Wildcat Counseling Newsletter

AP Exam Payments- DUE October 28!

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

Please go to www.totalregistration.net/AP/445565 and create an account to register and pay for exams.

Registration and payment for second semester AP exams will be available in January 2023.

PSAT- October 12

JUNIORS- If you signed up to take the PSAT on October 12th, please report to your testing room by 8:50 am. You will need to bring:

Student ID
Two #2 Pencils - Not Mechanical
Calculator- separate from your phone
Extra Batteries or Backup Calculator
Snacks and/or lunch if test room lets out late
Testers will have B Lunch once testing is completed

PSAT TEST ROOM LOCATIONS

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:

College Preview & Admission Events

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.

THE FAFSA IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSION.

PRIORITY FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15TH!

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.

Got questions about college financial aid and the FAFSA? Join us on October 27th from 6:30-7:30pm as a college financial aid representative shares the ins and outs of this process.

SchooLinks

SchooLinks is an all-in-one student success platform that allows students to explore college and career readiness. At Plano Senior High School, it is also an important part of the college admission process. All students have access through an app linked to their Webdesk. Below are some resources to help you navigate the program.

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/

Transcripts

A transcript is a record of all the classes the student has taken grades 9-12 (and will include HS credits earned during middle school if applicable.) Here's what to do if you need one:

Personal Copy: From the Webdesk, log into SchooLinks and select "School" and "Transcript Request" to download an unofficial copy for your personal use.
Official Copy (for college applications): From the Webdesk, log into SchooLinks and add the school to your College Application Manager. An official transcript request will automatically be sent (12th grade only)

SAT & ACT Testing

Seniors can log in using the email they provided on test day to see their scores from the March 2022 SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/scores

SAT- If you’d like to take the SAT, you can register here: http://www.sat.org/

Next SAT Test Date: November 5th. Regular registration is open until October 7th

ACT- If you need an ACT score for college admission, visit their website to register: https://www.act.org/

Next ACT Test Date: December 10th. Late registration is open until November 4th

ALL CURRENT JUNIORS WILL TAKE THE SAT AT PLANO SENIOR IN MARCH 2023

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.

Counselor Recommendation Form