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Read on to find out information on the following topics:
Educational Resources
Important Updates
Mental Health Resources
Post-Secondary Planning
School Counselor Contact Information
This week's updates:
AP Accommodations/Exam Schedule 2020
Mental Health Resources
Virtual College Counseling (ask ADVi)
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Advanced Placement Updates
Click here for more information: Updates
AP Credit Policy (Use this tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores) *new
Accommodations for 2020 AP Exams- (*new) extended time information
Online AP Classes and Review Sessions- Tune in daily for classes (*new videos from College Board)
AP Exam Day Check List- *new
Getting Ready for Exam Day- *new
AP Exams 2020 How to Prep- *new video
The Exam Day Experience- Put your mind at ease and take a video tour of the 2020 AP Exam experience. Explore the devices you can use to take the exam, how to sign in on exam day, the different way to submit your responses and more.
AP Exam Schedule 2020- (*new updates)
College Admissions Leaders Support AP Students- These admissions officers from colleges across the country have encouraging words for students taking AP Exams this year. (*new video)
FREE SAT PREP (KHAN ACADEMY) *new
Overview- Get an overview of Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy (created in partnership with College Board)
Start Today- Full length practice tests and personalized learning tools
Get the inside scoop about the SAT- (video)
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mental Health and Self-Care
We have some great resources for parents and students. Parents can also find a link to our Hays CISD Guidance & Counseling Resources page. Please let us know if we can help with anything.
Resources
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are experiencing a range of emotions- uncertainty, anxiety, distress. Students, in particular, are susceptible to fears during this time. Strategies to help individuals cope with anxieties.
EDC: Strategies to Cope with Anxiety
Helping Students Cope (new)
Coping with Traumatic Events (new)
How to Talk to Your Anxious Child/Teen About Coronavirus (new)
Turn Your Negatives Into Positives (new)
Creating a positive mindset by transforming your negatives into positives!
Social Emotional Learning Episodes (New)
Self Care Action Plan (new)
POST- SECONDARY PLANNING RESOURCES
NACAC College Admission Updates
As a service to students and families, NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admissions events, deposit dates, and more during this time.
Explore Colleges/Universities Online
We understand college visits are an important step in the college selection process. Take the next step in navigating your future by exploring a college campus virtually.
Virtual College Counseling (new)
ADVi is Texas' Virtual College Adviser
ADVi uses artificial intelligence to answer your questions about attending public colleges and universities in Texas. Start a chat with ADVi today to get the conversation started!
Hays High School
Email: firstname.lastname@hayscisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/g.hayscisd.net/hays-high-school-counselors/home
Location: 4800 Jack C. Hays Trail Buda, TX 78610
Phone: (512) 268-2911
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