1. 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

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. Class Rank
Class rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for high school credits earned for grades 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.

8. Class of 2017-Spring 2016 Quarter Rank GPA Included
and below
The Registrars are still working on updating all the transcripts and they will be passed out during the lunches in October.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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!

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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!

17. 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 .
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.

18. Invite Counselor

19. 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!!!

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Check Scholarship Bulletins Scholarship Companies & Scams
Scholarships
Check Scholarship Bulletins
Apply
Scholarship Companies & Scams

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

26. TEXAS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION (TOLL FREE) TEXAS DIRECTORY OF FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES WWW. TGSLC.ORG COLLEGE BOARD FINANCIAL AID PROFILE WWW. COLLEGEBOARD.COM

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

28. Class of 2017