Guidance for College and Career Planning
In this comprehensive guide, students are encouraged to explore various post-high school options like gap year, workforce, technical school, military enlistment, scholarships, and more. Steps are outlined to help them consider choices, research resources, take advantage of campus opportunities, and make the most of their senior year. The importance of focusing on the right fit for college rather than external pressures is emphasized, along with insights on navigating the college search process and supporting students' individual needs.
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FMHS COUNSELORS CONNIE MALONEY CELESTE BOGGS JENNIFER TODD LEANNE COTTRELL CHASITY LANSDELL AMY BERRY A B C - F G - KOL KOM - N O - SMA SMB - Z
STEP 1: CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS GAP YEAR WORKFORCE CAREER/TECHNICAL SCHOOL MILITARY ENLISTMENT/ROTC SCHOLARSHIP/ACADEMIES TWO YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY
STEP 2: DISCOVER YOUR RESOURCES AND START YOUR RESEARCH FMHS WEBSITE: WWW.FMHS.LISD.NET JUNIOR/SENIOR HANDBOOK CHOICES 360 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY WEBSITES FMHS COLLEGE FORUM THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD 6:00-7:30 PM @ FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL* *MOVED TO ONLINE FORMAT THURSDAY APRIL 23RD, 6-7PM
STEP 3: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND MILITARY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FMHS CAMPUS DURING LUNCHES* COLLEGE FORUM APRIL 23RD * CHOICES 360 *CHECK THE COUNSELING WEBSITE FOR PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES.
STEP 4: MAKE YOUR SENIOR YEAR COUNT SENIOR YEAR AN OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN SKILLS AND BROADEN EXPERIENCES IN SCHOOL AND OUT COLLEGES PAY ATTENTION TO THE SENIOR SCHEDULE AND PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE CLEAN UP ANY ABSENCE FAILS REVIEW YOUR TRANSCRIPT AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE MET ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND THERE ARE NO ERRORS.
MY HOPE IS THAT THE IRRATIONAL FOCUS OF A FEW PARENTS DOES NOT CLOUD THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO HAVE KEPT FINDING THE RIGHT FIT AS THE FIRST PRIORITY IN THEIR COLLEGE SEARCH, RATHER THAN THE STICKER THEY WILL PUT ON THE BACK OF THEIR CAR. -GARY NEUNIER, SCHOOL COUNSELOR THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOUR STUDENT. DISCUSS OPTIONS AND LISTEN TO WHERE THEY THINK THEY FIT. ARE WE LOOKING AT WHAT'S BEST FOR YOUR CHILD OR WHAT MAKES YOU LOOK BEST AT THE WEEKLY POTLUCK? WHETHER WE ARE PARENTS OR WHETHER WE ARE PROFESSIONALS, WE NEED TO KEEP THE STUDENTS CENTERED IN THIS WORK.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (4-YEAR): MADE UP OF DIVISIONS CALLED SCHOOLS OR COLLEGES. GEARED TOWARD PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS SUCH AS ACCOUNTING, ENGINEERING, AND HEALTH SERVICES. TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTING. OFFER BA OR BS DEGREES UPON COMPLETION OF PROGRAM.
COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES (2-YEAR): CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. SPECIALIZE IN COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS OFTEN TIED TO AREA FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES. USUALLY RESPOND TO LOCAL EMPLOYMENT NEEDS BY OFFERING COURSES IN HIGH-DEMAND AREAS. OFFER ASSOCIATE DEGREES OR CERTIFICATES UPON COMPLETION OF PROGRAM. LOWER COST OF ATTENDANCE. ALLOW MORE TIME FOR GROWTH AND MATURITY.
MILITARY ACADEMIES: COMBINE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE ARMED FORCES IN LARGE, STRUCTURED INSTITUTIONS. REQUIRE SERVING AT LEAST FOUR OR SIX YEARS AS OFFICERS IN EXCHANGE FOR FOUR YEARS OF TUITION-FREE EDUCATION. PRODUCE OFFICERS WELL-EDUCATED BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND IN THE WORKINGS OF THE MILITARY. OFFER DEGREES UPON COMPLETION OF OFFICER TRAINING.
PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS COLLEGES: UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, AND CONSERVATORIES WITH PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN MUSIC, ART, THEATER, DANCE, AND RELATED DISCIPLINES. EMPHASIZE AUDITIONS AND PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION. OFFER DEGREES OR PROFESSIONAL DEGREES UPON COMPLETION OF PROGRAM.
VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS: SPECIALIZE IN TRADES OR VOCATIONS BY OFFERING VARIOUS COURSES AND OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS. OFFER SKILL TRAINING (WELDING, CULINARY, COSMETOLOGY, AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY) REQUIRED FOR A SPECIFIC JOB. OFFER CERTIFICATES UPON COMPLETION OF TRAINING PROGRAM.
2019 STATE OF COLLEGE ADMISSION REPORT ADMISSION OFFICERS AT FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES REPORTED THE TOP FOUR FACTORS IN FRESHMEN COLLEGE ADMISSION DECISIONS FOR FALL 2018 WERE: 1.GRADES IN ALL HIGH SCHOOL COURSES 2.GRADES IN COLLEGE PREP COURSES 3.STRENGTH OF A STUDENT S HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM 4.ADMISSION TEST SCORES (ACT/SAT) ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY RATED AS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN ADMISSION DECISIONS FOR THE PAST THREE DECADES. NACAC
MODERATELY IMPORTANT FACTORS: 1. ESSAYS 2. STUDENT S DEMONSTRATED INTEREST 3. TEACHER AND COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATIONS (WHEN REQUIRED BY THE SCHOOL) CLASS RANK HAS BECOME MUCH LESS IMPORTANT OVER THE PAST DECADE. THERE IS NO DEFINITE PLAN OR SPECIFIC COMBINATION OF FACTORS THAT WILL GUARANTEE A STUDENT ADMISSION TO THEIR PREFERRED INSTITUTION*. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES REVIEW MANY ASPECTS OF PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATIONS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHICH STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED. * TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITIES AND THE TOP 10% RULE IS THE EXCEPTION
RANK OPT IN & TOP 10% TOP 10% = AUTOMATIC ADMISSION GRADUATE IN THE TOP 10% OF CLASS AT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL ON THE FHSP WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO A TEXAS PUBLIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE ENROLL IN COLLEGE NO MORE THAN TWO YEARS AFTER GRADUATION **UT-AUSTIN: MUST BE IN THE TOP 6% FOR AUTOMATIC ADMISSION RANK WILL BE SUPPRESSED AFTER FINAL JUNIOR YEAR RANKING ONLY TOP 10% WILL HAVE RANK POSTED ON TRANSCRIPT STUDENTS CAN OPT IN IF THEY WOULD LIKE RANK TO POST AND THEY ARE NOT IN THE TOP 10% MORE INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT WILL BE PROVIDED SOON
WHAT ELSE ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR? PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER WORK BE CAREFUL WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
HOW DOES FHSP IMPACT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS? FOR A TEXAS UNIVERSITY YOU NEED: FHSP WITH ONE ENDORSEMENT AND DLA (ALGEBRA 2). THE NUMBER OF ENDORSEMENTS YOU EARN WILL NOT INFLUENCE YOU BEING ADMITTED TO A UNIVERSITY. OUTSIDE OF TEXAS YOU NEED: A VALID HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND MEET THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY S ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
COLLEGE RANKINGS: WHAT DO THEY REALLY MEAN? WHAT ARE THEY REALLY TELLING YOU? SHOULD THESE RANKINGS HAVE ANY INFLUENCE ON THE COLLEGE SOMEONE CHOOSES? SHORT ANSWER NO! JUST BECAUSE A MAGAZINE SAYS THAT A PARTICULAR COLLEGE IS NO. 1 DOESN T MEAN THAT IT WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR SOMEONE. STUDENTS/FAMILIES SHOULD RELAX, TAKE A DEEP BREATH, AND VOW TO AVOID THE HYPE AND HOOPLA OF THE VARIOUS RANKINGS. JUST AS NO SINGLE FACTOR DETERMINES A STUDENT S ADMISSION DECISION, STUDENTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO A COLLEGE BASED SOLELY ON ITS NATIONAL RANKINGS.
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS DO YOUR HOMEWORK CONSIDER GEOGRAPHY AND SIZE VISIT THE CAMPUS DON T BE SWAYED BY A SCHOOL S REPUTATION OR STATUS DO NOT GO TO A SCHOOL BECAUSE OF YOUR FRIENDS USE THE COLLEGE SEARCHES AVAILABLE ON WEB (CHOICES 360) TALK TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
WHAT NOW? START A COLLEGE PLANNING FOLDER TO GET ORGANIZED WRITE, RE-WRITE ESSAYS AVAILABLE NOW TAKE SAT OR ACT COLLEGE VISITS SCHEDULE WITH ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL OFFICES UPDATE RESUME OF ALL ACTIVITIES, AWARDS, AND JOBS OBTAIN A SUMMER JOB THAT MIGHT BE RELATED TO YOUR CAREER INTERESTS APPLY AND SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS REVIEW COMMON APPLICATION OR APPLY TEXAS BEAT DEADLINES
COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING INFORMATION SAT & ACT TESTS REQUIRE PRE- REGISTRATION SAT MAY 2ND AND JUNE 6TH ACT APRIL 4TH, JUNE 13TH AND JULY 18TH REGISTRATION WEBSITE ONLINE WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG
TIPS FOR THE COLLEGE APPLICATION READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY - IF YOU ARE GIVEN AN OPTION OF ELECTRONIC OR PAPER, CHOOSE ELECTRONIC. USE COMMON APPLICATION OR APPLY TEXAS WWW.COMMONAPP.ORG WWW.APPLYTEXAS.ORG (IF GIVEN A CHOICE, CHOOSE COMMON APP.) PRACTICE FIRST ON A COPY OF THE APPLICATION ASK SOMEONE TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FMHS SCHOOL CODE: 442434
HOW TO ORDER TRANSCRIPTS OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE SENT ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH SCRIBBLES, AN ONLINE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION PROGRAM LISD USES. REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS BY GOING TO THE FMHS WEBSITE, COUNSELING, THEN TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS TAB. STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED 5 FREE AND 1 FINAL TRANSCRIPT AT NO CHARGE. ANY REQUESTS BEYOND THE FIRST 5 WILL REQUIRE A ONE TIME PROCESSING CHARGE AND $5.00 FEE FOR EACH TRANSCRIPT. (TRANSCRIPTS SUBMITTED TO COMMON APP ARE FREE) SAT/ACT SCORES ARE NOT INCLUDED ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT. YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE OFFICIAL SCORES SENT DIRECTLY FROM THE TESTING AGENCY. https://lewisvilletx.scriborder.com/
FERPA UNDER THE TERMS OF THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA), YOU CAN REVIEW LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND ACCOMPANYING FORMS AFTER YOU ENROLL AT A POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION UNLESS YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS AND ONLY IF THAT INSTITUTION SAVES THE DOCUMENTS POST-ENROLLMENT. WAIVING YOUR RIGHT REASSURES COLLEGES THAT YOUR RECOMMENDERS HAVE PROVIDED SUPPORT THAT IS CANDID AND TRUTHFUL. IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT, SOME RECOMMENDERS MAY DECLINE YOUR REQUEST, AND SOME COLLEGES MAY DISREGARD LETTERS SUBMITTED ON YOUR BEHALF. WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS! OR IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO HIDE!
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS CHOOSE A RECOMMENDER CAREFULLY SOMEONE WHO REALLY KNOWS YOU GIVE PERSON WRITING LETTER AT LEAST A 2 WEEK NOTICE (AUG./SEPT. WILL NEED MORE TIME) SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH YOUR COUNSELOR BEFORE REQUESTING A COUNSELOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FILL OUT SENIOR/PARENT INFORMATION FORMS (AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE OR ONLINE) BEFORE REQUESTING A LETTER FOLLOW UP WITH A THANK YOU NOTE!
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE HAVE A REAL, HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE, AND BE HONEST ABOUT THE FACT THAT, THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE, THIS IS WHAT WE CAN AFFORD FILL OUT THE FAFSA WHETHER YOU WILL QUALIFY OR NOT THIS IS USED FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EVEN NCAA PURPOSES TALK TO A FINANCIAL AID OFFICER AT THE UNIVERSITY CHECK ON WHEN APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. NOT ALL ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS HAVE SAME DEADLINES CHECK THE FMHS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FAFSA OPENS OCT. 1ST WE WILL HAVE A WORKSHOP TO HELP WITH COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS WEEKLY CHOICES 360 APPLY, APPLY, APPLY- THE MORE YOU APPLY FOR THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF RECEIVING ONE PLAN AHEAD- IT TAKES TIME TO GET TRANSCRIPTS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION BE ORGANIZED- KEEP YOUR RESUME UP TO DATE AND BEAT DEADLINES FOLLOW DIRECTIONS- CORRECTLY FILL OUT FORMS! PROOFREAD BEAT DEADLINES CHECK THE COUNSELING PORTION OF THE FMHS WEB SITE FOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
SUMMER ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, INTERNSHIP, APPRENTICESHIP, LOOK FOR A LEADERSHIP POSITION. FMHS WEBSITE COUNSELING SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES GET A PAID JOB VISIT COLLEGES ATTEND A SUMMER PROGRAM AT A UNIVERSITY RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!
WHAT CAN PARENTS DO TO HELP? BE A WEEKLY VISITOR TO OUR WEBSITE TALK WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT WHAT THEY MAY BE THINKING ABOUT DOING AFTER GRADUATION. LISTEN AND BE OPEN TO ALL OPTIONS. OFFER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT THE COLLEGE PROCESS HELP KEEP TRACK OF IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES ATTEND PARENT NIGHTS, COLLEGE NIGHTS, FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS MONITOR YOUR CHILD S STRESS LEVEL ASK QUESTIONS BE A WEEKLY VISITOR TO OUR WEBSITE
COLLEGE REP PANEL OUR ANNUAL FMHS/MARCUS COLLEGE FORUM IS STILL ON AND WILL BE HELD NEXT THURSDAY, APRIL 23RDFROM 6:00 7:00 PM. IN LIEU OF AN ON-CAMPUS FORUM, WE WILL HOST A VIRTUAL PANEL OF COLLEGE REPS THAT WILL ANSWER COLLEGE RELATED QUESTIONS. OUR FORUM WILL BE HOSTED BY DRAKE UNIVERSITY THROUGH BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE. WE ASK THAT EACH FMHS/MARCUS FAMILY PLEASE ACCESS THE FORUM THROUGH ONLY ONE DEVICE. THERE IS A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 500 PEOPLE IN THIS FORMAT, BUT DON T WORRY, WE WILL RECORD THE FORUM AND POST IT ON OUR WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER THE LIVE EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. THE LIVE EVENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE CURRENT JUNIOR CLASS, BUT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FMHS/MARCUS FAMILIES AFTER THE LIVE EVENT. OUR VIRTUAL PANEL FOR THE NIGHT WILL INCLUDE: TOM BECKER UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY TONI CHANDLER BRADLEY UNIVERSITY. BRAD DURCHSLAG TRINITY UNIVERSITY SHERRILL LANDORF PURDUE UNIVERSITY BEVERLY WHEELER HENDRIX COLLEGE JASON PEACOCK UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS RACHEL BUTLER DRAKE *NEXT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22NDWE WILL SEND A FOLLOW-UP EMAIL WITH THE LINK FOR THE LIVE EVENT AND TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU FOR OUR FMHS/MARCUS COLLEGE FORUM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 23RDFROM 6:00-7:00 PM!
