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Transcript of PTO Senior Activities Public College Admissions September, 2015.
September, 2015
How do you know where to apply?
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITYMARCH 1, 2016 DEADLINE
Rank SAT ACTTop 10% No minimum1st Quarter 920 202nd Quarter 1010 223rd Quarter 1180 264th Quarter 1270 29
*Individual review always available
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Rank SAT ACTTop 10% No minimum1st Quarter 1000 212nd Quarter 1100 243rd Quarter By Review4th Quarter By Review
*Individual review always available
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYROLLING DEADLINE
Rank SAT ACTTop 10% No minimum1st Quarter 1140 252nd Quarter 1230 283rd Quarter 1270 294th Quarter By Review
*Individual review always available
UT Austin deadline: in the office by December 1; test scores by Dec 31
A & M in office deadline December 1
UH: Priority Dec 1; Final April 1(Scholarship deadlines begin December 1)
Most Texas public colleges have deadlines in March through July
Send in Application, SAT/ACT, transcript
and recommendations as needed
in any orderDon’t wait for test scoresTexas state colleges: www.applytexas.org
(and many Texas private colleges)
Select schools ($30 – 60 application fee)
Take a second SAT/ACT now if needed
Send transcripts on Naviance New rank out mid-October
Request recommendations if needed
Students on the free or reduced lunch program can get fee waivers for SAT/ACT tests, college application fees from the College Corner.
Student assistance is available from Lamar for senior dues, graduation cap & gown and dual credit book fees. See Ms. Southwell in the main office.
Many have Rolling Admission deadlines
Your best chance for admission is to send in your application
as early as possible
..…despite the late deadline
Application on college website
Send transcript and SAT/ACT; recs if needed
Course requirements, financial aid offers and timetables may be different than Texas colleges
Acceptance rates very good for out of state
Not required for public collegesGood idea if under review or for UT impacted
majors
Email Letters of Recommendation Survey to your Advisor
Bring in addressed, stamped envelopes
2 week minimum before due
Dec – January 15 … Request by Dec 1
Prefer teachers from 11th or 12th grade or anyone who knows you well
Follow college guidelines; No more than 3
Bring in addressed, stamped envelopes
2 week minimum before due
Over 90% of the money students receive for college comes from the school they attend
College scholarship deadlines may be earlier than for admission. They may require acceptance earlier than deadline date
Your application deadline is the scholarship deadline
$ Admission application may serve as the scholarship application
$ Check college website for applications & deadlines
$ Naviance, www. fastweb.com = great sources
$ Your business, church or organization
$ Local scholarship season begins in December
Open JANUARY 1 at www.fafsa.gov
No financial aid is offered until admitted The scholarship deadline is
the application deadline
March 15 is target date for completed FAFSA + admission application for priority aid
• FAFSA forms available January 1
• File online for best results as soon as possible
• FAFSA forecaster at: www. fafsa4caster . ed .gov /
• File FAFSA asap to be at the front of the money line, but by March 15 for priority
Based ONLY on family income:University of Houston Cougar Promise Family income less than $45,000 No transfers / Pell Grant eligible Accepted and have financial aid complete by 3/15
Texas A & M University Aggie Assurance Program Families earning less than $65,000 Accepted and have financial aid completed by 3/15
Don’t pay money to get money
Sounds too good to be true? It probably is
Nobody can guarantee you a scholarship
Spend the time, not the money
www. finaid.com TYPE in SCAMS
Most colleges require freshman to live on campus
Research shows that’s a good idea
Each college may have very different application
timetables
Take SAT / ACT twice if needed
Choose the test that suits your strengths
Complete testing in time to meet the application deadline
Username: HISD student ID Password: 8 digit date of birth in MMDDYYYY format with no slashes or dashes
Email [email protected] for parent code. In Subject Line: Naviance code. Include name and grade
Lamar does not mail transcripts.
On Naviance, a stamp or computer picture by the school name indicates how to get transcripts to colleges
An Orange Stamp symbol means you have to pick up the transcript in the Registrar’s Office and mail it yourself
“SENT” in Naviance means the transcript is ready to pick up
Mail only schools: UT Austin, UTSA, Texas A & M College Station, TSU, Prairie View A & M, all scholarship programs
Transcript will be sent electronically when ordered through Naviance
We send transcripts electronically to: UH, Texas State, Texas Tech, Lamar University,
Univ of North Texas, Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin
When the October rank is out mid month,
transcripts with the July rankwill no longer be available.
If October is better, send it too
Top 10% or 8% for UT = SEND NOW
Your best opportunity to make paper become a person
Be a storyteller
They have your resume already
Answer the questionThe essay should sound like it was written by
an 18 year old!
Must be approved in advance
Send an email to jmcswain @ houstonisd.org 2 approved visit days count as extracurricular
No more than 5 extracurricular each semester
More than 2 visit days could be excused absences with proper documentation
University of Texas, Austin8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 824713-871-2383
Texas A & M, College Station1225 North Loop West, Suite 200713-454-1990
Texas Tech, Lubbock8588 Katy Freeway, Suite
713-203-3078
September 30LAMAR COLLEGE NIGHT
6–7:30 pm Go to lamarhs.com in October for a list of
participating colleges