1. Juniors
Class of 2020

2. Things To Be Doing Now
Taking an SAT or an ACT Remaining Dates: SAT – June 1st ACT – June 8th & July 13th Fee waivers are available for students on free/reduced lunch or who are in AVID

3. SAT vs. ACT
Reading:
More time on the SAT but passages more complex than ACT
Math:
ACT has more geometry and more reliance on a calculator
Science:
ACT has a standalone science section
Grammar/Essay:
Grammar similar but essay prompts different on each

4. Big school or small school? In state or out of state?
Things To Be Doing Now
Your Research
Taking college visits (2 as a Junior and 2 as a Senior)
Big school or small school? In state or out of state?
4 year school or 2 year? Trade school? Work?
Come up with a list of potential schools to apply to

7. Things To Be Doing Now…
Registering with NCAA Clearinghouse If you’re planning on playing college athletics

8. Heading Into The Summer & Senior Year…
Begin Applications & College Essays
Available beginning July 1st
Available beginning August 1st
Individual college websites

9. Heading Into The Summer & Senior Year…
Letters of Recommendation
Be thinking of someone who knows you well and would speak kindly on your behalf
Provide a copy of your resume or submit an information sheet to the writer
Provide at least 2 weeks of notice

10. Heading Into The Summer & Senior Year…
Be Aware of College Deadlines
November 1st is scholarship deadline for UT
A&M & UT application deadline is December 1
Individual colleges may fill up sooner
(college of engineering, college of business)

11. Heading Into The Summer & Senior Year…
College Application Steps
Complete online application
(ApplyTexas, Common App, Individual Website)
2. Send transcript from our registrar’s office
3. Send ACT/SAT scores
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13. Open your Schoology app Enter this code: 8Z4JX-WPJR9
Schoology for Class of 2020
Open your Schoology app
Enter this code:
8Z4JX-WPJR9

14. What questions do you all have?