1. WAGNER T-BIRDS CLASS OF 2013

2. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER T 129 We are here to help - interest inventories career searches college applications scholarship information SAT/ACT registration NCAA Clearing House

3. College & Career Center When you come to the office – make sure you SIGN IN and OUT Open before school, at lunch, and after school Can come anytime during the day with a pass from your teacher

4. Steps toward the Future Choose senior year classes carefully –Take challenging courses –Improve GPA and rank –Get college credit when possible AP Dual Credit

5. Take the exit-level TAKS seriously –Need to pass in order to graduate Do your best – not just the minimum –Can be used to meet TSI (Texas Success Initiative) requirements Avoid more tests (THEA/Accuplacer) Avoid remedial classes in college

6. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TESTING: SAT ACT THEA FEE WAIVERS

7. SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test Critical thinking Three sections Math Reading Writing

8. ACT American College Testing Achievement based Five sections: Math Reading English Science Writing

9. Test Dates and Deadlines SAT –May Deadline – April 6 –JuneDeadline – May 8 –Fall ACT –JuneDeadline – May 4 –Fall

10. TEST PREP www.number2.com www.mysapl.com Quick Start (check your PSAT score sheet) Classes through district office SAT/ACT sites Prep books

11. Narrow Down Your College Choices Check their websites Request information Visit the representatives in the cafeteria Visit www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com Visit campuses if you can Use the Bridges program

12. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS APPLY TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SITES SERVICE ACADEMIES FEE WAIVERS COLLEGE WEEK LIVE

13. Apply Texas www.applytexas.org Site for online application for most public colleges & universities in Texas Create profile Apply for admissions & scholarships

14. Common Application www.commonapp.org Site for online application to most major private (Rice, Trinity) and Ivy League universities

15. University Sites Some colleges & universities have their application for admission on their individual school website. Most also have their scholarship applications on their sites as well.

16. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS –Email list –Office notebook –Apply Texas –Individual school applications

17. If you want to be considered for scholarships you must apply early!!! University of Texas – Dec. 1 Texas A & M – Dec. 1 Texas State – Dec. 15 UTSA – March 1 Incarnate Word – Feb. 1 University of Houston – Dec. 1 UH Victoria – April 15

18. Scholarships, continued… –Scholarship search sites FastWeb.com Free4you.com EducationConnection Zinch.com Scholarships.com –NCAA (16 core, at least a 2.0) –NCSA, BeRecruited.com, etc.

19. JuniorTo Do List Take test/s Research schools and narrow your choices Apply for summer programs If interested in Academies, apply now for admission and nomination

20. Junior To-Do List, continued Think about which teachers and/or community leaders you will ask for letters of recommendation Write your college essays Create a resumé Do community service

21. Junior To-Do List, cont. If interested in military Take ASVAB in October –Meet with recruiter –Discuss options –Weigh the pros and cons –Discuss with your parents Visit the College & Career Center Fill out the email form and return to Mrs. Carlton

22. Sites to Remember www.collegeboard.org (SAT test)www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org (ACT test)www.actstudent.org www.applytexas.org (College applications)www.applytexas.org www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.educationconnection.com, www.zinch.com (Scholarship searches)www.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.com www.educationconnection.comwww.zinch.com www.fafsa.ed.gov (Federal financial aid)www.fafsa.ed.gov www.bridges.com (Interest inventory, career & college searches) site # 0104621, password thunderbirdswww.bridges.com www.collegeweeklive.com (Virtual college tours)www.collegeweeklive.com www.number2.com, www.mysapl.org, www.collegeboard.orgwww.number2.comwww.mysapl.orgwww.collegeboard.org (Test prep sites) WAGNER SCHOOL CODE: 446277

23. Class of 2013 is getting ready! Keep your grades up! Take your SAT/ACT! Choose your colleges! Apply early! Watch deadlines!