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SENIOR STAMPEDE
Austin
College
OPTIONS
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
• College Choices
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4 yr University or College
2 yr Community College
Associate Degree
Bachelors/Master Degree
• Trade Schools
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Private trade
Technical
Business
Vocational Schools
• Going into the Military
– Can provide career skills
training
– Can provide funding for
college
• Going Immediately to
Work
– Research job outlook and
future marketability
Why do I need more education?
• Jobs requiring post-secondary training are growing almost
twice as fast as the number of jobs that do not require
additional training
• Pay rates for people who go to college increase faster
than those with just a high school diploma
• College graduates will earn more money than high school
graduates over the course of their careers
Types of Degrees
• Bachelor’s or baccalaureate degrees-are obtained at four year
colleges or universities. The bachelor of arts (B.A.) and the
bachelor of science (B.S.) are the most common.
• Advanced/Professional Degrees-Master’s degrees and
doctorate degrees are obtained after a bachelor’s degree--lawyer, doctor, pharmacist, physical therapist, principal,
school counselor
MAKING COLLEGE CHOICES
Revise and finalize your college list:
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Select a “DREAM” school
Select at least two back up schools
Begin online admission and scholarship
applications
Make college visits- two days -Counts as an
excused absence when confirmed with college
documentation (bring to Attendance office
upon return)
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
The Common Application
Apply Texas
• www.commonapp.org
• Accepted by over 400
private and public college
and universities nationwide
• www.applytexas.org
• Accepted by every Texas
Public University, plus some
private and two-year
schools.
– Counselor Forms
• School Report
• Mid-year Report
• Final Year Report
REMINDERS:
*Check websites of individual schools for deadlines & specific
information regarding scholarships, housing, etc.
*Application fees apply for each school
Common Application Forms
School Report
Mid-Year Report
Final Report
Applying Options
• Early Decision - is a binding commitment! You may
apply to other schools for regular admission but
must withdraw if accepted thru Early Decision
*consider financial need when applying for ED
• Early Action – is non-binding. You may apply to other
schools under EA (unless it’s restricted) and you have
until May 1st to decide *the advantage is receiving an
acceptance letter early in the year
• Regular Admission-(rolling admission)
• Beware of all admission deadlines!
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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What admission tests are required?
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SAT I, ACT, SAT II SUBJECT TESTS,
Is an audition, portfolio or interview required?
Does the school offer an academic program to meet
your needs, including research, study abroad, and
internship opportunities?
Are there other areas of interest if you change your
major?
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete applications online
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Then request transcripts
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Have tests scores sent directly from College
Board or ACT.
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Pay application fee
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Include essays if required
Applications are incomplete until all parts are
received by the admissions office
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Other items to consider:
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Should I take CLEP tests?
What AP scores will my school accept?
Do I need to take placement tests? (THEA)
Register for an orientation as early as
possible… before May 1!
• Send housing deposit as soon as allowed.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
When requesting letters of recommendation (LOR):
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Complete a recommendation packet
available in counseling office
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Choose teachers who know you best
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Allow three weeks advance notice
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Provide a stamped, addressed envelope and application
deadlines
Always write thank you notes to those who provided a LOR…it
is proper etiquette and it serves as a reminder
REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS
In Counseling Office/Online
•1st
3 transcripts are free
•Allow
3 days for processing
•$2.00
for additional copies
•$5.00
for rush copies
•Addressed
#10 envelope required for
transcripts that must be mailed
requests (Baylor, ACU, etc) – you
need to sign the request and include ID#
•SENDedu
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
The FAFSA is your key to getting financial aid.
Here are some things you should know in order to be ready!
• After January 1st: Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Fill out a FAFSA even if you think you won’t qualify for federal aid. Some schools
won’t consider a student for merit scholarships until the student has submitted a
FAFSA! Most school scholarships require you to fill out a FAFSA!
• Get a Federal Student Aid PIN at www.pin.ed.gov .
Write it down! You need this to “sign” your online FAFSA. Keep it safe!
2011-2012 Estimated Costs
Texas A & M University
*Based on 30 hours = 1 year
Cost
Tuition and Fees*
$8,648
Room and Board
8,008
Books and Supplies
1,350
Travel
Loan Fees
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
550
64
2,225
$20,845
Regional Office Contacts
Visit Regional Offices in San Antonio:
• Texas A & M 210-212-7016
• Univ. of Texas 210-804-2386
• Texas Tech
806-834-1927
FINAL DECISION
Making a final decision in the Spring:
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Review financial aid letters and decide which college to
attend by May 1st
Make one final visit if necessary
Confirm housing arrangements
Inform the college of your choice that you accept!!!!!!
Inform the others that you’re not attending
Finally, DO NOT FORGET TO ORDER YOUR FINAL
TRANSCRIPT in May.
Beware of the following:
• What you include in your social networking
websites i.e. Face Book, Twitter, etc.
• E-mail addresses…1st impressions!!!
• Felony convictions will eliminate federally
funded financial aid options
• Credit card offers
• Academic probation-GPA is tied to financial
aid
SENIORITIS
What does this mean?
Senioritis is the term used to
describe the slacking off
of some high school seniors
during their spring semester or
upon being accepted to college.
BISD
College Night
hosted by Boerne High School
• When: Thursday, November 1, 2012
• Where: Boerne Convention Center
• Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Visit with college representatives from universities,
community colleges, trades schools and the military.
Wear your favorite college t-shirt to school on Nov. 1st.
Senior Year
Reminders
Know your college application instructions & deadlines
Request test scores from testing agency
Attend the Financial Aid Information Session on
Thursday, December 6th @ CHS 6:00 to 7:00
Know your financial aid application requirements & complete
your FAFSA after January 1st
Request transcripts
Request letters of recommendation in a timely manner
Complete scholarship applications