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Welcome Senior Parents 2016

Welcome Senior Parents 2016. College Admission Tests. SAT- www.collegeboard.com upcoming tests: 11/7, 12/5* *at KHS ACT- www.act.org upcoming test: 12/12 *all at LSC-Kingwood. TSI Assessment College placement test.

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Welcome Senior Parents 2016

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  1. Welcome Senior Parents2016

  2. College Admission Tests • SAT- www.collegeboard.com upcoming tests: 11/7, 12/5* *at KHS • ACT- www.act.org upcoming test: 12/12 *all at LSC-Kingwood

  3. TSI Assessment College placement test • Placement exam for college courses. Prep information online. • May be exempt from taking the TSI based on SAT or ACT scores. • Students must consult with each college to verify the criteria for being exempt.

  4. SAT/ACT/TSI scores are not on the high school transcript. You/your student will need to request that the testing agency send the official scores to the colleges.

  5. College Days • 2 for senior year • Take before Spring Break. • Prior approval needed for: -2 consecutive days (1 college per day) -2 days to the same college -any day after Spring Break

  6. College Application Steps • 1. Complete online applications • 2. Order transcript/request forms or recommendations (if required) • 3. Send

  7. Step 1: Complete Online Applications Texas Common Application: www.applytexas.org National Common Application: https://www.commonapp.org Visit other websites as needed *We recommend that students waive their rights to confidentiality on the application.

  8. Step 2: Order Transcript Transcript only: • See Mrs. Nelson in room 1025 (front office) • $2.00 each if mailed • Have the address of the admissions office(s) • Apply Texas colleges sent electronically

  9. Step 2: Order Transcript (cont.) Transcript and Counselor Forms/Recommendations: (including the Common Application online and Send EDU) • Students make an appointment to see counselor (Senior appointments are during lunch) • Bring the following to the appointment: • Necessary form(s) • Senior information sheet • Address of admissions office(s)

  10. Step 3: Send • Once completed, your Counselor submits electronically or returns the forms to Mrs. Nelson. • Mrs. Nelson mails forms & transcripts.

  11. Counselor Deadlines • Two weeks are required for counselors to complete our portion. • The timeline begins on the day of the appointment and/or when all necessary materials are submitted to the counselor. * Failure to pay attention to deadlines does not decrease our timeline for completing our portion of the application or recommendation.

  12. College Deadlines Pay attention to deadlines for: • Admission Applications • Housing Applications • Scholarship Applications *The entire file must be complete by the application deadline!

  13. Teacher Recommendations • If needed – arrange with teachers. • Teachers need: • 2 weeks • addressed envelope with stamp if mailed • your info sheet • a THANK YOU note!

  14. Application Information

  15. Apply Texas- www.applytexas.org Application Sections: • Admissions • Scholarships • Essays • Submit

  16. Apply Texas-Admissions: Biographical Information

  17. Apply Texas-Admissions: Educational Background

  18. Apply Texas-Admissions: Educational Background cont.

  19. Apply Texas-Admissions: Educational Information

  20. Apply Texas-Admissions: Test Scores

  21. Apply Texas-Admissions: Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities • Extracurricular Activities

  22. Apply Texas-Admissions: Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities • Community or Volunteer Service

  23. Apply Texas-Admissions: Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities • Talent, Awards, Honors

  24. Apply Texas-Admissions: Employment Information

  25. Apply Texas- Scholarships • Personal Information • Family & Financial Information (funds saved, projected annual support, income) • Scholarships (applied and received) • Short Answer Questions • Available Scholarships • Custom Questions for this University

  26. Apply Texas- Essays

  27. Common Application-www.commonapp.org • Guide to the Common Application

  28. Useful Links • KHS Counselor Pinterest page • College ResourcesCenter- link on KHS website on “information” tab • Steps to Apply for Financial Aid – found under Counselors>Seniors • Virtual Campus tours and more – links found under Counselors>Seniors>College Information on the Web • Bridges Planner/Explorer (www.bridges.com)– prep for SAT/ACT, find majors, scholarship search, and much more! Portfolio name: humble(+)student id Password: student id

  29. For more information be sure to visit the: • College & Career room (4405) • College & Career website – for scholarships • KHS Counseling website: Information>Counselors

  30. “Remind” for Class of 2016 • Enter this number: 81010 • Enter this code: @mrsdworac

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