College Application Tips for Seniors

Your Counselors

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Aaron HinojosaCollin college counselorahinojosa@Collin.edu

Located in the counseling office in Office 326.

At East on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and

alternating Fridays. Fill out a request to see him for help with all things

college and career!

SAT/ACT Testing• Register to retake SAT or ACT (if needed to improve scores)

www.actstudent.orgwww.collegeboard.org

• When registering for the test, make sure you are adding the colleges you want your scores to be sent to for free. Sending scores after the exam will cost a fee and will cause scores to get to the college later.

• Upcoming Test Dates offered at WEHS:ACT SATOctober 26 October 5

• Full list of ACT/SAT test dates for 2019-2020 school year can be found here: https://www.wylieisd.net/Page/7841

• All WISD juniors take the SAT during the school day and should have a score on file with College Board.

• If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, then you can get an ACT/SAT fee waiver from your counselor. This does not cover late registration fees.

APPLY!!!! applytexas.org or commonapplication.org

Other Items Needed for Application… • SAT and/or ACT scores-send directly from ACT Student or College Board. • Request your transcript to be sent. This is done through the counseling

center. • Letters of recommendation, not a requirement at all universities.

Recommended to do at least one, but no more than three. • For your application to be reviewed you MUST have a complete application

on file, ACT or SAT scores, application fee paid, and a transcript. Failure to have all items in will prevent you from getting into the school of your choice.

• Don’t forget to check application deadlines. These can be found on each college’s website.

• If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, then you qualify for college application fee waivers. Check the college’s website for what type of fee waiver they require. SAT will give a qualifying student 3 application fee waivers.

Update Your Resume’• When asking people to write a letter of recommendation on your

behalf give them your resume’. This will help the writer highlight your accomplishments.

• Please give your teachers at least 2 weeks to complete your letter of recommendation.

• Things to include: Class Rank, GPA, honors and awards earned in and outside of school, clubs and teams you are a part of, leadership roles you hold, volunteer service, jobs and internship experience.

• You will need all of this information for your college applications.• This is your time to BRAG about yourself!

Financial Aid and Scholarships• Attend FAFSA Night at WEHS Monday, September 23rd @ 6:00.• FAFSA opens October 1st. • Apply for free at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Check the WEHS counseling webpage and Facebook for an updated list

of scholarship opportunities.• Apply for scholarships directly with the colleges.• The local WISD senior scholarship application will open on February 1,

2020 at 12:01 am and close on March 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm. This one application is used by several local business and civil organizations. More info to come in the spring.

• Research scholarships on national sites such as: www.scholarships.com, www.cappex.com, www.fastweb.com & https://scholarships360.org

Follow the WEHS Counselors

• Facebook: WylieEastCounseling

• Twitter: @EASTCounseling

• WEHS Counseling Web Page https://www.wylieisd.net/Page/9035