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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 – University of North Texas

Apply Texas Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University Jason Peacock – University of North Texas (UNT) Common App Sherrill Landorf – Purdue University

Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Presentation • Apply Texas Application Overview – Amanda

Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Presentation • Apply Texas Application Overview – Amanda Brown, Texas Tech • Common App Overview – Sherrill Landorf, Purdue University • Tips & Best Practices • Important Dates • Panel – all institutions • Business Cards on stage • Application Assistance (Computer Lab)

Apply Texas Amanda Brown Texas Tech University

Apply Texas Amanda Brown Texas Tech University

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

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) – Official transcripts (high school and/or college)

CONTENT PAGE

CONTENT PAGE

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

APPLYTEXAS APPLICATION • From your profile, you will then click on the ‘My Applications’

APPLYTEXAS 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 – Select Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX • NOTE: Not the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center – Select Application Type (Freshman, Transfer, etc) – Select the Semester of Entry (for high school seniors, most will enter in fall 2020)

Common App Sherrill Landorf Purdue University

Common App Sherrill Landorf Purdue University

PREP STEPS for the Common App 1. CREATE your account/profile – www. commonapp. org

PREP STEPS for the Common App 1. CREATE your account/profile – www. commonapp. org 2. ADD colleges/universities to your list 3. GATHER requirements a. transcript b. activities c. test scores & dates d. parent/legal guardian information 4. SUBMIT applications

IMPORTANT DATES • Date application opens • Scholarship deadlines • Honors College application deadline

IMPORTANT DATES • Date application opens • Scholarship deadlines • Honors College application deadline • Priority application deadlines • Priority deadlines (for particular programs/majors) • Drop dead date to apply to an institution

TIPS & BEST PRACTICES • Use your legal name • Use a professional email

TIPS & BEST PRACTICES • Use your legal name • Use a professional email address you check often • Make note of important numbers/IDs • Proofread and review before submitting • Understand admission/application review • Know your admissions counselors –DARN (www. texasdarn. com)

QUESTIONS?

QUESTIONS?

Application Assistance (Computer Lab) UNT’s Go. Team

Application Assistance (Computer Lab) UNT’s Go. Team

Apply Texas Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University Jason Peacock – University of North Texas

Apply Texas Amanda Brown- Texas Tech University Jason Peacock – University of North Texas (UNT) Common App Sherrill Landorf – Purdue University