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December 2015 Counseling Department Newsletter
News from the THS Counseling Department
Hello December! It's hard to believe that there are only three weeks left in the semester. Make sure you have all of your assignments turned in and don't forget about the semester exams on the 16th & 17th.
The Counseling Department is open daily for students to stop by and talk to a counselor to discuss their academic plans, post-graduation options, research scholarships, financial aid and numerous other opportunities offered through our department. Parents and students are welcome to contact their counselor to make an appointment.
FAFSA
Need FAFSA help?
We will be hosting a FAFSA night immediately after the TN Promise meeting on January 14. If you have any questions about the FAFSA or need help applying please plan to attend.
Remember the FAFSA is due by February 15 in order to meet the requirements for TN Promise.
Career Preparation Resources
Looking for resources to assist you with resume writing and interviewing? The Center for Career Development at the University of Tennessee Knoxville provides a number of resources. Check out all of the resources by clicking (here). Available resources include a Resume Writing Guide and Interview Preparation Guide.
Attention Seniors:
We are working on a bulletin board for college acceptance letters. If you would like to be included please stop by the counseling office or send your counselor a picture of yourself with your acceptance letter.
Why Should I take the ACT?
Are you thinking about attending college? If so, you must take an ACT test. Generally, the best time to take the ACT is immediately after taking algebra II or Integrated Math III. Most likely, this time will fall at the end of the junior year.
Your score on the ACT can determine admittance to college, whether remedial classes will be required in college, and/or the amount of scholarship money you will receive for college.
- If below 19 in English and/or Math: Colleges will require students to take remedial courses which will increase total tuition.
- Graduate with Honors: Students must meet the ACT benchmarks (English 18, Math 22, Reading 22, Science 23)
- Score of 21: Qualify for the Hope Scholarship (up to $3,500 per year)
- Score of 29: Required for THS Graduate of Highest Distinction
- Students can get one voucher to pay for one ACT, and some students may qualify for up to two fee waivers to take additional tests.
Interested in College?
TN Scholars
The December ACT Test is less than 2 weeks away!
No need to worry! THS will again be offering a FREE 4-day ACT Preparation Camp on Monday 12/7 through Thursday 12/10 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Students can attend any or all of the four evening sessions. Please sign up in the counseling office.
We also offer ACT Preparation class every Monday afternoon 3:00-4:00 in room 2447.
Mandatory Tennessee Promise Meeting...
THS Counseling Department
Leslie Skeens skeensl@btcs.org
Jennie Gardner gardnerj@btcs.org
Ashleigh Shu shua@btcs.org
Beth Brown brownb@btcs.org
Email: brownb@btcs.org
Website: www.btcs.org
Location: 1112 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN, United States
Phone: 423-652-9317
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tennessee-High-School-Counseling-Office-365137486947011/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel