College 101

Workshop

Graduation Requirements

• Foundation Plan

• Endorsement

•Arts & Humanities

• Business & Industry

• Public Service

• STEM

• Multidisciplinary

*Need 26 credits to graduate.

*Must pass all EOC tests.

The Foundation Plan

English 4.0

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math Course 4.0

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Science Course 4.0

World Geography ,World History, US History, Economics

& Government 4.0

PE or Waiver classes 1.0

Fine Arts 1.0

World Language 2.0

Speech 0.5

High School 101 0.5

State Electives 5.0

26 TOTAL CREDITS

DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF

ACHIEVEMENT

► Foundation Program Requirements

► 4 Math Credits (including Algebra 2)

► 4 Science Credits

► At least 1 Endorsement

Earning College Credit in

High School

• Dual credit courses at NCTC or TWU

• Dual credit courses at Braswell

• AP testing

Testing for College

More Tests♦Subject Tests (SAT II)

Only at very select colleges

♦ TSI (Texas Success Initiative Test)

Entrance Exams (SAT or ACT)Fee waivers available for students

who qualify

Community Colleges

PROS

• Much Lower Cost

• Common Numbering

• Associate Degrees

• Smaller Classes

• Distance Learning

• Rising Star Scholarship

•

• CONS

• Limited Campus Activities

• Students must transfer to

earn bachelors degree

• Lack of on campus housing

Selecting

a College

size

major

location

price

campus

life

faculty

support

services

reputation

HOW TO APPLY TO COLLEGE

• Submit application

• Submit SAT or ACT scores

(submit from test websites)

• Braswell’s Code: 440018

• Submit Transcript - Naviance

The Student may also need

• Application Fee ?

• Include a personal essay?

• Include letters of recommendation ?

Allow 2 weeks for a recommendation letter to be written.

College Application Process

• Take SAT/ACT now

• Visit colleges

• Narrow choices

• Apply to 5 colleges

this fall

• Apply for

Financial aid in

October

www.applytexas.org

for Texas state colleges

www.commonapp.org

for private & out of state colleges

College Athletics

Register with the NCAA Eligibility

Center to play for a Division I or II

college

www.eligibilitycenter.org

Braswell’s Code:

440018

How to Find Financial Aid

1. Complete the FAFSA for financial aid

in October of the Senior year.

2. The government will decide on your

Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

3. No matter what college selected,

family contribution remains about the same.

F A F S A

FREE APPLICATON for FEDERAL STUDENT AID

Financial Aid For the Student

Federal Grants

Need-Based Scholarships

Student Loans

Work/Study (Jobs)

Texas Grants and Loans

Financial Help for the Parents

Payment Plans

P.L.U.S. loans (low interest)

How to Locate ScholarshipsNaviance

www.fastweb.com

Search College Websites

Beware of Funding Offers !

Check with the Better Business Bureau !

• Guaranteed Scholarship Programs

• Insurance/Annuities

• Financial Aid Offers

• Loans

Business, Trade, and

Technical Schools

• Highly Specialized Technical Schools

• High Quality In-dept professional training

• Close ties with Industry for Job Placement

• Complete training in as few as 18 months

• Financial Aid is available

Military Training Programs

• Combine military with education

• Combine military with job training

• Train for over 2,000 occupations

• College tuition funding before or

after military service

– Montgomery G.I. Bill

– ROTC Scholarships

Air Force, Navy, Army, Marine, Coast Guard, Texas National Guard, Reserve, Merchant

Marines

More Information

Resources

• Naviance

• TWU Go Center

• On Campus College Visits

• College Night

Internet Resources

Internet Research

www.fastweb.com,

www.act.org

www.Collegeboard.org

Naviance

The End

Question and Answer Period

BRASWELL COUNSELORS

Nicole Dampman: 10th – 12th Grades (A-J)

Kanika McClary: 10th – 12th Grades (K-Z)