1. Welcome Senior Parents 2017

2. College Admission Tests (used for admission and possible scholarships)
SAT-
upcoming tests: 11/5, 12/3*
*at KHS
ACT-
upcoming test: 12/10

3. TSI Assessment College placement test
Placement exam for college courses for Texas colleges. Prep information online.
May be exempt from taking the TSI based on SAT or ACT scores.
Students must consult with each college to verify the criteria for being exempt.

4. SAT/ACT/TSI scores are not on the high school transcript
SAT/ACT/TSI scores are not on the high school transcript. You/your student will need to request that the testing agency send the official scores to the colleges.

5. College Days 2 for senior year
Must return letter from college to house office upon return to KHS (including student name and date of visit)

6. College Application Steps
1. Complete online applications
2. Order transcript/request forms or recommendations (if required)
3. Send

7. Step 1: Complete Online Applications
Texas Common Application:
National Common Application:
Visit other websites as needed
*We recommend that students waive their rights to confidentiality on the application.

8. Step 2: Order Transcript
See Mrs. Nelson in room 1025 (front office)
$2.00 each if mailed
Have the address of the admissions office(s)
Apply Texas colleges sent electronically

9. Step 2: Forms/Recommendations
Transcript and/or Counselor Forms/Recommendations:
(including the Common Application online and Send EDU)
Students make an appointment to see counselor (Senior appointments are during lunch)
Bring the following to the appointment:
Necessary form(s)
Senior information sheet
Address of admissions office(s)- if mailed

10. Step 3: Send Once completed, your Counselor
submits electronically or mails forms

11. Counselor Deadlines
Two weeks are required for counselors to complete our portion.
The timeline begins on the day of the appointment and/or when all necessary materials are submitted to the counselor.
* Failure to pay attention to deadlines does not decrease our timeline for completing our portion of the application or recommendation.

12. College Deadlines Pay attention to deadlines for:
Admission Applications
Housing Applications
Scholarship Applications
*The entire file must be complete by the application deadline!

13. Teacher Recommendations
If needed – arrange with teachers.
Teachers need:
2 weeks
addressed envelope with stamp if mailed
your info sheet
a THANK YOU note!

14. Application Information

15. Apply Texas- www.applytexas.org
Application Sections:
Admissions
Scholarships
Essays
Submit

16. Apply Texas-Admissions: Biographical Information

17. Apply Texas-Admissions: Educational Background

18. Apply Texas-Admissions: Educational Background cont.

19. Apply Texas-Admissions: Educational Information

20. Apply Texas-Admissions: Test Scores

21. Apply Texas-Admissions: Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Extracurricular Activities

22. Apply Texas-Admissions: Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Community or Volunteer Service

23. Apply Texas-Admissions: Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Talent, Awards, Honors

24. Apply Texas-Admissions: Employment Information

25. Apply Texas- Scholarships
Personal Information
Family & Financial Information
(funds saved, projected annual support,
income)
Scholarships
(applied and received)
Short Answer Questions
Available Scholarships
Custom Questions for this University

26. Apply Texas- Essays

27. Common Application-www.commonapp.org
Application steps:
1. Create your account

28. Common Application
Application steps 2. Add schools to your list

29. Common Application Application steps:
3. Understand your schools’ specific requirements

30. Common Application Application steps
3. Understand your schools’ specific requirements
(cont.)

31. Common Application Application steps
4. Gather your general application information

32. Common Application
Application steps: 5. Start your application

33. Useful Links KHS Counselor Pinterest page
College Resources Center- link on KHS website on “information” tab
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid – found under Counselors>Seniors
Virtual Campus tours and more – links found under Counselors>Seniors>College Information on the Web
Bridges Planner/Explorer ( –Find majors, scholarship search, and much more!
Portfolio name: humble(+)student id
Password: student id

34. For more information be sure to visit the:
College & Career room (4405)
College & Career website – for scholarships
KHS Counseling website: Information>Counselors

35. “Remind” for Class of 2017 Enter this number: 81010 Enter this code:
@mrsdworacz