JENNY STRAIT TESTING FACILITATOR SENIOR PRESENTATION COUNSELORS SHONGH SMITH A-C STACIE ZIMMERMAN D-G KACIE OSORIO H-MB ROBIN ROLON MC-R CATHY CUNNINGHAM S-Z JENNY STRAIT TESTING FACILITATOR

October 5 College Night at Merrill Center 6:00 – 8:00 Important Dates October 5 College Night at Merrill Center 6:00 – 8:00 September 13 or November 8 Ross Raymond Free Financial Seminar CRHS Library 7:00

Junior-Senior Survival Guide Senior timeline Graduation Plans College Information Career Planning College Selection & Admissions SAT & ACT Financial Aid Students received this last Spring. New Seniors may get a copy from the Counselor’s office.

Late Registration Fees SAT ACT School Code: 443509 Registration booklets available in the Counseling office Register on-line or by mail Watch Deadlines & Late Registration Fees

Test Preparation Products and Services collegeboard.com actstudent.org books/workbooks computer Programs review Services (ex.) Various opportunities available through the business community

Graduation Requirements (Course Catalog page 9) 26 credit Recommended Plan (RHSP) 26 Credit Distinguished Achievement (DAP)

Class Rank Class rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for high school credits earned for grades 7-12. A student’s GPA is derived by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester courses attempted. The first official class rank is determined during the spring semester of the junior year and is updated after each subsequent semester.

Class of 2017-Spring 2016 Quarter Rank GPA Included 1 1 - 199 4.8125-3.9348 2 202-400 3.9333-3.4750 3 401-599 3.4737-2.9762 4 601-799 2.9756 and below The Registrars are still working on updating all the transcripts and they will be passed out during the lunches in October.

Transcripts All classes taken Semester Averages Credit earned GPA Class Rank Be sure to fill out a “Transcript Release Form” and submit $1.00 for each transcript requested along with a stamped envelope. If you are not 18, a parent must also sign for each transcript requested.

What College would I like to attend? Dream School? Reality School? Select a college that may be a “dream” for you. Select at least one “reality” school. Select 2 or 3 schools between “dream” and “reality” school.

The college you choose should NOT be one that will overwhelm you! The Right College Fit ACADEMICALLY PERSONALLY SOCIALLY BE REALISTIC! The college you choose should NOT be one that will overwhelm you!

College info on the Internet Visit University Home Page On-Line Applications Virtual Campus Tours Current Admission Information On-Line Test Registration Big Future Type in: college name.edu

Steps for applying to college 1. Complete College Applications 2. Mail application or submit on line, don’t forget application fees. 3. Check with college to confirm receipt of “online” documents. 4. Check for Housing Application 5. Accept/Decline Deadline

College Application Fill it out and SAVE until ready to submit Obtain application (from the college or online) For Texas Public—Apply Texas (Texas Common App) www. Applytexas.org For Most Private—The Universal Common Application www. commonapp.org Fill it out and SAVE until ready to submit Best to submit on-line

Student Profile Packet Student Profile Packet must be filled out if you are requesting a recommendation letter from the counselor’s office. Available on line at the Counselor page of the CRHS website. This MUST be submitted in order for your counselor to write the recommendation letter. http://www.katyisd.org/campus/CRHS/Counselors%20Documents/Student%20Profile%20Packet%20for%20College%20Recommendation.pdf

Our Process: Paper Applications Letter of Recommendation or application that needs to be completed by the counselor and it is Not online: Complete a Pink Counselor’s Checklist Submit the Counselor’s Checklist, Student Profile Packet, application, envelope Check deadlines, this must be submitted 15 working days before it is due!

Our Process: Online Applications Student Profile Packet must be filled out and submitted to counselor Invite your counselor Check with your counselor to make sure they received the email. Check with the college to make sure they “pick it up” it goes away after 14 days. You still need to give the counselor 15 working days from the time you turn in your Profile Packet and invite them on line.

Invite Counselor

For us to write you a rec letter you must waive your rights!!! VERY IMPORTANT For us to write you a rec letter you must waive your rights!!!

Transcripts Fill out Transcript Release Form (these are on line on the CRHS website in the counselor section) If transcript only; submit to release form to registrar’s office with a stamped and addressed envelope and a dollar.

College Admission Terms Early Decision-A binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted. Says, “I am only applying to you.” Early Action/Notification-Simply applying early so you will receive acceptance notification early-No commitment to attend. Wait List-Admission pending Provisional/Summer Admit-Varies from school to school

Appeals If you don’t get accepted to the college you want, please see your counselor to discuss any appeals process that may be available.

Distributed on a need basis and first come, first serve basis. FINANCIAL AID APPLY EARLY !!!! Distributed on a need basis and first come, first serve basis.

Check Scholarship Bulletins Scholarship Companies & Scams Scholarships http://www.katyisd.org/campus/CRHS/Counselors%20Documents/Scholarship%20Bulletin%201.pdf Check Scholarship Bulletins Apply Scholarship Companies & Scams

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid HOTLINE 1-800-801-0576 For help with completing forms www. fafsa.ed.gov College Financial Aid Offices **MUST fill out forms Every YEAR!!! M O N E Y

TEXAS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION 1-877-782-7322 (TOLL FREE) TEXAS DIRECTORY OF FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES WWW. TGSLC.ORG COLLEGE BOARD FINANCIAL AID PROFILE WWW. COLLEGEBOARD.COM

How to get to the Counselor section http://www. katyisd

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