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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOLFormerly known as: “Senior Summit”
Your Keller High School Counselors
Wes Upton Lead CounselorVicki Nees A-CaJoanie Hudel Ce-FoStephen Smith Fr-IBenann Turnley J-McLMardochee Gaston McM-PowMisty Phy Pr-SrKelli Woodruff St-ZRandall Colvin College and Career CounselorMandy Ebner Intervention Counselor
Check In
Where are you in the process?
Do you already have a mostly finalized list of the colleges that you plan to apply to?
Have you started researching schools but don’t have a finalized list of schools yet?
Are you at the beginning of the process?
Have you already sent in all of your applications?
Connect w/ Us on Social MediaBecome a FAN of our Social Media pages! We post great information about events at KHS and important college/scholarship information. Facebook:• Search for “Keller High Counselor Corner”• Like (you can unlike us after your child graduates…and it
won’t hurt our feelings)Twitter:• Follow us @Counseling_KHS & @keller_go
Seniors Meetings & Checklist
● All of your students will meet with their counselor
○ Graduation Requirements/Transcript
○ Post High School Plans
● Senior Checklist
○ Sent to all student email addresses
○ Can be shared with counselor
What do you want to do when you grow up? Try Career Interest Survey
Check out Career Interest Surveys on Keller ISD CCMR website: https://www.kellerisd.net/Page/6477
What are the Options?
● Short-term Training Program
● 2-Year College
● 4-Year College
● Work, including apprenticeships/on the job training
● Military
Education Pays
https://research.collegeboard.org/pdf/education-pays-2019-full-report.pdf
Top Colleges/Universities KISD grads attend & applications they accept:
● UNT (Apply Texas)● UTA (Apply Texas & Common App)● TCC (Apply Texas & Apply TCC)● University of Texas (Apply Texas & Coalition App)● Texas A&M (Apply Texas & Coalition App)● University of Oklahoma (OU App, the Common App, or the Coalition App)● University of Arkansas (Common App and Big Red App-UA App)● Texas Tech (Apply Texas)
Choosing a College
What factors are most important to you in a college?
Programs? Cost? Location? Size?
Not sure which college is the best fit for you? Use these tools to find a good fit.
● Big Future
● College Navigator
Research the College and Visit!
Carefully Consider the Typical Costs of Each College on Your List
● “Sticker Price” versus Actual Price● College Navigator (https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/) provides a “net
price” for almost all colleges which shows the true, typical prices students pay for a college after grants and scholarships are factored in
● All colleges are required to have a “net price calculator” that allows one to estimate the cost of attendance at their college
● Ultimately, though, the only way to know how much college costs is to apply for a college (and carefully apply for all relevant scholarships from that college)
List of College Visits to Keller High
How to Apply for College in a Nutshell
1. Completely fill out the application (ApplyTexas.org, Common App, or the school specific application, etc.) You will find helpful “How to” videos on the resource page at the end of this presentation.
2. Request to send your high school transcript to the college (use the online form from your high school campus)
3. Send your SAT or ACT scores to the college (if applicable)4. Create an FSA ID & complete the FAFSA5. Apply for campus specific scholarships and6. Apply for scholarships that could be used at any college7. Pay attention to application and scholarship deadlines
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
www.goapplytexas.org
TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION
★ All Texas public universities
★ Many Texas private universities
★ Texas community colleges
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
www.commonapp.org
COMMON APPLICATION
★ Out of state schools
★ Independent schools
★ Private universities/colleges
Strengthen your College Application!● SAT/ACT Scores can increase chances
○ for scholarships and admission● Some colleges will take updated SAT/ACT scores after
you apply● Extracurricular Activities: Clubs, sports, band, etc.● Volunteer/Community involvement● Leadership● Job● Fall grades (and see next slide)
College Essays● Answer the question asked● Be clear about why you are interested in the college● Tell your story...How are you unique?● Write several drafts and revise● Get feedback from good writers you know
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-essayhttps://my.cappex.com/media/writingACollegeAdmissionEssay.pdfhttps://admin.applytexas.org/at-security/essay_prompts_2020.pdf
Letters of Recommendation
● Letters of recommendation are required for some applications for admission and/or scholarships.
● The letter cannot be from a family member.● Give the recommender at least two weeks before the due
date.● Get a student profile form from the KHS counselors website
or from your school counseling office.
About the SAT & ACT
Source: Texas OnCourse
Free SAT & ACT Resources and Study Guide Info
● Study Guide for the SAT:
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
● Study Guide for the ACT:
https://academy.act.org
● March2Success:
https://www.march2success.com/
Student Athletes
● Register with NCAA● Register with NAIA● Confirm with your counselor that you are on track with the
classes you take for NCAA (4 X 4 Curriculum)● Send KISD official transcript to NCAA or NAIA● Send your official SAT or ACT scores to NCAA or NAIA● Pay registration fees (or use fee waivers if eligible)
Community Colleges
Also known as junior colleges, these schools offer a broad range of two-year educational programs that are designed for students who are:
▪ Planning to take the first two years of their education in a small school setting and then transfer to a university
▪ Planning to earn an Associates Degree▪ Preparing for a certificate program▪ Enriching one’s general education
Benefits include: ■ smaller classroom settings■ lower cost of attendance■ remaining closer to home■ complete “the basics”
Technical/Trade SchoolsTrain students in highly specialized careers such as:
■ Automotive Servicing■ Medical Technology■ Computer Networking and Electronics■ Culinary
Most programs are two years in length
Credits may or may not transfer to other traditional schools.
Technical Programs
● Tarrant County College: Registered Nurse (RN), Automotive Service Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Construction Management, Firefighter Certification, HVAC (Air Conditioning), Real Estate
● Texas State Technical College (Dallas): Architectural Design, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, HVAC, Welding
● Parker University: Chiropractics, Health Sciences, Business & Technology
● Ogle School & L Makeup Institute (Southlake): Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicurist, Stylist
● And so many more!
TRANSCRIPTS ● Colleges will need a copy of a student’s transcript to admit the student.
Transcripts can be requested on the KISD website:○ https://kellertx.scriborder.com/applicationCurrent
● After high school graduation, students will need to submit a final (official) transcript to the college where they will attend. Students should begin requesting final transcripts in mid-May
A Few Words about GPA/Rank ● We only rank top 10% which forces colleges to look at your grades
themselves● In Texas, there is no standardized GPA scale (as often is the case in other
states)● Each district is allowed to choose its own GPA scale● Typically, colleges recalculate GPA using their own formulas● Systems like Common App and SRAR Reports (Self-Reported Academic
Record) allow colleges to make an “apples to apples” comparison among students from different districts with different GPA systems
● Colleges typically evaluate GPA’s by looking at two main factors:○ Unweighted GPA (their own calculation/GPA scale)○ Difficulty level of courses (How many Honors, AP, Dual Credit, etc.)
Military
Military● Talk to a recruiter for the branches of the military for which you are
interested● Do not sign paperwork without discussing with your parents● Students can earn college credit while in the military● The military can pay for some or all of your college tuition● College ROTC programs can help you prepare for the military
while attending college and can open up additional scholarship opportunities
Types of Financial Aid
$ Financial Aid...What is it? $
Financial Aid is money (grants, loans, scholarships and work study) that help defray the overall cost of your college education.
FAFSA: Free Application For Federal Student Aid
No matter what your financial situation, it is strongly recommended that you complete the FAFSA. It is required by all colleges for students to be eligible for financial aid and is a graduation requirement.
FAFSA opens October 1, 2021
Use completed 2020 tax returns
Use FAFSA Student Checklist to prepare
What will you need to complete FAFSA?● Social Security card● Driver's license (if you have one)● Your 2020 tax records or 2020 W-2 forms (if you have been employed)● Current bank statements● Information from your parents:
a. federal income tax returnb. most recent W-2 formsc. bank statementsd. tax recordse. current business and investment records
Financial Aid...Helpful FAFSA Information
● You must create an FSA ID to apply for aid. https://fsaid.ed.gov/● Use your most recently filed tax return● If your financial situation has negatively changed THIS year, contact the financial aid office at
the various universities you are considering. ● This is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Turn in your financial aid application early! ● Your Student Aid Package will give you:
○ Your EFC – Expected Family Contribution○ Your financial aid from the government○ Your loan options (how nice of them)
● Colleges will use this information to help create an aid package specific to their institution. They will ask about your scholarship offers to see the entire financial picture for you and to help other students applying to their school.
Financial Aid... FAFSA Completion Steps & Summary
Scholarships 2 basic types:
Institutional Scholarships: Straight from the university; based on need, academics, ACT/SAT, or special programs like athletics, fine arts, or volunteer hours. Some universities will have one application for all freshmen scholarships.
Independent Scholarships: Straight from organizations; can be based on need, or specific to the organization. Check with your work, church, or community organization for available scholarships.
Upcoming Events
Sept 27 at 6PM--Financial Aid Night at Keller HighOct 2 from 9AM-2PM- FAFSA Event at KCAL
Oct 12 from 6-8PM -FAFSA Event at Central HS (KHS Welcome)
Oct 19 from 6-8PM -FAFSA Event at Fossil Ridge (KHS Welcome)
Oct 21 at 8:30AM-CCMR Parent Connect at KHS Library
Oct 25 at 6-8PM-FAFSA Event at KHS Library
Oct 26 ASVAB in the KHS Library at 12 Noon (Register on KHS Counselors Site)
Scholarships
★ Visit the Keller ISD College, Career & Military Readiness page for links to scholarships that are due in the Fall. There are also some great tips for when you are applying for scholarships. ○ https://www.kellerisd.net/Page/6482
★ Most local and institution scholarships will not open until early spring.
★ Visit the College and Career Center on your campus for help with scholarships.
Make an appointment with Mr. Colvin-College and Career Counselor at KHS
KHS: [email protected]: @keller_go
The more the merrier: You are welcome to drop by the library during your off periods on Tuesdays-Friday to work on college
applications, essays, FAFSA, scholarships, etc.
Make an appointment with Mr. Colvin-College and Career Counselor at KHS
○ KHS Site→ Students & Families→ Counseling→ Counseling Team
Helpful ResourcesCareer: Financial Aidhttps://lmci.state.tx.us/ FAFSA
https://www.mynextmove.org/ https://studentaid.gov/
https://texascareercheck.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid
https://texasrealitycheck.com/ https://www.uaspire.org/BlankSite/media/uaspire/Financial-Aid-Timeline-and-FAFSA-Checklist.pdf
https://roadtripnation.com/ed TASFA
https://www.careeronestop.org/ http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/DocID/PDF/12712.PDF
https://www.onetonline.org/ http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=A3119543-CBF8-C202-F1B0EEFD5F4B9805
https://roadtripnation.com/edu/careerfinder
https://nurse.org/resources/
https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/students/career-search
How to videos
Apply Texas Common App Channel
