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The College Thing Tips and Information For Seniors Self Assessment For College http://www.collegeboard.org Occupational Outlook Handbook (US Dept of Labor career profiles) http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Keys to Success n Apply Early Get
Self Assessment For College http://www.collegeboard.org Occupational Outlook Handbook (US Dept
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
n Apply Early – Get it out of the way: Most
schools begin taking applications in early September.
n Be Truthful (they do check) n Extracurricular, Volunteer work, Awards &
Honors: NEVER exclude by underestimating the power of a seemingly unimportant fact. Admissions counselors DO look at the details, everything.
n Use the INTERNET to apply (its EASY). For
most Texas schools do it at (http://www.applytexas.org). Able to copy, then edit & forward to other schools.
KEEP YOUR GRADES HIGH THIS YEAR
In the fall for college admission and in the spring for scholarships (steady, increasing trends favored by admissions counselors).
Keep taking SAT, and ACT to improve ACT :
September, October, December, February, April, June http://www.act.org/
SAT : October, November, December, January, March, May, June
https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
Apply to THREE or more schools
Local, in-state, out-of-state (keep your options open)
n Quickly identify the name and phone number of the
admissions counselor in charge of your file at each University. – Understand the admissions requirements (they differ by school) – STAY IN TOUCH - CALL OR GO ON-LINE TO CHECK STATUS
n Letters of recommendation Have your references
“lined-up”. Provide a list of activities you have participated in.
n Senior-level fall-semester coursework is
IMPORTANT, especially for majors heavy in Math and Science subjects. Send Mid-term grades to your college admissions counselors.
n Those not in top 10% will go into review at
competitive schools.
n ApplyTexas Application (or other, if applicable) n Essays n Official H. S. Transcript (fill out request form) n Rank: unless you are top 10% or 25% n Test Scores (directly from SAT/ACT) n Application Fee n Senior Year Schedule (on applytexas) n Expanded resume (if applicable – see sample on
bealonghorn.com)
n Major Specific items (if required)
A college with holistic admissions is trying to evaluate the whole applicant rather than reduce the applicant to a few pieces of empirical data such as test scores and GPA. Holistic admissions are the reason why a student with a 4.0 GPA might get rejected from Yale, but a student with a 3.6 who has other impressive accomplishments might get
for well-rounded students and students with leadership potential, they are signaling that they have a holistic admissions process.
n TSI (Accuplacer) –Math/English placement test –
can be exempt based on SAT/ACT scores.
n Essays – students should be creative and insightful -
tell a story. They want to know who you are, not what you’ve done. – Students should brainstorm for topics – I have examples of what the colleges are looking for – Review essay’s with someone before submitting the application (grammar, spelling, substantive, to-the-point, complete)
What was the environment in which you were raised? Describe your family, and explain how it has shaped you as a person. al Essay 1
(if applying for summer/fall 2008 & beyond) What environment
Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.
(if applying for summer/fall 2008 & beyond) Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them I an essential way
You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?
Your Online Access Code
n Create a free collegeboard.com account to access
MyCollege QuickStart at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra.
n KHAN Academy link to online practice.
Free, personalized resources:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/?navid= gh-cp
n FAFSA
information in order to complete the FAFSA
parents: www.fafsa.ed.gov
n Applying for aid at the college – is there a
separate application?
n Importance of deadlines and deposits! n Scholarship search begins now! (see websites)
n Email: nancy.gadd@bacschool.org n Other important websites:
– www.applytexas.org – www.collegeboard.com – www.collegefortexans.com – www.actstudent.org – www.bacschool.org (our college code is: 444088) – www.ncaaclearinghouse.net (for athletes wanting to pursue Division I or II)