Wildcat Counseling Newsletter
Plano Senior High School- September 2022
Plano ISD College Night
Monday September 19, 6-8pm
Plano Event Center- 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
College 101 Information for Seniors
Need help getting started with your college applications? This information session presented by the PSHS Counselors is for seniors and their parents (but juniors are welcome to attend as well!) and will cover the basics of the application process.
Monday September 12, 2022
Presentations at 5:15 OR 7:50 pm (before and after Open House)
Lecture Hall (Building B)
You can also visit our website for more resources, printables and videos:
Plano Senior High Counseling Website- https://www.pisd.edu/pshs/counseling
COLLEGE PREVIEW & ADMISSION EVENTS
Want to start visiting college campuses? Click on the link below for a list of regional colleges and universities that are hosting on-campus events for prospective students this spring:
SchooLinks
- Getting Started with SchooLinks: Video guide for Juniors as well as Seniors who are using SchooLinks for the first time and want to explore the features
- SchoolLinks College Application Process: Step-by-step guide for using SchooLinks to organize your college applications, request transcripts and letters of recommendations
Students will use SchooLinks to request transcripts, teacher recommendation letters and track other important parts of the college admission process.
College Applications
Apply Texas- This is the most widely used college application for our students. If you are planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in Texas, create and account and start applying! https://applytexas.org/
The Common App- More than 1000 colleges and universities around the country accept The Common Application. Create your account and start applying here: https://www.commonapp.org/
SAT & ACT Testing
SCORES FROM THE MARCH 2022 SCHOOL DAY SAT ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Seniors can log in using the email they provided on test day: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/scores
SAT- If you’d like to take the SAT again, you can register here: http://www.sat.org/
Next SAT Test Date: October 22nd. Regular registration is open until September 16th
ACT- If you need an ACT score for college admission, visit their website to register: https://www.act.org/
Next ACT Test Date: October 1st. Late registration is open until September 20th
ALL CURRENT JUNIORS WILL TAKE THE SAT AT PLANO SENIOR IN MARCH 2023
Transcripts
- Personal Copy: Stop by the Registrar's office in B-Building and request a copy. You can keep this for your own records and use it to enter your classes and GPA for colleges that accept self-reporting.
- Official Copy: Log into SchooLinks and add the school to your College Application Manager. An official transcript request will automatically be sent (12th grade only)
Counselor Recommendation Letters
Students requiring a Counselor Recommendation will need to complete the Counselor Recommendation Form (Linked below) and submit it to their counselor at least 3 weeks before the recommendation letter or counselor report is due. Not all colleges require this, if you are unsure please reach out to your counselor to verify.
Financial Aid
FAFSA- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine a student’s eligibility for all types of federal and state financial aid. Completing the FAFSA or submitting an official FAFSA Opt-Out Form is a Texas Graduation Requirement. You can submit your proof of completion by logging into SchooLinks or you can contact your counselor for assistance. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Students not eligible to complete the FAFSA may be able to complete the TASFA. Only specific students qualify to complete the TASFA, see your counselor for more information.
Scholarships- We keep an extensive Scholarship List on our website that is updated regularly. Check there periodically to see which ones you want to apply for.
AP Exam Registration and Payment
Students taking AP exams at Plano Senior High School must complete two steps in order to register and pay:
- Join their Teacher’s AP class in My AP using the join code your teacher provides.
- Log into Total Registration to pay for their year-long and/or 1st semester AP exams by 11:59 p.m., October 28, 2022. AP Exams that are not fully paid by Friday, October 28th, 2022 will be canceled and exams will not be ordered
Registration and payment for second semester AP exams will be available in January 2023.
Plano Senior High Counseling Department
Giovanna James- Lead Counselor (12th AVID Students)
giovanna.james@pisd.edu
469-752-9316
Wendy Rupp (A-Caq)
469-752-9417
Joel Brzezinski (Car-Gam)
469-752-9317
Jennifer Medina (Gan-Jac)
469-752-9320
Quincy Ham (Jad-Ma)
469-752-9416
Lance Davis (Mb-Ph)
469-752-9322
Grace Delgado (Pi-Sta)
469-752-9442
Toby Schulte (Stb-Z)
469-752-9318
Latresha Murphy- Counseling Office Clerk
469-752-9315
Jennifer Cooney
Counseling Secretary
469-752-9429
Ally Nyp- Social Worker
469-752-9319