1. SENIOR PRESENTATION SHONGH SMITH A-Chi ANGELE FOWLER Chj-F
COUNSELORS
SHONGH SMITH A-Chi
ANGELE FOWLER Chj-F
KACIE OSORIO G-Ko
SHANNON VALDIVIA Kr-Ob
ROBIN ROLON Oc-Sha
CATHY CUNNINGHAM She-Z
JENNY STRAIT TESTING FACILITATOR

2. College and Career Night
Important Dates
College and Career Night
October 3
Merrell Center
FAFSA 
Available October 1, 2018

3. Late Registration Fees
SAT & ACT
School Code:
Register on-line or by mail
SAT
ACT
Watch Deadlines
&
Late Registration Fees

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

5. Graduation Requirements
Foundation With Endorsement(FHSPE)
26 CREDITS
Foundation Without Endorsement (FHSP)
22 CREDITS
Distinguished Level of Achievement
must take Algebra 2
**Course Catalog page 9

6. Class Rank
Based on cumulative GRADE POINT AVERAGE for high school credits earned for grades 7-12
Student’s GPA:
DIVIDE total number of grade points by the number of semester courses ATTEMPED!!!
The first official class rank is determined during the spring semester of the junior year and is updated after each subsequent semester.

7. Class of 2019 Quarter Rank GPA Included 1 1 - 195 4.8864-4.0
and below
The Registrars are still working on updating all transcripts and they will be passed out during the lunches in October.

8. What information is on my transcript?
All classes taken
Semester Averages
Credit earned
GPA Class Rank
NOT on transcript: test scores. These must be requested through College Board or ACT

9. 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 in between “dream” and “reality” school.
***NAVIANCE = COLLEGE SUPER MATCH***

10. 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!

11. Naviance & the College Application Process

13. Naviance & the College Application Process
Click on “Colleges I’m Applying to” & click
***see step #4 from “Adding Colleges to Naviance***
If you see you need to
If you see change submission method to common app or Direct to Institution

14. Naviance & the College Application Process
COMPLETE:
STUDENT PROFILE FOR REC LTRS.
“About Me” / “See All Surveys”
College application/s, request transcripts & letter of recommendations
MONITOR “Colleges I’m Applying To”
***all colleges you are applying to should be listed REGARDLESS of method of application***

15. Naviance & the College Application Process
AFTER completing application &
click “Request a Transcript” to alert
Registrar’s office to send a transcript
***NEW = electronic transcripts are free!
***see step #7 from “Adding Colleges to Naviance***

16. Transcripts: MAILED OR HARD COPY
Electronic transcripts will be sent through Naviance.
If you need a transcript mailed or if you would like a personal copy you need to complete the Transcript Release Form (these on the CRHS website in the Registrar section)
Submit release form to registrar’s office with a stamped and addressed envelope and $2.00.

17. ONLY if required, click “Letters of Recommendation” Choose teacher only after you have asked the teacher in person.
Remember your Student Profile Packet & completion of FERPA!!!
If you have already entered colleges, make sure you request transcripts and recommendation letters.

18. CHECK DEADLINES, requests must be submitted a minimum of
VERY IMPORTANT
Student Profile Packet must be filled out if requesting a recommendation letter from counselor’s office
FOUND IN NAVIANCE: “About Me” / “See All Surveys”
CHECK DEADLINES, requests must be submitted a minimum of
15 working days BEFORE IT IS DUE!
In order for school personnel to write a letter of recommendation for you, you must waive your rights. (FERPA) This can be done through your student profile in Naviance.

19. College Admission Terms
Early Decision-A binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted. “I am only applying to you.” Early Action-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

20. 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.

21. APPLY EARLY !!!! FAFSA available October 1
FINANCIAL AID
APPLY EARLY !!!!
FAFSA available October 1
Distributed on a need basis and first come, first serve basis.

22. Scholarships BEWARE OF SCAMS!!! Apply! Apply! Apply! Free money!!!
SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY OR SEND ANY MONEY TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
CRHS Scholarship Bulletin
(counselor web page/office)
Naviance
Apply! Apply! Apply! Free money!!!

23. WORK STUDY GRANTS LOANS “GIFTED” MONEY DO NOT HAVE TO PAY BACK
provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school
Check with your school's financial aid office to find out if your school participates.
PLANS
GRANTS
“GIFTED” MONEY
DO NOT HAVE TO PAY BACK
LOANS
HAVE TO PAY BACK
HAS INTEREST

24. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
MUST fill out forms Every YEAR!!! Required for SOME scholarships!!! Check campus website for added support!!!
www. fafsa.ed.gov
HOTLINE
For help with completing forms
College Financial Aid Offices
TEXAS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION (TOLL FREE) TEXAS DIRECTORY OF FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES WWW. TGSLC.ORG COLLEGE BOARD FINANCIAL AID PROFILE WWW. COLLEGEBOARD.COM

25. NAVIANCE LABS September 11th-November 28th Computer Lab 1613
Tuesday Mornings 6:45-7:15
Wednesday Afternoons 2:45-3:30

26. This PowerPoint will be shared on the CRHS Counselor webpage.
Class of 2019
This PowerPoint will be shared on the CRHS Counselor webpage.

27. Class of 2019