Class of 2019 College Planning Resource Guide

College PlanningResource Guide Class of 2019

PWSHTABLE OF CONTENTS College Application Timeline ……………………………………………………….. 1-2 College Admissions Testing ………………………………………………………….. 3 SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests ………………………………………………………….. 3 College Application Process …………………………………………………………. 4-5 Naviance ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6-15 NCAA Eligibility Center …………………………………………………………………. 16 Military Academies ………………………………………………………………………. 17 Financing College …………………………………………………………………………. 18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ……………………………………… 19 Scholarships …………………………………………………………………………………. 20 College Visits ………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Choosing your College ………………………………………………………………….. 22 Large Texas Universities/Colleges …………………………………………………. 23 Small Texas Universities & Community Colleges …………………………… 24 Private & Out-of-State Universities/Colleges ………………………………… 25-27 Community College Programs ………………………………………………………. 28 Collin College Pre-Admissions Partnerships ………………………………….. 29 TSI ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 AP …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31-32 College Application Websites ………………………………………………………... 33-34 The Common Application Essay Prompts……………………………………….. 32 ApplyTexas Essays………………………………………………………………………….. 34 College Search ……………………………………………………………………………… 35 Athletic Eligibility Centers………………………………………………………………. 36 Application Check List…………………………………………………………………….. 37 Websites/Apps ………………………………………………………………………………. 38 Resources ………………………………………………………………………………………. 39 (i)

Spring Register for ACT &/or SAT2018 _________________ Call the college or go online to set up an official visit/tour ApplyTexas Application opens – start applyingPWSH • applicationJuly 1 • essays2018 • extracurricular activities/resume August 1 The Common Application website opens - start applying 2018 • application • essaysSeptember • extracurricular activities 2018 Finalize your college list _______________ Request your “official transcripts” in Naviance ______________________________ Request “Letters of Recommendation” if required by college 1. Complete the Counselor Recommendation Packet (“Blue Packet”) & return to counselor 2. Ask your teacher to write a rec letter, then request teacher rec letters in Naviance _______________________________ Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your scores _______________________________ Send official SAT/ACT scores to college/university _______________________________ September 12 ~ College Fair at Plano West~ 6:30-8:30 PM _________________ September 18 ~ Financial Aid Night~6:00 PM 1

October 1 Beginning October 1 – apply for FAFSA 2018 (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)October 15 Early Decision/Early Action deadlines begin To _________________________December 1 Pay attention to college-specific scholarship deadlines 2018 _____________________ January Submit all parts of application & check status on college portal & If the College/University requires a Mid-Year Transcript or aFebruary Mid-Year Report 2019 • Using The Common Application: “Request for Mid-Year Reports”- gold form - located in counseling dept – complete, sign & return to your counselor _____________________________ • Not using The Common Application: “Request for Mid-Year Reports” – gold form – located in counseling dept – complete, sign & return to your counselor and provide your counselor with a copy of the College’s Mid Year Report (form is located on the college website)PWSHSpring Apply for Housing- follow college instructions & deadlines for housing2019 _________________________ Check Naviance for scholarship opportunities __________________________ Notify colleges of your final admission decision __________________________ Apply to Collin College for Fall 2019 Request Final Transcript at the Registrar’s officeMay _________________________________2019 Dual Credit Students - Request Official Transcript from Collin College Registrar 2

College Admissions Testing Plano West Senior High School CEEB 445573Most colleges will require SAT and/or ACT test scores as part of the admission process.It is recommended that juniors take SAT and/or ACT during the spring semester of their junior year.Since these tests are important for college admission, students need to prepare for testing.Test Prep is offered through numerous individuals and organizations as well as online resources. The ACT is divided into 5 subtests: English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning and optional Writing • ACT subtest scores range from 1-36. • Composite score is the average of English, Math, Reading, and Science. • Register to take the ACT test at: http://www.actstudent.org • ACT Help-line 1(319)337-1270 or http://www.actstudent.org • Free practice test at: http://www.act.org/test-preparationPWSHSAT is divided into two components: 1) Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 2) Math Each component is scored between 200 – 800 with a perfect score being 1600 • Register to take the SAT test at: www.collegeboard.org/sat/register • SAT Help-line 1(866)756-7346 or email [email protected] • Free practice test at: www.khanacademy.org/sat • The SAT Essay is optional, but many colleges require or recommend it Search listing of colleges & Scholarship Providers that require or recommend the SAT Essay at: www.sat.org/college-essay-policiesSAT Subject Tests are used for college admissions covering specific subjectareas. Many of the selective colleges require specific SAT Subject Tests.Students should check individual college websites to determine if SATSubject Tests are required. Occasionally, even if a college does not requirethem as a part of the application, the scores will be considered for possiblecollege credit.▪ Register to take the SAT Subject tests at: www.sat.org/register▪ Subject tests calendar at: http://www.sat.org/subject-dates▪ Free practice test at: www.sat-subject-practice tests▪ SAT Help-line: 1(866)756-7346 3

College Application Process Check all college admission requirements and deadlines. Make sure to complete all parts of the application, including any supplements. After completing the application, be sure to click submit. Check to ensure that all documents are processed with your colleges. The Common Application is the recommended application for over 500 colleges -private, Ivy League, and some public. Complete and submit electronically at: https://www.commonapp.orgPWSH This application is for admission to all Texas 2 and 4 year public colleges (and some private Texas colleges). Complete and submit electronically at: www.applytexas.org The website provides information about: admission requirements application procedures deadlines documents scholarships fees University Go to the college websites for their college application & instructions Specific For example: University of Arkansas, Georgetown University • Colleges who do not use the Common Application • Colleges who do not use Apply Texas ApplicationApplication Fee o College application fees vary o Many colleges accept fee waivers for applicants from low-income families o If you are on free/reduced lunch, ask your counselor for more informationEssay(s) o Not all colleges require essays - check college application for requirements o If an essay is optional, choose to write it Guidelines: o It is a narrative about yourself o Strive to analyze and show depth o Proofread for errors and grammatical mistakes • The college application includes an Extra-Curricular Activities SectionExtra-Curricular • Fill out & include activities from 12th to 9th gradesActivities/Resume • Categories may include: Honors/Awards Leadership Roles Clubs/Activities Skills/Talents Community Service Work Experience Utilize Naviance to create a resume, go to About Me tab>Resume>Add a new entry 4

College Application Process continued Teacher Letter of Recommendation *Request letters in person; provide a resume *For Common Application colleges or electronic submissions, select your teachers in Naviance *For colleges that require mailing, provide a stamped, addressed envelope *Be sure to write a thank you note to your teacher *Note: Teachers not at Plano West need stamped, addressed envelopes for mailing all materialsLetters of Recommendation ~ Check each college application to be sure this is required ~ Give your recommender 3 weeks notice Counselor Letter of Recommendation *Complete the Counselor Letter of Recommendation Packet (blue packet) *For colleges that require mailing, provide a stamped, addressed envelopePWSHOfficial Request Transcripts in your Naviance Account https://connection.naviance.com/pwshTranscripts Enter your PISD login Username & Password…. click Log-in with CleverSAT/ACT Scores • Students must request SAT/ACT scores directly from the testing agencies: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores www.act.org/your-scores.html • Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the colleges • Most colleges require SAT/ACT scores, and possibly SAT Subject Test score(s) If you qualify for a fee waiver for SAT testing, you automatically receive 4 college application fee waivers from College BoardInterview • Some colleges require an interview; check your application requirements • Contact the Admissions Office to set up the interview time • Dress professionally, research the college, and ask questionsAuditions or Portfolios • Check your college application to determine if this is required For • You may be required to provide samples of your work toArt, Music & Theatre Students demonstrate your ability • You may be required to send a portfolio, audition locally or on campus or submit a video 5

Class of 2019 • Colleges I’m Applying to • Request transcripts to college/university/NCAAWebsite • Manage transcriptsUsername • Request teacher rec letter (if required by college/university)PasswordClick https://connection.naviance.com/pwsh Firstname.Lastname.1 1st time login password: studentIDnumber#Abc Example:123456#Abc RESET Password – must match the PISD Password Log-in with CleverPWSH 6

Select [email protected] PISD PasswordPasswordPWSHGoogle: mypisd.netSign in to ClassLink1. Click 2. Login 3. Select 7

Filling out applications for college is time consuming and needs to be done carefully. PISD uses Naviancewhich is a web–based planning and advising system for counselors, teachers, administrators, studentsand parents. Through Naviance you will be able to compare colleges, track deadlines, look at selectedscholarships, explore college visits, request recommendations and transcripts, and explore careeroptions. Using For Common Application colleges, you must: Naviance 1. Create a Common Application account & complete all required sections of the & Common Application The Common 2. Sign the FERPA waiver & authorization on your Common ApplicationApplication (Check “yes, I do waive my right to access”) 3. The Common Application must be matched with Naviance & the FERPA waived before documents can be submitted 4. Enter your Common Application email address in Naviance & click “match” to link your Common Application to NaviancePWSH Page 5. If you are not using the Common Application, You must Using Go to “Common App Account Matching” & Naviance Click “I don’t need this” in the lower right hand corner &The following video explains the process: http://www.screencast.com/t/gxEQkElyo1 not applying 8 through The Common Application

You must:PWSH Click ADD add collegescolleges to your list to your list BEFORE you canRequest Transcripts &Manage Transcripts Which college are you applying to? 9

PWSH Transcripts for colleges & NCAA must be requested through Naviance For colleges that require mailing, supply the Registrar with an envelope addressed to the college Request Transcript… • Do not select ACT or SAT scores • Naviance cannot submit scores • Scores must be submitted by the testing agency 10

How will you submit your applications? You must select either—via Common App ▪ ApplyTexas or Direct to the Institution ▪ Common Application ▪ Direct to the institution “I’m not sure yet”—transcript cannot be submitted to collegePWSHUsing Common Application -Select via Common ApplicationUsing ApplyTexas-Select direct to the institutionUsing college institute application-Select direct to the institutionTranscript cannot be submittedif you select- I’m not sure yet4 Delivery/Submission Types Electronic Mail SSR/Electronic-other Documents 1 Cannot submit transcript 2 Texas Colleges Electronic/out of state Mail 3 4How are you applying? EDIT Change ? mark to either Common Application or Direct to the Institution 11

4 Delivery/Submission types in Naviance… Documents (Transcript, Letter of recommendation, Secondary School Report, Senior Schedule, School Profile) will be submitted either electronically or mailed………… based on the type of application the student uses when applying to the college/university1 CA Electronic submission – Student applying through the Common Application o Registrar, Counselor & Teacher submits documents electronically2 Electronic submission - Registrar, Counselor & Teacher submits documents electronicallyPWSH3 Mail - Texas Public Universities & College o Registrar submits official transcript & School Profile electronically o If a Recommendation Letter is required, by teacher or counselor, provide a stamped envelope, addressed to the university/college -Texas Private Universities/Colleges o Registrar submits official transcript & School Profile electronically o Provide your counselor with a copy of the (SSR) Secondary School Report (located on the university/college website) & a stamped envelope, addressed to the university/college o If a Recommendation Letter is required by teacher or counselor, provide a stamped envelope, addressed to the university/college -Out of State Public & Private Universities/Colleges o Registrar mails official transcript & School Profile, provide envelope addressed to the university/college with a return address of: PWSH, 5601 W. Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093 o Provide your counselor with a copy of the (SSR) Secondary School Report, (located on the university/college website) if required & a stamped envelope, addressed to the university/college o If a Recommendation Letter is required by teacher or counselor, provide a stamped envelope, addressed to the university/college4 CA The University/College accepts applications through The Common Application, however, the student is not applying through The Common Application o Registrar sends official transcript & School Profile o Provide your counselor with a copy of the (SSR) Secondary School Report, (located on the university/college website) if required & a stamped envelope, addressed to the university/college o Electronic submission-If university/college requires a Recommendation Letter from teacher or counselor? Unknown – Documents cannot be submitted electronically nor mailed 12

Request Transcripts for several collegesType name of collegePWSH Check boxes ClickManage Transcripts ▪ List of Colleges ▪ Type of Admissions ▪ College Deadlines ▪ Transcripts – requested/no request ▪ Transcript Status – Pending or Submitted ▪ Submission Type – Application you are using ▪ Edit – make changes 13

PWSHRequesting Letters of Recommendation If letters of recommendation are required by the college/university First, request recommendations in person In Naviance – select teacher in “letters of recommendation section” NOTE: Teachers who are not employed by Plano ISD are not listed in Naviance • Contact teacher & provide stamped envelope, addressed to the college for mailing Counselor letter of recommendation • Complete the Counselor Recommendation Packet Process (Blue Packet) • Turn in completed Blue Packet to your counselor 3 weeks before your earliest application deadline • Provide a stamped envelope, addressed to the college if your “Colleges I’m applying to” list has the Mail icon 14

Match Common App with Naviance Quick GuideUsing Common Application http://www.screencast.com/t/gxEQkElyo1PWSHNot using Common Application: SelectNaviance: https://connection.naviance.com/pwshEnter: PISD Username & Password Step 1Click: Log-in with Clever ADD colleges to your list Manage Transcripts Step 2 Request TranscriptsRequest Teacher Recommendation Letter, 15 if required by college

PWSH Eligibility Center NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards To receive athletic aid & compete the first year NCAA Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements 16 core courses • 4 years of English • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) • 2 years of natural/physical science (one year of lab science if offered by your high school) • 1 year of additional English, math or science • 2 years of social studies • 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy) • Earn a 2.30 grade-point average or better in your core courses • Must complete 10 core courses before the 7th semester o Of the 10 core courses completed, 7 must be in English, math or science o These 10 core courses become “locked in” for the purpose of core-course GPA calculation • Earn a SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scales NCAA Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements 16 core courses ▪ 3 years of English ▪ 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) ▪ 2 years of natural or physical science (one year of lab science if offered by your high school) ▪ 3 extra years of English, math or natural or physical science ▪ 2 years of social science ▪ 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy) ▪ After August 1, 2018-----Earn a 2.20 grade-point average or better in core courses If you want to play NCAA sports at an NCAA Division I or II college: 1. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at: www.ncaa.org/athletes/register ✓ Send the following documents to the NCAA Clearinghouse: 2. High school transcript with at least 6 semesters 3. SAT and/or ACT test scores ~ Use the NCAA Eligibility Center code 9999 to send scores directly from the testing agency to NCAA ▪ Earn a SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching your core-course GPA on the Division II scaling scale For more info: www.ncaa.eligibility-center or call 877-262-1492 16

Military AcademiesThe United States Military Academies include U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air ForceAcademy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy. The application process for these schoolsis more complex than other colleges. It is very important to begin this process in the spring of your junior year toincrease your chances for acceptance. Be sure to include your counselor in this process.PWSHThe first step in securing an appointment to one of the academies is to write or email and ask for a pre-candidatequestionnaire. Do this during the junior year.Admissions Office Admissions Office Admissions OfficeU.S. Military Academy U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Air Force AcademyWest Point, NY 10996 Annapolis, MD 21402 U.S.A.F. Academy, CO 80840http://admissions.usma.edu www.usna.edu/Admissions www.academyadmissionsThe second step is to request a recommendation from one of your senators or congressmen.US Congressman Sam Johnson Senator Ted Cruz Senator John Cornynhttps://samjohnson.house.gov www.cruz.senate.gov www.cornyn.senate.gov469-304-0382 214-599-8749 972-239-1310The person providing the nomination will need the following information: • Name, address, and telephone number • Date of birth • Social Security number • High school name and year of graduation • Names of parents • The student may indicate first, second, third, and fourth choices for AcademiesCoast Guard Academy and the Merchant Marine AcademyThe admission process is similar to highly competitive colleges. There is no nomination process.Write directly for an application or apply online. Admissions Office Admissions Office Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Coast Guard Academy Kings Point, NY 10024 New London, CT 06320 www.cga.edu/admissions www.usmma.edu/admissions Admissions officer- Aaron Corn Admissions officer- Tina SchoggersROTC Scholarship ProgramsROTC scholarship programs involve a competitive process. In addition to the written application, candidates mustundergo a physical exam, formal interviews, and a physical abilities test.The first step in the process is to request an application:Army ROTC Air Force ROTC Navy ROTCwww.goarmy.com www.afrotc.com www.navy.comUS Coast Guard US Marineswww.uscg.mil www.marines.comResourcesPlano West ROTC instructor, Colonel Mike MestanHow the Military Will Help You Pay for College (Peterson) 17

Financing CollegeThere are many different resources available to help you in planning your college financing. Scholarship season tendsto fall during the spring semester of the senior year. Information regarding scholarships are disseminated throughNaviance.PWSH STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS TIME LINEJunior ❖ Research colleges/universities and develop your college/university list Year ❖ Go for college visits ❖ Check out admission requirements and deadlines ❖ Check out financial aid and scholarship requirements and deadlines ❖ Check out other scholarship options such as: scholarships offered by family employers, private organizations including business or professional groups, and fraternal organizations. ❖ Resources: www.fastweb.com. and studentaid.ed.gov ❖ End of junior year- create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID (username & password) at: https://fafsa.gov/Fall 2018 ❖ Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID (username & password)Senior ❖ Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as October 1, 2018 Year ❖ Complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE at: css.collegeboard.org (if needed) ❖ Complete college/university specific financial aid applications if required ❖ Check on individual college/university general academic scholarship deadlines ❖ Scholarship applications will be listed in Naviance and the Plano West website (counselor page) as they become available ❖ Meet early scholarship deadlinesSpring 2019 ❖ Continue checking for Scholarships in Naviance & the Plano West Website (counselor page) ❖ Evaluate colleges/universities and financial aid packages o Be sure to compare the cost of the schools, not just the financial aid packages o Explore and compare colleges, majors, and living arrangements ❖ Select college/university you plan to attend ❖ Get acquainted with the financial aid office where you will attend college ❖ Accept financial aid package from only one college or university and notify all other college/university of decision ❖ Notify scholarship donors where to send scholarship funds 18

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AIDFree Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, is an important document to be completed for federal and state studentgrants, work-study, and loans. Your application needs to be submitted as early as possible, but no earlier than October 1st of thestudent’s senior year. https://www.youtube.com/FederalStudentAidWhat is it? The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for financial aid, which includes: grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.Why fill it out? The FAFSA is used to determine how much aid you will receive. It may also be prerequisite for other scholarships.PWSHWhat type of aid can I expect to receive? Your prospective college will try to meet your financial need through federal, state, school and private sources, as well as loans, grants and student employment.May I complete FAFSA on the Web? Yes, visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ and click “Start a new FAFSA” to get started. FAFSA Tips • Fill out the form as early as October 1, 2018 • Do not leave any fields blank. Enter “0” if a question does not apply • List your information accurately • Take your time and follow the instructions. For assistance call 1-800-433-3243 https://studentaidhelp.ed.gov/app/home/site/fafsa • Sign the applications. If you are a dependent, have your parents sign too. • Report ALL required sources of untaxed income (e.g., Social Security/child support) • Fill out the FAFSA every year, even if you don’t think you will qualify for aid FSID: Online Identification • The Federal Student Aid ID is the code that is used to identify you online • To obtain the FSA ID, visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/ Click on “Create FSA ID Now” • You must submit your name, date of birth and social security number to receive the FSA ID • The FSA ID allows anyone to electronically sign federal documents and access confidential information, therefore, do not give your ID to anyoneFilling Out the FAFSA You will need the following to fill out the form: 2017 W2 and /or tax return Driver’s license (if any) Social Security number 2017 federal income tax return Current bank statements Parent’s 2017 income tax return (if a dependent) 2017 untaxed income records (if any) Alien registration card Current mortgage and investment records (if any)Signing the FAFSA -required on WEB or paper filing • Use your FSA ID. Parents will also need their own FSA ID to electronically sign the FAFSA. • Print the signature page, get the required signatures and mail the form to the address listed on the signature page • Wait until you receive your SAR (Student Aid Report), get the required signatures and return it through the U.S. Postal Service via certified mailReview the Student Aid Report (SAR) receive within 2 weeks of filing • Review immediately and carefully. • Report errors to the FAFSA Help Desk and ask how to make corrections • Call 1-800-433-3243 if you do not receive the SAR within 2 weeks. • An asterisk after the EFC means your SAR has been selected for verification and you may be asked for more information which will go to the prospective college 19

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PWSH College Visits Prepare for your visit 1.Call and set up an official visit/tour at the college 2.Request “permission form” from sub school prior to the visit 3.Parent and sub school principal must sign permission form 4. Have college admissions advisor sign form 5.Return college visit form to sub school following visit to excuse the absence When you visit a campus • Take the campus tour, check facilities, including dormitories • Visit the fitness center, bookstore, library & dining hall • Visit a class; talk with a faculty member, if possible • Talk to students about what they think of their classes & professors • Eat a meal on campus • Read the campus newspaper; scan bulletin boards, listen to the college radio station • Walk or ride around the community surrounding the campus Ask college students • Do many students go home on the weekends? • Is it possible to study in your dorm room? • Do you like to study in the library? Do you often do research there? • Are faculty members accessible outside of class? • Do faculty members teach undergraduate courses? • Is it relatively easy to get the classes you want at registration time? • Why did you choose this college? • Are campus jobs readily available? As you tour the campus, ask yourself • How does the college promote student involvement in campus groups or extracurricular activities? • In what ways does the college help students graduate in four years? • What is it like to live here? • Where do students get together on campus? • Are the rooms in the residence halls comfortable, and are kitchen and laundry facilities available? • How accessible are computer labs and internet access? • Are there study groups, math/writing labs? • What’s the surrounding town or city like? • What are the best reasons to go to this college? 21

PWSH Choosing your College NAVIANCE offers college searches ~ click on the Colleges tab and go to any link under College Research Admission requirements • What minimum ACT/SAT scores are required? • Is an essay, and/or an interview, and/or recommendations required? • What are the application deadlines? Does the school offer early decision? Location • How far do you want to be from home? Do you prefer a large city or small town? • Do you want to live on campus or commute? • Do you want to attend a large or small campus? • What type of transportation is available to get you to the campus? Cost? Academics • Does the academic program meet your needs/interests? Is career counseling available? • What is the student-to-faculty ratio? Do graduate students teach classes? • Do most students graduate in four years? Campus housing and facilities • What are the dorms like? How are roommates chosen? Is off-campus housing available? • Are students required to live on campus? For how long? • What facilities are offered: athletic center, computer lab, library? School activities • Does the school offer intercollegiate and/or intramural sports? • What types of student organizations exist? Student body • Do you want to attend a public or private institution? (costs vary greatly) • What size school interests you? Do you want to attend a co-ed school? Cost and financial aid • What is the cost of the college? • Is financial aid available? What percentage of students receives financial aid? • Are there scholarships available for which you might automatically qualify? WHAT A SCHOOL WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU • What is your academic history and GPA? • Did you take challenging classes in high school and have a strong senior year schedule? • How do your ACT/SAT scores compare with other students’ scores? • What honors and awards have you received? • What extracurricular activities/volunteer activities are you involved in? • How does your writing compare to other applicants (the essay)? • What do your counselor and/or teachers say about you? 22

University LARGE TEXAS UNIVERSITIES Tuition ENROLLMENT % ACCEPTANCE Average SAT (R/W+M =1600)/ACT 36PWSHSAM HOUSTON STATE 17,902 75% 1070/21 $9,891Huntsville 11,081 65% 1075/21 $9,537 48,960 70% 1200/28 $10,403STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 34,180 73% 1105/22 $10,621Nacogdoches 29,963 63% 1155/25 $10,771 35,871 59% 1195/25 $10,886TEXAS A&M 31,209 72% 1160/23 $10,905College Station 40,492 36% 1345/30 $10,136 32,775 61% 1055/24 $9,952TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITYSan MarcosTEXAS TECHLubbockUNIV. OF HOUSTONHoustonUNIV. OF NORTH TEXASDentonUNIV. TEXAS – AUSTINAustinUNIV. TEXAS – ARLINGTONArlingtonUNIFORM ADMISSION POLICY: Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809 requires that all students meet one of the followingcollege readiness standards in order to be eligible to be considered for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution: • Successfully complete the foundation high school program or • Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT or SAT assessment: ACT – 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Math and 23 Science SAT – minimum score of 480R/W & 530M*Check individual college websites for admission standards above and beyond this minimum requirement **Check high school course requirements for each college Automatic Admission at Texas UniversitiesUniversity Top 10% SAT(R/W+M=1600)/ACT 36ALL TEXAS PUBLIC UNIV. EXCEPT UT AUSTIN* 3.00 -3.49 No MinimumSAM HOUSTON STATE Top 25%STEPHEN F. AUSTIN Top 10% 1010/19TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Top 25% Top 25% 930/17TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY Top 7%UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-AUSTIN Top 25% No minimumTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Top 50% 1360/30TEXAS WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY Top 10%UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS 920/20 Automatic 1180/24 1080/21EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF THIS FORM, HOWEVER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO CONTACT YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TO MAKE SURE THERE HAVE BEENNO CHANGES IN ADMISSION STANDARDS. 04/2018 23

SMALL TEXAS UNIVERSITIES & COMMUNITY COLLEGESUniversity/College ENROLLMENT % ACCEPTANCE AVERAGE SAT(R/W+M=1600)/ACT 36 Tuition OnlyANGELO STATE 8,094 74% 995/20 $8,216San AngeloAUSTIN COMM. COLLEGE 40,803 N/A No Minimum $2,550AustinOpen Admission/No HousingBLINN COLLEGE 18,747 N/A No Minimum $3,448BrenhamOpen Admission/No HousingPWSHBROOKHAVEN COLLEGE 13,284 N/A No Minimum $1,770Farmers BranchCOLLIN COLLEGE 29,703 N/A No Minimum $1,264McKinney/PlanoOpen Admission(SELECT ADMISSION FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS)KILGORE COLLEGE 5,915 N/A No Minimum $2,160KilgoreOpen AdmissionMIDWESTERN STATE 5,319 74% 1025/21 $8,485Wichita FallsPRAIRIE VIEW A&M 7,455 85% 960/18 $9,959Prairie ViewGPA OF 2.0 (4 PT. SCALE) OR BETTERRICHLAND COLLEGE 18,106 N/A No Minimum $1,770DallasOpen AdmissionTARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY 11,463 74% 1045/21 $8,903StephenvilleTEXAS A&M - COMMERCE 7,605 45% 1055/21 $8,723CommerceRegular AdmissionTEXAS A & M – GALVESTON 2,168 68% 1105/24 $9,988GalvestonTEXAS WOMENS UNIVERSITY (TWU) 10,408 86% 985/20 $9,366DentonTYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE 11,478 N/A No Minimum $2,784TylerOpen Admission/Housing available(SELECT ADMISSION FOR HEALTH SCIENCE & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY)UNIV. OF TEXAS, DALLAS 18,388 76% 1325/29 $12,528RichardsonALL OTHER STUDENTS REVIEWED STUDENTS MUST HAVE 4 ENGLISH, 3.5 MATH, 3 SCIENCE, 3 SOCIAL STUDIES, 2 FOR LANGUAGE, .5 FINE ARTSWEST TEXAS A&M 7,394 61% 1075/21 $7,557CanyonEVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF THIS FORM, HOWEVER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO CONTACT YOUR COLLEGE ORUNIVERSITY TO MAKE SURE THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN ADMISSIONS STANDARDS. 04/2018 24

PRIVATE & OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESNAME ENROLLMENT %ACCEPTANCE AVERAGE SAT(R/W+M 1600)/ACT 36 TUITION ONLYPWSHABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY3,670 58 1126 $33,330ABILENE, TX 33,305 53 24 PRIVATE 42,477 84 $28,100UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA 34,072 79 1165TUSCALOOSA, AL 23,044 66 28 $27,372 23,964 84ARIZONA STATE 1,223 52 1220 $35,307TEMPE, AZ 14,348 40 25 9,358 32 $24,308UNIV. OF ARIZONA 17,944 29 1235TUSCON, AZ 30,979 51 26 $29,640 6,926 9UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS 20,426 29 1195 $38,825FAYETTEVILLE, AR 29,310 15 26 PRIVATE 30,873 18 $43,970AUBURN UNIVERSITY 6,673 22 1220 PRIVATEAUBURN, AL 27,846 77 27 $53,346 1,338 10 PRIVATEAUSTIN COLLEGE 6,158 6 1260 $52,082SHERMAN, TX 14,566 14 26 PRIVATE 6,609 11 $ 5,460BAYLOR UNIVERSITY 1275 PRIVATEWACO, TX 28 $53,419 PRIVATEBOSTON COLLEGE 1405 $21,312CHESTNUT HILL, MA 32 $40,167BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1390BOSTON, MA 30 $41,763BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIV. 1310 $53910PROVO, UT 30 PRIVATE $36,220BROWN UNIVERSITY 1490PROVIDENCE, RI 33 $52,825 PRIVATECALIF. POLYTECH. 1310 $57,208SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 29 PRIVATE $52,853UC – BERKELEY 1415 PRIVATEBERKELEY, CA 31 $53,500 PRIVATEUCLA 1365LOS ANGELES, CA 30CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV. 1495PITTSBURGH, PA 33UNIV. OF COLORADO 1250BOULDER, CO 28CLAREMONT MCKENNA 1425CLAREMONT, CA 32COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 1515NEW YORK, NY 34CORNELL UNIVERSITY 1470ITHACA, NY 33DUKE UNIVERSITY 1540DURHAM, NC 33EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF THIS FORM, HOWEVER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO CONTACT YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITYTO MAKE SURE THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN ADMISSIONS STANDARDS. 04/2018 25

PRIVATE & OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESNAME ENROLLMENT % ACCEPTANCE AVERAGE SAT(R/W+M 1600)/ACT 36 TUITION ONLY 6,861EMORY UNIVERSITY 25 1435 $49,392ATLANTA, GA 32,929 32 PRIVATEFLORIDA STATE UNIV.TALLAHASSEE, FL 58 1260 $21,673 28UNIV. OF FLORIDA 35,246 42 1305 $28,658GAINESVILLE, FL 30PWSHGEORGE WASHINGTON 11,504 40 1360 $53,518WASHINGTON, DC 30 PRIVATEGEORGETOWN UNIV. 7,453 17 1435 $52,300WASHINGTON, DC 32 PRIVATEHARVARD 6,766 5 1525 $48,859CAMBRIDGE, MA 34 PRIVATEUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 33,932 60 1455 $31,988URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 29INDIANA UNIV. 39,184 79 1245 $34,845Bloomington, IN 28UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 24,476 84 1255 $30,608Iowa City, IA 26IOWA STATE 30,671 87 1195 $22,472Ames, IA 25JOHNS HOPKINS 6,117 12 1520 $52,670BALTIMORE, MD 33 PRIVATEUNIV. OF KANSAS 18,775 93 $26,592LAWRENCE, KS 26KANSAS STATE 19,472 94 26 $25,492MANHATTAN, KSLSU 26,118 77 1175 $28,051Baton Rouge, LA 26MIT 4,524 8 1530 $49,892CAMBRIDGE, MA 34 PRIVATEUNIV. OF MICHIGAN 29,821 27 1415 $47,476ANN ARBOR, MI 31UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 25,898 75 1235 $26,506Columbia, MO 26MOREHOUSE COLLEGE 2,108 66 1055 $27,278ATLANTA, GA 21 PRIVATENEW YORK UNIVERSITY 26,135 32 1390 $50,464NEW YORK, NY 31 PRIVATEUNIV. OF N. CAROLINA 18,523 27 1350 $34,588CHAPEL HILL, NC 29NORTHWESTERN 8,353 11 1490 $52,678EVANSTON, IL 33 PRIVATEEVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF THIS FORM, HOWEVER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO CONTACT YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITYTO MAKE SURE THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN ADMISSIONS STANDARDS. 04/2018 26

PRIVATE & OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESNAME ENROLLMENT %ACCEPTANCE AVERAGE SAT(R/W+M 1600)/ACT 36 TUITION ONLYNOTRE DAME 8,530 19 1445 $51,505NOTRE DAME, IN 34 PRIVATEOKLAHOMA STATE UNIV. 21,093 75 1215 $23,776STILLWATER, OK 25UNIV. OF OKLAHOMA 22,436 71 1265 $26,919NORMAN, OK 26UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA 10,019 9 1490 $53,534PHILADELPHIA, PA 32 PRIVATEPWSHPEPPERDINE UNIV. 3,542 37 1295 $51,992MALIBU, CA 28 PRIVATEPRINCETON UNIV. 5,400 7 1500 $47,140PRINCETON, NJ 33 PRIVATERICE UNIVERSITY 4,001 16 1535 $45,608HOUSTON, TX 33 PRIVATEUNIV. SOUTHERN CALIF. 18,794 17 1400 $54,323LOS ANGELES, CA 32 PRIVATESMU 6,452 49 1355 $52,498DALLAS, TX 30 PRIVATESOUTHWESTERN UNIV. 1,486 45 1210 $40,560GEORGETOWN, TX 26 PRIVATESPELMAN COLLEGE 2,125 36 1145 $28,431ATLANTA, GA 24 PRIVATESTANFORD UNIVERSITY 7,034 5 1465 $47,617STANFORD, CA 33 PRIVATETEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIV. 9,011 41 1230 $44,760FORT WORTH, TX 28 PRIVATETRINITY UNIVERSITY 2,334 41 1320 $41,344SAN ANTONIO, TX 29 PRIVATETULANE UNIVERSITY 6,571 22 1410 $52,960NEW ORLEANS, LA 32 PRIVATEVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY 6,871 11 1475 $49,664NASHVILLE, TN 34 PRIVATEUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 16,655 27 1380 $46,634Charlottesville, VA 31WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY 4,955 30 1350 $51,400WINSTON-SALEM, NC 30 PRIVATEWASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 7,540 17 1520 $51,533ST. LOUIS, MO 33 PRIVATEWELLESLEY COLLEGE 2,347 29 1405 $51,148WELLESLEY, MA 32 PRIVATEYALE UNIVERSITY 5,472 6 1505 $51,400NEW HAVEN, CT 34 PRIVATE Please consult with the university for exact costs, size and admission informationEVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF THIS FORM, HOWEVER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO CONTACT YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITYTO MAKE SURE THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN ADMISSIONS STANDARDS. 04/2018 27

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