Klein Collins High School

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College and Career Planning for Juniors

• Klein Collins High School
• March 2015

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What future will you choose?
2-year College
Military
Technical School

• 4-year University

Work
High School
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Preparation for Senior Year

• Senior Course Requests
• Students must have 19 credits going into Senior
  Year!
• Testing SAT, ACT, and EOC
• Researching Colleges and Careers
• Visit your top 3 or 4 colleges
• Attendance form and checklist on KCHS website
• Community Service, Leadership Opportunities,
  Summer Programs, Employment
• Resumes

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Senior Course Requests

• ? Verification in April
• All changes must be in writing!
• ? Deadline for changes for 2015-16 is June 11,
  2015.
• ? Make sure you have required courses and credits
  for graduation.
• ? Make sure you are taking the courses you need
  for the colleges you are considering.

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Testing - PSAT

• My College QuickStart with PSAT Access Code
• collegeboard.org/quickstart
• Use to review and study for SAT
• College and career research

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Testing for University Admission

• Register to take SAT and/or ACT now
• See SAT vs. ACT to determine which test is best
  for you.
• Retest, if necessary, in October
• KCHS School Code 446693

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Register for the SAT

• Sat.org/register
• Set up an account/keep all log in information
  organized
• 52.50
• SAT Reasoning Test CRMW
• SAT subject tests Only if needed
• Test Dates
• May 2 register by 4/6
• June 6 register by 5/8
• STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH CAN
  RECEIVE 2 WAIVERS TO TAKE THE SAT

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My College QuickStartExpress SAT Sign-Up
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Register for the ACT

• http//www.actstudent.org
• Set up an account/log in information
• 54.50
• ACTwith writing (Math,Science,English,Reading,Wri
  ting)
• Test Dates
• April 18 register by 3/13 (late reg. 24.00)
• June 13 register by 5/8

• STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH CAN
  RECEIVE 2 WAIVERS TO TAKE THE ACT

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Special Offer!

• The ACT without writing is being offered to
  Juniors for free! Test date is April 18th
• See Mrs. Adams in office 413 for a voucher
• View the handout in Blackboard for test
  preparation
• Deadline to register is March 27th.

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Test Preparation

• ? Use free online tools
• www.number2.com
• www.collegeforalltexans.com
• www.march2success.com
• www.collegeboard.org
• www.actstudent.org
• My College Quick Start
• ? Fee-based programs are available
• www.zaps.com, Kaplan, Princeton Review, Test
  Masters
• ? Free review on Education 20/20 see your
  counselor to sign up
• ? Klein Collins Website
• http//kleincollins.kleinisd.net/

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Factors to Consider When Choosing Your College

• Do you meet the schools admission requirements
  -- GPA/class rank and SAT/ACT scores?
• What high school courses are required?
• Do they offer what you plan to study (college
  major)?
• Consider college characteristics
• Estimate costs of attendance, housing,
  transportation, etc.
• List, compare, and visit colleges

Dont choose your school based solely upon what
your friends are doing!
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Research Colleges

• My College QuickStart
• Career Cruising
• www.careercruising.com
• Klein Collins Website
• http//kleincollins.kleinisd.net/
• Visit each schools web site

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Lone Star College

• Affordable, close-to-home, flexible classes
• Transfer hours to university
• Associates Degree, Technical Programs
• Several campuses University Park, Tomball,
  Montgomery, North Harris
• Admissions testing TSI may use ACT/SAT scores

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Lone Star College
Watch for LSC Rep At lunch
Register for summer or fall classes in the Spring
of Senior year
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Financial Aid Information

• Develop a plan to finance your education
• E-Scholarships USA www.collegeguidanceconsultants
  .com username and password available in
  counseling office
• Online search engines resources
• Fastweb.com or CollegeAnswer.com
• ? FAFSA-federal grants and loans
• -Based on tax information

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Other College Admissions Factors

• Looking for Well-Rounded Students
• Get involved in your school and community
• Community Service
• Volunteering with Church, Habitat, Hospital,
  Sports Teams
• http//www.volunteerhouston.org/
• Leadership opportunities
• Clubs and organizations
• Summer Programs
• Check specific College websites for summer
  opportunities
• Employment

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Resume

• A resume summarizes your information
• (Activities, honors, employment, service)
• Sample on pg 102-104 of Jr/Sr Handbook
• KCHS website gtCounseling -gtCollege Career
  Center
• Preparing a resume before August will save you
  hours of time next year

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Class Ranking

• 6-Semester Class Rank available in August
• Due to later start date of school, this six
  semester ranking is the only one available to
  meet most college admissions deadlines!

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Other Opportunities after KCHS

• Career Prep Schools
• Art Institute
• ITT Tech
• Texas Work Force Commission
• Join the Military
• Contact recruiter see schedule online
• Take the ASVAB March 26th! Sign up in the
  counseling office with Mrs. Grimm

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• Its time to wake up!
• Dont let your future pass you by.

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To Do ListPLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE!

• Review PSAT results course requests
• Research visit schools
• Keep a file with all accounts and your usernames
• and passwords.
• Narrow your list to 3-4 schools
• Take SAT/ACT spring semester
• Create resume before August
• Be ready to apply to your schools in September!

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Any questions?

• Contact Your Counselor
• http//kleincollins.kleinisd.net/