Wildcat Counseling Newsletter
Plano Senior High School- December 2022
PSAT Scores
Juniors- If you took the PSAT in October,
scores will be available on December 6th. They will be emailed to the address you provided on test day. Counselors will have access to scores later in the month. Questions about your score? Contact Keith Walls:
keith.walls@pisd.edu
ALL CURRENT JUNIORS WILL TAKE THE SAT AT PLANO SENIOR ON MARCH 22, 2023
College Applications
Seniors: We are well into the College Application Season. Have a question about where to start? Please reach out to your counselor! You can also visit our website for more resources, printables and videos:
Plano Senior High Counseling Website- https://www.pisd.edu/Page/15480
UPCOMING DEADLINES
Rice- January 1
SMU- January 15
OSU- February 1 (Priority Scholarship Deadline)
University of Oklahoma- February 1
Baylor- February 1
TCU- February 1
University of Arkansas- February 1 (Priority Scholarship Deadline)
Recommendation Letters
If you need a Counselor Letter of Recommendation or School Report submitted on your behalf for an early January deadline, please submit the rec letter form (linked below) ASAP. Counselors will also be on Winter Break from December 17- January 3 and will need your completed form before we leave.
https://www.tinyurl.com/pshscounselorletter
2023-2024 Course Selection
Juniors: Counselors met with 11th graders during their US History classes on December 2nd to introduce 12th grade course selection. Letters will be mailed home over WInter Break to parents outlining the steps in this important process. Parents will have the opportunity to schedule a time with their counselor to go over students progress and choose their final set of High School classes.
For more information visit our website: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/16857
College Admission Testing
What is the FAFSA?
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!
A student who will not be applying for Financial Aid may choose to opt-out of completing the FAFSA by submitting an official opt-out form. Complete the form and upload it to your SchooLinks account or bring it to your Counselor:
English FAFSA Opt-Out Form
Spanish FAFSA Opt-Out Form
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.
Scholarships can also be found on SchooLinks- students can access this program through the Plano ISD Webdesk
College and University websites often list their scholarships and the requirements necessary to be considered.
Hendrick Scholarship
This is a great opportunity for Plano ISD students who have overcome adversity to receive scholarships and support services to promote SUCCESS in life through education. Questions? Contact your counselor!
https://hendrickscholarship.org/scholarship-application/
(Paper applications are also available in the Counseling Office)
MESSENGER OF HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the United Methodist Men of St. Andrew United Methodist Church and is targeted especially for Plano ISD students. This scholarship is designed to help provide a means for students with a financial need, but who may not qualify for more conventional awards, to attend the college or vocational school of their choice.
https://form.jotform.com/222586390295161
(Paper applications are also available in the Counseling Office)
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