SENIOR PRESENTATION SHONGH SMITH A-Chi ANGELE FOWLER Chj-F COUNSELORS SHONGH SMITH A-Chi ANGELE FOWLER Chj-F KACIE OSORIO G-Ko SHANNON VALDIVIA Kr-Ob ROBIN ROLON Oc-Sha CATHY CUNNINGHAM She-Z JENNY STRAIT TESTING FACILITATOR

College and Career Night Important Dates College and Career Night October 3 Merrell Center FAFSA  Available October 1, 2018

Late Registration Fees SAT & ACT School Code: 443509 Register on-line or by mail SAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register?s_kwcid=AL!4330!10!73461258965241!73461223357726&ef_id=W1iNGQAAAKZbNBCq:20180905211606:s ACT http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html 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 Foundation With Endorsement(FHSPE) 26 CREDITS Foundation Without Endorsement (FHSP) 22 CREDITS Distinguished Level of Achievement must take Algebra 2 **Course Catalog page 9

Class Rank Based on cumulative GRADE POINT AVERAGE for high school credits earned for grades 7-12 Student’s GPA: DIVIDE total number of grade points by the number of semester courses ATTEMPED!!! The first official class rank is determined during the spring semester of the junior year and is updated after each subsequent semester.

Class of 2019 Quarter Rank GPA Included 1 1 - 195 4.8864-4.0 1 1 - 195 4.8864-4.0 2 196-384 3.9773-3.5556 3 385-577 3.5526-2.9730 4 578-769 2.9714 and below The Registrars are still working on updating all transcripts and they will be passed out during the lunches in October.

What information is on my transcript? All classes taken Semester Averages Credit earned GPA Class Rank NOT on transcript: test scores. These must be requested through College Board or ACT

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 in between “dream” and “reality” school. ***NAVIANCE = COLLEGE SUPER MATCH***

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!

Naviance & the College Application Process

Naviance & the College Application Process Click on “Colleges I’m Applying to” & click ***see step #4 from “Adding Colleges to Naviance*** If you see you need to If you see change submission method to common app or Direct to Institution

Naviance & the College Application Process COMPLETE: STUDENT PROFILE FOR REC LTRS. “About Me” / “See All Surveys” College application/s, request transcripts & letter of recommendations MONITOR “Colleges I’m Applying To” ***all colleges you are applying to should be listed REGARDLESS of method of application***

Naviance & the College Application Process AFTER completing application & click “Request a Transcript” to alert Registrar’s office to send a transcript ***NEW = electronic transcripts are free! ***see step #7 from “Adding Colleges to Naviance***

Transcripts: MAILED OR HARD COPY Electronic transcripts will be sent through Naviance. If you need a transcript mailed or if you would like a personal copy you need to complete the Transcript Release Form (these on the CRHS website in the Registrar section) Submit release form to registrar’s office with a stamped and addressed envelope and $2.00.

ONLY if required, click “Letters of Recommendation” Choose teacher only after you have asked the teacher in person. Remember your Student Profile Packet & completion of FERPA!!! If you have already entered colleges, make sure you request transcripts and recommendation letters.

CHECK DEADLINES, requests must be submitted a minimum of VERY IMPORTANT Student Profile Packet must be filled out if requesting a recommendation letter from counselor’s office FOUND IN NAVIANCE: “About Me” / “See All Surveys” CHECK DEADLINES, requests must be submitted a minimum of 15 working days BEFORE IT IS DUE! In order for school personnel to write a letter of recommendation for you, you must waive your rights. (FERPA) This can be done through your student profile in Naviance.

College Admission Terms Early Decision-A binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted. “I am only applying to you.” Early Action-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.

APPLY EARLY !!!! FAFSA available October 1 FINANCIAL AID APPLY EARLY !!!! FAFSA available October 1 Distributed on a need basis and first come, first serve basis.

Scholarships BEWARE OF SCAMS!!! Apply! Apply! Apply! Free money!!! SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY OR SEND ANY MONEY TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP CRHS Scholarship Bulletin (counselor web page/office) http://www.katyisd.org/campus/CRHS/Counselors%20Documents/Scholarship%20Bulletin%201.pdf Naviance Apply! Apply! Apply! Free money!!!

WORK STUDY GRANTS LOANS “GIFTED” MONEY DO NOT HAVE TO PAY BACK provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school Check with your school's financial aid office to find out if your school participates. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/work-studyPAYMENT PLANS GRANTS “GIFTED” MONEY DO NOT HAVE TO PAY BACK LOANS HAVE TO PAY BACK HAS INTEREST

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid MUST fill out forms Every YEAR!!! Required for SOME scholarships!!! Check campus website for added support!!! www. fafsa.ed.gov HOTLINE For help with completing forms 1-800-801-0576 College Financial Aid Offices 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

NAVIANCE LABS September 11th-November 28th Computer Lab 1613 Tuesday Mornings 6:45-7:15 Wednesday Afternoons 2:45-3:30

This PowerPoint will be shared on the CRHS Counselor webpage. Class of 2019 This PowerPoint will be shared on the CRHS Counselor webpage.

Class of 2019