senior parent meeting 2015
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Overview of College Application Process
Click here to view the 12th Grade Student Presentation
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How do I learn what each college expects?
● Check each college’s website
● Don’t be scared to call (not email) the representatives or admissions office, visit the reps in the college center or at a college fair.
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Essay topics are available online on Apply Texas and the Common App.
Check the College Center Website for great resources on essays.
● Follow @BHSCollege on twitter for blogs and constant updates and ideas.
College Essays
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Important College Center Dates for Seniors
● October 21st - College Panel (Always a Favorite.)● December 9th - Parent financial aid meeting,
auditorium 6:30 pm.
● January 1st- Begin applying for FAFSA.
● January 13th- Financial Aid presentation through Eco classes.
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CounselorLetter of Recommendation
What applications require a letter?
How do I request a letter?Read about requesting a letter of recommendation here.
30 Day Notice
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Transcript Requests are Made Onlineat www.bellaire.org
$2.00 fee must be submitted in Registrar’s Office per transcript requestmade online.
Allow at least 10 days.
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Types of Transcripts
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November Deadline
● Tuesday, November 24th is the deadline to request transcripts and recommendations for the January 1st application deadline.
This is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
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Ranks
● Early October Official Class Ranks will be released.
● February Final Class ranks will be released.
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Senior Dues
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Pay Tonight!
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Prom Prom May 14, 20167pm at the Westin GalleriaAfter Prom immediately following prom
at the Westin (11:30pm -3:00am)
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Fundraising & VolunteeringSign Up at table outside MPR
January 27th
After Prom
May 14th
To get involved and volunteer contact Andy Blitzer [email protected]
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Prom
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Graduation Announcements & Extras
Balfour will be on campus to take orders for announcements and graduation items November 4th.
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Prom Senior Final Exams
May 17 - 20Requirements for Seniors to be Exempt from Spring Finals
● 85 or above average in the course for which exemption is sought.● No more than 3 regular and 2 college excused Spring absences in
the course for which exemption is sought. None of the absences may be unexcused. Attendance is checked through the end of the course.
● An S average or better in conduct in the course for which the exemption is sought.
● Student must maintain these requirements through the date of the final exam.
● Return a completed application with required signatures to the subject teacher.
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Tentative ~ Pencil it in!Graduation - May 29th
The day and time are subject to change. We should be able to confirm the day and
time early in 2016.
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Staying Informed
Presentations posted online for you to review.
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