1. Just Juniors
CLASS of 2020

2. Counselors
Mrs. Jones Mrs. Walker Mrs. Hackfeld A-G H-PA PE-Z

3. TICKET SALES GOING ON, UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
2020 reminders
Dancing With the STARs!
Feb, 9th
Cendera Center
TICKET SALES GOING ON, UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

4. What are We Covering? Class of 2020 Information Junior Conferences
Testing Information
NCAA Information
Family Connection/Naviance
Application Information
Steps to College Admissions
Financial Aid & Scholarship Information
Question and Answer Session

5. Junior Conferences Junior Conferences ~
We will cover the information similar to tonight, but individualized for each junior.
Each conference is 30 minutes long
We will review the classes you have chosen for next year, and we will help fit your interests and future plans with senior courses.

6. TESTING, TESTING, TESTING
College Admissions Tests- Needed for four year schools.
Juniors took the PSAT in October of sophomore and junior year.
SAT’s ACT’s
Juniors – Spring
Seniors – Fall
ACT offered at AHS Feb 9th
SAT offered at AHS May 22nd
SAT offered at AHS August 24th
*Selective Schools – SAT Subject Tests

7. TEST Prep FREE ONLINE - Collegeboard Account USE YOUR PSAT score
KHAN Academy - $$$ FREE
Check the Counseling Office for flyers.
Paschal High School - Summer SAT course. Check their website -about $600.

8. NCAA or NAIA For NCAA Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to register.
Register with NCAA Clearinghouse.
If you are planning on playing sports in college, you must register through the NCAA clearinghouse the spring of your junior year.
For NCAA Go to to register.

10. Aledo High School Profile
Aledo High School has set a high standard of excellence!
82% enrolled in college the fall immediately following graduation
59% enrolled in-state -23% enrolled out-of-state
71% enrolled in public schools -11% enrolled in private schools
SAT Results
Reading Math
National Average:
State Average:
AHS Average:
ACT Results
National Composite
State Composite
AHS Composite

11. What counts in Admissions (Factors Students Can Control)

12. What Counts in Admissions
(Importance Determined by Institution)
Gender
Financial Need
Alumni legacy
Athletic ability/Talent ability
Major specific interest
Ethnicity
Domestic & international diversity
Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision

13. Admissions Decisions = Fit
Student
Characteristics
Institutional
Priorities
FIT
(Control)
(Cannot Control)

14. Ways to get admitted Guaranteed Admission
(top 10% rule for state schools.
6% UT at Austin.)
Assured Admission (test score needed depends upon rank in class)
Holistic Review
Transfer Admission

15. Ways to get admitted CONT.

16. Pathways for College Admission
If you have your heart set on a particular school and are not admitted as a freshman, you have other options:
Community college for 2 years, then meet transfer criteria (articulation agreements at certain ones)
“Branch” school (UT San Antonio, Blinn ) specified hours and GPA will guarantee admission – this may only apply for certain colleges within the university.

17. Steps to College Admissions
Narrow your college search, note deadlines and check college admission criteria
FOUR OR MORE
Visit colleges – 2 days per year for an excused absence
Write admissions essay in English class.
Sign up for SAT and/or ACT
Determine which teachers you will ask to write your recommendation letters

18. Types of Applications
If applying to a Texas public college,
If applying to a private school, Common Application
For all other schools, check the school website. All schools have electronic applications now.
LINKS to these are on Family Connection.
CAN START PREVIEWING THIS SUMMER.

19. Community College Applicants
If planning to attend a two-year college before transferring to a four-year college, you will apply online in April of your senior year.
For 2 year Texas colleges, apply at
SAT/ACT not required for two-year colleges

20. Naviance

21. Naviance

22. Naviance

23. College Visits Call the school for an appointment
Check web for Preview Days
Go when students are in session if at all possible
Bring a list of questions
Bring back paper documentation from the school and turn it in to the attendance office.
Two days of college visits are allowed.
See college reps during lunch visits

24. Financial Aid
AHS will have a Financial Aid Night during fall of the student’s senior year.
Apply for parent and student FAFSA PIN number at
in the fall.
Complete the application after OCT 1st of senior year.

25. Scholarships come through our office. GO TO THE College WEBSITE.
Naviance will and list scholarships that
come through our office.
GO TO THE College WEBSITE.

26. Scholarships
The senior class, of 2018 earned scholarship offers totaling more than $14 million.

27. Scholarships

28. Out of State Tuition Waiver

29. Scholarships Continued

30. Fall of Senior Year Apply online between September 1 and Thanksgiving
Texas 4-year colleges
Private 4-year colleges
For all other schools, check the school website.
College Visits
Submit your application fee to the school.
College AHS!
Request your transcript from NAVIANCE.
Apply for financial aid - FAFSA
Send ACT and/or SAT scores directly to the colleges
collegeboard.com

31. Spring of Senior Year
Continue to research and apply for scholarships $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Compare your offers from the universities
Notify all universities of your decision to attend or not to attend – by May 1st.
Dual credit students should request a final transcript from Weatherford College to be sent to your school
Complete the Graduation Survey in Family Connection for final transcript

32. Why Your Child Should be in the Driver’s Seat
They are capable & prepared.
It makes an impression
to the college.
It will build confidence.
Take initiative for
scholarships!!!!!!!!
You’re still in the car,
but as a support.

33. ?’s