Raymond High School
RHS Counseling Services: January-February 2021
Welcome Back!
Review and Revise Academic Plans
To get a jump start REVIEW
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Monday, January 18, 2021
All HCSD schools and central office will be closed.(TEACHER & STUDENT HOLIDAY)
Winter Break
Monday, February 15, 2021
All HCSD schools will be closed.
(TEACHER & STUDENT HOLIDAY)
Note: Tuesday, February 16th is a student virtual learning day. Staff Professional Development will be held.
Spring Break
All HCSD schools will be closed.
(SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED)
MS Virtual Informational Sessions and Campus Tours
Mississippi College
Admissions Recruiter, Hannah Richards, will provide attendees with a brief Informational on Admissions prior to the virtual tour.
Friday, January 8, 2021; 9am @ Raymond High School.
College website: www.mc.edu
Mississippi State University
College website: https://goto.msstate.edu/portal/virtual-visit-msstate
Jackson State University
Jackson State University provides virtual tours for all prospective students. Join them on the link below.
College website: https://www.jsums.edu/virtual-tour/
The University of Southern Mississippi
Morning Sessions
9:00am-9:30am; 9:30am-10:00am; 10:00am-10:30am; 10:30am-11:00am
Afternoon Sessions
2:00pm-2:30pm; 2:30pm-3:00pm; 3:00pm-3:30pm; 3:30pm-4:00pm; 4:00pm-4:30pm; 4:30pm-5:00pm
Join them by clicking on the link below for registration.
HIGHLIGHTING HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Top Ranked: Howard University (#1), Spelman University (#2), Xavier University of Louisiana (#3), Hampton University (#4), Morehouse (#5), and more...
(Based on data collected by Times Higher Education and the Wall Street Journal)
Decrease Your Anxiety! Increase Awareness! Apply to College!
Temporary Test-Optional Trend: In some cases, you are not required to submit ACT or SAT score. 85 percent of the 100 top liberal arts colleges ranked by U.S. News & World Report will be test-optional for 2021 admissions.
Test Flexible:
COVID-19 has created many changes in the admission process. Fee waivers are available during these unprecedented, challenging times. Contact your state and/or regional college representative to explain your extenuating circumstance.
Quick Reads:
Crimson Education: https://www.crimsoneducation.org/us/blog/admissions-news/four-ivy-league-universities-drop-sact-act-requirement-for-the-class-of-2025-/
Times Higher Education: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/best-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-united-states
Note: Students that are planning to stay close to home and considering a 2-year college choice prior to 4-year university; should plan ahead.
Sample MS Articulation Guide: http://matttransfertool.com/files/aa2018-2019.pdf
REMINDER: MS Financial Aid Deadlines
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Application Deadlines:
MTAG- September 15, 2021
MESG- September 15, 2021
HELP- March 31, 2021
Supporting Doc Deadlines:
MTAG & MESG- October 15, 2021 (following September 15 application deadline)
HELP- April 30, 2021 (including certified HELP Core Curriculum- See RHS School Counselor)
Career Awareness: Explore Your Options
Additional Resources:
- Cluster Interest Survey - https://careertech.org/student-interest-survey
- Bureau of Labor Statistics- https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
- My Way Mississippi- https://www.mywayms.org/planning-my-way/msccpathways/
Below are resources for further career pathway exploration. Click the pathway of interest and view videos of various careers.
College Readiness: Test Prep Information
Check out these sites...
https://www.mywayms.org/planning-my-way/diploma-options/
2020-2021 ACT Preparation Book (PDF)
http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
Get2College Spring ACT Prep