Senior Presentation

SENIOR PRESENTATION

COUNSELORS

SHONGH SMITH A-CSTACIE ZIMMERMAN D-GKACIE OSORIO H-MBSHANNON VALDIVIA MC-RCATHY CUNNINGHAM S-Z

KERRIE STEGER TESTING FACILITATOR

1Important DatesOctober 7 College Night at Merrill Center 6:00 8:00

October 27Military Academy at ESC, Board Room6:30-8:30

2Junior-Senior Survival Guide Senior timelineGraduation PlansCollege Information

Career PlanningCollege Selection & AdmissionsSAT & ACTFinancial Aid

3 SAT ACT School Code: 443509Registration booklets available in the Counseling officeRegister on-line or by mail

Watch Deadlines & Late Registration Fees

4Test Preparation Products and Services

collegeboard.com actstudent.orgbooks/workbookscomputer Programsreview Services (ex.)Various opportunities available through the business community

5Graduation Requirements (Page 9)26 credit Recommended Plan (RHSP)

26 Credit Distinguished Achievement(DAP)

6Class Rank

Class rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for high school credits earned for grades 7-12. A students GPA is derived by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester courses attempted. The first official class rank is determined during the spring semester of the junior year and is updated after each subsequent semester.7Class of 2016-Spring 2015Quarter Rank GPA IncludedQuarterRankGPA Included11 - 1834.7200-3.97622184 - 3663.9600-3.48893367 - 5473.4792-2.92864548 - 7322.9130 and belowThe Registrars are still working on updating all the transcripts and they will be passed out during the lunches in October.

8TranscriptsAll classes takenSemester AveragesCredit earnedGPAClass RankBe sure to fill out a Transcript Release Form and submit $1.00 for each transcript requested along with a stamped envelope. If you are not 18, a parent must also sign for each transcript requested.

9What College would I like to attend?Dream School?Reality School?

Select a college that may be a stretch for you.Select at least one reality school.Select 2 or 3 schools between dream and reality school.

10The Right College Fit

ACADEMICALLYPERSONALLYSOCIALLYBE REALISTIC!

The college you choose should NOT be one that will overwhelm you!11College info on the InternetVisit University Home Page On-Line Applications Virtual Campus ToursCurrent Admission InformationOn-Line Test Registration

Type in: college name.edu

12Steps for applying to college1. Complete College Applications

2. Mail application or submit on line, dont forget application fees.

3. Check with college to confirm receipt of online documents.

4. Check for Housing Application

5. Accept/Decline Deadline

13College ApplicationObtain application (from the college or online) For Texas PublicApply Texas (Texas Common App) www. Applytexas.orgFor Most PrivateThe Universal Common Application www. commonapp.org

Fill it out and SAVE until ready to submitBest to submit on-line

14Student Profile PacketStudent Profile Packet must be filled out if you are requesting a recommendation letter from the counselors office.Available on line at the Counselor page of the CRHS website.This MUST be submitted in order for your counselor to write the recommendation letter.http://www.katyisd.org/campus/CRHS/Counselors%20Documents/Student%20Profile%20Packet%20for%20College%20Recommendation.pdf

15Our Process;Paper FormLetter of Recommendation or application that needs to be completed by the counselor and it is Not online:Complete a Pink Counselors ChecklistSubmit the Counselors Checklist, Student Profile Packet, application, envelope

Check deadlines, this must be submitted 15 working days before it is due!

16On Line ApplicationsStudent Profile Packet must be filled out and submitted to counselorInvite your counselor Check with your counselor to make sure they received the email. Check with the college to make sure they pick it up it goes away after 14 days.You still need to give the counselor 15 working days from the time you turn in your Profile Packet and invite them on line.

17NEW & IMPORTANTIf applying on line you must turn in an Electronic College Application Follow up Form

18Invite Counselor

19VERY IMPORTANT For us to write you a rec letter you must waive your rights!!!

20TranscriptsFill out Transcript Release Form (these are on line on the CRHS website in the counselor section)If transcript only; submit to release form to registrars office with a stamped and addressed envelope and a dollar.

21College Admission TermsEarly Decision-A binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted. Says, I am only applying to you.Early Action/Notification-Simply applying early so you will receive acceptance notification early-No commitment to attend.Wait List-Admission pendingProvisional/Summer Admit-Varies from school to school

22Appeals If you dont get accepted to the college you want, please see your counselor to discuss any appeals process that may be available.

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APPLY EARLY !!!!

Distributed on a need basis and first come, first serve basis.FINANCIAL AID

24Scholarshipshttp://www.katyisd.org/campus/CRHS/Counselors%20Documents/Scholarship%20Bulletin%201.pdf

Check Scholarship Bulletins

Apply

Scholarship Companies & Scams

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FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid

HOTLINE1-800-801-0576For help with completing formswww. fafsa.ed.govCollege Financial Aid Offices**MUST fill out forms Every YEAR!!!

MONEY

26TEXAS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION1-877-782-7322 (TOLL FREE)

TEXAS DIRECTORY OF FINANCIAL AIDRESOURCES

WWW. TGSLC.ORG

COLLEGE BOARD FINANCIAL AID PROFILE

WWW. COLLEGEBOARD.COM

27How to get to the Counselor section

http://www.katyisd.org/campus/crhs/Pages/default.aspx

Class of 2016

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