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1. SENIOR SUMMITCLASS OF 2020 Presented by the Central High School CounselingDepartment

2. Administrators Head Principal Liz Russo Senior Principal Timothy Wilkerson

3. Counselors Bet Moore Lead Counselor Lisa Cherryhomes A-Col Kelli Adams Com-Gri Blandi Thomas Grj-Li Rachel Fulton Lj-O Ursula Compton P-So Ludawn Hubbard Sp-Z

4. Office Support Registrar Susan Taylor Office Manager Pam King Counselor Clerk Pam Cipriani Data Clerk Jenn Suelzer

5. Follow CHS on Social Media Facebook: Keller Central HS Twitter:@KellerCentralHS

6. SENIOR SUMMIT 2020 ObtainingInformation Exploring College Options Admissions Exam The Application Process Admissions Paying For It College Athletics

7. Obtaining College Information • Complete a College Search • www.collegeboard.org • www.act.org • Google • College/University Websites • Attend College Fairs • Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD College Night Hollenstein Career & Technical Center -- October 23, 2019 • Keller ISD College Fair Spring 2020 TBA • Welcome Weekends • Schedule a Campus Visit • Contact the admissions office • Plan to tour the school

8. Other Sources Websites: • SAT College Planning www.collegeboard.org • ACT www.act.org • Petersons www.petersons.com • Rugg’s Recommendations www.ruggsrecommendations.com • College For All Texans www.collegeforalltexans.com • U.S. Dept. of Education www.ed.gov • Military Family Network www.emilitary.org • Bureau of Indian Affairs www.bia.gov • Peterson’s Portal www.petersons.com • Texas Mentor www.tx-mentor.com Publications: • Comparative Guide to American Colleges • Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges • Lovejoy’s College Guide • America’s Best College Buys

9. Questions to ask on a college visit... • What academic programs is your school known for? • What are the schools strongest academic areas? • What are the most popular majors? • Are there special advising programs for academic concerns, special needs, etc.? • How would you describe your students? Where are most of them from? • As a freshman, will I have the advantage of being advised by a professor? • What classes are taught by graduate assistants? • What clubs and organizations are available? Are fraternities and sororities a big part of campus life? • What are the housing options for freshmen? Do many students live off campus? • What is security like on your campus? Is the surrounding area safe? • Are there opportunities for internships? • Is there job placement for graduates?

10. Remember... Colleges use Facebook and Twitter to market themselves! “Like” Colleges/Universities on Facebook Follow Colleges/Universities on Twitter www.mercurynews.com by Purvi Mody

11. Exploring College Options ...Types of Colleges and Universities • Public: Non-profit / Government FundedInstitutions • Private: Non-profit / Privately Funded Institutions • Proprietary: For-Profit Institutions

12. University • School of Liberal Arts and Science • School of Agriculture • School of Business • School of Education • School of Engineering • School of Nursing • School of Music **The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides much of the instruction for the first two years

13. Four Year Liberal Arts College • Broad four year education in the arts and sciences • During the first two years, students will take a diverse selection of courses as required by the college • During the last two years, students will concentrate on one or two fields of study

14. U. S. Service Academies • Air Force Academy Air Force • Coast Guard Academy Coast Guard • Naval Academy Navy and Marine Corps • West Point Military Academy Army • Merchant Marine Academy Any branch The academies have no tuition or room and board costs. All cadets are required to serve in their respective branch upon graduation.

15. U.S. Military Academy (Army)U.S. Naval Academy (Navy & Marines) Admissions Office USNA Admissions 606 Thayer Road 121 Blake Road West Point, New York 10996-1797 Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5018 845-938-4041 410-293-1858 www.usma.eduwww.usma.edu www.usna.edu U.S. Air Force AcademyU.S. Merchant Marine Academy Admissions Office Admissions Office Colorado Springs, Colorado 80840-565 300 Steamboat Rd. 719-333-2025 Kings Point, New York 11024-1699 www.usafa.edu (800)-732-6267 www.usmma.edu Coast Guard Academy Admissions Office 31 Mohegan Avenue Pkwy New London, Connecticut 06320-4195 800-882-USCG (8724) www.uscga.edu

16. Congressional Nomination Information Representative Michael Burgess 26th District • Students must be nominated in order to receive an appointment to any of the academies • Nomination packets can be requested by contacting Deputy District Director, Robin Vaughn at: 940-497-5031 or robin.vaughn@mail.house.gov • U.S. Coast Guard Academy no longer requires congressional nominations

17. Community Colleges Also known as Junior College, offer a broad range of two-year educational programs that are designed for students who are: • Planning to take the first two years of their education in a small school and then transfer to a University • Preparing for a certificate program • Enriching one’s general education Benefits include smaller classroom settings, lower cost of attendance and, often times, remaining closer to home.

18. Technical Schools Train students in highly specialized careers such as: • Auto technical • Medical technology • Computer Networking and Electronics • Other Most programs are two years in length Many are proprietary schools. Credits may or may not transfer to other traditional schools.

19. College Admission Exams ACTwww.actstudent.org SATwww.collegeboard.org All Texas colleges and universities accept both the ACT and SAT scores for admission. Central High School Code: 442583 Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Placement exam needed for community colleges such as TCC

20. ACT ACT Basic Fee With No Writing $52.00 English Math Reading Science Reasoning ACT with Writing Fee $68.00 English Math Reading Science Reasoning Writing Late registration fee$30.00

21. ACT Test Prep ACT Question of the Day Free ACT Profile (App for college/career path) Free ACT Study Guide Free Practice For Each Test Section Free ACT Kaplan Online Prep $99.95-249.95 The Real ACT Prep Guide $32.95

22. SAT SAT Basic Fee With No Essay $49.50 Evidence Based Reading Writing and Language Math SAT With Essay Fee $64.50 Evidence Based Reading Writing and Language Math Essay Late Registration Fee $30.00

23. SAT Test Prep Practice using Khan Academy Free Download SAT Practice Tests Free Daily Practice App Available For Phones Free Sample Test Questions Free

24. ACT Dates Test Date:Registration Deadline: October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 (Late-October 4) December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 (Late-November 22) SAT Dates Test Dates:Registration Deadline: October 5, 2019 Late only - September 24 November 2, 2019 October 3, 2019 (Late October 22)

25. FEE WAIVERS Fee waivers cover 100% of the registration fee for a single test date. Eligibility Factors: • Currently enrolled in high school in the 11th or 12th grade • United States citizen OR testing in the U.S., U.S. territories, or Puerto Rico • Meets one or more indicators of economic need listed below: • Enrolled in a federal free/reduced lunch program at school • Resides in a foster home, is a ward of the state, or is homeless • Family receives low-income public assistance or lives in federally subsidized public housing • Family’s total annual income is at or below the USDA levels for free or reduced-price lunches (see chart on the application)

26. ACT and SAT Test Security • Students must submit a photo of themselves with registration • Photos must be properly focused with a full-face view, be clearly identifiable, and match his/her appearance on the test day • Photo will be printed on the student’s admission ticket and the examinee roster for check-in • Students must submit Central High School’s code number: 442583

27. Texas Success Initiative The TSI is a placement exam that helps the college determine readiness for college-level work in reading, writing, and math. TSI Assessment College Readiness Standards TestPlacement Score Math 350 Reading 351 Writing 340 with essay score of 4+ (Writing score of less than 340 requires an ABE Diagnostic score of 4-6 with an essay score of 5+) Students may be exempt based on their ACT and/or SAT scores

28. College Application Process The Big Three • Grades and Classes taken • Test Scores -- SAT/ACT • Involvement -- School, Community, etc.

29. The College Application Process Types Of Applications Admissions Housing Financial Aid Scholarships *PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES !

30. Required Admission Documents Four Year School: Two Year School: Application Application Fee Fee Official Transcript Official Transcript ACT / SAT Scores TSI Scores or exemption

31. Applications Texas Common Application: www.applytexas.org All Texas public universities Many Texas private universities Community Colleges

32. The Common Application: www.commonapp.org Out of state schools Independent schools Private universities/colleges

33. Requesting Official Transcripts www.kellerisd.net Under Quick Links Transcripts/Records Click Here To Order Your Transcript Current/Former/Graduated Students If you have any questions contact Scribsoft Technical Support: 877-287-6512

34. Optional Documents Recommendation Letters Submit the Counselor Recommendation a minimum of 10 working days before the recommendation is needed Essays Secondary School Reports Specialized Requirements InterviewPortfolioAudition

35. Essay Writing Do… Get started!Don’t worry about quality... just get something written Talk about your unique self Demonstrate your personality – write from your heart Be specific and explain your reasoning process Read the prompt carefully – the wording can be critical! Don’t… Panic – the questions are meant to be creative and unique Tell them what you think they want to hear Write a resume Write fifty (50) words when five (5) will do Sources: www.collegeboard.com and Petersons

36. Important Details To Remember Know your application fees Observe deadlines Submit all of your materials Application and Fees Transcript - allow ten (10) days for to processing ACT / SAT scores Recommendations (only if requested) Social Media Awareness Avoid Common Mistakes

37. Social Media Awareness Appropriate email address Simple and appropriate voicemail message Private profiles Tweet cautiously Disengage from negative groups Only post photos of you with family and friends having “clean” fun • Avoid pictures with drinking and/or drug use • Avoid inappropriate hand gestures • Pay attention to your manner of dress in the pictures

38. Avoid Common Mistakes Misspellings and grammatical errors Applying online and forgetting to submit Not reading instructions carefully Not informing the school counselor that you have applied to a college/university Silly email addresses Failure to check email

39. Types of College Admission Decisions Top 10% Rule for Admission Students who are ranked in the Top 10% of their senior class will receive automatic admission to any Texas public university Eligibility Ranked in the Top 10% of senior class Must attendcollege within two years of graduating high school University of Texas - Exception to the Top 10% Rule

40. Early Decision • Binding agreement • Suggested for students well above average • Students notified in December or January Early Action • Same as early decision • The “EXCEPTION” is that a student is not required to make a commitment to the school Rolling Decision • Applications are evaluated upon receipt • Students are notified within 4-6 weeks Wait List • For students that were not initially accepted • May be accepted at a later date if space becomes available

41. Admission by Review Process used to assess the probability of college academic success Provisional Admission Student accepted with certain provisions and completion of certain requirements

42. Paying For College FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov Students and a Parent must obtain an FSA ID Paper copies are no longer being mailed out to students Opens October 1st each year Will use 2018 Tax Return information to complete Worksheets available in English and Spanish Must fill it out every year in order to receive financial aid

43. The Financial Aid Need Analysis Determining A Student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC): • Family income • Assets • Family size • Age of oldest parent • Number of students in college Calculating Financial Need: Direct Costs: tuition, room, and board + Indirect Costs: supplies, personal expenses, travel, books - EFC _____________________________________ = Financial Need

44. Paying For College L – Loans E – Employment G – Grants S – Scholarships

45. LOANS Student loans can come from the federal government or from private sources such as banks or other financial institutions. Types of Loans • Federal Perkins Loan • Direct Subsidized Loan☺ • Direct Unsubsidized Loan☹

46. EMPLOYMENT Provides on campus jobs for students to defer the cost of their education while enrolled in school: • Federal Work Study Program • Texas Work Study Program Students can also work off campus at any job to help pay for college

47. GRANTS Federal Grant Programs • Federal Pell Grant • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Teacher Educational Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) Texas Grant Programs • Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) • TEXAS Grant • Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) • Texas Tuition and Equalization Grant (TEG)

48. SCHOLARSHIPS • University Awards (most common) • Community Awards • Private Scholarships • Military Service Academies

49. Central High School Counselor Website www.kellerisd.net/chs • Our School • Counseling • Scholarships (left-hand side) Here you can link directly to posted scholarships or click on the link to our search website for an endless list of available scholarships www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com Keller ISD pays for the subscription to allow all KISD students to utilize the program Login: (see campus guidance counselor for login) Password: (see campus guidance counselor for password)

50. Other Scholarship Search Websites College For All Texans www.collegeforalltexans.com FastWeb www.fastweb.com ACT www.act.org College Board (SAT) www.collegeboard.org Minnie Stevens www.everychanceeverytexan.org Piper Foundation