Suggested Questions for your Students to Ask You!
The Texas Education Agency has published a list of questions by grade that students should ask their Counselor. These might be thought provoking for your students and prod them to ask questions of you that they should be asking:
For students finishing 9th grade:
• I need to learn more about college and career options. When is the college and career fair?
• What career and technical education (CTE) opportunities are offered at my school that lead to an industry-based certification or work-based learning opportunity?
• What other college credit and career preparatory classes can I take in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade? How should I prepare for dual credit or Advanced Placement courses?
• How do I sign up to take the PSAT, and/or the ACT Aspire exam? How should I prepare for it? Is there financial support available?
• Where can I find information about local summer enrichment and career-building skill programs?
For students finishing 10th grade:
• I need to learn more about college and career options. When is the college and career fair?
• What career and technical education (CTE) opportunities are offered at my school?
• Which dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate classes are available, and which ones will help me achieve my college and career goals?
• What are the upcoming exam schedules for the ACT and SAT? What college-exam prep does our district offer?
• What is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), and how can I take advantage of it?
• Where can I find information about summer internships, job-shadowing opportunities, and career skill-building programs?
• How do I change my endorsement? In Texas, students are allowed to make this change through their 10th grade year. (After this year, I am only able to drop an endorsement.)
For students finishing 11th grade:
• When is the next opportunity to attend a college tour or meet with visiting college admissions representatives?
• Where can I get assistance completing college applications (and essays) needed for the Common App?
• Which community college programs have the best career training programs related to my endorsement and coursework?
• What other college credit and career preparatory classes can I take in 12th grade? Which dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses will best help me achieve my goals?
• What are the upcoming exam schedules for the ACT and SAT? What college-exam prep does our district offer?
• Where can I find information about summer internships with local businesses and other organizations?
• Where can I learn about completing the FAFSA? How do I create a PIN?
• Where can I find information about potential college scholarship opportunities?
