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Jocelyn More

College Bound Advisor

Office: 210-354-9652 Ext. 74630

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Any student at YMLA is welcome to stop by the College & Career Hub to get a head start on their college and career options leading up to high school graduation.

We guide students in answering the following question:

What do you want to do after high school?

We advise our students with intention based on their answers while also completing the steps required of our students for high school graduation.

Services

Our College & Career Hub Staff guides students through every aspect of the college process in addition to a student's specific post-secondary plan such as military enlistment, a certification program, a job apprenticeship, and college enrollment.

Career Exploration


Students can complete two career assessments on Schoolinks!

1. Log in to Schoolinks
2. Click on the Activities Tab
3. Select Assessments
Find Your Path - Get suggested careers and college majors based on your personality.
Would You Rather - Get suggested careers based on your favorite activities.

Set up your Post-Secondary Goal on Schoolinks:
1. Click on the Activities Tab
2. Select My Goals
3. Click Choose Future Path and select your post-secondary goal

Resume


Click Here to access resume templates for colleges, scholarships, and jobs!

SAT and ACT College Entrance Exams
There are minor differences of the SAT and ACT. See the chart below to determine which exam will be best for you. IMPORTANT TESTING TRICKS:

There are NO PENALTIES for incorrect answers!

When in doubt, BUBBLE IT OUT!


Build Your College List on Schoolinks!
Students should have a complete list of 10 college on schoolinks by the end of their junior year. Use the School Search tool to explore colleges and majors, and favorite the colleges that appeal to you. Create your Final List on Schoolinks Colleges tab.

  • Essay A: Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?

    Essay B: Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.

    Essay C: You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?
  • 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, please share your story.

    2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

    3. Reflect on a time when you questioned/challenged a belief/idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

    4. Reflect on something someone has done for you that made you happy/thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected/motivated you? (NEW)

    5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

    6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What/who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

    7. Share an essay on a topic of your choice. One you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt or one of your own design.

College Essays


It's best to have a finalized college list since not all colleges require essays! But those who do have specific essay prompts assigned! Pay close attention!

College essays are not meant to measure "how smart" you sound. They are meant to help colleges get to know YOU! Tell your story through the essay prompts. If you college application lists an essay as optional, a good rule of thumb is: if it's optional, it's required! This will strengthen your college application and possibly consider you for scholarship opportunities! Your college essay can be reused for future scholarship applications! 

Click here to read samples of College Essays

Letters of Recommendation


Providing your college application with letters of recommendations can strengthen your chances of getting admitted into your college! We recommend obtaining 3 letters of recommendations that you can use for college applications and scholarships!

You can formally request a letter of recommendation with the document below. Complete the form with as much detail as possible and deliver the completed for to your recommender of choice. It is also a good idea to attach your resume along with your request.

Letter of Recommendation Request.docx

Got everything you need? You are ready to APPLY!

Attention Students & Parents! It is now required by law that high school seniors must submit a financial aid application in order to graduate from high school!
 
There are 2 financial aid applications available. The FAFSA, which is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the TASFA, which is the Texas Application for State Financial Aid. Only one is required to be submitted depending on the student's citizenship status.

Financial Aid Application helps determine if a student qualifies for federal or state financial aid. The Financial Aid Applications are sent to a student's desired colleges, and those colleges will use the application to determine additional financial aid awards for the student. 

  • The Carlos and Malu Alvarez ACE Scholarships
    Award: $2500
    Deadline: February 9, 2024

    Supplemental Questions:
    How did you hear about ACE?
    Race/ Ethnicity
    Class Size and Rank
    Attendance Record
    Intended Major(s)
    Please answer the following questions in a well-developed essay with a minimum of 550 words * Tell us about yourself * Describe how you have demonstrated leadership at school, work or your community. Describe any specific honors or awards you have received in the last two years. * Describe your educational and career plans. * In what areas do you feel that you need the most help to be successful in college? How do you hope that the Access College and Excel Scholar Program will meet these needs? * Why are you a great candidate for the ACE Scholar Program?

    McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship
    Deadline: February 13, 2024
    Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors who is eligible to attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage, be a legal U.S. Resident, U.S. Citizen, or a DREAMer/DACA recipient, and have at least a 2.8 GPA.

    Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
    Deadline: February 14, 2024
    Description: Competition is open to any student in grades 9-12 who attends a UIL member high school (Texas). Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “African Americans in Texas: Past and Present.”

    Baumberger Endowment Scholarship Foundation

    1. be a graduating senior (Class of 2024) of an accredited (TEA) high school,.
    2. have resided in Texas for at least ten (10) years by August 1, 2024.
    3. achieve a minimum total score of on the SAT using the Evidence-based Reading/Writing and Math scores, or a composite of on the ACT.
    4. rank in the upper one-half of the high school graduating class (your high school MUST be an openly ranking high school in order for you to apply.)
    5. be unable to attend college without financial assistance.
    6. plan to attend a or college or university within the State of Texas.
    7. be of good character.
    Deadline: February 15, 2024

    MLK Commission Scholarship Fund

    Applicant must be:
    Be graduating from Bexar County
    Be a graduating High School Senior the current upcoming year
    Complete all application items. Do not leave any blanks. For items not applicable, write “N/A” or “none”.
    Upload an official high school transcript to include Fall 2023 grades.
    Once you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR)
    Be ready to provide two letters of recommendation. The letters must be written by one of the following:
    Deadline: February 24, 2024

    Feeding Student Success Scholarship Fund

    Criteria:
    Must have received a high school diploma or high school equivalency test (GED).
    Cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
    U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident.
    Full-time or part-time enrollment.
    Demonstrate financial need.
    Planning to enroll in two- or four-year college or university or vocational/technical school.
    Demonstrate overcoming adversity.
    Demonstrate a work history or participation in extracurricular activities.
    Must currently live or planning on attending a school within 25 miles of a Whataburger.
    Deadline: February 24, 2024

    Universal Scholarship Application

    This one application will consider students for 67 different scholarships. Students will complete a general questionnaire form and then will be linked to any scholarships whose criteria are met.
    Deadline: February 24, 2024

  • USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
    Gives a full ride to someone who will be attending Prairie View A&M (or other land grant HBCUs out of state) and studying food, agriculture, natural resource and other related sciences.
    Deadline: March 1, 2024

    Sherwood Scholars at Texas Tech University
    This scholarship is specific to those students who are wanting/planning to attend Texas Tech University. They do have to complete 2 CSAs via CafeCollege to meet the eligibility requirements.
    Deadline: March 1, 2024

    Cesar E Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund
    Your application should include the following:
    An attached letter of recommendation
    An essay or poem
    A copy of your high school transcript
    An acceptance letter to an accredited community college, university, trade school or culinary school
    Deadline: March 1, 2024

    Doodle for Google
    Win up to $50,000 in college scholarships.
    Deadline: March 14, 2024

    HOLA Scholarship

    Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs- Business Administration, Finance or Marketing at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year.
    Three (3) $20,000 scholarships distributed over 4 years ($5,000 per year, renewable)
    Ten (10) $2,500 one-time scholarships
    Deadline: March 13, 2024

    SAISD Foundation scholarship applications
    We award over 150 scholarships annually to graduating seniors in San Antonio ISD. You can see details for each named scholarship below. We recommend you preview our available scholarships before you begin your application.
    Deadline: March 18, 2024

    Randall P. Palmer Memorial Scholarship Application

    Must be a graduating high school senior (2023-2024 school year)
    3.0 Minimum GPA overall or progression towards an un-weighted GPA of 4.00 over four semesters (For the most recently completed cumulative GPA period in 2023-2024).
    Must show financial need.
    Must demonstrate community involvement.

    Deadline: March 29, 2024

    PTLEF Scholarship Application

    Must be a graduating high school senior (Class of 2024)
    Completed written application postmarked by the application deadline
    3.0 Minimum GPA overall or progression towards an un-weighted GPA of 4.00 over four semesters (For the most recently completed cumulative GPA period in 2023 – 2024)
    Official high school transcript. All transcripts must be submitted using the grading policy/GPA scale currently used by their school; additionally, ACT/SAT scores
    Students must reside and attend a high school in Bexar County
    Acceptance letter from college/university (copy must be enclosed with application)
    Two Letters of Recommendation (LOR) from a high school teacher, counselor, social worker, religious official, or school principal. The LORs must include your potential to be successful in college; and have two contact numbers, an e-mail address, and a full name

    Deadline: March 29, 2024

    Rey Feo Scholarship Application
    Current High School Senior or no more than 12 months after graduation.
    Must be a student pursing full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree at an approved accredited college or university.
    Students entering as Freshman, must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale equivalent.
    Students entering as Freshman, must have a score of at least 23 on the ACT (composite) or at least a score of 1250 Composite on the SAT.
    Renewal students must maintain a college grade point average of a least a 3.00 on a 4.0 grade point.
    Renewal students must maintain a college grade point average of a least a 3.00 on a 4.0 grade point.
    Applicants must be a United States citizen.
    Students may not be overfunded from total scholarships or other grants awarded.
    One Rey Feo Scholarship per family per year.
    Deadline: March 31, 2024

    La Reina de la Feria de las Flores Scholarship
    Applicant must be a High School Senior (Pending Graduation), High School Student (No More Than 12 Months After Graduation) or Entering Freshman (Current College Student).
    Applicant must have a minimum 970 SAT Score (combined verbal and math).
    Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
    Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
    Applicant must be pursuing full-time studies leading to a Bachelor’s Degree at a college or university approved by the Rey Feo Scholarship Review and Selection Committee.
    Deadline: March 31, 2024

    Reina Linda Scholarship
    Applicant must be a High School Senior (Pending Graduation), High School Student (No More Than 12 Months After Graduation) or Entering Freshman (Current College Student).
    Applicant must have a minimum 970 SAT Score (combined verbal and math).
    Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
    Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
    Applicant must be pursuing full-time studies leading to a Bachelor’s Degree at a college or university approved by the Rey Feo Scholarship Review and Selection Committee.
    Deadline: March 31, 2024

  • 2024 High School Scholarship
    Alpha Phi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc

    Amount: $1,000
    Scholarship Requirements:
    The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 80 on a 100 grade scale
    Scholarship submissions must include the following:
    A completed scholarship application that consists of a personal essay (format for essay: maximum of 1.5 pages, Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced)
    Two letters of recommendation from an employer, teacher, counselor, etc.
    A copy of your most current official transcript displaying cumulative grade point average
    A copy of the acceptance letter from the intended college or university

    Deadline: April 30, 2024

TSI Test


Every student interested in enrolling in college is required to pass the TSI in order to take college-level Math and English courses. 

Meningitis Vaccine


Every student who plans to attend college is required to take the meningitis vaccine before being allowed on campus.

Schedule Your Orientation


Once you have decided on a college to attend, schedule your New Student Orientation early to obtain your college schedule and other important information before officially becoming a college student!

Leticia G. Perales

Postsecondary Navigator
Postsecondary Initiatives/SAISD Foundation
514 W. Quincy St. 
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Cell: 210-317-0701 
Email: Lperales@saisd.net
https://calendly.com/lperales-gp25

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