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SENIORS OF 2021 Baton Rouge Magnet High School August 10, 2020-May 17, 2021 WELCOME TO SENIOR YEAR AT BRMHS Congratulations on making it to your senior year at Baton Rouge Magnet High School! I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to seeing your progress throughout your senior year. College is right around the corner and it is okay to be scared about the next chapter of your lives. Many of us do not know what to expect senior year and even more so this year. Please know that the BRMHS faculty and staff are always here for you, so feel free to reach out to any of us if you need help. We are all in this together! To get started, you may want to ask yourself the following questions: What remaining graduation requirements do I need to meet this year? What college-level skills should I work on or improve this year? How can I begin transitioning from high school to college? Where do I see myself in 5 years? What you need to know about this packet: Parents and students will find this senior packet helpful as it contains information needed through senior year and it is to be used as a reference. It is still your responsibility to check for updates and current information. Information will always be posted in Google Classroom, Remind, and SCOIR. When you have read the entire packet, the form at the end of the packet must be filled out and submitted to Ms. Levet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Senior Counselor Information 3
Senior FYI 4
Dates to Remember 5
Graduation Requirements/Audit Forms 6-8
SCOIR 9-11
Selecting a College 12
College Visits/Tours 13
ACT/SAT Test Dates & Deadlines 14
Scholarship Information 15-17
Scholarship Request Information & Request Form 18-19
College Visits by Reps at BRMHS 20
CommonApp 21
TOPS and LOSFA Information 22-24
FAFSA 25
Teacher Recommendation 26
MUST READ 27
References-Quick Links 28
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 29-31
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SENIOR COUNSELOR
Ms. Levet, M.Ed, PLPC, NCC
elevet@ebrschools.org
Office Phone: (225)-344-1090
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE: bcqjrlt
I will be posting important information throughout the school year on Google
Classroom. Please join ASAP.
Remind Codes by Last Name:
A-G = @agbrmhs
H-N = @hnbrmhs
O-Z = @ozbrmhs
To sign up by text message, text your code to 81010.
Confidentiality Guidelines: Schools should always be a safe environment for students.
Strict confidentiality is maintained except when there is imminent personal danger or a
threat to others.
***STUDENTS, please invite your parents to your SCOIR account and Google
Classroom account! ***
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SENIOR FYI
All high school graduates must complete the FAFSA in order to graduate by February 15, 2021.
studentaid.gov
CSS Profile-An Institutional Aid Application where social security numbers are not required.
Supports international and undocumented students. CSS Profile is used to provide students who
truly need financial aid and in a fair and equitable manner. Application starts October 1 and the
deadline. Cssprofile.org. Check to see if your college requires the CSS Profile.
Parents are encouraged to use the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) when filling out FAFSA, especially
in case you are chosen for verification where you have to provide documentation to every
school that an application was sent.
Intent to Graduate form due August 15th.
Seniors are encouraged to apply to their first five choices of college.
Take the ACT on April or before to qualify for TOPS.
Turn in any and all scholarship award letters to Ms. Levet electronically here:
https://forms.gle/fbsav1huPebXbVAt8
Don’t hesitate to come and ask questions. We are here to help!
Check and recheck graduation requirements and TOPS requirements. Visit
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/ for graduation requirements and
https://www.osfa.state.la.us/ for TOPS information.
Don’t wait until last minute to apply to colleges and for scholarships!
You must give Ms. Levet a 30-day notice and teachers a 60-day notice of a letter of
recommendation being due. If you do not give the required notice, the letter is not guaranteed.
Students who turn theirs in with proper notice are priority.
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request Form:
https://forms.gle/G7xQAqwX1XzkJAzRA
Transcript Request Form: https://forms.gle/29ARM3cSMf2NEysa7
Use SCOIR to request all letters of recommendation.
You are required to utilize SCOIR so that Ms. Levet knows that you need documentation sent
to that college or university. Common App is for your college APPLICATIONS, and SCOIR is for
the research, letters of request, and other required documentation to be sent to the colleges.
BRMHS Course Directory can be found here: https://brmhs.com/wp-
content/uploads/2019/01/BRMHS-19-20-Course-Directory.pdf
Research Scholarships based on your college major. (e.g., Google: Scholarships for freshmen
Engineers, Scholarships for female freshmen Engineers, etc.).
Teacher emails can be found at https://brmhs.com/
Application fee waivers are not accepted by every college. Reach out to that college to see what
kind of help they can provide you.
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DATES TO REMEMBER AUGUST 06-First day of school 15-Intent to Graduate Form Due SEPTEMBER 07-Labor Day OCTOBER 01 – First day students can complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA using 2019 Tax Information & CSS Profile 12-13- Fall Break NOVEMBER 03-Election Day 23-27-Thanksgiving Holiday DECEMBER 12-31-Winter Break JANUARY 01-04-Winter Break 05-Beginning of Second Semester FEBRUARY 12-FAFSA DUE You are required to forward submission email to Ms. Levet 15-17-Mardi Gras Holiday MARCH 09-ACT Testing Date APRIL 02-09-Good Friday and Spring Break 04 – Last national ACT test to qualify for full TOPS MAY 01 – All scholarship documentation is due to Ms. Levet via form. Any scholarship not turned in will not be announced at graduation. This includes but not limited to scholarships from colleges. Contact Ms. Levet for the form. 03-14-AP Testing 07-Last Day for Seniors 17- GRADUATION 5
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS/TRANSCRIPT AUDIT
FORM
Students must have a total of 24 credits to graduate. Please see page 8 to
determine if you have all of your classes necessary to graduate. If you do not
have all courses to graduate and you are not currently enrolled in the
classes, see Ms. Levet ASAP.
Check your transcript for personal information. ALL information must be
correct [name, social security number, address, birthday, current grade].
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To see if a course you have taken already or are enrolled in counts as
a required credit towards graduation, please visit:
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/courses/graduation-requirements
Course codes on this site have to match the S-Code on your transcript.
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TOPS UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECTS # UNITS COURSES
1 English I or English I (H)
1 English II or English II (H)
English 1 English III, AP English Language Arts and Composition
1 English IV, AP English Literature and Composition
1 Algebra I
1 Geometry
Mathematics
1 Algebra II
1 Calculus (H), Discrete Math (H), Advanced Math, AP Calculus
AB, AP Calculus BC, [See course catalog for more options]
1 Biology I or Biology I (H)
1 Chemistry I or Chemistry I (H)
Science
2 AP Environmental Science, Physical Science, AP Chemistry
II/Lab, AP Biology II/Biology II Lab [See course catalog for
more options]
1 US History or AP US History
Social Studies 1 AP Government & Politics
2 AP European History, AP World History, AP Human
Geography, World Geography [See course catalog for more
options]
Health and 0.5 Health Education
Physical Education
1.5 Physical Education I & II
Art 1 Art, Music, Theatre, Fine Arts Survey, Drafting, Media Arts,
[See course catalog for more options]
Electives 3 Three electives are required. If you have taken more than
the required amount of any subject, the rest can be counted
as an elective.
Total Units: 24
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Transcript Audit Form
Course Name Units (Sem.1 ) (Sem. 2) Notes
English (4 Units)
English I 1
English II 1
English III ( ) 1
English IV ( ) 1
Social Studies (4 Units)
U.S. History ( AP US HISTORY ) 1
Civics (1 unit) ( AP GOVERNMENT ) 1
Social Studies ( ) 1
Social Studies ( ) 1
Math (4 Units)
Algebra I 1
Geometry 1
Algebra II 1
Math ( ) 1
Science (4 Units)
Biology 1
Chemistry 1
Science ( ) 1
Science ( ) 1
Foreign Language (2 units in the same language) (2 Units)
FL ( ) 1
FL ( ) 1
Art (1 Unit)
Art ( ) 1
Health (½ Unit), PE I (1 Unit) and PE II (½ Unit) (2 Total) or ROTC I (1 Unit) and ROTC II (1 Unit) (2 Total)
Health (½ Unit) .5
PE I (1 Unit) 1
PE II (½ Unit) .5
ROTC I (1 Unit) 1
ROTC II (1 Unit) 1
Electives (3 Units)
Elective ( ) 1
Elective ( ) 1
Elective ( ) 1
Completion of LEAP 2025/EOC (1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science or 1 Social Studies Needed)
Name of Test Score or LEAP EOC
Exemption 2025
English
( )
Math
( )
Science/Social Studies
( )
Total Credits: /24 Cumulative GPA:
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SCOIR
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is pleased to announce that we have implemented a new
college guidance management system called SCOIR.
(pronounced “score”). This new, modern online system will streamline the process of requesting,
processing, sending and tracking the electronic
delivery of all application-related documents. More importantly, it’s much more helpful for students
and parents during the college search and
selection process.
On SCOIR, colleges come to life through pictures, videos and links that highlight active student
clubs and organizations. This better enables students to identify colleges that are a good fit with their
personal and academic interests, which increases college retention. SCOIR also provides parents with
useful financial calculators so you can determine the likely cost of attendance at different colleges and
consider the affordability when deciding where to apply. These features, along with more convenient
scheduling and communication tools, will help keep everyone informed and engaged throughout the
college application process. SCOIR exists to help more students achieve more positive outcomes, and
we’re excited that our students have access to this system and the opportunities it provides.
Website: https://scoir.com
Video Instructions: https://vimeo.com/327074907
Help: https://scoir.helpdocs.io/
Parent invite? https://forms.gle/RaPEMxziTZfhUJAp6
FERPA: WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS
Please know that it is best practice to waive your rights and it is something that colleges EXPECT. They
expect teachers and counselors to be able to send unbiased information. When you don't waive your rights it
looks like you do not trust the people who you asked for recommendation from. You MUST waive/not waive
your rights on every platform (Scoir, Common App, College Portals). If you choose NOT to waive your
rights, you are required to reach out to myself and any person you ask for a letter of recommendation
from to let them know.
9THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH SCOIR:
o Create a Profile (Personal and Academic Information found here)
o Export Resume based on your personal profile information
o YouScience career assessment
o College Preferences
View Dashboard (overview of college application process)
View Calendar and upcoming College Visits
College Research (Based on interest in your career profile)
o Searches can be filtered based on must have, nice to have, and no thanks
and changed at any time
o Separate searches can be done through an advanced search
o Private searches can be done but will not be saved
o Compare up to 4 colleges at once using college compare tool
o Follow schools, see college details (overview, wall, analysis)
o Virtual campus tours, admission statistics, student life details by current
students, academic information (e.g., field of study), cost, financial aid
data, location and transportation.
o College Wall: content curated by SCOIR of clubs, activities, athletics
o Search #hashtags to view the same information at other schools that may
not have been on your radar
Messages with Parent and Counselor
Complete Surveys assigned to you
Manage college applications; suggested (by counselor or parent), following,
applying, applied (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO UTILIZE THIS FOR MS. LEVET TO
KNOW WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR YOUR APPLICATIONS no
matter which platform you use for your application (e.g., Common App,
Coalition.)
Request letters of recommendation from teachers and check LOR status.
Invite your parents to SCOIR (Parents, before filling out the request form to be
invited, please ask your child to invite you first. You will receive an invite email
from SCOIR to sign up once you are invited. Check spam folder of Junk Mail if you
do not see it.)
10YOUSCIENCE YouScience is an online career and personal planning discovery tool that enables teens to identify their potential aptitudes and careers. The tool engages students in a series of online exercises to help them identify their natural abilities, refine their specific areas of interest, and explore career opportunities that are aligned with their interests and aptitudes. YouScience is free on SCOIR, and will be located in their profile. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete and it does not have to be completed in one sitting. Their progress can be saved and returned to at a later time. Not only does it do career matching, but it provides language to help build resumes, saves careers in their profile, and plugs in associated majors in preferences. 11
SELECTING A COLLEGE
Use SCOIR to do your college research. Based on your profile must haves, nice to have,
and no thanks, you will be able to narrow down your college search. Edit your filters to
help you in your search for the colleges you wish to attend.
It is always suggested to apply to at least 4-5 colleges. Generally, we recommend
applying to target schools, safety schools, and reach schools.
Target Schools – are school where your GPA and test scores are solidly within
the average scores of recently admitted students.
Safety Schools – are schools where your GPA and some or all of your test scores
are within known acceptance scores.
Reach Schools – are schools where your GPA and/or some of your test scores
are below the average scores of recently admitted students. Please note that due
to their low admissions rates, the most highly selective colleges should always be
considered reach schools.
Most admission decisions in out of state and private schools are holistic and will
include a review of your GPA, transcript, test scores, essays, extracurricular activities,
recommendations and honors, but academic grades and test scores are often of
primary importance (some schools are test-optional, test blind, or test flexible).
Holistic views consider special talents or abilities, unique life experiences, legacy
connection, etc. Colleges do not only care about your grades, but your character and
what you can bring to their college campus. How involved are you?
OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK [OOH]
To discover jobs of interests using filters for median pay, level of education, job
training, projected growth rate, etc., visit OOH.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
12COLLEGE VISITS We always encourage students to visit colleges or universities when possible. Visiting colleges can help in your application decision. A good time to tour a college or university campus is during school holiday’s in which colleges are still open and in session. Visiting a campus while school is not in session will give you a different feel as compared to when it is in session. Imagine walking into BRMHS during the summer versus while school is in session. You cannot get a true feel to what that campus life is like when school is not in session. We know that it is not possible to do in-person tours to every college or university you may be interested in. SCOIR has teamed up with YouVisit and now offers more than 600 college and university immersive virtual campus tours. https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/ Contact Admissions/Recruiting Officers of any college or universities to set up a tour. Inquire about any preview days that they may have as well. You may also ask if you are able to sit in any classes that are in session. Most colleges that are not 100% virtual will not be returning for in person classes after Thanksgiving. 13
ACT/SAT INFORMATION
ACT Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 12, 2020
September 13, 2020 (Sunday)
September 19, 2020 August 14 August 15-August 28
October 10, 2020
October 17, 2020
October 24, 2020 September 17, 2020 September 18-25
October 25, 2020 (Sunday)
December 12, 2020 November 6, 2020 November 7-20
February 6, 2021 January 8, 2021 January 9-January 15
April 17, 2021 March 12, 2021 March 13-26
June 12, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 8-21
July 17, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 19-25
Late Registration
SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Deadline (registered by
mail or phone/online)
August 29, 2020 July 31, 2020 August 11 (mailed)
August 18 (Online/Phone)
September 26, 2020 August 26, 2020 September 15 (online/phone)
October 3, 2020 September 4, 2020 September 15 (mail)
September 22 (online/phone)
November 7, 2020 October 7, 2020 October 20 (mail)
October 27 (online/phone)
December 5, 2020 November 5, 2020 November 17 (mail)
November 24 (online/phone)
March 13, 2021 February 12, 2021 February 23 (mail)
March 2 (online/phone)
May 8, 2021 April 8, 2021 April 20 (mail)
April 27 (online/phone)
June 5, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 18 (mail)
May 26 (online/phone)
ACT Test Dates & Deadlines: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-
services/the-act/registration.html#dates
SAT Test Dates & Deadlines:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
14SCHOLARSHIPS This is a GUIDE to scholarships that have been offered in years past. It is not an extensive list and some may not be available this school year. Please see the BRMHS website under ‘Counseling Department’ for a list of 59 free scholarship search engines. Brmhs.com/59-scholarship-search-engines-2/ Don’t forget to search for scholarships offered by the college that you will be attending. Search Sites: https://www.asklela.org/ https://www.osfa.la.gov/ https://www.collegegreenlight.com/ https://www.careeronestop.org/ https://scholarships.com/ https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search https://www.uniqo.com/scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/ https://www.cappex.com/blog/ Louisiana Scholarships: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by- state/louisiana-scholarships/ https://www.collegescholarships.com/local/Louisiana-scholarships?/local/Louisiana- scholarships https://www.careercompassla.org/scholarships/ 15
NATIONAL OR STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
WHATLEY Scholarship https://www.brafscholarships.org/whatley
(SPECIFIC TO BRMHS
STUDENTS)
ACT College Readiness www.act.org/readinesschampions
AES Engineering https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Affordable Colleges Online – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-
Prestige Scholarships for center/prestige-scholarships/
College
Athletics http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Aveda https://avedainstitutessouth.edu/lps/catwalk/
BEST BUY http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/companies/
best-buy.htm
Burger King http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/Scholars
Program
Burger King Scholars https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-
are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/application-
information/
Coca-Cola http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org
Daughters of the American https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Revolution Scholarships
Dell Scholars https://www.dellscholars.org/faq/
Dudley DeBosier Injury https://www.dudleydebosier.com/ddb-does-right/college-
Lawyers scholarship/
Foundation for Individual http://thefire.org/
Rights in Education (FIRE)
Gates Millennium Scholar https://gmsp.org/
GoodCall Scholarship Search https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search/
(Native American, Native
Hawaiian, Alaskan Native)
Gotta Have Sole https://www.gottahavesole.org/scholarships
Grambling University Send resume’ with GPA, ACT and course of study to
cjprudhomme@centrutel.net
Hagan Scholarship Foundation https://www.haganscholarships.org/
Life Happens Students of http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-
deceased parents program/
Marine Corps Scholarship
Foundation https://www.mcsf.org/apply/
16McNeese Horatio Alger – https://horatioalger.mcneese.edu/
Willian Dore’
National Association for the https://naehcy.org/naehcy-scholarship-fund/
Education of Homeless
Children and Youth
(Undocumented Students can
apply)
Neblett, Beard & Arsenault https://www.nbalawfirm.com/2016-scholarship-essay-
contest/
OEDb.org – Scholarships for https://oedb.org/scholarships/women/
Women
Prudential Spirit of Community http://www.nassp.org
Awards
Ronald Reagan Presidential https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/students/
Foundation and Institute
Taco Bell https://www.tacobellfoundation.org
The Online Guide to https://www.blackscholarships.org
Scholarships, Financial Aid and
More for African American
Students
Tuck.com – Sleep Scholarships https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/
and College Financial Aid Help
Unlimited Cellular https://www.unlimitedcellular.com/Scholarship_ep_64-1.html
US JCI Senate Foundation http://www.usjcisenate.org/scholarship-program
Scholly Back to School https://myscholly.com/backtoschool?utm_source=drip&utm_m
Scholarship $2,000 edium=email&utm_campaign=b2s&utm_content=b2s-
scholarship&__s=yef1rwt1p9vhdbduks0g
What Do You Meme? $30,000 https://myscholly.com/whatdoyoumeme/?utm_source=drip&u
For all BIPOC Students tm_medium=email&utm_campaign=b2s&utm_content=scholars
hips&__s=yef1rwt1p9vhdbduks0g
Bryce Thompson $100,000 https://myscholly.com/hbcu/?utm_source=drip&utm_medium
HBCU Scholarship =email&utm_campaign=b2s&utm_content=scholarships
17SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST INFORMATION &
REQUEST FORM
The request form below must be filled out for all scholarships. A copy goes to
the teacher you are requesting a letter from and Ms. Levet.
If a teacher letter of recommendation is required along with other
documentation to be sent in by Ms. Levet, you must fill out the form for the
teacher and Ms. Levet.
It must be noted on Ms. Levet’s copy which teacher is writing a letter of
recommendation for her to retrieve that letter in order to send the packet in
together.
Ms. Levet and teachers must have at least a 30-day notice of needing any
documentation or letter of recommendation for this scholarship.
If you give less than a 30-day notice, a letter is not guaranteed.
If you are 100% virtual, it must be completed online and e-mailed with the same
advanced notice.
18SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
Student Name (information being requested about): _______________________________________
Faculty Name (information being requested from): _______________________________________
Scholarship Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Scholarship Due Date: ______________________________________
List all documents necessary for this scholarship from Ms. Levet (transcript, letter
of recommendation, etc):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supporting information requested will be sent in via:
______ Email:
*please provide email address here _____________________________________________
______ Fax:
*please provide fax number here _____________________________________
______ Online Link:
*please indicate date when link was provided to teacher/counselor
________________________
______ Mail * Please provide address in PRINT:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
**All paper transcripts cost $1.00.
**You must provide a stamped envelope with this application form
Please indicate any other teachers/staff/counselors that are also providing information
for this scholarship application: _______________________________________________________________.
**If requesting a letter of recommendation, please provide a copy of the resume and addendum
you’ve created in English IV**
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
Completed Date: ______________________________ Completed By: ______________________________
19COLLEGE VISITS AT BRMHS
Due to COVID-19, the requests for colleges to visit BRMHS is still virtual:
VIRTUAL STUDENTS:
You will sign up to attend the college visits through SCOIR and you will see
them on your profile in the “Upcoming Visit and Office Hours” section
located under the “Visits and Deadlines” box. Simply click on the College
Visit you would like to attend and it should register you.
You do not need a permission/excuse slip if you are working virtually. It
is your responsibility to notify your teacher if you will be in class
during a virtual visit and ask for permission directly.
IN-PERSON STUDENTS:
You will sign up to attend the college visits through SCOIR and you will see
them on your profile in the “Upcoming Visit and Office Hours” section
located under the “Visits and Deadlines” box. Simply click on the College
Visit you would like to attend and it should register you.
After signing up on SCOIR to attend the college visit, you must visit the
Counseling Department to receive your permission slip on the morning
of the visit. You may not sign-up for the meeting the morning of. If there is
no excuse slip printed out for you, you cannot attend.
Permission slips MUST be signed by the teacher of the class you will be
missing time from and given to Ms. Levet upon arrival in the career
resource room.
Students without signatures must return back to class.
PLEASE bring your headphones and a CHARGED Chromebook.
We will be meeting in the auditorium for the virtual meetings on campus.
These rules are subject to change pending government orders due to COVID19.
20COMMON APP Common App will be used as the application process ONLY. You will sign up using your personal email. As a reminder, create a personal e-mail or use the email you currently have that you will use and be sure that it is a professional email. (e.g., katsmith@gmail.com). Common App and SCOIR are not currently integrated. This means that you are required to utilize SCOIR for Ms. Levet to know that you need documents sent to a college or university whether you use common app or the universities’ website. Once you add a college to your “My College” list through the search on Common App, it will provide you with information as far as deadlines, application information, test policy, recommendations, writing requirements, etc. for that college. You will need to fill out the information on all of the tabs to complete the application. Create an account: https://apply.commonapp.org/createaccount Process for Applying to College: 1. Start your research on Scoir & Narrow down your list. 2. Decide on where you will apply and start your application on Common App or University Portals 3. Add the college that you are applying to under "applying" on Scoir to notify Ms. Levet that you need documentation sent to that school. 4. Submit application and determine requirements: how many letters of recommendation do you need? 5. Request the letters of recommendation if required. (One teacher's letter goes to ALL schools and only request if required) 6. Submit application & add that college under "applied" on Scoir. **Remember, documentation for applications finalize your application. If you do not utilize Scoir, I will not know to send the documentation to that school. Common App holds your application and Scoir is what sends over your documentation.** FERPA: WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS Please know that it is best practice to waive your rights and it is something that colleges EXPECT. They expect teachers and counselors to be able to send unbiased information. When you don't waive your rights it looks like you do not trust the people who you asked for recommendation from. You MUST waive/not waive your rights on every platform (Scoir, Common App, College Portals). If you choose NOT to waive your rights, you are required to reach out to myself and any person you ask for a letter of recommendation from to let them know. 21
TOPS/LOSFA
LOSFA’s Student Hub you more options for tracking your award eligibility and status, and to provide you
with easier account maintenance features. However, because of these new features, your existing Award
System login is not compatible with the Student Hub. You will need to register for a Student Hub account to
take advantage of:
login recovery options,
"TOPS Tracker" reports to monitor your award eligibility and status,
easier access to "Opt Out",
and more.
Click here for the Student Hub Registration/Login screen. To register, click the "Register" link then click the
"Student" button on the next page, where you can start the registration process with either your LOSFA ID
(LOSFAID) or your Louisiana Secure ID (SASID located on your transcript).
When registering under LASECID, you will also need your first and last name, your birthdate, and the high school
you attended. If you do not know your Louisiana Secure ID, contact your school counselor.
When registering under LOSFAID, you will also need your first name, your last name, and your birthdate. Your
LOSFAID can be found on emails or letters we have previously sent you or that you may have downloaded from
the Award System or from your previous Award System login. LOSFA will also be emailing you your LOSFA ID to
the email address we have on record.
Please note that the "I FORGOT MY LOGIN NAME" and "I FORGOT MY PASSWORD" links will only work with a
Student Hub account, not with a prior Award System account. If you receive a message that an active account
cannot be found under the credentials you've entered, either you registered under different credentials or you
need to register for a Student Hub account.
TOPS Q&A: https://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/QualifyingforTOPS_QnA.pdf
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FINANCIAL AID [FAFSA]
You can start your application with FAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/) starting October
1, 2020. Be sure that you are on the correct website if you are using google to search
since fake websites exists. You will be filling out confidential information. When you
create your account, put your username and password in a safe place to remember. It
is recommended that the students fill out their own financial aid or college applications
with parents on standby.
You will need:
Social Security Number
Your own mobile phone and/or email address.
It is recommended that students fill out financial aid on their own-accompanied by a
parent.
Helpful FAFSA Information: https://www.fastweb.com/content/fafsa
CSS Profile is for nonfederal student financial aid. It is used by nearly 400 colleges,
universities, professional schools, and scholarship programs to award more than $9
billion in grants. Available October 1, 2020. Supports undocumented and international
students.
CSS Profile Overview: https://learn.collegeboard.org/css-profile-overview/
25TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS When you are looking for a teacher recommendation, choose a teacher who has taught you recently and with whom you have a relationship. This teacher should be able to write about you both as a student and as a person. Not all colleges require a letter of recommendation. Please check that information before requesting one. **If you are 100% virtual or your senior teachers do not know you very well, you should request letters from teachers who you have connected with in the past ** Keep in mind, that writing recommendations is time consuming for your teachers and many have limits to how many they will write, so ask early. Make sure to request LORs from teachers through SCOIR at least 60 days in advance or a letter will not be guaranteed. You will be prompted to add a personal message when requesting a LOR. You must send a personal letter politely requesting a LOR. Teachers may accept or decline requests. Those who have turned theirs in with a 60-day notice have priority if you are late. If a teacher accepts the letter of recommendation request, he or she will ask you to e-mail them a current copy of your resume and addendum that you have created in English IV. The more details in your resume and addendum, the better for your recommender. You must also upload your CURRENT resume and addendum to the files section on SCOIR for Ms. Levet or a letter is not guaranteed. Allow 30 days for your letter to be written by Ms. Levet. To request from Ms. Levet: https://forms.gle/G7xQAqwX1XzkJAzRA If you add a scholarship letter of recommendation to this list as the year progresses, you are required to inform your teacher and counselor and provide a scholarship request form to both your teacher and counselor. (Form on page 19) After the letter is completed, please write the teacher a note to say thank you, and when you choose a university, be sure to let them know your decision. If you are rewarded a scholarship, please let them know that you have been awarded too. Every college will see the same letter from one teacher. For example, if you apply to 10 colleges and they all require only one letter of recommendation, you only need one teacher to write one. 26
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM WHEN YOU HAVE
COMPLETELY READ THROUGH THE SENIOR PACKET WITH
YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
https://forms.gle/QUVgEu6a3RZeHGN86
Always check back for additional information that will be highlighted in yellow if it is
new information.
27REFERENCES 1. ACT Information: https://leadershipblog.act.org/2020/06/act-adds-new-fall-2020- national-test.html?fbclid=IwAR1NaRClWjmHnoXnoX-IRuo3p2EkK1pgy7puJzde1c9y2CIdL9fH- Q3ha4g 2. BRMHS 59 Free Scholarship Search Engines: Brmhs.com/59-scholarship-search-engines- 2/ 3. Coalition for College: https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/ 4. Coalition for College & SCOIR Guidance (MUST READ): https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2626201/Coalition%20App%20(SCOIR).pdf?t=1536402822145 5. Common App: https://apply.commonapp.org/createaccount 6. Common App & SCOIR Guidance (MUST READ): https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2626201/SCOIR%20Guide%20to%20Completing%20Recommend ers%20Section%20of%20CommonApp.pdf?t=1536402822145 7. Course Directory: https://brmhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/BRMHS-19-20- Course-Directory.pdf 8. CSS Profile Help: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/misc/css-profile/cssprofile- tutorial/index.html 9. Financial Aid [FAFSA]: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 10. Graduation Requirements: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/ 11. Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ 12. Scholarships, Colleges, Financial Aid & More: https://www.fastweb.com/ 13. SCOIR Help: https://scoir.helpdocs.io/ 14. SCOIR Parent Invite: https://forms.gle/RaPEMxziTZfhUJAp6 15. TOPS Q&A: https://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/QualifyingforTOPS_QnA.pdf 16. Transcript Request Form: https://forms.gle/29ARM3cSMf2NEysa7 17. Virtual College Tours: https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/ 28
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: APPLICATION QUESTIONS: What if I have a deadline for an application but my test scores aren’t in/waiting to take again/etc.? Reach out to the college that you are applying to and ask if they are fine with late submission. Some are, some aren’t. I have to self-report my grades but we have two semesters and they only allow me to put one grade in for each class. What do I do? Reach out to admissions to see how they want you to self-report those grades. When self-reporting my grades, do I go by A,B,C,D,F or numbers? A,B,C,D,F What should my application process look like? 1. Do your college research on Scoir and start following colleges you're interested in. Narrow down your choices. 2. Create a Common App account. 3. Start your application and move it into the 'applying' column on Scoir. 4. Submit the application and "mark as applied" on Scoir. 5. Request letters of recommendation through Scoir ONLY if required. 6. Check back to make sure documents have been received by the colleges you've applied to. Should I request all of my letters before I apply to colleges? It is best to request letters after you have started applying and you are 100% certain that you are applying to that college. This is the only way that you know what you are required to ask for. I want to take the ACT again so I am not sure when I should apply. When do you think I should apply? Reach out to the college that you are applying to. Sometimes they are okay with scores coming in late. It really depends on the college. COMMON APP QUESTIONS: What is my final grade when self-reporting grades on Common App? When you are self-reporting your transcript on Common App, you will select a grading scale of A-F, Semesters, and only fill out the column for Semester 1 and Semester 2. Final Grade and Credit columns should not be filled out. What is our approximate class size? 335 What is class rank reporting? We do not rank. What is GPA Scale Reporting? You should put that we are on a 4.0 grading scale: Under the Common App tab>Education>Grades>GPA Scale Reporting =4>Enter in your cumulative GPA> Weighted 29
How do I self-report my middle school grades that count as high school credit? https://appsupport.commonapp.org/applicantsupport/s/article/How-do-I-report-courses-taken-outside-of-my- secondary-school-s-courses SCOIR QUESTIONS: OH NO! Scoir says that my documentation was delievered but my portal for my school says they have not received it! Please allow 14 days from the date of delivery on Scoir for the college to process documentation. Nothing is instant. Please see my admission process PDF on google classroom for a better understanding of documentation being received at colleges. How do I see if my teachers have written my letter for me on Scoir? Go to my colleges>application documents>created or requested. You will also receive an email. Do I need to add my common app ID/Coalition App ID/College Website app ID on Scoir? YES. Make sure as much information as possible is correct in your profile to match your documentation to your application. Can I request a letter from you on Scoir? No, Counselor letters are requested via google form in senior packet. Can I see whether or not you sent my documents to the university I'm applying to? Yes. You will not see it on Common App, but you can see it on Scoir. Go to My Colleges>view the applying OR applied columns (doesn't work for just "following")>click on a school of your choice>scroll down to application document status>you can see what is required from your counselor and if/when it was sent. How do I sign up for a college rep visit at BRMHS? Go to Scoir>Click on profile icon at the top right of the page>click on events & deadlines>list of college visits will show up>click "Count Me In" and you will be registered for the visit. See senior packet for attending the visits/permission slips. How do I download my fee waiver? My colleges -> Application Documents -> Fee Waiver -> Download Fee Waiver BLACK COMMON APP QUESTIONS: Should I add all of the colleges on Black Common App on Scoir? No, I will upload your transcript directly onto Black Common App. SCHOOL QUESTIONS: 30
When can I opt back into face to face when I am virtual? November 16, January 5, February 8, March 8, April 12. You can always opt for virtual at any time. 31
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