HS JR YR College Prep

High School Junior Year College Application Process and Financial Aid Resources:

High School Junior Year College Application Process and Financial Aid Resources

College Application Process:

College Application Process Junior Year Finalize SAT/ACT scores Reminder : Testing in Feb./April Visit Colleges Obtain college applications Prepare resume/write essay Request recommendations Request transcript-Top 10% Automatic Admissions

College App. Process (cont.):

College App. Process (cont.) Senior Year Send application-Early Sept./October Schedule interviews Apply for scholarships/grants Submit FAFSA Submit NCAA form

Testing :

Testing THEA (required for proper placement of courses) Exemptions through TAKS scores may exempt you for admissions purposes SAT/ACT Oct. test for Early Action SAT = www.collegeboard.com ACT = www.act.org SAT Subject Tests Not required for ALL universities

College Visits:

College Visits Schedule appointment with college Obtain College Visit Form from school Return signed College Visit Form Attend College Night

College Application:

College Application Compare your academic profile to the admission standards of the colleges you are reviewing Narrow down choices Apply online or obtain paper application Check for necessary additions (recommendations, essay, interview)

College Application (cont.):

College Application (cont.) Texas public colleges: www.applytexas.org Many private colleges: www.commonapp.org

Counselor/Teacher Recommendations:

Counselor/Teacher Recommendations Attach an updated resume Allow minimum of 2-3 weeks processing time

Transcript:

Transcript As Juniors, request trancripts from registrar Include school’s address As Seniors, request transcripts at the GO Center and fill out transcript request form Include school’s address Allow adequate time

Résumé:

Résumé Mimic the college application where possible Use outline form Include Name, Address , Phone Number , Social Security Number Be brief, yet thorough

Mailing Application:

Mailing Application Two methods for sending application Online (be sure to hit “submit”) Mail yourself **Check with colleges to ensure receipt of all parts of application** Check for possible mid-year report (If submitting a common application for IVY League schools

Scholarship Resources :

Scholarship Resources Check college financial aid department Many schools have separate scholarship applications. Be aware of due dates. Look in: GO Center-Scholarship Bulletin GO Center website Announcements Online-FASTWEB http://www.fastweb.com Books Majority of scholarships arrive in the spring semester

FAFSA / CSS Profile:

FAFSA / CSS Profile Required for most need-based scholarships and grants Based on family income in the year prior to college entrance Complete FAFSA in January of your Senior year www.fafsa.gov (FAFSA) Complete CSS in the fall of your Senior year www.collegeboard.com (CSS) Online or application available at the GO Center (January)

Financial Aid Resources:

Financial Aid Resources Need based aid & Completion of FAFSA Pell Grant,ACG T.E.X.A.S. Grants Top 10% Scholarships State Waivers Work-Study Loans University Tuition Guarantee Programs

NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org:

NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org Required for college athletic participation Complete as soon as junior year ends Apply online or obtain application from registrar

NAIA Eligibility Center www.playnaia.org:

NAIA Eligibility Center www.playnaia.org Required for college athletic participation Complete as soon as junior year ends Apply online or obtain application from registrar