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College, Career, and Military Readiness

College Entrance Exams

Meet our College and Career Facilitator

College and Career Facilitator

Soraya Soto

College and Career Facilitator

832-223-3433

College, Career, and Military Readiness Information

  • The SAT and ACT are entrance exams required by colleges and universities for admission. It is recommended to take the college entrance exams during the late spring of your junior year so there is time during the fall of your senior year to retake if necessary.

    All colleges and universities accept either exam. The majority of schools require a minimum score on the ACT or SAT to be admitted. To find out the minimum score for the school you are interested in, check with the school’s website or admissions office.

    Students need to register online for ACT at ACTStudent and/or SAT at CollegeBoard. The websites provide information on testing dates, test center locations and costs. Descriptions of the test questions and timing of the exams are also found on these websites.

    It is highly recommended for students to prepare for ACT and/or SAT before they take the exams. Students can take practice tests and attend prep courses to become familiar with the format, types of questions, timing, and directions. Practice tests are available online and LCISD does offer prep courses. See Practice for ACT & SAT in the right column for links.

     

    Practice for ACT & SAT

    Classlink>Library Resources>Ebsco Learning Express (See Mrs. Rose if you have questions)

    KhanAcademy
    ACTStudent
    CollegeBoard
    Number2
    GoCollege
    4TestsMarch2Success

  • When making decisions about your future, you want to have an idea of what your interests are and what careers you would like to pursue. When you are aware of what you want to accomplish in the future, it helps you make a decision about what type of post-secondary education and training you need.

    Students can use the college and career search provided by LCISD for high school students: NAVIANCE. Every THS student has access to Naviance to search about interests, career choices, and colleges. For first time log in access see the College/Career Facilitator in the College/Career Center.

  • Students classified in the 11th and 12th grade are eligible for up to (2) days in a school year related to a college or university visit. Students must secure prior campus principal approval per the College Visit Request Form and upon verification of the College Visit Pre-Approval Form verification by the visiting college or university, the accrued absences will not count toward the exemption requirement.  See Ms. Kelly in the Attendance Office for a college visit form.

     Students MUST be passing all classes in order to use a College Visit Day.

    Unused days do NOT roll over from Junior to Senior year.

    Any College Visits over the approved (2) days per year will be counted as an absence that will count against exemptions.

    Helpful Links

  • After students have narrowed their choices of schools they wish to attend, they need to begin the admission process. Admission procedures may vary; however, it is always important that you APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AND MEET ALL DEADLINES. Top 10%: Applicants who are enrolled in a recognized public or private high school in Texas with a rank in the top 10% of their graduating class will be admitted to a Texas public university. Students in this category must still meet all deadlines to be considered for enrollment. (University of Texas at Austin % cap will change each year.) Students can always visit the College/Career Center for help from the College/Career Facilitators on their applications. The following is a brief overview of the admission process: Take the required college entrance examination (ACT or SAT) and have the score report sent to the school(s) by the testing program. (See section on College Entrance Exams) Complete appropriate application: For Texas 2 year and 4 year public universities students complete the Freshman Common Application by clicking on this link. To apply to Private/Independent colleges and universities, go online by clicking on this link or go to the specific college's website to complete an application. For all other schools including out-of-state schools, students can access applications on any school’s website. Arrange to have your transcript sent to the schools. You must request the transcript through Naviance or in the Registrar’s Office by completing the request form at least 24 hours before needed. Apply for housing by completing an application obtained from the housing department at the school. Remember housing procedures and deadlines vary from school to school. Start Financial Process by completing the FAFSA. (See section on Financial Aid) Notify the school you will attend and the schools you will not attend by posted deadline. Arrange with the Registrar to have a final transcript sent after graduation.

Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

FAFSA and TASFA applications are OPEN!!!  Priority deadline for FAFSA is November 15, so make sure you get your application finishes!

  • If you have a Social Security Number, you will fill out the FAFSA
  • If you do not have a Social Security Number or have a Social Security Number through DACA, you will fill out the TASFA

     Click here for FAFSA       Click here for TASFA in English       Presiona aqui para TASFA en Espanol     

Bring proof that you completed one of the applications to the College and Career Room to receive a sweet treat!  Remember: No treat 'til you complete!

The month of November is all about "Tying Up Loose Ends".  Use November to finish all outstanding applications.  That includes college, financial aid, and scholarship applications.  The College and Career Room staff will have some amazing prizes available to students who complete applications. 

Students can apply for scholarships to help pay for the cost of college. There are a variety of ways to access scholarships. Students can find these scholarship opportunites through...

  1. Naviance - Seniors have specific accounts to search college, career, and scholarship information on this site. Scholarships are posted by the College/Career Facilitator, Mrs. Parker, that are received by Terry High School plus there is access to national scholarship search with Sallie Mae. Students must log in to Naviance to access the information and applications.
  2. Colleges and Universities - Most colleges offer scholarships through their admissions office, financial aid office, and/or campus departments. Since each college varies, students should contact the school directly or go to the college website to inquire about campus scholarships, the application process, and deadlines.
  3. Raise - A micro-scholarship site where students can earn money from colleges beginning in the 9th grade for making good grades, taking SAT and ACT tests, visiting colleges, etc.  The money can add up quickly! 
  4. Internet Scholarship Search - Students can use websites to search for scholarships. Usually students need to create an account and profile so scholarships can be matched to the students' criteria and eligibility. Students should NOT have to pay for any resource to find scholarships. See the right column under Scholarships!!! to access these links.

99% of scholarships are usually directed towards seniors graduating and starting college the next fall semester. There are a handful of scholarships and contests available to juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. This information received at Terry High School is published on Naviance. See the right column to link to Naviance Family Connection.

Financial aid consists of grants, loans, employment opportunities, and scholarships to help students finance a college education. Financial aid resources are intended to supplement, not replace, the financial resources of the family.

In order to apply for financial aid, students and parents will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The earliest students can submit the FAFSA form is after October 1st of their senior year. Priority deadline is March 1st.

  1. The first step to completing the FAFSA on the web is to request a PIN number, which is used to electronically “sign” your name. You can go to www.pin.ed.gov for the PIN number. Both student and parent need a PIN number to complete the FAFSA.
  2. Then visit this link to complete and submit the FAFSA. If you supply an email address, you will receive a link to your Student Aid Report (SAR) in one to five days. If you do not supply an email address, you will receive a SAR Information Acknowledgement within two weeks. Remember to print of all your information including the FAFSA form and the SAR so you may readily access them.

All schools you list on the FAFSA form will receive your financial information. The Financial aid office will use the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to determine how much federal student aid you can get. They will then notify you of your financial aid package for that specific school.

The schools you are applying to may also have campus-based aid programs, so check with them about applications and deadlines. Remember, if you do not meet deadlines you will miss out on aid for your education.

Each school year, Terry High School hosts "Fill Out the FAFSA" nights to help seniors and their parents complete their financial aid applications. This is free help from local financial aid representatives. Check the THS news on the home page for dates and times.

Need help with scholarships and financial aid? Then visit the College/Career Center to get help from the College/Career Facilitator.

Helpful LInks

NAVIANCE
FAFSA
FAFSA PIN #
FINANCIAL AID INFO

Scholarship Links

NAVIANCE
FastWeb
Scholarships
CollegeAnswer
www.fastaid.com
Raise
www.schoolsoup.com
Scholarship Scams

  • FAFSA and TASFA applications are OPEN!!!  Priority deadline for FAFSA is November 15, so make sure you get your application finishes!

    • If you have a Social Security Number, you will fill out the FAFSA
    • If you do not have a Social Security Number or have a Social Security Number through DACA, you will fill out the TASFA

         Click here for FAFSA       Click here for TASFA in English       Presiona aqui para TASFA en Espanol     

    Bring proof that you completed one of the applications to the College and Career Room to receive a sweet treat!  Remember: No treat 'til you complete!

    The month of November is all about "Tying Up Loose Ends".  Use November to finish all outstanding applications.  That includes college, financial aid, and scholarship applications.  The College and Career Room staff will have some amazing prizes available to students who complete applications. 

  • Students can apply for scholarships to help pay for the cost of college. There are a variety of ways to access scholarships. Students can find these scholarship opportunites through...

    1. Naviance - Seniors have specific accounts to search college, career, and scholarship information on this site. Scholarships are posted by the College/Career Facilitator, Mrs. Parker, that are received by Terry High School plus there is access to national scholarship search with Sallie Mae. Students must log in to Naviance to access the information and applications.
    2. Colleges and Universities - Most colleges offer scholarships through their admissions office, financial aid office, and/or campus departments. Since each college varies, students should contact the school directly or go to the college website to inquire about campus scholarships, the application process, and deadlines.
    3. Raise - A micro-scholarship site where students can earn money from colleges beginning in the 9th grade for making good grades, taking SAT and ACT tests, visiting colleges, etc.  The money can add up quickly! 
    4. Internet Scholarship Search - Students can use websites to search for scholarships. Usually students need to create an account and profile so scholarships can be matched to the students' criteria and eligibility. Students should NOT have to pay for any resource to find scholarships. See the right column under Scholarships!!! to access these links.

    99% of scholarships are usually directed towards seniors graduating and starting college the next fall semester. There are a handful of scholarships and contests available to juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. This information received at Terry High School is published on Naviance. See the right column to link to Naviance Family Connection.

  • Financial aid consists of grants, loans, employment opportunities, and scholarships to help students finance a college education. Financial aid resources are intended to supplement, not replace, the financial resources of the family.

    In order to apply for financial aid, students and parents will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The earliest students can submit the FAFSA form is after October 1st of their senior year. Priority deadline is March 1st.

    1. The first step to completing the FAFSA on the web is to request a PIN number, which is used to electronically “sign” your name. You can go to www.pin.ed.gov for the PIN number. Both student and parent need a PIN number to complete the FAFSA.
    2. Then visit this link to complete and submit the FAFSA. If you supply an email address, you will receive a link to your Student Aid Report (SAR) in one to five days. If you do not supply an email address, you will receive a SAR Information Acknowledgement within two weeks. Remember to print of all your information including the FAFSA form and the SAR so you may readily access them.

    All schools you list on the FAFSA form will receive your financial information. The Financial aid office will use the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to determine how much federal student aid you can get. They will then notify you of your financial aid package for that specific school.

    The schools you are applying to may also have campus-based aid programs, so check with them about applications and deadlines. Remember, if you do not meet deadlines you will miss out on aid for your education.

    Each school year, Terry High School hosts "Fill Out the FAFSA" nights to help seniors and their parents complete their financial aid applications. This is free help from local financial aid representatives. Check the THS news on the home page for dates and times.

    Need help with scholarships and financial aid? Then visit the College/Career Center to get help from the College/Career Facilitator.

  • Helpful LInks

    NAVIANCE
    FAFSA
    FAFSA PIN #
    FINANCIAL AID INFO

    Scholarship Links

    NAVIANCE
    FastWeb
    Scholarships
    CollegeAnswer
    www.fastaid.com
    Raise
    www.schoolsoup.com
    Scholarship Scams

Succeeding in High School

 

Students can get the most out of high school and be successful by following these tips. Links to resources and websites are in red.

 

Step 1: Know What Classes You Need to Graduate

Students can use the graduation requirements links below to access their plans to graduate. Students should see their counselor to ask questions and to discuss plans.

For students entering grade 9 in 2014-15 and thereafter:

Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans

 

Step 2: Know How to Get Good Grades

Usually students want to do better in school but do not know where to begin. First, students need to be in school every day. Regular attendance is essential to getting good grades.

Next, click on these topics and tips for setting goals, study techniques, time management, test preparation, reducing test anxiety, and organization skills for help. The information includes approaches and suggestions for students to improve in school.

Students can also get help on their assignments by attending tutorials with their teachers.

To look for help on other websites that contain study skills information, please click on the links in right hand column.

 

Step 3: Get Involved

Students who are involved in activities do better academically, and they also enjoy high school more. Activities provides students with the opportunity to...

  • Spend more time with friends and meet new people
  • Feel more connected to school
  • Provide a valuable service
  • Become a leader
  • Relieve stress
  • Have activities that look good on job and college applications
  • Have fun

Click to view Terry High Clubs, Organizations, and Sports page to get involved.  

Step 4: Plan and Prepare for a Career

When making decisions about your future, you want to have idea of what your interests are and what careers you would like to pursue. When you are aware of what you want to accomplish in the future, it helps to give you a purpose for the classes you are taking in high school.

Students can use the college and career search provided by LCISD for high school students: NAVIANCE. Every THS student has access to Naviance to search about interests, career choices, and colleges. For first time log in access see the College/Career Facilitator in College/Career Center.

Other website links are available for your searches listed in the right hand column.

 

Step 5: Practice for College and Your Future

Everything you are doing now in high school prepares you for college and your future. The level of classes you take, what electives you choose, being involved in activities, and practice for college testing are all factors in what colleges and jobs will consider.

  1. Academic Record: The single most important credential in your folder is your academic record. All four years of high school matter. The schedule of courses taken throughout your career will receive close scrutiny by admissions officers, and semester grades are included in your GPA and rank that is used for admissions.
  2. Extracurricular Activities: These activities both at high school and outside of school play a role in the admissions process. Colleges frequently state they look for students who will make a significant contribution to the college community. You want to show that you are a well rounded student who will be involved. You can get involved in THS orgranizations and use Naviance to search for outside leadership and summer programs.
  3. College Entrance Exam Scores: The SAT/ACT college entrance exams are important. Four year colleges usually require minimum scores on one of the exams to be admitted into college. Scholarships require minimum scores too. The more practice on these types of timed tests will benefit you. Students will take PSAT in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, can attend LCISD Prep Courses, and complete free practice tests on websites for before taking the SAT/ACT tests.

Service Cord Information

Service Cord Guidelines (Effective August 23, 2023 )

    • Contact our College and Career Facilitator, Ms. Soto. 

    • Log into SchoolLinks, click on Careers, click on Opportunities

    • Check your LCISD email for emails with the subject line “Volunteer Opportunity” from Mrs. Soto

    • Check with non-profit community organizations for volunteer opportunities

    • See Service Cord Guidelines above

Succeeding in High School Helpful Links