Nex+Gen Academy Counseling Center
Nex+Gen Academy Counseling Center
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Counselor: Clarissa Hastings
Counselor: Clarissa Hastings
I am an experienced school counselor having worked with high school and elementary school students for over twelve years. I am also a licensed mental health counselor, using various techniques/strategies/coping skills that have helped students in crisis and through grief. In addition, I was a high school math and science teacher for sixteen years. I am a published author and am currently in the process of getting children's books published. I have been married for 37 years to a military man who is currently undergoing cancer treatment; we have raised an amazing family together, including two incredible daughters and two sweet granddaughters. Being girl parents and girl grandparents bring us joy. The skills of raising such fun-loving and kind girls makes me more effective as a counselor, therapist, and teacher.
505-878-6400, extension 43256
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This site is for our students and their parents. Resources are included and will be updated, as well as communication for upcoming events and for deadlines (below). You will find the following pages (click the pages above) on this site:
For Seniors Only
FAFSA
Scholarships
Important Dates
Planning for College and Careers
Career Goals
Military/ROTC Information
Nex+Gen Graduation Requirements
Student Resources
Crisis Center Resources
Parent Resources
Community Mental Health Resources
Programs/Health Sciences
Communication for Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
Communication for Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
Seniors:
Seniors:
Order your Cap and Gown: https://www.campusspecialtiesinc.com/
Transcripts will be updated after 1/12/2026. Please see the counselor this semester to go over your transcript to make sure you are on-task for graduation.
Want to send SAT scores to colleges? https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/scores/sending-sat-scores
Want to send ACT scores to colleges? https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/sending-your-scores.html
Sending APS transcripts to colleges: https://www.aps.edu/students-parents/transcripts
Juniors:
Your transcript reviews will be updated after January 12, 2026. Please see the counselor to go over your transcript. You may need to take online classes at eCademy for credit recovery.
Sophomores:
Your transcript reviews will be updated after January 12, 2026. Please see the counselor to go over your transcript for credit recovery, if needed.
Freshman:
Your transcript review will be started in the Spring. If you need credit recovery, please see the counselor before the end of the year.
Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors:
Colleges That Meet Full Demonstrated Need
(some even replace loans with grants )
Even though admissions are competitive, their financial aid policies can open the door to an incredible education and sometimes for a fraction of the price, or even for free.
Translation: If you get in, they’ll cover what you can’t afford, period.
https://blog.collegevine.com/schools-that-meet-100-percent-financial-need
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CNM Dual Credit Information:
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/student-recruitment-and-outreach/dual-credit
Textbooks for Dual Credit Students:
https://www.aps.edu/libraries/textbooks/dual-credit-textbooks-for-high-school-students
Information about eCademy classes!
https://ecademy.aps.edu/our-school/edgenuity-info
ECademy student reminder that there are two drop dates this semester:
12/3 Spring Enrollment Opens
2/18 Non-engagement Drops
3/13 Deadline for initial enrollments in Spring
3/25 Drops for inactivity for 10 days and less than 10% progress
4/10 Deadline for Rolling Enrollment, all enrollment closed
5/6-5/7 Senior Finals
5/26-5/27 Underclassman Finals
There is a $50.00 charge for each class.
Students are being added to edgenuity (eCademy) for credit recovery. Please see the counselor.
Financial Services Career Exploration from Nusenda (taken at CNM):
SCHOLARSHIPS (go to the Scholarship Page) HERE ARE OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Are you a fan of Shark Tank? Watch and sign up for scholarships at Scholly!
https://studentscholarships.org/
Sign up for the Newsletter for scholarship opportunities and deadlines:
https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters
FAFSA: 2025-2026: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
FAFSA: Look under FAFSA and Student Federal Aid for free money, starting in October. Every month, there will be a $500 scholarship given to two New Mexico students, regardless where they will be going to college. Follow the directions under Monday money below.
https://www.nmeaf.org/plan-pay-for-college/scholarships/fafsa-scholarship/
SAT EXAM INFORMATION:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
ACT EXAM INFORMATION:
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