1. Seniors 2017

2. College Admission Tests
SAT-
upcoming tests: 10/1, 11/5, 12/3
ACT-
upcoming tests: 9/10*, 10/22, 12/10
*deadline passed

3. TSI Assessment College placement test (Texas)
Placement exam for college courses. 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 your high school transcript
SAT/ACT/TSI scores are not on your high school transcript. You will need to request that the testing agency send your official scores to the colleges.

5. College Days 2 for senior year.
During visit, get a letter from the college acknowledging your visit
college letterhead
dates of visit
your name
Turn letter in to your house office when you return to KHS

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 you waive your rights to confidentiality on the application.

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

9. Step 2: Order Transcript (cont.)
Transcript and Counselor Forms/Recommendations:
(including the Common Application online and Send EDU)
Make an appointment to see your counselor during lunch
Bring the following to your appointment:
Necessary form(s) if applicable
Senior information sheet

10. Step 3: Send Once completed, your Counselor
submits electronically or returns the forms to Mrs. Nelson.
Mrs. Nelson mails forms & transcripts.

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.
* Your 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
*Your 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. Useful Links
College Resources link under Counselors tab – TONS of links, sites, and more!
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 ( – prep for SAT/ACT, find majors, scholarship search, and much more!

15. Important Dates Sept. 9: 3-week level change forms due
TBA : College Night: Humble Civic Center.
Oct. 21: LAST DAY to drop a 1st semester class not needed for graduation – no extra release & only 1 aide.
Nov. 4: Pass/Fail forms due.
Dec. 9:
Schedule changes due for 2nd semester.
Correspondence Courses/CBEs complete with final grade to KHS.

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