2. How to get started… Think about YOUR goal
Keep your grades up and continue to participate in extracurricular and volunteer activities
Pass TAKS
GRADUATE!!!

3. Course Change Information
November 1, 2010 – Last day to change a level and/or drop for a study hall, off campus (12th grade only) or office aide (12th grade only). Also this is the last opportunity to drop a full year course.
Level changes are made only if room is available and grades transfer to the new course.

4. Options 4 year college or university
2 year junior college, technical school
Community college
Apprenticeship programs
Military Service
Gap year-public service or work

5. Where to find information…
High School Counselor-GO Center
Internet
College visits
Career Websites
Military Recruiters
Teachers, parents, college students, clergy, and friends

6. Preparing for ACT and SAT
September 25th-unofficial practice offered through English department
October 13th-PSAT
Coming later this fall-more practice opportunities for juniors
Juniors should take ACT and/or SAT during the spring semester

7. Fee waivers available for AVID and free and reduced lunch recipients
SAT
November 6 register by Oct. 8
December 4 register by Nov. 5
ACT
December 11 register by Nov. 5
Fee waivers available for AVID and free and reduced lunch recipients

8. Need Practice?
Free materials on-line at and
FBISD Prep Class for SAT
Printed materials-EHS Library
Private test preparation companies

9. What Colleges Look For 75% Grades in college prep. classes
62% Strength of curriculum
54% Admission Test Scores
52% Grades in all courses
27% Essay or writing sample
Source: Admission Trends Survey 2008, NACAC

10. Less Preparation means more remediation
Up to 40% of students are forced to take at least one remedial class in college. This costs money, slows progress and increases the dropout rate.

11. ApplyTexas-NOW available
College Applications
ApplyTexas-NOW available
Complete the entire application to avoid delaying your admission decision.
Military dependents have a special section to complete.
Scholarship and Housing applications are included for many schools. Check with your particular school to determine the method of application.

12. ApplyTexas (cont.)
Check college websites for priority application dates and deadlines.
Application fees vary and fee waivers are available to those who qualify.
Do not miss deadlines! Be aware that some scholarship deadlines may be earlier than application deadlines.

13. State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy
Successfully Complete the Recommended or Distinguished graduation plan (26 credits) Or
Satisfy College Benchmarks
-SAT out of 2400 (V&M&W)
-ACT-18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Math, and 24 Science
Submit the THECB Exemption form

14. Athletes NCAA Clearinghouse www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Register during Junior Year for Division 1 or Division 2 consideration
Request test scores directly from testing agencies-College Board (SAT) and ACT – 9999 is the NCAA code
Usually Recommended High School Plan is required (26 credits)
Submit transcripts through registrar

15. Financial Aid Scholarships-GO Center, Knightwire Merit and Need based
Special talents
Local scholarships
Grants, Loans, Work study
After January 1st - FAFSA

16. Juniors - Things You Should Be Doing This Year
Work at bringing up your GPA
3 year GPA is what colleges look at
A’s and B’s bring up GPA
A’s and B’s in honors courses bring up rank.
Research and visit colleges-look beyond the brand name
Websites
Mini-college fair-Sept. 22nd – Lunch
FBISD College Night-Oct. 5th-6:00 p.m.

17. Juniors…. Practice for the ACT and SAT Use MyCollegeQuickStart from
Take an interest test
COIN3
ASVAB
Search for scholarships
Volunteer

18. Seniors – What to do NOW! Check credits-make up deficiencies
Sign up for ACT and/or SAT
Research and visit colleges
Sign up for PIN at
Search for scholarships
Develop a college resume
Work on college essays
APPLY! Goal (Be done by Thanksgiving)

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