1. Crowley ISD College Preparation Plan For Seniors Presenter: Robert L. Young Sr. Post Secondary Coordinator/AVID Director

2. College Admission Requirements Graduate from high school with a recommended/distinguished graduation plan Submit official high School transcript to college/university Satisfactory SAT/ACT test scores Admission Essay

3. Admissions Requirements cont. Class Ranking: Top 10% automatic admission (most public colleges in Texas) Top 25% no minimum score required depending on the university Second Quarter Ranking: SAT 1040-1149/ACT 22 or higher depending on the university Third Quarter Ranking: SAT 1150 or higher/ACT 25 or higher depending on the university Fourth Quarter Ranking: Usually will require an individual review by admissions committee.

4. Admissions Requirements cont. At many colleges a student may appeal an admission decision. If a student chooses to appeal he/she must show evidence that he/she can be successful in college

5. Admission Requirements cont. Colleges look for AP courses completed on transcript Colleges look for dual credit courses completed on transcript Extracurricular activities in high school Completion of community service

6. College Preparation Action Plan High School Seniors Fall Semester Plan Register to take the SAT/ACT if you have not taken it at least twice. Submit your highest test score to the colleges you are applying to. Apply for admission to at least five colleges of your choice. Use the Texas Common Application for admission if you are applying to a public university in Texas. (www.Apply Texas.org.)www.Apply

7. Action Plan cont. Have your English teacher to proof read your college essay for admissions. Begin applying for scholarships. Develop a master calendar to include: test dates, deadlines, fees due, college applications due dates, etc.

8. Action Plan cont. Begin touring colleges of your choice. Make sure an official high school transcript and other school records are sent in time to meet university deadlines. Attend Crowley ISD College Fair

9. Action Plan cont. Contact all colleges that you have made application to and verify that they have receive your records. Continue to apply for scholarships. Request scholarship information from each college that you are applying for admission.

10. Action Plan cont. Select two teachers/counselors to write letters of recommendations for you to support your admission application. Meet with your counselor to make sure that you are on the right track for graduation.

11. NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility

12. Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse Go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net Click “Prospective Student Athletes” Scroll down and click “US Students Register Here” or “International Students”

13. NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility Division I Division II Division III

14. NCAA Freshman Eligibility Division I 16 Core-Courses Required 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1yr of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

15. NCAA Freshman Eligibility Division I cont. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

16. NCAA Freshman Eligibility cont. Division II 14 Core-Courses Required 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical (1 yr. of lab if offered by high school).

17. NCAA Freshman Eligibility Division II cont. 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy). Note: Beginning August 1, 2013, student athletes planning to attend Division II institutions will be required to complete 16 core courses.

18. Action Plan cont. Spring Semester Apply for your financial aid PIN at www.pin.ed.gov before you complete the FAFSA in Januarywww.pin.ed.gov Complete your FAFSA online starting January 1 st at www.fafsa.ed.gov and you may call 1-800-433-3243 for questions regarding completing this form www.fafsa.ed.gov

19. Action Plan cont. Check with the admissions office of colleges you have made application to and ask if more information is needed to support your application Continue applying for scholarships Once you receive acceptance letters from colleges make a decision, and inform the other colleges that accepted you that you will not be attending their university

20. Action Plan cont. Keep your grades up because you will be required to send a final transcript to the university that accepts you upon graduating from high school

21. Scholarship Defined Definition of Scholarship: A scholarship is an investment that a foundation, organization or educational institution makes in a student based on the student’s secondary/high school academic history.

22. Types of Scholarship Merit-Based scholarship usually based on the student’s academic performance in school. A student’s financial need is not considered when this type of scholarship is awarded. Need-Based scholarship is based on the student’s academic performance in school and financial need.

23. Scholarship cont. Athletic scholarship is based on a student’s athletic ability in a particular sport and academic performance in school. It is an investment that a college/university makes in a student athlete. Career field type scholarships given by sponsoring organizations made up of people in a particular career. For example-----law enforcement, engineering, nursing, business, etc.

24. Scholarships cont. What do foundations, organizations, or universities use to qualify a student for a scholarship? Rank in class GPA (usually 4.0 scale) SAT/ACT Score Character Consistency of passing grades Community/volunteer service Curriculum taken in school

25. Scholarships cont. Extracurricular activities Ability to express yourself in writing

26. Things You Should Know about Prospective Colleges Admission Requirements SAT/ACT requirements for admission Cost of tuition & fees Housing cost/meal plan Degree programs offered at the university Courses required for your degree Scholarships available for freshmen students

27. Prospective Colleges cont. Does the college have special services to meet special needs such as tutoring, mentoring, services for disabilities, etc. Dates of campus tours Student organizations on campus Number of students on campus Does the university have a career center on campus?

28. Prospective Colleges cont. Approximately how far is the campus from home? What is campus life like on campus? What recreational sports are on campus? What athletics are on campus?