Ms. Patrick College Access Provider The Princeton Review

About Me Graduated from Baylor University, 2003 Worked in the field of education for 12 years Spent 9 years as a certified teacher in the DFW area Currently 4 th year as a college access provider

How Can I Help? College applications: in-state and out-of-state College application fee waivers Texas Residency Affidavit Writing assistance with college and/or scholarship essays SAT/ACT test prep Scholarship applications: university specific, private schools, private lenders/organizations FAFSA/TAFSA applications Requesting letters of recommendation from your counselor, teacher, administrator, etc.

College Applications Apply TX Common App Topics A, B, C essays

College Applications Apply TX Common App Topics A, B, C essays Supplemental information, essays Transcript(s) Résumé writing tips

Early Decision Early Decision- binding contract between the student and the college Apply early; usually in November Receive admission decision usually by December Withdraw all other applications if accepted Nonrefundable deposit due well in advance of the normal reply date of May 1st

Early Action Early Action- Nonbinding; students don’t have to commit until May 1 st Apply early Receive an admission decision usually in January or February Can apply to other colleges under regular admission plans Have time to compare financial aid offers

Regular Decision Regular Admissions Timeline: Most regular admissions deadlines fall on the first Friday in December, the 4 th, or by the close of the first semester Completed applications include, but aren’t limited to: online application, application fee waiver, SAT/ACT test scores, official high school transcript. Some schools may ask for letters of recommendation, essays, and/or student résumé. Admission decisions are between 4-6 weeks, 4-8 weeks during peak times i.e. holiday breaks

SAT/ACT prep Test-taking strategies to increase score for college admissions Online SAT/ACT course access for practice tests, drills, test content Scoresback presentation(s) to help students and families interpret scores

Financial Aid Applying for the FAFSA online; application opens Jan. 1 st, 2016 Assistance with TAFSA for non-U.S. residents; paper application mailed to the various universities/colleges Supplemental documentation for FAFSA/TAFSA- student/parent tax information or 2015, tax transcript, verification forms(may be online or in paper format)

Financial Aid: CSS Profile Information used by colleges & scholarship programs to award institutional aid Many out-of-state institutions require it, check to see if your college requires it Includes an initial fee of $25; fee waiver eligibility is determined by family income reported on the application

Scholarships Assistance with essays and scholarship requirements Inform of local and/or online scholarships available Monthly scholarship blitz to focus on applying for scholarships, currently available scholarships, writing essays, etc.

Texas Education Resources Generation Texas- College For All Texans- TEA: Reality Check- TEA: College Resource Center- My Class School Family- College Board: College Planning- College Board: Big Future-

How Can you Contact Me? Via Via phone: (972) Please allow at least 24 hours for me to reply and/or get back in contact with you.

QUESTIONS? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE THIS EVENING!