College and Career Planning for Juniors Klein Collins High School November 2016 6/23/2018

What future will you choose? 2-year College Military Technical School 4-year University Work High School 6/23/2018

Preparation for Senior Year Senior Course Requests Students must have 19+ credits going into Senior Year! Testing: SAT, ACT, and EOC/ SAT at KCHS March 1 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 summary 6/23/2018

Senior Course Requests January 2017 ● Verification in April All changes must be in writing! ● Deadline for changes for 2017-18 is June. ● 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. 6/23/2018

Testing – PSAT Results in December My College QuickStart with PSAT Access Code collegeboard.org/quickstart Use to review and study for SAT in March College and career research 6/23/2018

6/23/2018 Your Educational Plans Read this section to see how well your future plans match your current interests and skills, as well as the courses you will be taking. On your answer sheet, you provided: grade average a college major of interest Your report gives a description of what college students learn and do with the major you indicated. It also notes skills important to that major and high school courses you should take. 6/23/2018 6

Testing for University Admission Register to take SAT and/or ACT in the late Spring after results of SAT in March. See SAT vs. ACT to determine which test is best for you. Retest, if necessary, in October KCHS School Code 446693 6/23/2018

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Register for the SAT Sat.org/register Set up an account/keep all log in information organized $57.00 SAT —Reasoning Test CR+M+W SAT subject tests Only if needed Test Dates May 6: register by 4/7 June 3: register by 5/9 STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH CAN RECEIVE 2 WAIVERS TO TAKE THE SAT 6/23/2018

My College QuickStart: Express SAT Sign-Up 6/23/2018 10

Register for the ACT http://www.actstudent.org Set up an account/log in information $58.50 ACT—with writing (Math,Science,English,Reading,Writing) Test Dates April 8: register by 3/3 June 10: register by 5/5 STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH CAN RECEIVE 2 WAIVERS TO TAKE THE ACT 6/23/2018

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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 ● Klein Collins Website/ Testing http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/ 6/23/2018

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! 6/23/2018

Research Colleges My College QuickStart/ PSAT Results Career Cruising www.careercruising.com Klein Collins Website http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/ Visit each school’s web site 6/23/2018

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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 6/23/2018

Lone Star Honors College Chancellor’s Fellows Program Honors will receive the following benefits: Honors Associate Degree (AA or AS) Award Package to include tuition and fees (up to 15 credit hours of in-district tuition per semester) Book Allowance (up to $600 per semester) Allowance ($600 per semester) International travel opportunities   6/23/2018

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 6/23/2018

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 6/23/2018

Resume A resume summarizes your information (Activities, honors, employment, service) Sample on pgs. 102-104 of Jr/Sr Handbook Klein ISD Counseling website Preparing a resume before August will save you hours of time next year 6/23/2018

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! 6/23/2018

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 in the Spring! Sign up in the counseling office with Mrs. Grimm 6/23/2018

Don’t let your future pass you by. It’s time to wake up! Don’t let your future pass you by. 6/23/2018

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 in Spring/ SAT at KCHS March 1 Create resume before August Be ready to apply to your schools in September! 6/23/2018

Any questions? Contact Your Counselor Review the Handout and the KCHS website http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/ 6/23/2018