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. :)

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.

Conversion of GPA

How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale

Courtesy of Collegeboard.com

Colleges 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!!!

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.

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.

GPA/Rank

GPA and Class Rank are "in the works." Will be released very soon!!!

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.
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!!!!