Welcome to the first TCHS College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR) Newsletter of the 2023-2024 School Year! This newsletter will contain information related to College, Career & Military Readiness.

This is something we hear a lot and it is completely okay! We are here to help you with your plan after Timber Creek.

I don't know which college I want to attend.

• Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
• Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
• You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
• It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
• Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
• Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!

I don't know what I want to major in or what I want to do for a career.

• Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.

• This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.
• If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.
  

I want to join the Military.

• Contact Mrs. Hernandez (see email at the bottom) and she can get you in touch with a Military Recruiter!

If you know your plan after Timber Creek is a 2-year or 4-year college, then this information is for you!

Most college applications opened August 1st. You will typically use two websites to apply:

1. Apply Texas- All Public Texas Colleges will be located on this website.

2. Common App-This is typically Out of State Colleges and some Texas Colleges.

TRANSCRIPTS

AFTER you've submitted your application...don't forget to send your transcripts!!!

• Request your transcript here:

https://kellertx.scriborder.com/applicationCurrent

• Make sure you put your college under add delivery address.
• You can add multiple colleges under one request. You do have to upload a picture of your drivers license or School ID.

PLEASE look at College Application Tips below. This is a step by step guide on applying to college.

• If a college is a Private College, go to the college website to find their application. Some will have their own personal application.

Also PLEASE look at College List Builder below. This is a great way to compare colleges side by side.

• If you plan on attending a Community College or Technical/Trade School, go to the schools website and you will find their application there.

What you should do before it opens in December...

1. Create the Student & Parent FSA ID

2. Gather your tax information that you filed for 2022

***We will send out more information about FAFSA as we find out

You can't start applying for College yet.....but you can start researching and creating your college list.

*Remember...Juniors get two college visit days. You just let attendance know and bring back documentation from the college.

I don't know which college I want to attend.

• Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
• Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
• You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
• It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
• Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
• Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!

I don't know what I want to major in or what I want to do for a career.

• Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.

• This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.
• If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.

I want to join the Military.

• Contact Mrs. Hernandez (see email at the bottom) and she can get you in touch with a Military Recruiter!

All Sophomores & Juniors will be taking the PSAT on October 24th (More info will be sent out by TCHS)

1. The PSAT is great practice for the SAT, which all Juniors will take in March (More info will be sent out by TCHS)

2. Juniors that take the PSAT can qualify for National Merit Scholars, which can lead to scholarships!!

Start researching Colleges:

• Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
• Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
• You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
• It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
• Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
• Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!

Start researching Careers:

• Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.

• This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.
• If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.

Colleges, Military and Trade/Technical schools will set up in the cafeteria during lunch.

• Click here for the full list of visits.

College Scholarships- SENIORS only:

• Make sure when you are applying to colleges, you also apply for their scholarships.
• Some colleges have a separate scholarship application, while others include the scholarship application as part of the college application.
• Be aware of scholarship deadlines. Some are as early as November 1st or December 1st.

National & Local Scholarships all Grade Levels:

• Find the Keller ISD scholarship list here. This list consists of National & Local Scholarships. We have worked very hard to create a centralized list of all the scholarships that students can apply for.
  
• Most local scholarships will not open until the spring semester, but you will find them at the scholarship list above.

Some local scholarships do not have an online application. They require a paper application.

• You can find local scholarships without an online Application here.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: P.E.O Scholarship- $2,500- DUE September 15th, 2023
*For Senior Women...Find application above where it says application here.

Big Future Scholarship Search- is a great scholarship search site.

• Find scholarships, other financial aid & internships from more than 2,200 programs throughout the U.S.
• Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches.
• Scholarship info is based on the College Board's Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs

Qualify for free-reduced lunch??

If yes, make sure you fill out the application each year, but especially Senior Year!

Benefits during Senior Year Include:

1. Free College Application fees through fee waivers. TCHS can approve application fee waivers if the student is on Free-Reduced Lunch.

2. Take the ACT and SAT free, one time each.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if I can help you in some way with preparing for your plan after Timber Creek. I am here for grades 9-12. You can email me or schedule an appointment with me here.

Please follow the TCHS Counseling social media accounts!

X (twitter) @tchsgo OR

Instagram @tchs.counseling

We post a lot of info on scholarships, colleges, military etc.

Email: lindsey.hernandez@kellerisd.net
Website: https://www.kellerisd.net/Page/6556
Location: https://maps.google.com/?q=12450+Timberland+Blvd.,+Keller,+TX+76248,+USA&ftid=0x864dd9f4256165c9:0x495677974b87e837
Phone: 817-744-2329
Twitter: @tchsgo