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Counselor's Corner

Welcome to the Shiner High School Counselor's Corner!

Check this page often for important announcements and college information.
*If you need a copy of your transcript to send to a college, organization, or for any other reason, please download a transcript request form. You can bring it to my office (300F), email it to me [email protected] or fax it (361-594-4295).


**As always, feel free to stop by my office anytime for more information about college, scholarships, tests, or when you need to chat!**

Announcements

ALL PARENTS: I send out periodic emails regarding testing (ACT, SAT, PSAT, etc), scholarships, volunteer and work opportunities, etc. If you are not receiving emails, please email ME and I will add you to the respective group/class. If your child is in 7th-9th grade, I don't usually send out as frequent of emails as I do 10th-12th grades, but I would still love to have you in my group! Again, just email me! [email protected]

Attention 8th - 12th graders: If you are looking for volunteer opportunities in the area, please consider the Spoetzl Brewery, Shiner Chamber of Commerce (Youth Action Team (YAT) form available here ), Pilot Club,  Gaslight Theatre, or Shiner Market Days. More info is available in our Google Classroom under CLASSWORK (volunteer info). As I find out about more opportunities, I will let you know! Many of these organizations offer Senior scholarships, so you can start accumulating hours NOW to count towards your Senior year. 

SENIORS

  • One of the first things you should be working on is APPLYING to your college, university, or trade school. Most schools will use the Apply Texas application or the Common App. Please check your school's admission website for more details.
  • Once you apply, let Mrs. Steffek know so she can send your transcript to where you just applied.
  • Don't forget about using your 2 college days! Use them at some point this school year. Forms are available in the office and under FORMS FOR STUDENTS.
  • TSI scores: if you are not exempt from the TSI from SAT or ACT scores, you most likely will need to take the TSI (Accuplacer). I will get info to you at least a couple of weeks ahead of time when those dates get set. If you do not want to wait to take them at school, I would recommend contacting Victoria College in Gonzales to set up your test date. Cost is $12. Remember to bring me a copy of your scores after you take it! The test will also be offered during the school day at Shiner HS throughout the year. Please stay tuned!
  • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2025-2026 school year opens *tentatively* in December! As more information becomes available, I will share with you. Use the website www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started. Check out this video and read this article to learn more about the application process. All Seniors must apply as it is required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) There are lots of grants and funds available, so get this done EARLY!! Here is a GREAT article regarding FAFSA deadlines.
  • Check out these helpful videos from students across the state about their pointers before you head off to college!

*Need to take or retake the ACT or SAT? We are offering school-day testing for both tests in October and in February/March. If these dates do not work for you, register for Saturday administrations using the links. 

*College Days: You can use 3 days between your Junior and Senior years (but not ALL in the same year). MAKE SURE THAT YOU REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT! See the College Preview Saturdays listed below for several universities. Forms are located outside of my office.

*Planning on playing a sport at college? You need to register with the NCAA first. Information, rules, and forms available at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

JUNIORS

Junior year is typically when you take the SAT and/or ACT. Ask Mrs. Steffek for some practice tests and information on how and when to register! See also the test prep links below. 

*Whether you are looking to volunteer around Shiner or if you already have several hours documented, please consider filling out the Youth Action Team (YAT) Participation form, sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce! Details are listed on the website.

*College, Career, Military Days: You can use 3 days between your Junior and Senior years (but not ALL in the same year). MAKE SURE THAT YOU REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT! Forms are available outside of my office.

*Planning on playing a sport at college? You need to register with the NCAA first. Information, rules, and forms available at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

SOPHOMORES

*Whether you are looking to volunteer around Shiner or if you already have several hours documented, please consider filling out the Youth Action Team (YAT) Participation form, sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce! Details are listed on the website.

*Planning on playing a sport at college? You need to register with the NCAA first. Information, rules, and forms available at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

FRESHMEN

*Whether you are looking to volunteer around Shiner or if you already have several hours documented, please consider filling out the Youth Action Team (YAT) Participation form, sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce! Details are listed on the website.

7th and 8th GRADE

*Whether you are looking to volunteer around Shiner or if you already have several hours documented, please consider filling out the Youth Action Team (YAT) Participation form, sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce! Details are listed on the website.

Upcoming 2024-2025 College Events

2024-2025 Scholarship information and applications