1. College Application Workshop
Apply Texas
Common App

2. Apply Texas Common App Jason Peacock – University of North Texas (UNT)
Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University
Jason Peacock – University of North Texas (UNT)
Common App
Sherrill Landorf – Purdue University

3. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Presentation
Apply Texas Application Overview – Amanda Brown, Texas Tech
Common App Overview – Sherrill Landorf, Purdue University
Tips & Best Practices
Important Dates
Panel – all institutions
Business Cards on stage
Application Assistance (Computer Lab)

4. Apply Texas
Amanda Brown
Texas Tech University

5. ApplyTexas SCHOOLS Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University
Austin College
Baylor University
Concordia University
Dallas Baptist University
Houston Baptist University
Huston-Tillotson University
Lamar University
LeTourneau University
McMurry University
Midwestern State University
Our Lady of the Lake University
Prairie View A&M University
Sam Houston State University
Schreiner University
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern University
St. Edward’s University
Stephen F. Austin University
Sul Ross State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University System
Texas Christian University
Texas Lutheran University
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University System
Trinity University
University of the Incarnate Word
University of Dallas
University of Houston System
University of North Texas
University of St. Thomas
University of Texas System
West Texas A&M University

6. APPLICATION PROCESS How to Apply (check with specific institutions)
ApplyTexas Application at
Essay(s) if required
Letters of Recommendation
Resume if applicable
Application fee or fee waiver (see institution for specific)
Official transcripts (high school and/or college)
Official SAT and/or ACT scores

7. CONTENT PAGE

8. PROFILE CREATION
For your profile, the following information is required:
Legal name, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, address, password, & emergency contact information
Create a password
When the above steps are complete, you will receive your username for your account

9. SAVE THIS INFORMATION – Remember your password
SAVE THIS INFORMATION – Remember your password. TTU will not be able to assist you with password recovery so make sure you write it down and save it.

11. APPLYTEXAS APPLICATION
From your profile, you will then click on the ‘My Applications’ tab and ‘Start a New Blank Application’
Create a new 4-year application
Select Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX
NOTE: Not the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Select Application Type (Freshman, Transfer, etc)
Select the Semester of Entry (for high school seniors, most will enter in fall 2020)
TTU in Lubbock is the 1st option that pops up

12. Make reference to VB majors page to show the list of options.
This section is important to note assured admissions requirements for COBA, ENGR, Interior Design, Physics, Biology
I like to emphasize how they should NOT select any pre-professional program as their choice of major as when it comes to scholarships they will not be receiving any, I let them know a few slides after they can elect to be in the pre-professional program of their choice. they will be provided with a pre-professional health career advisor

14. Note the special requirements for specific majors – restricted majors, location selection, etc.
NOTE: side navigation bar

15. Not everything is required. Ex: Social Security Number
FULL LEGAL NAME!! OMG so important, all the middle and last names must be present (match Drivers License, SS Card, PRC, etc)

17. What phone are you going to answer
What phone are you going to answer? We want to talk to YOU and not parents.
What are you going to answer? Good idea is to make separate account just for college admissions. This needs to match your that is used to register for SAT/ACT or else they won’t link internally. Avoid using school or college accounts

19. ONLY FLUENT! 2 years in HS doesn’t count
Just guess on income, FAFSA is more important and exact.
Family obligations: anything preventing you from engaging in extracurricular activities or community service

20. As you answer these questions, more will pop up
As you answer these questions, more will pop up. Answer to the best of your ability and note that not everything is required.

22. Q1 is OPTIONAL. We will only consider as rigor if they submit transcript. They do NOT HAVE TO ANSWER.
Most students do not know that college courses are equal to 3 hours each. You have to enter in a number in order to save page.
Dual credit counts as college credit hours. Do not include AP (I think? Rex?)
USE THE FIND HS TOOL! Don’t enter yourself, you will get it wrong.

23. Don’t panic about what courses you put here or if you plan on changing your classes. This is an estimate and we know that plans change. Just give your best guess.

25. This does NOT request SAT/ACT to send scores
This does NOT request SAT/ACT to send scores. You MUST send scores from agency. We do NOT seek them out.

26. CORRECT IF WRONG – DC doesn’t count here?
Were you born in Texas and have lived here all your life? Then answer Texas, yes, yes
Born in Mexico, or other state and recently moved here? Talk to me afterwards

27. It is best to enter into the screen
It is best to enter into the screen. A resume submission doesn’t guarantee that it will be reviewed so it is best to just enter items directly into the app and if you want to add a resume you can.
refer to ApplyTexas worksheet, if student does not yet have access to ApplyTexas, they can jot down extracurricular activities, honors/awards, etc there.

28. want to see your level of involvement so don't stress and give me an educated guess

33. Elaborate on what you want to see in an essay.
I want your story not your parents or grandparents. There is a moment in your life whether big or small has shaped the way you view the world. Think of that moment and elaborate on it. SHOW ME WHO YOU ARE.
You can also use this as an opportunity to explain your transcripts – why grades are how they are? Essentially this is your tool to give us reasons to admit you. We won’t deny based on grammar or punctuation but make sure it is your best representation of yourself.
you can upload an essay to your student portal, but to ensure it is submitted with your app encourage to submit through ApplyTexas

37. Mention how the application fee waiver works, fastest way to get it waived is to submit that first page of their parent’s tax return or if it’s a TR student their SAR.

39. Common App
Sherrill Landorf
Purdue University

40. PREP STEPS for the Common App
CREATE your account/profile –
ADD colleges/universities to your list
GATHER requirements
transcript
activities
test scores & dates
parent/legal guardian information
SUBMIT applications

60. IMPORTANT DATES Date application opens Scholarship deadlines
Honors College application deadline
Priority application deadlines
Priority deadlines (for particular programs/majors)
Drop dead date to apply to an institution

61. TIPS & BEST PRACTICES Use your legal name
Use a professional address you check often
Make note of important numbers/IDs
Proofread and review before submitting
Understand admission/application review
Know your admissions counselors –DARN (

62. QUESTIONS?

63. Application Assistance
(Computer Lab)
UNT’s GoTeam

64. Apply Texas Common App Jason Peacock – University of North Texas (UNT)
Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University
Jason Peacock – University of North Texas (UNT)
Common App
Sherrill Landorf – Purdue University