1. College and Career Planning for Juniors
Klein Collins High School
November 2016
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2. What future will you choose?
2-year College
Military
Technical School
4-year University
Work
High School
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3. 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
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4. Senior Course Requests January 2017
● Verification in April
All changes must be in writing!
● Deadline for changes for 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.
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5. 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
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6. 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.
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7. 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
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9. 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
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10. My College QuickStart: Express SAT Sign-Up
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11. 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
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13. Test Preparation ● Use free online tools
My College Quick Start
● Fee-based programs are available
Kaplan, Princeton Review, Test Masters
● Klein Collins Website/ Testing
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14. 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!
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15. Research Colleges My College QuickStart/ PSAT Results Career Cruising
Klein Collins Website
Visit each school’s web site
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. Financial Aid Information
Develop a plan to finance your education
E-Scholarships USA 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
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21. 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
Leadership opportunities
Clubs and organizations
Summer Programs
Check specific College websites for summer opportunities
Employment
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22. Resume A resume summarizes your information
(Activities, honors, employment, service)
Sample on pgs of Jr/Sr Handbook
Klein ISD Counseling website
Preparing a resume before August will save you hours of time next year
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23. 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!
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24. 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
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25. Don’t let your future pass you by.
It’s time to wake up!
Don’t let your future pass you by.
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26. 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!
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27. Any questions? Contact Your Counselor
Review the Handout and the KCHS website
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