September
9/12: Introductions and Looking Ahead
Welcome back Senior of 2018! I am so happy to be back. We will talk about expectations and everything we have to look forward to this year. We will also start our ApplyTexas application if you haven't already. And we will begin on first 1x1.
9/14: No Class!
Enjoy your day off!
9/19: Finalizing your Matrix
We will look over your matrices, if completed and talk about them. We will also be creating an Apply Texas or Common App account to begin your college applications.
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9/21: Working on your resume & Senior Parent Night
For those of you who have not completed a Resume we will work on that and start placing that information on Apply Texas. Also East View will be holding a senior parent night. Please let your parents know and make plans to go. It will be in the cafeteria & start @ 6pm. Subsequently we will not be having a late class today.
9/26: Community Service, College Applications & FSAID's
We will talk about your community service forms and continue to work on your college applications. We will also begin our FSAID, to make our FAFSA's easier to fill out.
Tonight is College Fair in the cafeteria @ 6pm. Please let your parents know and make plans to go. Subsequently we will not be having late class today.
Tonight is College Fair in the cafeteria @ 6pm. Please let your parents know and make plans to go. Subsequently we will not be having late class today.
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9/28: PARENT NIGHT!
Please join me for a College Forward hosted parent night. There will be yummy Round Rock donuts and coffee. The event will begin @ 6pm in room Lab A5. I hope to see you there. We will not be having regular class.
October
10/3: Beginning our FAFSA's
We will create FSAID's for those who have not completed them. We will also begin the FAFSA!
We will also start scholarships to get you the most free money possible!
Scholarship of the Day: Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
We will also start scholarships to get you the most free money possible!
Scholarship of the Day: Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
10/5: Applications, FAFSA's, and Scholarships...Oh My!
We will continue to work on our applications, FAFSA and submit scholarship applications! We also discuss the varieties of jargon that can cause confusion for FAFSA and college applications.
Scholarship of the day: Dell Scholars Program.
Another scholarship of the day: St Davids Foundation.
Scholarship of the day: Dell Scholars Program.
Another scholarship of the day: St Davids Foundation.
10/10: FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA!
Since most of you have done an incredible job getting your applications sorted out and your FAFSA started we will have a lab opportunities to work on what you need to. We will talk about scholarships and other items.
Scholarship of the day: Education Matters Scholarship.
Another Scholarship of the Day: Dr. Pepper Tuition give away.
Yet another scholarship of the day: FIRE scholarship.
10/12: Admission Jargon... What does it mean?
What does Early Decision mean? What about rolling admission? We will explore these things together!
10/24: Why scholarships matter?
We will be looking at sample awards letter to understand what they look like and why a scholarship will make or break your college career!
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10/26: Class is cancelled today.
Enjoy your day off!
November
11/3- 11/29: Lab Day, Come in and work on everything you need.
We won't have a set class topic but I will be available to answer questions.
December
12/5-12/14: Lab Day!
We won't have a set topic but I will be available to answer questions or provide assistance. If I don't see you in class please have a great holiday break.
January
1/17: New Year, New Financial Aid package.
Financial aid packages can be tricky, confusing and hard to understand. I will be presenting some examples but also bring your own and we can talk about what the best financial aid package for you!
Here's to an amazing 2018 with the C/O 2018!
Here's to an amazing 2018 with the C/O 2018!
1/24: The COFO Completion Program
Inroducing the Completion Program. Take advantage of this amazing program that will help support throughout your college career. They will provide you with support up until graduation. Come to class for more details!!
1/31: Get your COFO on!!
Stop by, eat and learn about the completion program! You will receive an incredible support team throughout your college journey to help you manage the college life! Jimmy Johns will be provided.
February
2/7: How to take successful notes in class.
Since most of you have had a some issues getting Financial Aid we will be talking about how to be succesful in college. That includes taking notes.
2/13: NOTICE: CLASS IS CANCELLED FOR THE REST OF THE SEMESTER
Coach Daniela is starting on 2/21/18, and she will be only holding lab hours during the day.