1. LOOKING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
October 1, 2019
Autumn McDaniel, MA 12th grade Counselor Gaby murphy, MA College and Career Counselor Julie Mcmanus, MA, LPC director of counseling

2. agenda Higher Ed Opportunities Testing Admissions Criteria College Day
Transcripts and Recommendations
Financial Aid
Scholarship Resources

3. Higher ed opportunities
Four-year universities
Two-year colleges
Technical schools
Certification programs

4. Four-Year Universities
Testing requirements
Two-Year Colleges
Four-Year Universities
Placement exam:
TSI or TSI Exemption
Many students tested junior year
See counselor for scores
Admissions exam:
SAT
 Evidence Based Reading and Writing, Mathematics, and an optional Writing Test
ACT
 English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test

5. TSI EXEMPTIONS SAT ACT Composite N/A 23 EBRW/English 480 19 Math 530
Students may be exempt from one or all TSI assessments
Dual Credit & TSI
If your student has taken and passed a dual credit class they have likely met the requirements for TSI. See Counselor or Julie McManus with questions.

6. Testing dates

7. Testing dates

8. www.khanacademy.org Free online SAT test prep
Official partner with Collegeboard

9. TSI INFORMATION DATES February 25 Sat. 8am-1pm April 18 May 18
Seniors only
June 23
8am-1pm
Can students retake the TSI?
Yes, students can retake the TSI as many times as they would like.
Must repay each time.

10. TSI costs $10.00 per test (Reading, Math, or Writing)
Students receiving free / reduced lunch:
$5.00 Reading
$5.00 Math
$8.00 Writing

11. Apply to college early! or
Save username and password
Send transcript
Send application fee where applicable
Application fee waivers through SAT/ACT
Send SAT/ACT scores directly from test agency
Send TSI scores when available (if necessary)

12. Applications systems

13. TEXAS Common Application
Student name and address
Educational information
Tests
Residency
Extracurricular Activities
Essay
Transcript
SAVE YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD!

14. Essay Topics
Essay A- Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?
Essay B- Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.
Essay C- You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?

15. College day Seniors are allowed 2 college days
Complete request form in 12th grade principal’s office
Have approval well in advance
Return with documentation from the school
Excused absence

16. Transcripts and recommendations
Request transcripts in the counseling office several days in advance.
First three transcripts are free; after third, $3 each.
Request recommendations at least one week in advance.

17. Fafsa Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Opens Oct. 1st priority deadline is Jan. 15th
$3 billion available each year
Awarded on first-come, first-served basis
Do not pay for FAFSA services.
FSA ID has replaced the PIN, effective May Users can electronically access personal information as well as electronically sign a FAFSA.
Based on family income.
Use 2018 tax return for fall 2020.

18. Fafsa

19. Financial Aid reps will be in the Go Center
Fafsa help wednesdays
Financial Aid reps will be in the Go Center
Oct. 30th 8am-12pm
Nov. 6th 12pm-3:30pm
Nov. 13th 8am-12pm
Nov. 20th 12pm-3:30pm
Parents are welcome!

20. College funding FAFSA Tuition and fee exemptions Tax credits
Grants
Work study
Student Loans
Tuition and fee exemptions
Tax credits
Hazlewood Act
Foster Care
Adoption
Deaf
Blind

21. Scholarship application
See Mrs. Murphy in the Go Center for scholarship information and applications.
Apply to your school of choice for scholarships.
Search the web for national scholarships.
Ex.
Register for Remind 101 to

22. 5 Common scholarship mistakes
Only applying for private scholarships
Most people think of scholarships as something offered by a private organizations. Check locally and nationally for scholarships
Applying for too few scholarships
Getting lots of small scholarships adds up. Smaller scholarships are often less competitive, so you have better chances of winning an award
Not following instructions and other application mistakes
Always double check your work, or even better, get someone else to look over your work. A second pair of eyes can help catch careless mistakes.
Not paying attention to deadlines
Missing a deadline is the biggest mistake you can make. Apply before the deadline hits. It really doesn’t pay to procrastinate.
Looking for only a few weeks
Start your search as early as you can, which will allow you more time to complete applications and earn scholarship awards.

23. Scholarships at lhs One Application- Deadline February 6th
General Scholarship Application
LHS Alumni Association Scholarships
Community Scholarships

24. Collegeboard opportunity scholarships

25. resources Go Center Website Collegeboard’s Bigfuture
Collegeboard’s Bigfuture
Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation
Texas OnCourse
Texas Veteran’s Commission
Deaf and hard of hearing/Blind and Visually Impaired Waiver
Foster Care Waiver

26. Meningitis shot clinics
State requirement
Shot LHS
Nov. 6th (deadline
Cost is $10 (fee waivers available)

27. College night Nov. 11th 6:00pm @ LHS FAFSA help in the library lab
Scholarship Presentation in the library proper
College and career representatives in the cafeteria

28. Picture yourself here

29. Handouts Guaranteed admission criteria (Texas)
Scholarships based on merit
ASVAB registration forms
Meningitis Shot Clinic registration forms

30. Autumn McDaniel Questions?? 936-633-6139 amcdaniel@lufkinisd.org
Gaby Murphy
Julie McManus