COLLEGE & CAREER SENIOR PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 2015 Ron Fitzwater College & Career Counselor B

Graduation - Check with Counselor Senior Audit (Fall Semester) Check Graduation credits Check End of Course completion GPA & Rank (On working copy of the student’s transcript)

What I will be covering? Portfolio AHS Services & Resources Testing & Fee Waivers Military Choices & Benefits NCAA Clearinghouse Admissions- Quick References Finding the right college Financial Aid/Scholarships Local Scholarship/Logging Volunteer Hours Important Dates & Events Website

What a Portfolio contains & why you need these items A Portfolio contains: Academic Resume (use Naviance) Transcript Test Scores Letters of Recommendations Essays – Have “A” and “C” ready NCAA Clearinghouse Info Shot records Volunteer Hours This will help you: Be more efficient when completing Scholarships, Clearinghouse & College Applications

Testing & Fee Waivers 4-year College Entrance exams are: SAT – apply at ACT – apply at Depending on the school you are applying to or the major you are selecting you may also want and need to take an SAT Subject Test. If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch you will be eligible for fee waivers for the following: SAT, ACT, NCAA Clearinghouse and some college applications

Military Choices & Benefits Army Marines Navy Air Force Coast Guard Hazelwood Act – (Texas Residents) If you are a veteran in good standing that did not use your educational benefits your child is eligible to use benefits. Each branch offers a variety of educational benefits please contact recruiters for details ASVAB Assessment – will be administering to all seniors on 10/14/15.

NCAA Clearinghouse The purpose of this organization is to work with the NCAA to determine students’ eligibility to participate in sports in their first years in a university or college. For NCAA Division I or Division II institutions the Clearinghouse reviews the student athlete's academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules.

NCAA Clearinghouse cont. There is no registration deadline, but students must be cleared by the clearinghouse before they receive athletic scholarships or compete at a Division I or Division II institution. For more information visit:

Quick Admissions Reference *refer to website for thorough details Automatic AdmissionsACTSAT (Rd & Mth)Other Alvin Community Open EnrollmentAccuplacer (TSI) Houston Community College Open EnrollmentAccuplacer (TSI) San Jacinto Community Open EnrollmentAccuplacer (TSI) Lamar Top 10%*18 – 24* Individual Review Texas A&M Top 10%*30/ /at least 600 in each Individual Review Texas State Top 10%*20-29* Individual Review Texas Tech Top 10%*25-29* Individual Review University of Houston Top 15%*21-24* Individual Review UT Arlington Top 15%* Individual Review UT Austin Top 7%Ranking UT Dallas Top 15% Michigan State Transcript/Rigor University of California -San Diego Use UC Score Yale in each sectionTranscript/Rigor *depends on your class rank

Admissions, what makes you an attractive candidate? Transcript - types of courses, GPA and Test scores (ACT & SAT) Essay – very important if asked to do one Do “C” – you get to tell your story (ApplyTexas) Letters of Recommendation Honors/Awards Leadership qualities Unique Talent/Athletic Talent Diversity in background, life experience, interests

What school should I attend?  A school that values you and your talents  A school that is a good fit for YOU  A school that meets you in the middle with a reasonable and/or good scholarship opportunity Do Visits! When Selecting your School of Choice You Should Be Wise and Financially Responsible

Where to apply? Apply Texas for in-state schools - Common Application for out-of-state schools If your school is not in either of these networks- you will need to visit school website for instructions on how to obtain application - most likely via their website.  Open Enrollment – Junior colleges, 2 year schools  Holistic Review process – 4 year schools, common with private schools

FAFSA - After Jan. 1 Visit Get FSA ID will be used while in college Fafsa4caster Use the 800 numbers- extremely helpful Be aware of Early Admissions and Early Binding Decisions – vary among schools Early applications look favorable and may be considered for scholarships

Alvin ISD Local Scholarship: January 26, 2016 local scholarship package available online Compete with fellow seniors, Assets and Manvel HS students Use Naviance Resume builder feature Logging your Volunteer Hours Turn in hours to College and Career Center Any hours listed on resume will need to documented in the C&CC February 16, Deadline to turn in - 3 PM Local Scholarship Any additional Volunteer Hours

Important Dates September 15 College and Career Meeting for Seniors and Parents - AHS Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. As neededPortfolio Building Sessions 3-5 p.m.— College and Career Center October 14 ASVAB Testing for Seniors November 1Suggested deadline to finish all College Admission Applications November 17 Alvin IDS College Fair - Alvin High School Cafeteria – 6:00 p.m. November 16 – Nov.20 Education Go Get It Week January 26 Senior Financial Aid Night AHS Cafeteria – 7 to 8:30 p.m. January 28 – February 16 Local Scholarship Package Available February 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, & 11 Scholarship Work Nights 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. College & Career Center February 15Senior Scholarship Work Day – No School – College & Career Center Open February 16 Local Scholarship Turn-in by 3 p.m. February 25Fill out FAFSA Night (Bring Completed 2015 Tax Forms) 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. College & Career Center May 9 AHS Senior Awards Night - 7 p.m. Marguerite Edwards Auditorium May 28 AHS Graduation

Reminders: Use Website & Naviance Get Organized & prepared Look for scholarships online Students, engage parents in the process Don’t miss Deadlines Attend College & Career Center Events THANK YOU for coming !!!