1. 6/9/20151 Klein Collins High School March 2015 College and Career Planning for Juniors

2. 6/9/20152 What future will you choose? 4-year University 2-year College College Military Work High School Technical School

3. 6/9/20153 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

4. 6/9/20154 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.

5. 6/9/20155 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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8. 8 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

9. 6/9/20159 Register for the SAT Sat.org/register Set up an account/keep all log in information organized $52.50 SAT —Reasoning Test CR+M+W 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

10. 6/9/201510 My College QuickStart: Express SAT Sign-Up

11. 6/9/201511 Register for the ACT http://www.actstudent.org Set up an account/log in information $54.50 ACT—with writing (Math,Science,English,Reading,Writing) 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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13. Special Offer! The ACT without writing is being offered to Juniors for free! Test date is April 18 th See Mrs. Adams in office 413 for a voucher View the handout in Blackboard for test preparation Deadline to register is March 27 th. 6/9/201513

14. 6/9/201514 Test Preparation ● Use free online tools –www.number2.comwww.number2.com –www.collegeforalltexans.comwww.collegeforalltexans.com –www.march2success.comwww.march2success.com –www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org –www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org –My College Quick StartMy College Quick Start ● Fee-based programs are available –www.zaps.com, Kaplan, Princeton Review, Test Masterswww.zaps.com ● Free review on Education 20/20: see your counselor to sign up ● Klein Collins Website http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/

15. 6/9/201515 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your College Do you meet the school’s 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 Don’t choose your school based solely upon what your friends are doing!

16. 6/9/201516 Research Colleges My College QuickStart Career Cruising –www.careercruising.comwww.careercruising.com Klein Collins Website –http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/ Visit each school’s web site

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19. 6/9/201519 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

20. Lone Star College 6/9/201520 Watch for LSC Rep At lunch Register for summer or fall classes in the Spring of Senior year

21. 6/9/201521 Financial Aid Information Develop a plan to finance your education E-Scholarships USA www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com username and password available in counseling office www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com Online search engines & resources –Fastweb.com or CollegeAnswer.comFastweb.comCollegeAnswer.com ● FAFSA-federal grants and loans -Based on tax information

22. 6/9/201522 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/http://www.volunteerhouston.org/ Leadership opportunities –Clubs and organizations Summer Programs –Check specific College websites for summer opportunities Employment

23. 6/9/201523 Resume A resume summarizes your information (Activities, honors, employment, service) Sample on pg 102-104 of Jr/Sr Handbook –KCHS website >Counseling ->College & Career Center Preparing a resume before August will save you hours of time next year

24. 6/9/201524 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!

25. 6/9/201525 Other Opportunities after KCHS Career Prep Schools –Art Institute –ITT Tech Texas Work Force Commission Join the MilitaryMilitary –Contact recruiter: see schedule online –Take the ASVAB March 26 th ! Sign up in the counseling office with Mrs. Grimm

26. 6/9/201526 It’s time to wake up! Don’t let your future pass you by.

27. 6/9/201527 To Do List PLAN 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!

28. 6/9/201528 Any questions? Contact Your Counselor http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/