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Agenda
Introduction Westlake Academy Diploma Westlake Academy Transcript Standardized Testing College Admissions Process Financial Aid Naviance Westlake Academy College Counseling
Timeline
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Background
Carl Tippen B.A. from University of Texas @ Austin M.Ed. from Dallas Baptist University
Admissions Counselor – UT & UTA College Counselor/Teacher – St. Mark’s
School of Texas Human Resources – Raytheon, Dallas ISD, &
McGladrey LLP
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Westlake Academy High School Diploma
Students shall complete all course work identified by State Board of Education to receive Westlake Academy diploma
Westlake Academy Diploma includes: Foundations High School Program
Endorsement – Multidisciplinary Studies Enhancement – Distinguished Level of Achievement
Westlake Academy Diploma requirements: Completion of a minimum of 26 credit hours Satisfactory performance on required state end of course assessments. Completion of requirements to sit for and receive an IB Diploma.
Policy applies to students entering ninth grade during 2014-2015 school year or later
Students who complete all graduation requirements identified in this policy will receive Westlake Academy diploma
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Westlake Academy Transcript
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Grades
GradesOfficial – Semester Grades & Year EndUnofficial – 9 week grades100 point scale
GPA Calculation10 pts. Calculation in Cumulative GPAWeighted Classes
Grade 11 & Grade 12 classesEnglish, History, Language B, Science (IB – Physics, Chemistry,
Biology) & ESS, Math SL &HL, Econ HL, Visual Arts HL, TOK Non-Weighted
State Physics, State Economics, Journalism
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Class Ranking Westlake Academy is a non-ranking school Rank in Class – Rank in class is determined by CGPA and will be
provided for the following: Obtaining automatic admission to Texas public universities
based upon uniform admissions policy & in accordance with Texas Education Code; Reported directly to institutions by Westlake Academy staff
Determining Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Outside of the above circumstances, Westlake Academy will not provide class rank
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Class Ranking Rationale
Abide by uniform admission policy in accordance with Texas Education Code
Ensure WA students are holistically reviewed throughout college admission process
Maintain consistent messaging throughout admission/scholarship evaluation process
Minimize access point/dissemination of information so to not adversely impact WA students throughout admission/scholarship evaluation process
Maintain virtues of being a non-ranking high school
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Automatic Admission Notification
In accordance with TEC, §28.026, and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §61.1201, school districts are required to provide written notification of eligibility for automatic college admission under the Uniform Admission Policy (TEC §51.803) to students before the 14th day after the last day of the fall semester. Districts are required to notify: Each eligible senior Each junior with a grade point average in the top ten percent, and Student’s parent or guardian.
Westlake Academy students and parents will be notified prior to Friday, February 5, 2016
For more information – Texas Education Agency – www.tea.texas.gov
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Standardized Testing
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Standardized Testing
PSAT/NMSQTPractice SAT – 10th gradeScreened for the National Merit Scholarship
Program – 11th gradeACT – College Entrance Exam
English, Math, Science, Social ScienceSAT (Redesigned) – College Entrance Exam
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) & Math SAT Subject Tests – Requirement varies depending
on school
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College Admission Process
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Linkage to College Admission
Application + Fee
Grades (Academic Rigor + GPA)Test Scores Letters of
RecommendationEssays
Interviews
College Admission
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Admission Selectivity
Open Enrollment Complete Application Pay admission fee Submit required documents 100% of students admitted
Selective Admissions Meet minimum requirements 30% - 70% of applicants are admitted
Highly Selective Admissions Holistic admission process Less than 30% of applicants are admitted
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Types of Admission Decisions
Early Decision Early Action Restrictive Early Action
Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Notre Dame, Tulane
Regular Admission Rolling Admission
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Early Decision
Apply early (usually in November) to first-choice Receive an admission decision from college(usually by
December) Agree to attend college if accepted and offered a
financial aid package that is considered adequate by family
Apply to only one college early decision Apply to other colleges under regular admission plans Withdraw all other applications if accepted Send a nonrefundable deposit in advance of May 1.
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Early Action
Apply early Receive an admission decision early in
admission cycle (usually December, January or February)
Non-Binding Apply to other colleges under regular
admission plans Give college a decision no later than May 1
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Restrictive Early Action
Apply early Restricted from applying EA or ED to other
private universities’ EA or ED program Receive an admission decision early in
admission cycle (usually in January or February) Non-Binding Can apply to other colleges/universities whose
admission is non binding Give college a decision no later than May 1
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Regular Admission
Apply by regular admission deadline Receive an admission decision
during regular cycle (usually in March or April)
Give college a decision no later than May 1
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Rolling Admission
Apply by deadline 4-6 week turnaround Receive decision usually in March Give college a decision no later than May 1
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Student-Athletes
Begins in 9th Grade Application timeline differences Academic preparation requirements that include:
National athletic association requirements High School graduation requirements
Three largest athletic conferences National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
For more information – NCAA Eligibility Center http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/ NCAA.jsp
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IB Benefits for College
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DOES IB HELP WITHCOLLEGE ACCEPTANCE?
Average Rate IB Rate ∆for IBUniversity of Central Florida 47% 90% +43%University of Miami 30% 72% +42%University of Florida 42% 82% +40%Florida State University 60% 92% +32%University of Virginia 32% 64% +32%UC Berkeley 26% 58% +32%UNC Chapel Hill 32% 63% +31%New York University 30% 57% +27%UC Los Angeles 23% 43% +25%University of Michigan 51% 71% +20%
Source: IBDP Graduate Destination Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-Graduate Internationals Insight.
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DOES IB HELP WITHCOLLEGE ACCEPTANCE?
Average Rate IB Rate ∆for IBCornell University 18% 31% +13%Duke University 16% 28% +12%Boston University 58% 70% +12%Yale University 7% 18% +11%University of Pennsylvania 14% 24% +10%Brown University 9% 18% +9%Stanford University 7% 15% +8%Princeton University 8% 16% +8%Columbia University 9% 13% +4%Harvard University 7% 10% +3%
Source: IBDP Graduate Destination Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-Graduate Internationals Insight.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
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Financial Aid Money used to pay for college education 3 Ways to Pay: Before, During, and After Based on Need, Grades, or a combination of
both Need – Based Financial Aid
Cost of Education Family Ability to Pay
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How Do I Apply
Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)
College Scholarship Service Profile Available online and in High School Counselor
Office List All Colleges Where You Will Be Applying
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What Happens If I Qualify?
Federal government determines demonstrated need
Cost of Attendance – Family Contribution = Aid Eligibility
Financial Aid Package can consist(s) of the following: Federal and State Grants Scholarships Work-Study Federal loans
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College Search
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Naviance
Web-based college and career exploration toolCareer and Personality Interest InventoryCareer ExplorationResume BuilderCollege & Major SearchScholarship SearchSummer Enrichment ProgramsE-Mail Notification of various events
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WA – College Counseling Timeline(Junior & Senior Year)
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
JANUARY Junior Parent College Night Set Up/Update Naviance
Account – Family Connection
College Counseling Presentations – TOK
FEBRUARY Complete Homework
Parents – 2/12/2016 Students – 2/12/2016
Attend Financial Aid Seminar Begin family conferences
Plan for 1.5 hour meeting Both parents(preferred)
College Counseling Presentations – TOK
Plan College Visits
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
MARCH 2016 Begin Testing (SAT/ACT) Continue updating Naviance Spring Break – 14th – 18th Visit Colleges Schedule family conference
Plan for 1.5 hour meeting Both parents(preferred)
College Counseling Presentations – TOK
APRIL 2016 Testing (SAT/ACT) Schedule family conference
Plan for 1.5 hour meeting Both parents(preferred)
Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges Attend NACAC College Fair College Counseling Presentations –
TOK Request teachers to write letters of
recommendations
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
MAY 2016 Testing
SAT or SAT Subject Tests ACT AP Exams
Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges College Counseling Presentations –
TOK Request teachers to write letters of
recommendations
JUNE 2016 Testing
SAT or SAT Subject Tests ACT
Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges Summer Activity
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
JULY 2016 Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges Draft of Common App and/or
Apply Texas essay (Summer and Early Fall)
Summer Activity
AUGUST 2016 Schedule family conference Revise Common App and/or
Apply Texas essay(s) Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges Summer Activity
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
SEPTEMBER 2016 Schedule family conference Testing
SAT or SAT Subject Tests ACT
Begin Application Process Revise Common App and/or
Apply Texas essay(s) Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges Meet with College Reps Attend Information Sessions
OCTOBER 2016 Schedule family conference
Discuss Early Action/Early Decision Westlake Academy College Fair Testing
SAT or SAT Subject Tests ACT
Continue Applying Apply for Financial Aid Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges Meet with College Reps Attend Information Sessions
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
NOVEMBER 2016 Testing
SAT or SAT Subject Tests ACT
Early Action/Early Decision/Restrictive Early Action Deadline
Continue updating Naviance Meet with College Reps Attend Information Sessions Visit Colleges
DECEBMER 2016 Testing
SAT or SAT Subject Tests ACT
UT & TAMU Deadlines Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
JANUARY 2017 Regular Admission Deadline End of 1st Semester Submit Mid-Year Report
Transcripts Additional Info
Apply for scholarships Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges
FEBRUARY 2017 Apply for scholarships Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
MARCH 2017 Spring Break Admission Decisions Review Financial Award Letter Visit Colleges
APRIL 2017 Admission Decisions
Announced Continue updating Naviance Visit Colleges
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WA College Counseling Timeline(Junior Year)
MAY 2017 Candidate Reply Date – May 1 AP Exams IB Exams
JUNE 2017 Graduation
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QUESTIONS – WHAT DID I MISS?