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College Planning for Juniors

College Planning for Juniors. Klein Collins High School December 2009. Why Are We Here?. Preparing for your senior year and college admissions Course requests/June deadline PSAT scores SAT, ACT, THEA Researching Colleges Resumes. Overview . Planning=Less stress and better success

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College Planning for Juniors

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  1. College Planning for Juniors Klein Collins High School December 2009

  2. Why Are We Here? Preparing for your senior year and college admissions • Course requests/June deadline • PSAT scores • SAT, ACT, THEA • Researching Colleges • Resumes

  3. Overview • Planning=Less stress and better success • Each “puzzle” will be different, but the pieces are the same interests courses values Rank Testing GPA Cost Resume Apply

  4. “College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” This process is an individualized one—don’t choose your path based solely upon what your friends are doing.

  5. Vocabulary • SAT I—Reasoning Test CR+M+W • ACT—with writing (math,sci,Eng.,reading,writing) • SAT II—Subject tests Only if needed • THEA—all public colleges in TX—you may exempt with strong TAKS/SAT/ACT • School Code 446693

  6. Look at requirements, dates, costs Planning: Research Colleges • www.collegeboard.com • www.aie.org • www.actstudent.org • www.fastweb.com • www.applytexas.org • www.collegeforalltexans.com • www.wiredscholar.com • www.college.gov

  7. Location Housing Environment Size Facilities Activities College expenses Financial aid Admission Requirements: class rank and SAT/ACT score Academics: what courses are required? Factors to Consider

  8. Simplify College Planning • Know Yourself and your reasons for attending college • Consider college characteristics • List, compare, and visit colleges • TEST • Apply for admission and observe deadlines • Develop a plan to finance your education • Review and finalize your plans

  9. National College Fair • If you missed College Night in October, or just need more information: • Sunday, April 11, 2010 • 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. • George R. Brown Convention Center • www.nacacnet.org/ncf for more info!

  10. Testing • Register to take SAT and/or ACT now • Retest, if necessary, in October • Prepare for testing—use online—free! www.number2.com, www.collegeforalltexans.com www.march2success.com • THEA—for those going to Texas public colleges—next year. • Exit TAKS can exempt you!! Do your best.

  11. PSAT Score Reports Use your test booklet to review questions Go to www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

  12. To register for SAT • www.collegeboard.com • Register and prep for SAT • Review PSAT • Search for college information

  13. www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

  14. To register for ACT • www.actstudent.org • You can also research colleges on this site

  15. SAT Reasoning Test May 1st: register by 3/25 June 5th: register by 4/29 www.collegeboard.com $45.00 ACT plus writing April 10th: register by 3/5 June 12th: register by 5/7 www.actstudent.org $47.00 SAT and ACT dates

  16. Resume • A resume summarizes your information: (Activities, honors, employment, service) • Sample on page 84 of Jr/Sr Handbook Online: KCHS Counseling/College Info • Preparing a resume before August will save you hours of time next year

  17. Student Information Sheet • This form will be given to seniors at the beginning of school • It is used for letters of recommendation • The resume is a part of this information sheet

  18. Class Ranking Class of ‘11 • Prelim Class Rank available in May • Official class rank available in September Due to later start date of school, this 6 semester ranking is the only one available for most college admissions deadlines!

  19. Review: To Do List • Research colleges/review course requests • Visit colleges • Take SAT/ACT spring semester • Know your college’s deadlines • Create Resume before August • Be ready to apply to your colleges in September!

  20. Dual Credit/exceptionalenrollment • Seniors: English IV • We will use PSAT scores for qualification • Current DC History students have priority/already qualified. • Must apply online with Lone Star College, meet test score minimum, register and pay. • Details in January when we register for classes.

  21. ASVAB test March 10th • Sign up for this test in the counseling office • Great tool to help you with career choices • It measures interests and aptitudes in many areas • FREE—taken at KCHS on a school day • REQUIRED if planning to join the military

  22. Any questions? Contact Your Counselor Review this power point on the KCHS website Handouts available at the front of the auditorium

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