COUNSELOR TIPS FOR JUNIORS
Kermit High School Junior
College Timeline
September
Contact the college/university in which you are interested for an information packet and schedule a Campus tour
Review the college/university website for information on future students.
Research available majors by checking out the Academic Departments
Review admission requirements, deadlines, etc. If you need help, call Admissions with any questions.
October
Begin taking the SAT or ACT (April of your junior year is the ideal time to test) .
Have your scores sent to the college/university of your choice
SAT - www.collegeboard.com
ACT - www.act.org
November
Begin searching financial aid and scholarship sources. It is too early to begin filling them out, but look around on the websites in your spare time…begin keeping a list of your activities, ask for recommendation letters, etc. Websites are found at the end of this list.
January
Continue researching scholarship opportunities.
March/April
If you are interested in taking any AP exam(s), sign up for them at this time.
April
Review Texas Success Initiative (TSI) information to determine if you meet exemptions or need to test.
TSI Exemptions
There are certain conditions that may exempt students from requirements of the TSI law.
1. Students performing at or above the following levels are exempt:
ACT: Composite score of 23 or higher with a minimum of 19 on the English Test and a minimum of 19 on the mathematics test, shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. A student may be
partially exempt if the student has a composite score of 23 or higher with a minimum of 19 on the English test and/or a minimum of 29 on the mathematics test. Scores must be no more than five years old.SAT: Combined verbal and mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the verbal test and the mathematics test, shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. A student may be partially exempt if the student has a combined verbal and mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the verbal test and/or a minimum of 500 on the mathematics test. Scores must be no more than five years old.
Pass the ACCUPLACER test with the following scores:
Reading – 351+
Writing – Essay only – 5+ or Multiple Choice of 363+ and essay of 4+
Math- 350+
May
Begin requesting letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors or mentors for use in your Scholarship Application.
Helpful Webistes
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/
http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html
http://www.aie.org/
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
http://www.fastweb.com