediately.
Your Enligh teacher went over some suggestions for before, during, adn after a college visit. Yes, you MUST DO WORK BEFORE AND AFTER. It takes research and planning on your part, so get after it!
Dual Credit - Transcript from TJC
Once you graduate, official transcripts will be available for you to retrieve and send to your corresponding schools. However, if your admission counselor at the college of your choice suggests you submit an unofficial (though this is NOT usually the case), you can request an unofficail copy.
TJC will not release them to you directly, but they can mail it with a letter stating why it's unofficial to the scool indicated by the student. Again, once you graduate, you will need to have your official HS transcript sent to TJC, and then request TJC to send an official college transcript to your college.
Here is the link for requesting transcripts:
http://www.tjc.edu/STudent/RequestTranscripts.php
TJC will not release them to you directly, but they can mail it with a letter stating why it's unofficial to the scool indicated by the student. Again, once you graduate, you will need to have your official HS transcript sent to TJC, and then request TJC to send an official college transcript to your college.
Here is the link for requesting transcripts:
http://www.tjc.edu/STudent/RequestTranscripts.php
College Week Live
College Week Live invites you to join 60,000 other high school students at the world’s largest college fair on Nov. 2nd & 3rd. It’s all online and it’s FREE! Chat live with admissions representatives and current college students from more than 350 colleges and universities. Sign up now for CollegeWeekLive Fall!
This was that site we watched a clip on. You can chat live with admission reps, financial aid advisers, students, etc.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Keep checking the website AND the blog
Remember, I constantly update the website, too.
http://www.lindaleeagles.org/
Hover on Schools, Lindale High School; then click on Counselors.
There will be an option that pops up for Helpful Website. You can go there, but that's just resources. My information will be on the Counselors page.
http://www.lindaleeagles.org/
Hover on Schools, Lindale High School; then click on Counselors.
There will be an option that pops up for Helpful Website. You can go there, but that's just resources. My information will be on the Counselors page.
CEEB/ACT School Code
You have heard this number for 2 years (and most sites will allow you to search).... but just so you have it in front of you.....
Lindale High School CEEB/ACT Code:
444-170
Again..... 444-170
Lindale High School CEEB/ACT Code:
444-170
Again..... 444-170
Dual Credit Students
Ok, I want to clarify a specific issue over this so EVERYONE is on the same page. When you get a question in an application regarding 'attending a college or institution," etc.... you must read VERY CAREFULLY!!!
First issue I want to address,
When applying....You are a freshman! (There are very, very, very few exceptions where this is not true.) If the question on the application asks if you have or are currently attending any other college or educational institution (and it stops there), you need to say 'NO.' Even though you are enrolled in courses through TJC, you are STILL our student and are not considered a college student. If, however, the question clearly mentions being enrolled in dual credit, you may then say yes. For example in the question on the Apply Texas application.....
"Please list ALL colleges or universities you have attended or are attending, including college-level correspondenceThe answer is yes because it specifically includes dual credit courses. You are safe.... say, yes, and enter TJC's name. If you ever doubt, as me!!!!
Secondly,
We will be registering for the second semester courses in December. I suggest you re-look at your degree plans and see if the courses are required.
Thirdly,
ANOTHER TOOL where useful information can be found is in your TJC email system. They send out reminders on deadlines, etc (though there are quite a few you can disregard), but they also send invitations to honor societies, etc., that might be good opportuniteis and look good on resumes. To retrieve your email, visit
https://apacheaccess.tjc.edu/ .... or go to the TJC home page and click on the "apache access" button at the bottom. You use your "a-number" and birthdate to login with.
Finally,
You need to be in active pursuit of scholarships (as well as finalizing applications :))!! There are TONS and TONS out there. There are plenty on the website (hover over High School and click on Counselors) to keep you busy for now, and you will continue receiving more and more....... but you should also begin WEARING out the financial aid offices at the shcools of your choice(s). They have websites that give many specific ones. GET ON IT!
I love you all.... remember that!! You need to be in panic mode right now! :)
study and dual credit."
First issue I want to address,
When applying....You are a freshman! (There are very, very, very few exceptions where this is not true.) If the question on the application asks if you have or are currently attending any other college or educational institution (and it stops there), you need to say 'NO.' Even though you are enrolled in courses through TJC, you are STILL our student and are not considered a college student. If, however, the question clearly mentions being enrolled in dual credit, you may then say yes. For example in the question on the Apply Texas application.....
"Please list ALL colleges or universities you have attended or are attending, including college-level correspondenceThe answer is yes because it specifically includes dual credit courses. You are safe.... say, yes, and enter TJC's name. If you ever doubt, as me!!!!
Secondly,
We will be registering for the second semester courses in December. I suggest you re-look at your degree plans and see if the courses are required.
Thirdly,
ANOTHER TOOL where useful information can be found is in your TJC email system. They send out reminders on deadlines, etc (though there are quite a few you can disregard), but they also send invitations to honor societies, etc., that might be good opportuniteis and look good on resumes. To retrieve your email, visit
https://apacheaccess.tjc.edu/ .... or go to the TJC home page and click on the "apache access" button at the bottom. You use your "a-number" and birthdate to login with.
Finally,
You need to be in active pursuit of scholarships (as well as finalizing applications :))!! There are TONS and TONS out there. There are plenty on the website (hover over High School and click on Counselors) to keep you busy for now, and you will continue receiving more and more....... but you should also begin WEARING out the financial aid offices at the shcools of your choice(s). They have websites that give many specific ones. GET ON IT!
I love you all.... remember that!! You need to be in panic mode right now! :)
study and dual credit."
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Couple of Websites to consider....
Money, Money, Money..... Money!!!
Reality Check--- Will your career choice support your desired lifestyle?
Texas Budget Calculator
www.texasworkforce.org/realitycheck
Does thinking about careers put you in a whirl? Call TOLL FREE for information on careers, colleges, and educational opportunities..... 1-800-822-7256 or http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/
Texas CARES
What are your career options? Where are the jobs? Where do you want to study?
This site includes occupational projections, wages data, educational requirements, occupational descriptions, review of 16 career clusters, occupational video clips, testing qualifications for colleges and universities, test qualifications, college costs, interest and work value assessments, and more.......
http://www.texascaresonline.com/
Reality Check--- Will your career choice support your desired lifestyle?
Texas Budget Calculator
www.texasworkforce.org/realitycheck
Does thinking about careers put you in a whirl? Call TOLL FREE for information on careers, colleges, and educational opportunities..... 1-800-822-7256 or http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/
Texas CARES
What are your career options? Where are the jobs? Where do you want to study?
This site includes occupational projections, wages data, educational requirements, occupational descriptions, review of 16 career clusters, occupational video clips, testing qualifications for colleges and universities, test qualifications, college costs, interest and work value assessments, and more.......
http://www.texascaresonline.com/
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Scholarships
Seniors.... you need to be applying. I have given you numerous websites that are specific for schoarslhips and aid, but also many, many search engines where this information is available. It's in your hands.....
Plus be checking out the website, too! If any of you find fabulous sites, please share them. I have a cumulative list I was given, but am working on eliminating the JUNK. :)
Plus be checking out the website, too! If any of you find fabulous sites, please share them. I have a cumulative list I was given, but am working on eliminating the JUNK. :)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Senior Night
It's BOOKED! November 7th at 6pm in the LHS cafetorium. You will receive a senior handbook, as well as a presentation from TJC regarding financial aid and scholarships! Mark it on your calendar. BRING YOUR PARENTS!
Free and Reduced Lunch- Waivers
We do not want monetary issues to hold you back! Remember that if you are a part of the F&R lunch program there is absolutely NO SHAME! Come see me for waivers for SAT and ACT testing, as well as requests to waive college application fees.
To explain a little more on the requests to waive application fees:
Both the SAT and ACT provide request forms for colleges to consider waiving a student's fees to process your application due to your participatoin in this program. It is by no means a guaruntee, but is certainly worth a shot! These are not sent to SAT or ACT, but rather DIRECTLY to the college admission office of your choice. In order to use this form for the SAT, you MUST have used a SAT test waiver previously for a test. It will ask you for your previous tests scores.
Also, remember.... no vouchers this year. Those were for juniors from the state.
To explain a little more on the requests to waive application fees:
Both the SAT and ACT provide request forms for colleges to consider waiving a student's fees to process your application due to your participatoin in this program. It is by no means a guaruntee, but is certainly worth a shot! These are not sent to SAT or ACT, but rather DIRECTLY to the college admission office of your choice. In order to use this form for the SAT, you MUST have used a SAT test waiver previously for a test. It will ask you for your previous tests scores.
Also, remember.... no vouchers this year. Those were for juniors from the state.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Conversion of GPA
How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale
Courtesy of Collegeboard.comColleges report GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale. The top grade is an A, which equals 4.0. This is the standard scale at most colleges, and many high schools use it.
If your high school uses a different or weighted system, you need to convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale for this tool. Talk to your school counselor or get a rough conversion by substituting these values:
A+ (97-100) = 4.0
A (93-96) = 4.0
A- (90-92) = 3.7
B+ (87-89) = 3.3
B (83-86) = 3.0
B- (80-82) = 2.7
C+ (77-79) = 2.3
C (73-76) = 2.0
C- (70-72) = 1.7
D+ (67-69) = 1.3
D (65-66) = 1.0
E/F (below 65) = 0.0
Another source I found provided this.....
GPA Conversion Chart:Please provide us with your GPA (grade point average) on a 0 to 4 scale.
| GPA | Percentile | Letter Grade |
| 4.0 | 95-100 | A |
| 3.9 | 94 | A |
| 3.8 | 93 | A |
| 3.7 | 92 | A |
| 3.6 | 91 | A |
| 3.5 | 90 | A |
| 3.4 | 89 | B |
| 3.3 | 88 | B |
| 3.2 | 87 | B |
| 3.1 | 86 | B |
| 3.0 | 85 | B |
| 2.9 | 84 | B |
| 2.8 | 83 | B |
| 2.7 | 82 | B |
| 2.6 | 81 | B |
| 2.5 | 80 | B |
Lastly, the technical formula that often times is used to convert your grade on a 100 point scale to a 4 point scale is: (YOUR GRADE / 20) - 1 = GPA
** I showed most of you how to do this by hand. Come by if you need a refresh MATH LESSON!! :) You know that makes me excited!!
Essays and Resumes
Seniors.... no excuses! Remember our discussion on how important it is to begin writing one or more of these items NOW! Not only will your wonderful teachers, including myself, be willing to help you revise and/or edit, we now have some outside resources!! Staff members and graduate students at UT Tyler are willing to help!!! FOR FREE!!!
Here's what you need to do...... prepare your document(s) in word and email it to me (hodgestc@lind.sprnet.org). I'll immediately pass it on to the necessary people, and get it back to you as soon as possible! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!!!
Here's what you need to do...... prepare your document(s) in word and email it to me (hodgestc@lind.sprnet.org). I'll immediately pass it on to the necessary people, and get it back to you as soon as possible! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Transcript Requests
If you need to send a transcript to a college or for scholarship purposes, you can request an official copy of your transcript in the counselor's office. There is a form that you will complete with your general information, along with indicating if you want to pick up the transcript or you would like to have us mail it directly. If you prefer that we mail it, be sure to include the address and/or department name you want it to be sent to. Mrs. Lawless will take care of it all!! There is a minimum of a 24 hour turnaround time. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.
Class Size
Several of you are asking for asking for class size...... as of now, the 2012 class has 253 students.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
ACT and SAT
The next set of these tests are approaching soon! Deadlines are even sooner!!!
I've come into your classrooms REPEATEDLY explaining the difference between the two tests, necessary strategies, directions for registrations, specifics on your school, and so forth.
Next SAT: October 1st (Deadline of Sept 9)
Next ACT: October 22 (Deadline of Sept 16)
I've attached a spreadsheet of testing dates on our website (Lindale High School; LHS Counselors), as well as links to the corresponding test sites.
YOU CANNOT PUT THIS OFF ANY LONGER! It is here!!! Get on the ball!!!
Regarding vouchers: we do not have them this year. Those were given by the state for juniors. However, you can turn in a copy of your admission pass to Ms. Neely for reimbursement purposes only.
I've come into your classrooms REPEATEDLY explaining the difference between the two tests, necessary strategies, directions for registrations, specifics on your school, and so forth.
Next SAT: October 1st (Deadline of Sept 9)
Next ACT: October 22 (Deadline of Sept 16)
I've attached a spreadsheet of testing dates on our website (Lindale High School; LHS Counselors), as well as links to the corresponding test sites.
YOU CANNOT PUT THIS OFF ANY LONGER! It is here!!! Get on the ball!!!
Regarding vouchers: we do not have them this year. Those were given by the state for juniors. However, you can turn in a copy of your admission pass to Ms. Neely for reimbursement purposes only.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Admission Questions
A GENERAL application question:
Even if you are currently enrolled in (or have previously been enrolled in) dual credit courses, you are STILL A FRESHMAN student...... not a transfer. 2012 will be the first year you are truly entering a collegiate institution. This will be asked on many applications.
START IT NOW............ApplyTexas: Admissions and scholarships applications for Texas institutions of higher education.
On ApplyTexas you can accomplish a multitude of tasks including:
Even if you are currently enrolled in (or have previously been enrolled in) dual credit courses, you are STILL A FRESHMAN student...... not a transfer. 2012 will be the first year you are truly entering a collegiate institution. This will be asked on many applications.
START IT NOW............ApplyTexas: Admissions and scholarships applications for Texas institutions of higher education.
www.applytexas.org/
On ApplyTexas you can accomplish a multitude of tasks including:- Apply for admission to any Texas public university, as well as to participating community and private colleges.
- Copy a submitted application to another institution.
- Submit your application essays online.
- Apply for scholarships from participating universities.
- Apply for housing with participating universities.
- Search for and view both general and university specific information.
Welcome to the SENIOR BLOG!!
Hello my lovely seniors! I hope all is well with your first two weeks of school.
I've created this blog in order to be able to answer questions and concerns in mass. Many times throughout the day, students will email, call, or drop by with various issues that may be common among all of you. This is a way that I'm hoping we are able to share your thoughts, ideas, and comments with each other.
This is a very important time for your future. Many deadlines are approaching....... in other words, you should be FULL of questions..... so here we go! :) Let's make it a great year!!!!
I've created this blog in order to be able to answer questions and concerns in mass. Many times throughout the day, students will email, call, or drop by with various issues that may be common among all of you. This is a way that I'm hoping we are able to share your thoughts, ideas, and comments with each other.
This is a very important time for your future. Many deadlines are approaching....... in other words, you should be FULL of questions..... so here we go! :) Let's make it a great year!!!!
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