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Monica McCuneA-D Counselor Lupe Santana E-K Counselor Sandy ZimmermanM-Re Counselor Annaliese May Rf-Z Counselor Mara Ustynik College and Career Facilitator Tricia Byers Registrar Irene Barr Associate Principal Please call on us. We are here to assist you and your child!

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Post Secondary Education More career choices Greater earning power Advance ones intellectual and academic development Opens the way for career/professional success Encourages life-long learning Higher Education Is Important!

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MILITARY TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY WORK

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www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com www.MyMajors.com www.MyMajors.com www.roadtripnation.com www.roadtripnation.com www.collegedirt.com www.collegedirt.com www.collegetrends.com www.collegetrends.com

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2 Junior Year; 2 Senior Year Must be passing all courses Give 48 hours notice Bring back form stamped and signed Doesnt count against exemptions

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Automatic Admission Class Rank/Test Scores Admission by Review Essay(s) Resume/Activities Letters of Recommendation when required

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PUBLIC UNIVERSITY10%1st2nd3rd4th *University of TexasAutoReview Texas A&MAuto1300/30Review Sam Houston State University 25%Auto960/201060/23Review Stephen F. Austin UniversityAuto850/17850/181050/23Review University of North TexasAuto950/201050/231180/26Review Texas Tech UniversityAuto1140/251230/281270/29Review University of Houston20%Auto1000/21 Review Texas State UniversityAuto920/201010/221180/261270/29 UT-San AntonioAuto 1100/24Review *SB 175 Effective 2011 limits automatic admission to 75% of incoming class. Projected cut-off for UT is 7% Non-residents limited to 10% of class Admissions Standards

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Although UT and Texas A&M are the most popular senior choices, other universities in Texas offer outstanding programs and education in a smaller setting. Example: University of North Texas-Arts Texas Tech-Engineering Texas A&M Corpus-Nursing Sam Houston State Criminal Justice Stephen F. Austin Education Prairie View A&M Law, Education UT El Paso International Studies

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PSAT/PLAN (Use as a study guide) Entrance Exams ACT with writing SAT - Reasoning/Math-with Writing scores used for admissions purposes includes reasoning and math only not writing SAT II Subject (may be required by some colleges) Placement Exams TSI University Tests COLLEGE EXAMS

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Registration information available in the Counselors Office Complete registration online Take ticket, picture ID, calculator (SAT & ACT), pencils, jacket, etc. to test center on test date BE ON TIME!!!

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Public Colleges/Universities in Texas www.applytexas.orgwww.applytexas.org Most Private Colleges/Universities www.common.app.orgwww.common.app.org Check individual institutions for additional requirements

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Complete application Request SAT/ACT scores from testing agency Include all requested materials Transcript requested from registrars office Letters of Recommendation when required Application Fee or Fee Waiver Check the status of your application Accept your admission offer

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R E S U M E EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP

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The most effective letters share info that is not reflected on your academic record Provide adequate information Purpose of letter To whom the letter should be directed What information is requested Mailing address/stamped envelope Provide a resume or self-audit Allow adequate time - at least 5 days, preferably 10 days Follow-up

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BE SURE THE APPLICATION IS: On Time Thorough Grammatically Correct Completed as requested

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Usually a separate application May require admission to university before you can apply May apply before admission status is known- check with your university Requires a deposit Usually has a deadline separate from admission application deadline Best to tour facilities

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SAT, ACT, and TSI Registration College Applications Housing Applications Scholarship Applications Financial Aid Orientation Sessions Registration for Classes

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Scholarships Grants Loans Work Study Complete FREE application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov Based on 2014 Income Tax Information Available after January 1, 2015 Apply for pin # at www.pin.ed.gov

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Counselors meet with each senior individually Review graduation plan Classes needed for graduation Future plans Admission/Placement tests Resume Attendance Needs/concerns

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Counselors will visit 10 th and 11 th classes in January to review next steps in preparing for upcoming year Each student will meet with their counselor one on one later in the Spring during the course selection process

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10 th and 11 th Grade Prep All 10 th and 11 th graders given the PSAT Practice SAT Grades, grades, grades a GPA can not be salvaged senior year Begin researching colleges: LCISD College Night October 6 th 6:30-8:30 at Terry High School College visits and showcases scheduled throughout the year

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Lamar CISD Foster Website Information available on: College application process College visitation days Helpful web-sites Scholarship Bulletins SAT/ACT Dates FAFSA information NCAA link

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Important Dates for Seniors January 8, 2015 Senior Class Invitations, Cap & Gown Presentation in FHS Auditorium January 13, 2015 Orders taken for Sr. Invitations, Caps & Gowns (taken during all lunches) April 15, 2015 Sr. Graduation Invitation Delivery (during all lunches) April 23, 2015 Sr. Cap and Gown Delivery May 30, 2015 10:00am GRADUATION !!!

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Call the Counselors Office to schedule an appointment. We welcome parent conferences. (832) 223 - 3815