College/Career Information Kingwood Park High School Fall 2010

Counselors Explorations House (9 th Grade): Caren Barnes – Lead Counselor Global House: Amy Wallace Green House: Tatiana Kolesnikov Humanities House: Liz Scanlan

VIPs Registrar: Julietta Garrett Assistant Registrar: Denise Valenta Counseling Office Manager: Celie Herbst

Graduation Requirements 26 Credit Plan Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Program TAKS Requirements as determined by the state

Life After Graduation Work Military College

Military Enlist/Benefit from Montgomery G.I. Bill ROTC in College Service Academies

Trade School Check the school’s: Reputation Credentials and Accreditation Job placement programs Tuition

Community College Take the THEA, COMPASS, or AccuPlacer Tests May be exempt with SAT/ACT or TAKS scores Apply online in late spring Two year programs Transfer – it doesn’t matter where you start, it matters where you finish

University Apply to 5 schools Including:  Safety School  Reach School

College Visit Attendance Policy Students are allowed 4 college visits outside of the school day that will not count against exemptions 2 per year of the Junior and Senior years (to be completed before the last day of the 5 th 6-weeks marking period) Must have appropriate documentation from college to confirm absence

College/Career Room Resources  College Search Materials  Scholarship and Financial Aid Info  Career Information Information available at:

HISD College Night When: October 6 th from 6 – 9 pm Where: Humble Civic Center Why: Meet representatives from over 150 colleges, universities, and trade schools.

Tests for College THEA, COMPASS, or AccuPlacer  Texas Communtiy College placement exams SAT/ACT  End of Junior year/Beginning of Senior Year  Send Scores directly from testing company SAT Subject Tests  Take during Senior year  Required for some colleges and majors Remember to Request AP scores

College Application Overview Apply online at university’s website or at Complete/proofread all sections required Pay attention to deadlines Submit scores (ACT/SAT, if not already requested through test documents) Submit transcripts from high school and any college dual credit programs  See Registrar for details and deadlines Submit letters of recommendation

GPA/Class Rank Appears on official transcripts

Scholarships Apply online at university's website See opportunities online, in college room, or outside library Pay attention to deadlines!!

Financial Aid FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Website: FAFSA.ed.gov Apply for your pin number now Need FAFSA for grants, loans, and some scholarships NEVER pay a fee for FAFSA

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