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Hudson High School GO Center: Your Guide to College and Career Success

The Hudson High School GO Center provides valuable resources, information, and guidance for seniors of the class of 2015 planning their futures post-graduation. From college admissions to scholarships and career options, the center offers support for students to navigate their paths successfully. Stay updated on important dates, testing deadlines, and financial aid opportunities. Explore various post-high school plans, including university, community college, trade schools, military, and career paths. Utilize the GO Center's resources, including SAT/ACT preparation help, scholarship files, and career testing. Plan your next steps after HHS with confidence and knowledge.

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Hudson High School GO Center: Your Guide to College and Career Success

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  1. GO CENTER Hudson High School

  2. Parents of SENIORSClass of 2015 • GO Center Purpose • Blue Files • Plans after HHS • Important Dates • Valuable Websites • Admissions/Acceptances • Scholarships • FAFSA/Financial Aide

  3. GO Center • Info.(websites, brochures, pamphlets) • Blue file (UPDATE when changes made) • College Board & Apply Texas accounts • Place to meet with recruiters/admission folks • Resources: phone, fax, printer, computers, etc. • SAT/ACT registration/preparation help

  4. Go center (cont’d) • Scholarship Files/Books/Resources • FAFSA info./Financial Aide • Scholarship Files • Guidance/advice • STUDY HALL (T & W) • M, TH, & F—All lunches • Anytime with Pass from Class

  5. Options after HHS • CAREER/JOB—need education • LICENSE/CERTIFICATION • TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOL • MILITARY • COMMUNITY/JUNIOR COLLEGE (2 yrs.) • UNIVERSITY (4 yrs.) Plan A, B, & C

  6. PLANS AFTER HHS • Career goals (likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses) • Education needed for that career • Where to go (type of institution) • Testing required (TSI, WORKEYS, ASVAB, SAT/ACT) • Acceptance/admission requirements • How to finance your education

  7. UNIVERSITY TESTING (SAT or ACT a must) SAT ACT • Registration Deadlines & Test Dates—see website • Math, Critical Reading, & Writing • Scoring: (0 pts. deducted for omitted answers) • Universities Accept SAT • www.collegeboard.org • Registration Deadlines & Test Dates—see website • English, reading, math, science, & writing • Scoring (penalized for omitted answers) • Universities Accept ACT • www.act.org

  8. SAT vs. ACT (Cont’d) SAT ACT • Scores received 14 days • NEED TO TAKE by Dec. for BIG schools (A&M and UT) • Many scholarship require (deciding factor) • Costs: $52.50 or Fee Waiver (paid online with credit card, debit, or Pay pal) • Check school’s website ALWAYS • Scores received 14 days • NEED TO TAKE by Dec. for BIG schools (A&M and UT) • Many Scholarships require (deciding factor) • Cost: $54.50 w/Writing or Fee Waiver (paid online with credit card, debit, or Pay pal) • Check school’s website ALWAYS

  9. College Testing(2 yr. school—community or junior coLLegeS) • TSI required for colleges/universities (Mrs. Rosser) • Math, Critical Reading, Writing • ONLINE • Cost ($14) • Exemptions: SAT-1070 (500 on M & CR), ACT-23 (19 on M & E) • Offered at HHS, AC for AC goers, other colleges • SAT / ACT not required

  10. Military, Tech./Trade, & Career Testing • ASVAB • Study books, flashcards, online, contact recruiters • Determines placement/job in the military • WORKEYS • AC certifications/licenses • Determines placement in programs

  11. TO DO LISTS for Post HHS • Call or locate choices online/brochure • Figure out the requirements for admission • Register for testing/prepare/study • (ASVAB, WORKEYS, TSI, or SAT/ACT) • Apply (their website) OR APPLYTEXAS • Application Fees—Fee Waivers (4)

  12. TO DO LISTS for Post HHS (cont’d) • Meet any other requirements • Athletes– Go to eligibilitycenter.org • Take a “College Day” & visit • Request a transcript be sent (if needed) • Wait, call, or email after awhile • Give copy of acceptance letter to Mrs. Sims 

  13. DATES TO REMEMBER • Registration for testing & study/prepare • SAT on Oct. 11th is THIS Friday, Sept. 12th • SAT Study Sessions: Sept. 30, Oct.2, & Oct. 4 • Decide on your Plans A, B, & C by Nov. 1st • Applications for BIG universities due Dec. 1st • SAT/ACT scores for BIG schools in by Dec. 29th • Financial Aide/FAFSA & Scholarships—Dec./Jan.

  14. Date to remember (cont’d) • FAFSA opens Jan. 1st • General Scholarship Application due Feb. • Finish FAFSA—Spring Break • Admissions/Acceptance letters due-April • Proof of scholarships due-May • Admission Accomplished May 8, 2015 • Scholarship Night May 26, 2015

  15. WEbsites • www.collegeboard.org • www.applytexas.org • www.collegeforalltexans.org • www.gentx.org • www.comparecollegetx.com • www.cappex.com • www.fafsa4caster.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.hudsonisd.org • (HHS, GO Center, top Left on menu bar)

  16. CONTACT INFORMATION • GO Center 875-9312 • sims@hudsonisd.org • 936-465-1863 (text/call) • Go Center Webpages • (Go Center on top left of menu bar • on the school website • www.hudsonisd.org) • REMIND 101 Coming Soon to the GO Center Webpages

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