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College Application Workshop Apply Texas Common App

College Application Workshop Apply Texas Common App

Apply Texas Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University Jason Peacock - North Central Texas College

Apply Texas Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University Jason Peacock - North Central Texas College (NCTC) Common App Sherrill Landorf – Purdue University Kimberly West – University of Oklahoma Rachel Butler – Drake University

Agenda • Presentation • Apply Texas Application Overview – Amanda Brown, Texas Tech •

Agenda • Presentation • Apply Texas Application Overview – Amanda Brown, Texas Tech • Common App Overview – Sherrill Landorf, Purdue University • Panel – all institutions • Business Cards/Handouts • Application Assistance (Computer Lab in library)

Apply Texas Amanda Brown Texas Tech University

Apply Texas Amanda Brown Texas Tech University

CONTENT PAGE

CONTENT PAGE

Apply. Texas SCHOOLS Abilene Christian University Angelo State University Austin College Baylor University Concordia

Apply. Texas SCHOOLS Abilene Christian University Angelo State University Austin College Baylor University Concordia University Dallas Baptist University Houston Baptist University Huston-Tillotson University Lamar University Le. Tourneau University Mc. Murry University Midwestern State University Our Lady of the Lake University Prairie View A&M University Sam Houston State University Schreiner University Southern Methodist University Southwestern University St. Edward’s University Stephen F. Austin University Sul Ross State University Tarleton State University Texas A&M University System Texas Christian University Texas Lutheran University Texas Southern University Texas State University Texas Tech University System Trinity University of the Incarnate Word University of Dallas University of Houston System University of North Texas University of St. Thomas University of Texas System West Texas A&M University

PROFILE CREATION • For your profile, the following information is required: – Legal name,

PROFILE CREATION • For your profile, the following information is required: – Legal name, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, address, password, & emergency contact information – Create a password • When the above steps are complete, you will receive your username for your account

APPLICATION PROCESS • How to Apply (check with specific institutions) – Apply. Texas Application

APPLICATION PROCESS • How to Apply (check with specific institutions) – Apply. Texas Application at www. applytexas. org • Essay(s) if required • Letters of Recommendation • Resume if applicable – Application fee or fee waiver (see institution for specific) – Transcripts (high school and/or college) – SAT and/or ACT scores

Apply. Texas APPLICATION • From your profile, you will then click on the ‘My

Apply. Texas APPLICATION • From your profile, you will then click on the ‘My Applications’ tab and ‘Start a New Blank Application’ – Create a new 4 -year application or 2 -year application – Select the University you would like – Select Application Type: Freshman – Select the Semester of Entry (for high school seniors, most will enter in fall 2019)

Common App Sherrill Landorf Purdue University

Common App Sherrill Landorf Purdue University

PREP STEPS for the Common App • GATHER o Transcript o Resume – activities,

PREP STEPS for the Common App • GATHER o Transcript o Resume – activities, awards, jobs, community service o Test scores & dates from college entrance exams o Parent/legal guardian information • CREATE your account – www. commonapp. org • START your application

GETTING STARTED AGENDA • Creating Your Account • Common App Layout • Searching for

GETTING STARTED AGENDA • Creating Your Account • Common App Layout • Searching for & Adding Colleges © 2016 The Common Application 30

CREATING YOUR ACCOUNT Creating a Common App account is easy! Simply go to commonapp.

CREATING YOUR ACCOUNT Creating a Common App account is easy! Simply go to commonapp. org and click the Create Account or Apply Now buttons to get started. © 2016 The Common Application 31

© 2016 The Common Application 32

© 2016 The Common Application 32

Then follow these three simple steps to create your account. Account Creation Steps: 1.

Then follow these three simple steps to create your account. Account Creation Steps: 1. Registration Type 2. Login Credentials 3. Registration Information © 2016 The Common Application 33

1. REGISTRATION TYPE © 2016 The Common Application 34

1. REGISTRATION TYPE © 2016 The Common Application 34

2. LOGIN CREDENTIALS © 2016 The Common Application 35

2. LOGIN CREDENTIALS © 2016 The Common Application 35

3. REGISTRATION INFORMATION © 2016 The Common Application 36

3. REGISTRATION INFORMATION © 2016 The Common Application 36

COMMON APP LAYOUT The Common App is divided into four tabs: • Dashboard •

COMMON APP LAYOUT The Common App is divided into four tabs: • Dashboard • My Colleges • Common App • College Search © 2016 The Common Application 37

© 2016 The Common Application 38

© 2016 The Common Application 38

The Common App tab is In the Myfor Colleges tab Search and The Dashboard

The Common App tab is In the Myfor Colleges tab Search and The Dashboard isadd your where you will complete the youbase will complete the home where can colleges to youryou My six Common App sections. college-specific questions keep an eye on your Colleges list in the Watch thesecollege videos toyour learn for each in requirements and upcoming College Search tab. more about them. list. deadlines. Check out our Common App Tour video for more info! © 2016 The Common Application 39

SEARCHING FOR & ADDING COLLEGES With nearly 700 colleges in the Common Application, there’s

SEARCHING FOR & ADDING COLLEGES With nearly 700 colleges in the Common Application, there’s one that’s right for you! Use the College Search tab to explore, learn, and add colleges to your list. © 2016 The Common Application 40

THE COLLEGE SEARCH TAB © 2016 The Common Application 41

THE COLLEGE SEARCH TAB © 2016 The Common Application 41

RESULTS LIST © 2016 The Common Application 42

RESULTS LIST © 2016 The Common Application 42

ADDING SCHOOLS © 2016 The Common Application 43

ADDING SCHOOLS © 2016 The Common Application 43

SUCCESS! © 2016 The Common Application 44

SUCCESS! © 2016 The Common Application 44

Following slide is additional (not covered in original presentation, but thought to be helpful).

Following slide is additional (not covered in original presentation, but thought to be helpful). ‘ Common App tab – 6 Sections (each section may have multiple sections/details to complete)

The Common App tab is where you will complete the main sections of your

The Common App tab is where you will complete the main sections of your application. © 2016 The Common Application 46

QUESTIONS?

QUESTIONS?

Apply Texas Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University Jason Peacock - North Central Texas College

Apply Texas Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University Jason Peacock - North Central Texas College (NCTC) Common App Sherrill Landorf – Purdue University Kimberly West – University of Oklahoma Rachel Butler – Drake University

Application Assistance (Computer Lab)

Application Assistance (Computer Lab)