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STEP ONE

Choose a path ...

FACTORS TO CONSIDER FACTORS TO CONSIDER

► Interests & abilitiesInterests & abilities What do you want to study?What do you want to study?

►Career goalCareer goal Where do you want to work?Where do you want to work? What kind of job?What kind of job?

►Proximity to homeProximity to home Local? Texas? USA?Local? Texas? USA?

►CostCost How much money will I have How much money will I have

to spend to get the proper to spend to get the proper training?training?

CAREER ASSESSMENT CAREER ASSESSMENT WEBSITESWEBSITES

►www.mynextmove.orgwww.mynextmove.org Profile your interestsProfile your interests

►www.mymajors.comwww.mymajors.com Quiz to determine possible college majorsQuiz to determine possible college majors

►www.careerpath.comwww.careerpath.com Career quizCareer quiz

CAREER EXPLORATION CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCESRESOURCES

►www.careeronestop.orgwww.careeronestop.org►www.texascaresonline.comwww.texascaresonline.com►http://jobtitled.comhttp://jobtitled.com►www.texashotjobs.orgwww.texashotjobs.org

Information on jobs in healthcare industryInformation on jobs in healthcare industry

SKILLS IDENTIFICATION & SKILLS IDENTIFICATION & CAREER PLANNINGCAREER PLANNING

►www.careerinfonet.org/skillswww.careerinfonet.org/skills►www.mindtools.comwww.mindtools.com►www.careers.govt.nz/plan-your-www.careers.govt.nz/plan-your-

career/not-sure-what-to-do/career/not-sure-what-to-do/

PONDER THE OPTIONSPONDER THE OPTIONS

►Two-year college to earn Two-year college to earn Associate’s DegreeAssociate’s Degree

►Four-year university to earn Four-year university to earn Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree

►Technical CollegeTechnical College►Certificate / Training ProgramCertificate / Training Program►MilitaryMilitary►EmploymentEmployment

AUSTIN COUNTY COLLEGE AUSTIN COUNTY COLLEGE AND CAREER DAYAND CAREER DAY Monday, September 30Monday, September 30 8:30 – 11:00 am8:30 – 11:00 am Austin County FairgroundsAustin County Fairgrounds Juniors and Seniors will attendJuniors and Seniors will attend Universities, community colleges, Universities, community colleges,

technical schools, local businesses technical schools, local businesses and industries have been invited to and industries have been invited to participate.participate.

This is your time to This is your time to ASK ASK QUESTIONS!QUESTIONS!

BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOLBRENHAM HIGH SCHOOLCOLLEGE NIGHTCOLLEGE NIGHT

Monday, September 30Monday, September 30 4:30 – 6:30 pm4:30 – 6:30 pm Brenham High School – Practice GymBrenham High School – Practice Gym Everyone invitedEveryone invited Universities, community colleges, Universities, community colleges,

technical schools and military technical schools and military representatives will be on hand to representatives will be on hand to assist you with questions and concerns.assist you with questions and concerns.

COLLEGE VISITSCOLLEGE VISITS►Walking on a college campus will help Walking on a college campus will help

you determine whether the size, location, you determine whether the size, location, and personality are right for you.and personality are right for you.

►**Call ahead of time and schedule an Call ahead of time and schedule an admissions visit and tour.admissions visit and tour.

►Will want to visit financial aid, specific Will want to visit financial aid, specific department offices, housing, and maybe department offices, housing, and maybe even sit in on a class in session.even sit in on a class in session.

►Try to stay away from holidays (spring Try to stay away from holidays (spring break, Thanksgiving) and testing days break, Thanksgiving) and testing days (midterms, final exams).(midterms, final exams).

Bellville High School Bellville High School College Visit PolicyCollege Visit Policy

► Two absences allowed if proper procedure Two absences allowed if proper procedure followedfollowed

► Form in attendance office – Mrs. BlezingerForm in attendance office – Mrs. Blezinger► Must be signed and turned in prior to visitMust be signed and turned in prior to visit

Parent/GuardianParent/Guardian StudentStudent PrincipalPrincipal

► Student must present documentation upon Student must present documentation upon return to high schoolreturn to high school Letterhead of collegeLetterhead of college Signed by college officialSigned by college official Stamped with date of visitStamped with date of visit

HELPFUL WEBSITESHELPFUL WEBSITES

►Virtual ToursVirtual Tours www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com www.youvisit.comwww.youvisit.com

HELPFUL WEBSITESHELPFUL WEBSITES

►General College Information and General College Information and PreparationPreparation www.collegeforalltexans.comwww.collegeforalltexans.com www.gentx.orgwww.gentx.org www.knowhow2go.comwww.knowhow2go.com www1.thecb.state.tx.us/ontrack/www1.thecb.state.tx.us/ontrack/ www.ownyourownfuture.comwww.ownyourownfuture.com www.collegetoolkit.comwww.collegetoolkit.com

HELPFUL WEBSITESHELPFUL WEBSITES

►General College Information and General College Information and PreparationPreparation www.texascollegeandcareer.orgwww.texascollegeandcareer.org www.texasmonthly.com/collegeguidewww.texasmonthly.com/collegeguide - -

Texas public and private universitiesTexas public and private universities www.bigfuture.collegeboard.orgwww.bigfuture.collegeboard.org – college – college

planningplanning www.aie.orgwww.aie.org – Adventures in Education – Adventures in Education www.princetonreview.com/college-educatiwww.princetonreview.com/college-educati

on.aspxon.aspx

STEP TWO

Complete applications ...

EMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENT

►Complete job applicationsComplete job applications►Contact individuals that personally Contact individuals that personally

know you and can be references or know you and can be references or provide recommendations to provide recommendations to potential employerpotential employer

►Write a resumeWrite a resume►Helpful Websites:Helpful Websites:

www.jobs.aol.com/hub/resumeswww.jobs.aol.com/hub/resumes www.careeronestop.org/ResumeGuide/aspxwww.careeronestop.org/ResumeGuide/aspx

FAST FACTFAST FACT

Higher education attainment in young adults, Higher education attainment in young adults, ages 25-34, is associated with higher median ages 25-34, is associated with higher median earnings.earnings.

Source – U.S. Department of Education, Source – U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (2012)National Center for Education Statistics (2012)

Reported Average Earnings for Young Adults in Reported Average Earnings for Young Adults in Year 2010Year 2010►Bachelor’s Degree = $45,000Bachelor’s Degree = $45,000►Associate’s Degree = $37,000Associate’s Degree = $37,000►High School Diploma = $29,900High School Diploma = $29,900►No HS Diploma or equivalent = $21,000No HS Diploma or equivalent = $21,000

MILITARYMILITARY

►Contact recruiter Contact recruiter for specific for specific branch of branch of militarymilitary

►Must take Must take ASVAB (Armed ASVAB (Armed Services Services Vocational Vocational Aptitude Aptitude Battery)Battery)

CERTIFICATE/TRAINING CERTIFICATE/TRAINING PROGRAMSPROGRAMS

►Non-credit coursesNon-credit courses►Provide training needs for Provide training needs for

individuals, businesses, and industryindividuals, businesses, and industry►Contact agency for applicationContact agency for application►Testing done at end of class to attain Testing done at end of class to attain

certificatecertificate►Variety in class offeringsVariety in class offerings

Days or eveningsDays or evenings Weekdays or weekendsWeekdays or weekends

HELPFUL WEBSITESHELPFUL WEBSITES

►www.blinn.edu/workforcewww.blinn.edu/workforce Applied TechnologyApplied Technology

►WeldingWelding►MachinistMachinist►Electrician TechnicianElectrician Technician

HealthcareHealthcare►Certified Nurse AideCertified Nurse Aide►Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician►Phlebotomy TechnicianPhlebotomy Technician

FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIESFOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIESTWO-YEAR COLLEGESTWO-YEAR COLLEGES

TECHNICAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE/SCHOOLCOLLEGE/SCHOOL

►Formal application process Formal application process requiredrequired

►Schools in Texas generally use the Schools in Texas generally use the online application found atonline application found at www.applytexas.orgwww.applytexas.org

►Check with each school to Check with each school to determine the exact processdetermine the exact process

Begin the application process ...

COLLEGE APPLICATIONSCOLLEGE APPLICATIONS► Research the college website to determine the Research the college website to determine the

appropriate applicationappropriate application► Complete transcript request to send to collegeComplete transcript request to send to college

Counseling office – Counseling office – Mrs. MatusMrs. Matus► Get a calendar to keep track of important datesGet a calendar to keep track of important dates

ScholarshipsScholarships ApplicationApplication HousingHousing

► Create a folder to collect all application documentsCreate a folder to collect all application documents Keep a copy of everything (letters, emails, etc.)Keep a copy of everything (letters, emails, etc.)

► Clean up your online imageClean up your online image Consider a new email containing your nameConsider a new email containing your name Pictures/comments posted, along with your email address, Pictures/comments posted, along with your email address,

give a picture of who you are to admissions offices and give a picture of who you are to admissions offices and scholarship committeesscholarship committees

ApplyTexas APPLICATIONApplyTexas APPLICATION www.applytexas.org www.applytexas.org

– 9 pages (Be patient. Takes time to complete)9 pages (Be patient. Takes time to complete) Create an accountCreate an account

– UsernameUsername– PasswordPassword

Select “Research Your Options”Select “Research Your Options” Then, “Begin Your Search”Then, “Begin Your Search” Select a specific college or university from Select a specific college or university from

the scroll-down menuthe scroll-down menu Click on “Get University Info”Click on “Get University Info” Specifically check out scholarship Specifically check out scholarship

information, essays required, application information, essays required, application fee, and fee, and DEADLINES!!DEADLINES!!

FALL 2014 DEADLINESFALL 2014 DEADLINES

University of TexasUniversity of Texas– Application, 12-1-13Application, 12-1-13

Texas A&MTexas A&M– Application, 12-1-13Application, 12-1-13

Sam Houston Sam Houston StateState– Application, 8-1-14Application, 8-1-14

BaylorBaylor– Application, 2-1-14Application, 2-1-14

Texas StateTexas State– Application, 5-1-14Application, 5-1-14

Texas TechTexas Tech– Application, 8-1-14Application, 8-1-14

Blinn CollegeBlinn College– Application, 9-8-14Application, 9-8-14

Just to name a fewJust to name a few ... ...

COLLEGE APPLICATION COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAYSESSAYS

►If it says “Optional” - If it says “Optional” - consider it consider it “Required”“Required”

►Essay writing allows the Essay writing allows the individuality of a individuality of a student to shine student to shine throughthrough

►Students should write Students should write from the heartfrom the heart

►Check grammarCheck grammar

ApplyTexas ESSAYSApplyTexas ESSAYS Essay AEssay A

– Describe a setting in which you have Describe a setting in which you have collaborated or interacted with people whose collaborated or interacted with people whose experiences and/or beliefs differ from yours. experiences and/or beliefs differ from yours. Address your initial feelings, and how those Address your initial feelings, and how those feelings were or were not changed by this feelings were or were not changed by this experience.experience.

Essay BEssay B– Describe a circumstance, obstacle, or conflict in Describe a circumstance, obstacle, or conflict in

your life, and the skills and resources you used your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?

Essay CEssay C– Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how

your current and future academic and extra-your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.your goals.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATIONpages 1, 2pages 1, 2

►Choice of majorChoice of major►Social security #Social security #►Date of birth and place of birthDate of birth and place of birth►Full, legal nameFull, legal name►US Citizen infoUS Citizen info►Address – permanent and physicalAddress – permanent and physical►Phone #Phone #►E-mail addressE-mail address

EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND

page 3page 3►Will be entering as a freshman for Will be entering as a freshman for

2014-20152014-2015►High School CodeHigh School Code

440575440575

►Expected graduation dateExpected graduation date 6-6-146-6-14

►Previous college attendedPrevious college attended Dual Credit – indicate Blinn Dual Credit – indicate Blinn

informationinformation

EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL INFORMATIONINFORMATION

page 4page 4

►Senior CoursesSenior Courses Use exact titlesUse exact titles Be sure to indicate whether Dual Credit or Be sure to indicate whether Dual Credit or

APAP

TEST SCORESTEST SCORESpage 5page 5

►ACTACT►SATSAT►Scores generally have to be sent directly Scores generally have to be sent directly

from the testing company to the universityfrom the testing company to the university

RESIDENCY SECTIONRESIDENCY SECTIONpage 6page 6

EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIESEXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIESTALENT, AWARDS, HONORSTALENT, AWARDS, HONORS

page 7page 7

EMPLOYMENT, INTERNSHIPS, SUMMER EMPLOYMENT, INTERNSHIPS, SUMMER ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

page 8page 8

CHECK FOR CUSTOM QUESTIONS FROM CHECK FOR CUSTOM QUESTIONS FROM THE COLLEGETHE COLLEGE

page 9page 9

ApplyTexas APPLICATIONApplyTexas APPLICATION Once completed ....Once completed ....

– Review and save all pages Review and save all pages before before proceedingproceeding Can resend later to a different collegeCan resend later to a different college

– Check that required items and Check that required items and appropriate essays are completedappropriate essays are completed

– Read certification statementRead certification statement– Pay application feePay application fee

If student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch, If student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch, may ask for waiver of application feemay ask for waiver of application fee

– Click “Submit My Application”Click “Submit My Application”

ApplyTexas APPLICATIONApplyTexas APPLICATION

Special Notes ...Special Notes ...– Write down username and passwordWrite down username and password– Avoid the “back” buttonAvoid the “back” button– Applications saved, but not submitted are Applications saved, but not submitted are

subject to deletion 90 days after the last save subject to deletion 90 days after the last save datedate

– Print copy for your recordsPrint copy for your records– Once submitted, cannot make changesOnce submitted, cannot make changes

Must contact university admissions office directlyMust contact university admissions office directly

– Should receive confirmation email from Should receive confirmation email from ApplyTexas within two hours of submissionApplyTexas within two hours of submission

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS COLLEGE APPLICATIONS REVIEWED FROM TWO REVIEWED FROM TWO

PERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES►QuantitativeQuantitative

RankRank GPA/GradesGPA/Grades SAT/ACT scoresSAT/ACT scores Strength of Strength of

courses taken in courses taken in high schoolhigh school

►QualitativeQualitative Organizational Organizational

involvementinvolvement Leadership rolesLeadership roles Extracurricular activitiesExtracurricular activities Community serviceCommunity service Awards, HonorsAwards, Honors EssaysEssays

APPLICATION REVIEWAPPLICATION REVIEW

►College admissions staff College admissions staff make make NO NO assumptionsassumptions

►Must SEE Must SEE it in writing it in writing

►UT-AustinUT-Austin recommends an recommends an expanded online resume to expanded online resume to attach to the applicationattach to the application

MINIMUM vs RECOMMENDED MINIMUM vs RECOMMENDED GRADUATION PLANGRADUATION PLAN

► The 80The 80thth Texas Legislature added the requirement Texas Legislature added the requirement that students meet one or more of the following that students meet one or more of the following thresholds in order to be considered for thresholds in order to be considered for admissions to a admissions to a four-year university.four-year university. Successfully complete the Successfully complete the Recommended or DAP.Recommended or DAP. Earn a score of at least 1500 out of 2400 on the SATEarn a score of at least 1500 out of 2400 on the SAT Satisfy College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT Satisfy College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT

assessmentassessment► English = 18English = 18► Reading = 21Reading = 21► Math = 22Math = 22► Science = 24Science = 24

Statue does not apply to junior colleges, technical Statue does not apply to junior colleges, technical schools, privately-funded universities, or schools located schools, privately-funded universities, or schools located outside the state of Texas.outside the state of Texas.

TOP TEN PERCENT RULETOP TEN PERCENT RULE►Texas students in the top ten percent of Texas students in the top ten percent of

their graduating class are guaranteed their graduating class are guaranteed automatic admission to all state-funded automatic admission to all state-funded universities provided they complete universities provided they complete one of the following criteria:one of the following criteria: Complete the Recommended or DAPComplete the Recommended or DAP Satisfy ACT College Readiness benchmarks Satisfy ACT College Readiness benchmarks

or earn at least a 1500 on the SATor earn at least a 1500 on the SAT

Applies only to general admission, not specific departments or Applies only to general admission, not specific departments or majors.majors.

EXEMPTION TO THE TOP TEN EXEMPTION TO THE TOP TEN PERCENT RULEPERCENT RULE

►Senate Bill 175 changed the Top Ten Senate Bill 175 changed the Top Ten Percent Rule as it applies to the Percent Rule as it applies to the University of Texas only.University of Texas only.

►Each fall, UT-Austin must notify Each fall, UT-Austin must notify secondary schools of its intentions secondary schools of its intentions for the upcoming school year.for the upcoming school year.

►Fall of 2014, UT-Austin will Fall of 2014, UT-Austin will automatically admit students in the automatically admit students in the top 7%top 7% of their graduating class. of their graduating class.

Bacterial MeningitisBacterial Meningitis

►Texas Senate Bill 1107, effective January Texas Senate Bill 1107, effective January 1, 2012, requires all 1, 2012, requires all newnew,, transfer, & transfer, & returning students to provide proof of returning students to provide proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination.bacterial meningitis vaccination.

►Most colleges and universities warn Most colleges and universities warn students that they cannot attend students that they cannot attend classes on campus without this classes on campus without this documentation.documentation.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONSCOLLEGE APPLICATIONS

► Final StepsFinal Steps Log in as a prospective student on the Log in as a prospective student on the

college websitecollege website Checklist of items requiredChecklist of items required Notification of admittance onlineNotification of admittance online Upon your final decision, college must Upon your final decision, college must

receive receive verification of enrollment for Fall verification of enrollment for Fall 2014 – 2014 – BY THE DEADLINE!!BY THE DEADLINE!!

In past years, UT-Austin turned away In past years, UT-Austin turned away accepted students in the fall who failed to accepted students in the fall who failed to confirm their plans to attend.confirm their plans to attend.

STEP FOUR

Testing for college ...

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVETEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE

►Designed to determine if student Designed to determine if student ready for college-level course workready for college-level course work

► May be placed in developmental class to May be placed in developmental class to improve skills for success in college coursesimprove skills for success in college courses

► No more ACCUPLACER or THEANo more ACCUPLACER or THEA► New Test beginning in September 2013New Test beginning in September 2013

TSI AssessmentTSI Assessment Three core areas: Reading, Math, WritingThree core areas: Reading, Math, Writing

► Required for any incoming college student in Required for any incoming college student in TexasTexas

► Mandatory Pre-Assessment ActivityMandatory Pre-Assessment Activity

TSI REGISTRATIONTSI REGISTRATION► Complete online pre-assessment activityComplete online pre-assessment activity

www.blinn.edu/counseling/tsia/htmlwww.blinn.edu/counseling/tsia/html► Contact Blinn/Brenham to register for a test day Contact Blinn/Brenham to register for a test day

selectionselection 979-830-4196979-830-4196

► Pay for TSI AssessmentPay for TSI Assessment Go to Enrollment ServicesGo to Enrollment Services $45$45 Photo ID required to purchasePhoto ID required to purchase

► Bring to testBring to test Purchased Admission TicketPurchased Admission Ticket ReceiptReceipt Photo IDPhoto ID NoNo food, drink, cell phones, calculators, backpacks, food, drink, cell phones, calculators, backpacks,

large purses, hats, capslarge purses, hats, caps

TSI EXEMPTIONSTSI EXEMPTIONS►SATSAT

Math = 500, Critical Reading = 500, Math = 500, Critical Reading = 500, Combined Score = 1070Combined Score = 1070

►ACTACT Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23

►Exit Level TAKS (2013)Exit Level TAKS (2013) Math = 2200Math = 2200 ELA = 2200 + Composition Score of 3 or aboveELA = 2200 + Composition Score of 3 or above

HELPFUL WEBSITEHELPFUL WEBSITEwww.thecb.state.tx.uswww.thecb.state.tx.us

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTINGTESTING

► Standardized testsStandardized tests► TimedTimed► Measure academic abilitiesMeasure academic abilities► Determine readiness for college-level workDetermine readiness for college-level work► Used to predict future success in college coursesUsed to predict future success in college courses► Registration takes place onlineRegistration takes place online

Students required to provide gender information and a Students required to provide gender information and a photo of themselves upon registeringphoto of themselves upon registering

Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score report sent to schooland score report sent to school

No changes allowed day of testNo changes allowed day of test Students must provide high school codeStudents must provide high school code

Bellville High School Code 440575Bellville High School Code 440575

SATSAT►www.sat.collegeboard.orgwww.sat.collegeboard.org►Cost - $50Cost - $50►Three subjectsThree subjects

Critical ReadingCritical Reading►Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute sectionTwo 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section

MathMath►Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute sectionTwo 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section

WritingWriting►One 25-minute section, One 10-minute sectionOne 25-minute section, One 10-minute section►Essay – 25 minute section Essay – 25 minute section REQUIREDREQUIRED

SATSAT►ScoringScoring

Individual subjectsIndividual subjects►Each subject score ranges from 200-800Each subject score ranges from 200-800►Essay has separate score 2-12Essay has separate score 2-12

Total Total ►Composite of all three individual subjects added togetherComposite of all three individual subjects added together►Critical Reading + Math + WritingCritical Reading + Math + Writing►Highest Score possible = 2400Highest Score possible = 2400

►PenaltiesPenalties Typically ¼ point deducted for wrong answersTypically ¼ point deducted for wrong answers If you can narrow down choices to 2, make a guessIf you can narrow down choices to 2, make a guess Otherwise, leave blankOtherwise, leave blank

SAT TESTING DATESSAT TESTING DATES► October 5, 2013October 5, 2013

Late RegistrationLate Registration deadline - September 20 deadline - September 20► November 2, 2013November 2, 2013

Registration deadline - October 3Registration deadline - October 3► December 7, 2013December 7, 2013

Registration deadline - November 8Registration deadline - November 8► January 25, 2014January 25, 2014

Registration deadline - December 27Registration deadline - December 27► March 8, 2014March 8, 2014

Registration deadline - February 7Registration deadline - February 7► May 3, 2014May 3, 2014

Registration deadline - April 4Registration deadline - April 4► June 7, 2014June 7, 2014

Registration deadline - May 9Registration deadline - May 9

ACTACT►www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org►Cost - $35Cost - $35

With Writing added - $50.50With Writing added - $50.50►Four subjectsFour subjects

EnglishEnglish►45 minutes45 minutes

MathMath►60 minutes60 minutes

ReadingReading►35 minutes35 minutes

ScienceScience►35 minutes35 minutes

Writing Writing (OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)►30 minutes30 minutes

ACTACT►ScoringScoring

Each subject score ranges 1-36Each subject score ranges 1-36 Composite or Total score – Average of the four Composite or Total score – Average of the four

sections togethersections together Optional Essay – scores from 1-12Optional Essay – scores from 1-12

►PenaltiesPenalties No penalties for wrong answersNo penalties for wrong answers Since incorrect answers do not count against Since incorrect answers do not count against

student, always attempt to make an education guessstudent, always attempt to make an education guess Always select an answerAlways select an answer

ACT TESTING DATESACT TESTING DATES

►October 26, 2013October 26, 2013 Registration deadline - September 27Registration deadline - September 27

►December 14, 2013December 14, 2013 Registration deadline - November 8Registration deadline - November 8

►February 8, 2014February 8, 2014 Registration deadline - January 10Registration deadline - January 10

►April 12, 2014April 12, 2014 Registration deadline - March 7Registration deadline - March 7

► June 14, 2014June 14, 2014 Registration deadline - May 9Registration deadline - May 9

WEBSITES FORWEBSITES FORTESTING PREPARATIONTESTING PREPARATION

►www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org►www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org►www.march2success.comwww.march2success.com►www.majortests.comwww.majortests.com►www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsatwww.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat

STEP FIVE

Paying for college ...

COLLEGE COSTSCOLLEGE COSTS

►Costs vary greatly from school to Costs vary greatly from school to schoolschool

►State-supported (public) State-supported (public) institutions are less expensive institutions are less expensive than privatethan private

►Public junior colleges and Public junior colleges and technical schools are less technical schools are less expensive than 4-year universitiesexpensive than 4-year universities

►Do some comparison shoppingDo some comparison shopping

FINANCIAL AIDFINANCIAL AID

► Funds used to assist with college expenses for Funds used to assist with college expenses for eligible studentseligible students

► Variety of sourcesVariety of sources FederalFederal StateState InstituionalInstituional PrivatePrivate

► TypesTypes Free – Not paid backFree – Not paid back

► Scholarships, grants, waivers, exemptionsScholarships, grants, waivers, exemptions ““Self-help”Self-help”

► Loans, work-study programsLoans, work-study programs

► Any combinationAny combination

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AIDAPPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

►www.fafsa.edu.govwww.fafsa.edu.gov►2014-2015 Free Application for Federal 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal

Student AidStudent Aid►Pulls financial information from 2013 Pulls financial information from 2013

income tax returnsincome tax returns StudentStudent ParentsParents Everybody can benefit – Everybody can benefit –

Everybody should applyEverybody should apply

WEBSITES ON FINANCIAL WEBSITES ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGEASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE

► www.collegeforalltexans.comwww.collegeforalltexans.com Comparison shoppingComparison shopping

► www.everychanceeverytexan.www.everychanceeverytexan.orgorg Career choices and help with Career choices and help with

college expensescollege expenses► www.aie.orgwww.aie.org

College planning and College planning and scholarship searchscholarship search

► www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov Worksheets help with Worksheets help with

gathering informationgathering information► www.studentaid.ed.govwww.studentaid.ed.gov

Financial assistance with Financial assistance with collegecollege

► www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com Scholarship searchScholarship search

► www.scholarshiphunter.www.scholarshiphunter.comcom Scholarship searchScholarship search

► www.cappex.comwww.cappex.com Scholarship searchScholarship search

► www.scholarships.comwww.scholarships.com Scholarship searchScholarship search

► www.finaid.orgwww.finaid.org Financial planning for Financial planning for

collegecollege

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?