1. The College Application Process: How to get There from Here 1

2. Distinguished Achievement Application DAP: 3 years same foreign language, 4 sciences not including IPC, PLUS 4 advanced, college-level measures (AP test scores, Dual Credit, National Merit, Articulated CTE Courses) Your counselor will meet with you to give you the application during your Senior conference. 2

3. Review from 11th Grade Assignments from last Spring: Research colleges/Visit campuses Take SAT and/or ACT with Writing Create and save resume Athletes www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org 3

4. SAT SAT -$57.00 www.collegeboard.org  October 1Register by Sept. 1  November 5Register by Oct. 7  December 3 Register by Nov. 3  Check the website for Spring dates Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch (see your counselor) 4

5. ACT ACT - $58.50 (Plus Writing) www.actstudent.org/start  September 10Register by Aug. 5  October 22Register by Sept. 16  December 10Register by Nov. 4  Check the website for Spring dates Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch (see your counselor). 5

6. TEST PREP 10/2/2016 6 http://www.TestPrepReview.com http://www.actstudent.org/plan/ http://www.collegeboard.com/testing http://www.number2.com http://www.studyguidezone.com/sattest.htm http://www.studyguidezone.com/acttest.htmttp://www.studyguidezone.com/acttest.htm http://www.march2success.com ttp://www.march2success.com

7. College Applications/ONLINE Texas public 4-year colleges: www.applytexas.orgwww.applytexas.org Many applications opened August 1 st Use the Fall 2017 application for undergraduates Follow instructions and PROOFREAD before you hit “submit”. Allow others to PROOFREAD. Deadlines are extremely important!! Check email often for correspondence from your college 7

8. Other Applications Out-of-state? Visit the college website Private? Visit the college website 2-year? Visit the college website Can’t find it? See Your Counselor Selective/Private: www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org Some Texas private schools use Applytexas: (Baylor, DBU,HBU,Schreiner,Southwestern,U of Dallas, TCU) 8

9. Transcripts OFFICIAL transcripts must be sent from Klein Collins directly to college or scholarship committee. Fill out a request form (available online and in counseling office.) Give two week advance notice. Transcripts are $2.00 each Give form and cash to the registrar. Send transcripts for admissions now; send final transcript when you accept admissions offer--final transcripts are mailed in June. A final transcript must be requested! 9

10. GPA/Rank Preliminary rank: 784 seniors Top 10% 4.79-5.61 Top 25% 4.27-4.78 Top 50% 3.55-4.27 Our GPA scale is considered a 4.0+ weighted scale Final ranking released late February 10/2/2016 10

11. Letters of Recommendation These are not mandatory; check college requirements Select someone that knows you well ! Complete the Student and Parent Information Form ( Available in the counseling office or on the KCHS website) Give a copy of the each form to each person from whom you request a letter—2 week advance notice!!! Keep a copy for your files Provide a STAMPED, ADDRESSED envelope if being mailed. 10/2/2016 11

12. Financial Aid Loans: you pay back/must qualify Grants: you do not pay back/must qualify Work Study—employment through the university/must qualify www.fafsa.ed.gov Create a FSA ID (username and password) for www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply in OCTOBER — www.fafsa.ed.gov Parents must have 2015 tax info ready. (Free money is first come/first served at many colleges). 10/2/2016 12

13. Scholarships Scholarships: FREE money—you do not pay back Check Klein Collins counseling website USE www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com Search: employers, churches, organizations, and college financial aid offices, etc. There are few “Full Rides”—many students borrow and work while in college “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Beware of scams! 10/2/2016 13

14. Rank and test score info University of Houston – Deadline Dec 1st Top 10% automatically admitted Top 50% with 1170 on SAT CR+M or ACT 24 Sam Houston State University Top 10% automatically admitted Top 25% 930 SAT or 17 ACT Top 50% 1010 SAT or 19 ACT Top 75% 1110 SAT or 22 ACT Texas State Top 10% automatically admitted Top 25% 1000 SAT or 20 ACT Top 50% 1090 SAT or 22 ACT 10/2/2016 14

15. UT-Austin  December 1 st - Application and scholarship deadline Top 7% Auto Admit Holistic review of a complete application (academic/personal achievement & special circumstances) Engineering—SAT Subject Test Math required/Math Readiness Scores www.bealonghorn.utexas.edu 10/2/2016 15

16. Texas A&M December 1st - Application and Scholarship deadline Top 10% Auto Admit Top 25% must have: 1360 SAT (660 CR/ 620 Math) or 30 ACT (27 English and math) Academic Admits 13% www.tamu.edu 10/2/2016 16

17. Lone Star College Application : www.lonestar.eduwww.lonestar.edu TSI placement test No SAT or ACT test score required – but the scores can be used for placement A Lonestar Rep visits KCHS several times a month THE HONOR’S COLLEGE CHANCELLOR’S FELLOWS A select few will be selected for this program awards package includes up to 15 hours tuition/fees, books, and a $600 spending allowance – per semester. 10/2/2016 17

18. WHAT IS THE ASVAB TEST? A career exploration and aptitude test WHEN SHOULD I TAKE IT? 10 th, 11th or 12th grade WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH THE MILITARY? The Department of Defense sponsors it and scores are used to determine acceptance and military jobs for new military recruits but that is not its only purpose! DO I HAVE TO BE INTERESTED IN THE MILITARY TO TAKE IT? Absolutely not! It is a tool for ANY student to assist in career planning, whether you are interested in the military or not! WHAT BENEFITS DOES IT HAVE FOR ME? A personalized career planning system and free access to career planning software. ASVAB IS FREE AND DURING THE SCHOOL DAY SIGN UP TO TAKE IT IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE….see Mrs. Grimm

19. 3 Things… 1. Application 2. SAT/ACT Scores 3. Official Transcript These are the 3 things that are needed to complete a college application. 10/2/2016 19

20. COLLEGE MOBILE GO Do you need help completing your college application or with financial aid? Sam Houston State will be here to help with the process on Sept. 27 during the school day. Sign up with Mrs. Grimm in the counseling office 10/2/2016 20

21. College Reps @ KCHS 9/9HARN (Houston Area Recruiters Network) up to 15 colleges during lunch 9/23NYU at lunch 9/27Sam Houston College Mobile Go Unit (sign up in counseling office) 10/6COLLEGE NIGHT @ Champion Forest Baptist Church from 6-8:00 p.m. 10-10Baylor during lunch 10-14 Tulane during lunch Pay attention to the loop/announcements!!!!!!!! 10/2/2016 21

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23. College Preview Days Register on college website Abilene Christian University – Wildcat Preview Day – Sept 9 Austin College – Sept 5, Oct 10, Nov 11, Jan 16, Baylor – Premiere –April 8, 2017 Blinn College – Brenham- Dec 2, Feb 3, Mar 10 Bryan – Dec 9, Feb 10, Mar 3 HARN – Mini College Fair – Sept 9, Klein Collins during Lunch Kansas State – Oct 14, 17, 28, 31, Nov 7, 14 Mississippi State – Fall Preview Day – Oct 10, 24, Nov 11 Sam Houston State – Sam Saturday – November 12, April 8, 2017 Sam Mobile Go – Sept 27 – Klein Collins Stephen F. Austin – Showcase Saturday – Nov 12, Feb 18, March 25 Texas A & M – Information Day – Nov 21 Texas A & M/Galveston – Sea Aggie Preview – Oct 28, Feb 24 Texas Christian University – Monday at TCU- Sept 19, Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 5 Texas Tech – Preview Day- Oct 9 and 10th Texas State – Bobcat Day – Oct 15, Nov 19, Feb 25, April 1 University of Houston – Cougar Preview – Nov 19 University of Houston/Clearlake – Hawk Premiere – Nov 12, 9 to 12:30 p.m. University of North Texas – Preview Weekend – Sep 30, Oct 2 University of Texas/Tyler – Patriot Day – Nov 5, March 4 This is not a complete listing. Seniors should contact their prospective college/websites for more information. 10/2/2016 23

24. Stay up to date! KCHS Counselors would like you to join REMIND Class of 2016!! Text @kchs17 to 81010 or Send an email to kchs17@mail.remind.com kchs17@mail.remind.com 10/2/2016 24

25. Questions? Visit our website to view this PowerPoint. Pay attention to deadlines. Check your email. Take Action. Sign up for Mobile Go Units Sign up for ASVAB 10/2/2016 25