1. The College Application Process: How to get There from Here 1

2. Distinguished Achievement Application DAP: 3 years same foreign language, 4 sciences not including IPC, PLUS 4 advanced, college-level measures (AP test scores, Dual Credit, National Merit, Articulated CTE Courses) Your counselor will meet with you to give you the application during your Senior conference. 2

3. Review from 11th Grade Assignments from last Spring: Research colleges/Visit campuses Take SAT and/or ACT with Writing Create and save resume Athletes www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org 3

4. SAT SAT -$54.50 www.collegeboard.org  October 3Register by Sept. 3  November 7Register by Oct. 9  December 5 Register by Nov. 5  Check the website for Spring dates Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch (see your counselor) 4

5. ACT ACT - $56.50 (Plus Writing) www.actstudent.org/start  September 12Register by Aug. 7  October 24Register by Sept. 18  December 12Register by Nov. 6  Check the website for Spring dates Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch (see your counselor). 5

6. TEST PREP www.CatalystTestPrep.com Virtual Webinars at www.zaps.comwww.zaps.com Method Test Prep - all KCHS students have access 10/8/2015 6

7. College Applications/ONLINE Texas public 4-year colleges: www.applytexas.orgwww.applytexas.org Many applications opened August 1 st Use the Fall 2016 application for undergraduates Follow instructions and PROOFREAD before you hit “submit”. Allow others to PROOFREAD. Deadlines are extremely important!! Check email often for correspondence from your college 7

8. Other Applications Out-of-state? Visit the college website Private? Visit the college website 2-year? Visit the college website Can’t find it? See Your Counselor Selective/Private: www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org Some Texas private schools use Applytexas: (Baylor, DBU,HBU,Schreiner,Southwestern,U of Dallas, TCU) 8

9. Transcripts OFFICIAL transcripts must be sent from Klein Collins directly to college or scholarship committee. Fill out a request form (available online and in counseling office.) Transcripts are $2.00 each Give form and cash to the registrar. Send transcripts for admissions now; send final transcript when you accept admissions offer--final transcripts are mailed in June. A final transcript must be requested! 9

10. GPA/Rank Preliminary rank: 803 seniors Top 10% 4.83-5.76 Top 25% 4.24-4.83 Top 50% 3.49-4.24 Our GPA scale is considered a 4.0+ weighted scale Final ranking released late February 10/8/2015 10

11. Letters of Recommendation These are not mandatory; check college requirements Select someone that knows you well ! Complete the Student Information Form (BLUE) ( Available in the counseling office or on the KCHS website) Give a copy of the BLUE form to each person from whom you request a letter—2 week advance notice!!! Keep a copy for your files Provide a STAMPED, ADDRESSED envelope 10/8/2015 11

12. Financial Aid Loans: you pay back/must qualify Grants: you do not pay back/must qualify Work Study—employment through the university/must qualify www.fafsa.ed.gov Create a FSA ID (username and password) www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov apply early in 2016—parents/students must have tax info ready. (Free money is first come/first served at many colleges). www.fafsa.ed.gov 10/8/2015 12

13. Scholarships Scholarships: FREE money—you do not pay back www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com USERNAME: klein PASSWORD: klein USE www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com Search: employers, churches, college financial aid offices, organizations, etc. There are few “Full Rides”—many students borrow and work while in college “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Beware of scams! 10/8/2015 13

14. Rank and test score info UH – Deadline Dec 1st Top 10% automatically admitted Top 50% with 1100 on SAT CR+M or ACT 24 SHSU Top 25% automatically admitted 2 nd Quarter 960 SAT or 20 ACT 3rd Quarter 1060 SAT or 23 ACT 4th Quarter 1140 SAT or 25 ACT Texas State Top 10% automatically admitted 1st Quarter 920 SAT or 20 ACT 2 nd Quarter 1010 SAT or 22 ACT 10/8/2015 14

15. UT-Austin  December 1 st - Application and scholarship deadline Top 7% Auto Admit Holistic review of a complete application (academic/personal achievement & special circumstances) Engineering—SAT Subject Test Math required/Math Readiness Scores www.bealonghorn.utexas.edu 10/8/2015 15

16. Texas A&M December 1st - Application and Scholarship deadline Top 10% Auto Admit Top 25% must have: 1300 SAT (600 CR/math) or 30 ACT (27 English and math) Academic Admits 13% www.tamu.edu 10/8/2015 16

17. Lone Star College Application : www.lonestar.eduwww.lonestar.edu TSI placement test No SAT or ACT test score required – but the scores can be used for placement A Lonestar Rep visits KCHS several times a month THE HONOR’S COLLEGE CHANCELLOR’S FELLOWS A select few will be selected for this program awards package includes up to 15 hours tuition/fees, books, and a $600 spending allowance – per semester. 10/8/2015 17

18. WHAT IS THE ASVAB TEST? A career exploration and aptitude test WHEN SHOULD I TAKE IT? 10 th, 11th or 12th grade WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH THE MILITARY? The Department of Defense sponsors it and scores are used to determine acceptance and military jobs for new military recruits but that is not its only purpose! DO I HAVE TO BE INTERESTED IN THE MILITARY TO TAKE IT? Absolutely not! It is a tool for ANY student to assist in career planning, whether you are interested in the military or not! WHAT BENEFITS DOES IT HAVE FOR ME? A personalized career planning system and free access to career planning software. ASVAB IS FREE AND DURING THE SCHOOL DAY SIGN UP TO TAKE IT IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE….see Mrs. Grimm

19. 3 Things… 1. Application 2. SAT/ACT Scores 3. Official Transcript These are the 3 things that are needed to complete a college application. 10/8/2015 19

20. KCHS COLLEGE CAMP Sept 22 nd – Navigating through College Portals Oct 6 th - The Application Process Oct 20 th - Apply Texas Nov 3 rd - Essay Writing Nov 17 th - Letter of Recommendations Dec 8 th - Scholarships These information sessions will be offered in the Teaching Theater before school at 6:45 am or after school at 2:45.pm 10/8/2015 20

21. College Reps @ KCHS 9/3University of Texas 9/4HARN (Houston Area Recruiters Network) up to 20 colleges during lunch 9/11LSU 9/16 Lone Star College 10/8COLLEGE NIGHT @ Champion Forest Baptist Church church 6-9:00 p.m. 10-9University of Arkansas 10-28Lone Star College – Mobile Go Unit (sign up today) Pay attention to the loop/announcements!!!!!!!! 10/8/2015 21

22. Stay up to date! KCHS Counselors would like you to join REMIND Class of 2016!! Text @kchs16 to 81010 or Send an email to kchs16@mail.remind.com kchs16@mail.remind.com 10/8/2015 22

23. Questions? Visit our website to view this PowerPoint. Pay attention to deadlines. Check your email. Take Action. Sign up for Mobile Go Units Sign up for ASVAB Parent Meeting – (before Open House) Tuesday, Sept. 8 th 5:30 pm. Auditorium 10/8/2015 23