COLLEGE
College, Military, Work, Trade School/Tech School
After high school, what might a student do?
SAT & ACT
What are standardized tests that almost all 4 year colleges and universities use to determine admission, placement & scholarships?
Money that is awarded to students on the basis of academic achievement or another achievement for their education
What is a scholarship?
A written record of a students' courses and grades achieved
What is a transcript?
requires athletes who plan to participate in sports in D1 or D2 universities to register with them
requires registration during the fall semester/sr year
requires a transcript to register
What is NCAA?
There is no time like the present!
When should I begin applying to college?
As many times as you want
How often can I take the ACT or SAT?
MISD scholarship page
Financial Aid page on college website
local businesses (parent's place of employment)
Where can I find scholarships?
In the Counseling Center
Where do I get my transcript?
requires 2 weeks notice
requires a resume'
teachers or counselors can provide these
not all colleges require one
What is a letter of recommendation?
A local community 2-year public college
What is Tarrant County College?
What is Navarro College?
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
What is a type of placement test used by some colleges(example - TCC)?
60-80
How many scholarships should I apply for?
Mrs. Sarp
Who do I need to see for my transcript?
located between U & T halls
staff available to assist with college applications, FAFSA, scholarships & SAT/ACT registration.
What is the GO center?
2 days to preview a college
won't count against exemptions
What are College Visit Days?
SAT II - tests on specific subjects
What are SAT Subject Tests?
no time like the present
When should I begin looking for scholarships?
Enter the Counseling Office, turn left - first office on the left
Where is Mrs. Sarp's office?
Texas offers this for ALL Texas public colleges, some private ones, and some 2-yr colleges.
It's the website for a common application
What is applytexas.org?
Thursday, October 24
6pm - 830pm
MISD College/Career Night
1600
36
What is the top score for the SAT and the ACT?
available in January
only for MISD students
application & essay
What is the MISD multi-scholarship?
No.....I need to see Mrs. Sarp.
Do I need to see my counselor to get a transcript?
Opens on Oct. 1
Based on parents' income
Determines eligibility for grants, loans, work-study or need-based scholarships
What is FAFSA?