LOOKING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL October 1, 2019 Autumn McDaniel, MA 12th grade Counselor Gaby murphy, MA College and Career Counselor Julie Mcmanus, MA, LPC director of counseling

agenda Higher Ed Opportunities Testing Admissions Criteria College Day Transcripts and Recommendations Financial Aid Scholarship Resources

Higher ed opportunities Four-year universities Two-year colleges Technical schools Certification programs

Four-Year Universities Testing requirements Two-Year Colleges Four-Year Universities Placement exam: TSI or TSI Exemption Many students tested junior year See counselor for scores Admissions exam: SAT  Evidence Based Reading and Writing, Mathematics, and an optional Writing Test ACT  English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test

TSI EXEMPTIONS SAT ACT Composite N/A 23 EBRW/English 480 19 Math 530 Students may be exempt from one or all TSI assessments Dual Credit & TSI If your student has taken and passed a dual credit class they have likely met the requirements for TSI. See Counselor or Julie McManus with questions.

Testing dates

Testing dates

www.khanacademy.org Free online SAT test prep Official partner with Collegeboard

TSI INFORMATION DATES February 25 Sat. 8am-1pm April 18 May 18 Seniors only June 23 8am-1pm Can students retake the TSI? Yes, students can retake the TSI as many times as they would like. Must repay each time.

TSI costs $10.00 per test (Reading, Math, or Writing) Students receiving free / reduced lunch: $5.00 Reading $5.00 Math $8.00 Writing

Apply to college early! www.applytexas.org, www.commonapp.org or www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org Save username and password Send transcript Send application fee where applicable Application fee waivers through SAT/ACT Send SAT/ACT scores directly from test agency Send TSI scores when available (if necessary)

Applications systems

TEXAS Common Application www.applytexas.org Student name and address Educational information Tests Residency Extracurricular Activities Essay Transcript SAVE YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD!

Essay Topics Essay A- Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today? Essay B- Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself. Essay C- You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?

College day Seniors are allowed 2 college days Complete request form in 12th grade principal’s office Have approval well in advance Return with documentation from the school Excused absence

Transcripts and recommendations Request transcripts in the counseling office several days in advance. First three transcripts are free; after third, $3 each. Request recommendations at least one week in advance.

Fafsa Free Application for Federal Student Aid Opens Oct. 1st priority deadline is Jan. 15th $3 billion available each year Awarded on first-come, first-served basis Do not pay for FAFSA services. www.fafsa.ed.gov FSA ID has replaced the PIN, effective May 2015. Users can electronically access personal information as well as electronically sign a FAFSA. Based on family income. Use 2018 tax return for fall 2020.

Fafsa

Financial Aid reps will be in the Go Center Fafsa help wednesdays Financial Aid reps will be in the Go Center Oct. 30th 8am-12pm Nov. 6th 12pm-3:30pm Nov. 13th 8am-12pm Nov. 20th 12pm-3:30pm Parents are welcome!

College funding FAFSA Tuition and fee exemptions Tax credits Grants Work study Student Loans Tuition and fee exemptions Tax credits Hazlewood Act Foster Care Adoption Deaf Blind

Scholarship application See Mrs. Murphy in the Go Center for scholarship information and applications. http://sites.lufkinisd.org/lhs/go-center/ Apply to your school of choice for scholarships. Search the web for national scholarships. Ex. www.fastweb.com Register for Remind 101 text @lufkin2020 to 810-10 email lufkin2020@mail.remind.com Twitter--@LufHSCounseling

5 Common scholarship mistakes Only applying for private scholarships Most people think of scholarships as something offered by a private organizations. Check locally and nationally for scholarships Applying for too few scholarships Getting lots of small scholarships adds up. Smaller scholarships are often less competitive, so you have better chances of winning an award Not following instructions and other application mistakes Always double check your work, or even better, get someone else to look over your work. A second pair of eyes can help catch careless mistakes. Not paying attention to deadlines Missing a deadline is the biggest mistake you can make. Apply before the deadline hits. It really doesn’t pay to procrastinate. Looking for only a few weeks Start your search as early as you can, which will allow you more time to complete applications and earn scholarship awards.

Scholarships at lhs One Application- Deadline February 6th General Scholarship Application LHS Alumni Association Scholarships Community Scholarships

Collegeboard opportunity scholarships

resources Go Center Website Collegeboard’s Bigfuture http://sites.lufkinisd.org/lhs/go-center/ Collegeboard’s Bigfuture https://parents.collegeboard.org/ Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/ Texas OnCourse https://texasoncourse.org/students-and-families/ Texas Veteran’s Commission https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood-act/ Deaf and hard of hearing/Blind and Visually Impaired Waiver https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/tuition-waiver Foster Care Waiver https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Education/state_college_tuition_waiver.asp

Meningitis shot clinics State requirement Shot Clinic @ LHS Nov. 6th (deadline Cost is $10 (fee waivers available)

College night Nov. 11th 6:00pm @ LHS FAFSA help in the library lab Scholarship Presentation in the library proper College and career representatives in the cafeteria

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Handouts Guaranteed admission criteria (Texas) Scholarships based on merit ASVAB registration forms Meningitis Shot Clinic registration forms

Autumn McDaniel Questions?? 936-633-6139 amcdaniel@lufkinisd.org Gaby Murphy 936-633-7592 gmurphy@lufkinisd.org Julie McManus 936-630-4116 juliemcmanus@lufkinisd.org