TJC Transcripts

Seniors, remember.... you will have a hold on your account until TJC receives and processes your final official high school transcript. These will not go out until approximately June 15, 2012.
If you need an unofficial copy NOW (for registration at another college, etc), you need to contact Dual Credit at 903-510-2200. They can get you an unofficial copy that an advisor could use for registration purposes.
Once TJC processes your high school transcript, the hold on your account will be released. THEN, you can request an official transcript (see below) or follow the directions below to view an unofficial copy.
Keep in mind YOU will have to contact TJC to get an official copy of your transcript to be sent to the college you will be attending. (Wait until early July to ensure TJC has released the hold on your account).  We will get your high school transcripts to the places YOU indicated, but it is up to you to request TJC to be sent accordingly.
For more details on the information above, visit: http://www.tjc.edu/Student/RequestTranscripts.php.

How to Print Out & or View your Unofficial Transcript

After logging into Apache Access, you will then need to go to the following links and steps to print out an unofficial transcript:

• 1^st link - Self Service / Registration then to
  
• 2^nd link - Student Records then to
  
• 3^rd link - Academic Transcripts
  
• 4^th Step - Select Transcript Level:  Either All Levels or Undergraduate
  
• 5^th  Step - Then select the Transcript Type: Either Advising or Unofficial,
        then click Submit
  

Transcript Requests

A transcript request form is located online at: http://www.tjc.edu/Student/RequestTranscripts.php or:

How do I get transcript(s) if I am not able to come to campus?

1. Fax Request:Fax a written request to (903) 510-2634. The request should include name, student A#, and or social security number, current address, phone number, last date of attendance at Tyler Junior College, birth date, where the transcript needs to be mailed to (i.e. Name of institution, complete address, and office that needs to receive transcript), if the transcript needs to be official (with college seal) or unofficial and your signature.
2. Written Request (Mail):Mail a written request with your signature and phone number to:
Tyler Junior College
Attn: Transcripts
P.O. Box 9020
Tyler, TX 75711

TJC Semester Schedules

How to Print Out & or View your Semester Schedule
In order for you to see and to print out your current semester schedule you will need to go to Apache Access and sign-in and go to the following link:

• 1^st link - Click on "Printable Schedule"
  
• 2nd -  Then select a Term, Such as Fall 2009 (View Only) then click submit.
  

UT Tyler Class Schedule

The class schedule can be a bit difficult to find.  From our main page, www.uttyler.edu, one would need to click on “UT Tyler Logins” at the top of the page in the white.  From there click on “my UTTyler” and then on “class search” on the right side of the screen.  I have attached the link to our webpage where students may find information on schedules and brochures: http://www.uttyler.edu/schedule/. 

Summer School at TJC (and dates for Fall)

If you are interested, in attending summer school through TJC THIS SUMMER, you need to continue reading.
Since a final transcript will not be sent to TJC until after summer classes begin, you will need to see an advisor before you enroll. You will inform them that you were a dual credit student, and they will contact the dual credit department and have the hold released on your account (so you can register).

Dates of Summer School:

Maymester: May 14-June 1; classes meet Mon – Fri

Summer I: June 4 – July 5; classes meet Mon – Thursday

Summer II: July 9 – Aug 9; classes meet Mon – Thursday

 ****Registration will open Monday, March 26^th for all of the above

Fall 2012: You will need to see an advisor to get registered fro fall, as well. Registration online opens in late April. Check the website for details. www.tjc.edu.

Final Transcript

At this time, many of you have completed applications for the school(s) of your choice (if you haven't... get on it!). You are probably receiving notification from them that they all have items necessary with the exception of a final high school transcript. This is not going to be available until grades are complete following graduation which is usually around June 15.
There is a sign up sheet in your English classroom, and we will further complete it as the year's end approaches, for you to place your requests on WHERE you need your final high school transcript sent following graduation.
Once grades are finalized, we will mail all the schools you indicated a final transcript for you. However, YOU MUST TELL US WHERE. If you do not, it will not get sent.
******Dual credit students, you must ALSO make sure that you send a final transcript to TJC (even if you are going straight to another institution). You have credits from there that you want transferred  to another school, so you have to get them you information, so that they can release a TJC transcript. With that being said, once we send your information to TJC, YOU MUST CONTACT TJC to request them to send a transcript to your institution.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Good morning my lovely seniors! I wanted to remind you that it IS already March. You only have a couple of months left.... yes, I know you are ready.

Scholarship and financial deadlines are approaching if not already passed. Many schools' PRIORITY deadlines have passed, but still will accept applications and your information. You just will not have priority over others that met the deadline, but it does not mean you will not qualify for ANY. SO GO AHEAD AND SEND IT IN!!

Remember to read all of your scholarships and applications all the way through in order to make sure you don't need information from teachers/staff/community members.... for example, counselor verification, copy of transcripts, letter of recommendation, test scores, and so forth. WE CANNOT DO THESE THINGS WITH ONE DAY NOTICE!!! SO, read thoroughly. I encourage you to track deadlines on a calendar.

I'm DAILY updating the scholarship section on the counselor's page. Check it constantly. Lots of local scholarships are coming in at this time. There are not many of you taking advantage of these, so good for you those that are, because competition is minimal at this point. It's worth attempting even if you feel like you don't have as much involvement, etc as others.

http://www.lindaleeagles.org/school/Lindale-High-School/Counselors  Here is the counselor's website AGAIN. This website has been shown you to repeatedly in your English classrooms. I've had you all write it down AND bookmark it in your cellphones. NO EXCUSES.

Regarding Financial Aid (FAFSA), great job to those of you that took advantage of the TJC workshop. We had a great group show up and all completed their FAFSA within an hour and a half. :) Lots of you qualified FULLY for federal money. It's critical that every question be answered fully and precisely. Remember that completing the FAFSA is a requirement for most schools to even consider you for scholarships and any institutional money.... EVEN IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR PARENTS MAKE TOO MUCH MONEY! Complete it!
***Use data retrieval if at all possible as you complete. There is one other workshop for help with FAFSA available at TJC available on the counselor website, as well. Check out announcement section on the website.

Love you all.

TSI Testing Exemptions

If you have not been enrolled in dual credit classes, read the previous post. This post list details from the state that allow you to possibly be exempt from the THEA, ACCUPLACER, or any other placement exams that colleges require prior to enrollment. Again, you need to be checking more into with your particular college.

 

 

TSI Testing Exemptions

You are exempt from taking testing if any one of the conditions listed below applies to you:

• You have met the qualifying standards on the ACT, SAT, SAT I or the TAKS listed below*:
• ACT - Composite score of 23 or higher combined with a minimum of 19 on both the English and/or Mathematics sub-tests. Partial exemptions do apply.
• SAT - a combined score of 1070 combined with a minimum of 500 on the Math and/or Critical Reading sub-tests. Partial exemptions do apply.
• TAKS - 2200 in Math and/or 2200 with a writing sub-score of at least 3 in English/Language Arts. Partial exemptions do apply.

ACT and SAT scores may be no more than 5 years old and TAKS Scores no older than 3 years

• You have graduated with an Associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• You are transferring from a private or independent institution or an accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and have successfully completed college-level coursework as described by the receiving institution.
• You are a student who has previously attended any institution and have been determined to have met readiness standards by that institution.
• You are an active-duty military personnel serving as a member in the United States armed forces, National Guard, or as a member of the reserve component of the armed forces of the US have have been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment
• You are a student who on or after Aug. 1, 1990 was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the US or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.
• You are a non-degree seeking or no-certificate seeking student
• You area student who is enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less (level-one, 42 or fewer semester credit hours or the equivalent) at a public junior college, a public technical institute, or a public state college.

NOTICE : TSI exemptions do not override course pre-requisites therefore placement testing may be required prior to enrollment

*In accordance with HB 1224, TSI Placement Scores are under review and subject to change.

NON Dual Credit Students

If you are NOT in dual credit courses and have not taken any while you are in high school, THIS IS FOR YOU!!!

Prior to enrolling in college, most students are required to take a placement test before enrolling in classes. The test is designed to measure skills in English and mathematics. The scores are used to determine the most appropriate course placement for each student. Some students may place into college level courses, and some students may need to enroll in developmental classes.

YOU need to check with the institution of which you are wanting to enroll to verify WHICH test they prefer that you take and the details of their TEST EXEMPTIONS. Students that scored high enough on their TAKS and/or SAT/ACT scores may be exempt from taking this test. Again, you need to check with your institution for particulars. Each school has their own policies and requirements.


Placement tests usually include one or more of the following: Compass, Accuplacer, Thea, Quick THEA. Some require prior registration for testing to take place.


TJC's testing center is a great LOCAL facility for you to complete these exams. Do not put this off until summer when your brain is no longer functioning properly!! :) Do it sometime this spring.
Here is a link for TJC's info on testing. http://www.tjc.edu/AvailableTesting/PlacementTestFAQ.php

Their phone umber is 903-510-2200... and ask for testing for hours of operation, costs, registration information, etc. 
Don't forget: You must check with your school to ensure you are taking the right test!!!!

Free study Guides: www.studyguidezone.com, www.testpreview.com, www.studytips.org, www.thea.nesinc.com/practice.htm.

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Don't forget that submitting your application is NOT the final step. ALL schools will require an official high school transcript. One that will be used for review now, and they will also require a final transcript to be sent upon graduation. DON'T FORGET to do this VERY important step. Deadlines are here.
PS. You can do this in the counselor's office.

Faulconer Candidates

Remember, the deadline is February 1st for ALL pieces to be turned into me! NO EXCEPTIONS will be made. You have had plenty of time.
One piece of advice.... if you will be the first to attend college in your family, address this in your essay!!

Scholarships

I know you are sick of hearing that word, but that's the NUMBER 1 requested piece of information.
LISTEN...are you listening??? OK, even if admission applications aren't dated until later, scholarship deadlines are often in Feb, March, and April at the latest. Money is first come first serve many times!
Example. SFA- scholarship deadline is Feb 1st!!! TJC is March 1st!
Be looking the sources I've talked about before, but ALSO the scholarship/financial aid website of the college(s) you are applying and would like to attend.

Deadlines

You need to be working on your applications for both admissions and scholarships. Deadlines are HERE! Now is not the time to slack off and allow your senioritis to take over.

Don't forget to be referring to your senior handbook and the scholarship section on our website (http://www.lindaleeagles.org/school/Lindale-High-School/Counselors). I am continually updating it as scholarships are coming in. This spring will be a happening time for the local organizations.

Also, remember that the FAFSA application is now available. Be in communication with your parents. Encourage them to be filing taxes as soon as possible. Once this is complete, you will use this information to complete the FAFSA application. EVEYRONE needs to complete this information as colleges often require to review this data before they will consider awarding additional aid/scholarships.

Apps to prepare for college - $4.99 and under

I'm not promoting..... just passing along information.

Juniors and seniors are either thinking of where to apply to college, taking an ACT or SAT, writing an essay or comparing their choices. So many decisions, so many costs! Here are a list of apps to assist, all under $6.00 (with two exceptions). Apps are for either the iPhone or iPad. 

Essay Apps
Essay Writing Guide $1.99 holiday sale- By arranging the elements of writing graphically around three wheels (Content, Style, and Organization), teachers and students are better able to visualize how the elements of writing develop style, coherence, and meaning.

SAT and ACT PREP
Complete SAT Free for iPhone or iPad. For complete course $24.99. Free app includes mini diagnostic test and topic videos.

SAT Math Pro Test $1.99 - 80% discount. This app covers 50 topics including detailed videos. 100s of original SAT math practice problems, nine SAT math tests and detailed reports.

Flash of Genius SAT Vocab Free. Use with iPod, iPhone or Ipad Written by Harvard and MIT Professors, this app adjusts the order of the flashcards to suit each user. It also inserts mini-lessons, so users learn the word roots, the connections between the words, as well as the words themselves.

SAT-ACT vocabulary builder $4.99 Phone, iPod touch, and iPad. 500 of the most commonly tested vocabulary words on the SAT® and ACT® exams. 1000 illustrative sentences, spaced repetition feature, automatic statistics, search features, quiz mode and more.

College Guides
College Search Guide Handbook $2.99 Includes over 3000. Information about each college includes:

• Degrees Offered
• Campus Setting (rural, suburb, large city, etc)
• Campus Housing Availability Information
• Student population with charts on diversity
• Religious Affiliation
• Credit Accepted
• Estimated Student Expenses for three years
• Financial Aid Information
• Enrollment Information
• Freshman Retention Rate
• Programs and Majors (students in each major)
• Varsity Athletic Teams
• Accreditation
• Campus Security Information for three years
• Federal Loan Default Rates
• User Reviews

Peterson's College Guide Free. Includes over 60 official data points on over 4,000 two- and four-year colleges in the United States. Search for the perfect college by any combination of state, size, tuition, sports majors offered or selectivity.

Budget and Financial Aid
Ace Budget $.99 For iPod, iPhone and iPad.  A personal finance app. Users create daily, weekly, monthly, semimonthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets and schedule recurring transactions, set reminders, view graphs, compare historical data, and more.

College Fafsa Finder Free.  Provides the most essential information for US college applicants around the world:

• Freshmen class academic profiles and estimated cost of attendance
• College contact information, including admission office information and website link
• Each college’s FAFSA code (public institution) or CSS code (private institution)
• Three ways to search colleges: by name, by FAFSA code or by CSS code. 

College Tools
College Survival Kit $1.99- Programs in the app help ease the stress of applying to schools. Users touch the control panel, choose the "Brain Wave" desired to improve their mental state. Also included are a personal alarm and memo pad. 

iStudiez-Pro - $2.99 I have recommended this app before as a back-to-school app. Helps users organize their schedule, follow up with homework, and summarize what has to be done.

Complete Class Organizer $4.99  Take notes while recording lectures and the audio syncs to the text. Manage homework and exam dates, store and calculate grades, and organize info for every class. 

Two Apps above $10.00
Fiske Interactive College $19.99 Students organize their college tour with built-in map function. Other features include:

• Locate critical school deadlines (such as application dates)
• Email admissions departments directly from the app
• Browse each college website
• Explore schools that compete with one another (“overlap schools”)
• Lists to narrow down your search
• Flag schools you’ll want to look at again
• Make lists of  “Safety Schools,” “Probable Schools,” and “Reach Schools”

High School Writing plus College Prep $17.99 College Prep writing app.  Includes a Live Help Desk to answer questions, lessons on writing many types of essays, brainstorming, dual-web browser view and more.