College Application 101

Created By: Alexis Walker ECHS v. General Admissions Application

• General admissions application for Fall 2021 is degree seeking (4 year Bachelor’s degree) • ECHS admissions application is non-degree seeking • General admissions app you must select a major and minor, ECHS admissions app you selected a career pathway What is ApplyTexas?

• ApplyTexas was created to provide a centralized means for both and non-Texas students to apply to various institutions available through Apply Texas. • Most and universities offer their admissions applications via ApplyTexas Abilene Christian University Angelo State University

Baylor University Concordia University Dallas Baptist University

Houston Baptist University Huston-Tillotson University Lamar University

LeTourneau University McMurry University Midwestern State University

Our Lady of the Lake University Prairie View A&M University Sam Houston State University

Schreiner University Southern

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 University of the Incarnate Word

University of North Texas University of Houston System University of North Texas at Dallas

University of St. Thomas University of Texas System West Texas A&M University

Application Process

• How to Apply (check with specific institutions) • ApplyTexas 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 Assured Admission

*SAT and ACT test scores are not required for admission but are considered in merit scholarship awarding.

November 9, 2020 Holistic Review

DON'T MEET AUTOMATIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS? Your application will be evaluated holistically based on the following factors: • Strength of academic background (rigor of graduation plan, GPA, rank, etc.) • Academic course selection (including dual credit, honors, AP and IB courses) • Extracurricular activities • Leadership experiences • Community service • Special achievements, honors, and awards • Employment and internship experience • Personal statement/Essay • Two letters of recommendation • First-Generation in College status • Other special circumstances that put your academic and personal background into context UNT Dallas Admission Key Dates

• Application and Documents for Fall 2021 must be submitted by- December 1st, 2020 • First Day of Fall 2021- Monday, August 23rd, 2021 Financial Aid Key Dates UNT Dallas Scholarship Priority Deadline

• Must be ADMITTED by December 1, 2020 for priority scholarship consideration • Must APPLY by March 15, 2021 for final scholarship consideration

UNT Dallas TASFA/FASFA

Fall/Spring Submit FAFSA by March 15 File Complete at UNTD by May 15

*Complete = student has submitted all requested documents to satisfy the Verification process and checklist is complete Dallas County Promise • Dallas County Promise is a last-dollar tuition scholarship that will cover the gap between state and federal aid and the cost of classes

• Eligibility

• Promise Partner College

• Complete pledge at DallasCountyPromise.org

• Apply soon! Deadline: February 5, 2021

NOTE: Program does NOT cover student fees, housing, books and other expense Transferring Credits

• Credit received through Dallas College is transferrable to UNT Dallas • Credit received through UNT Dallas under the ECHS is deemed transferable to other Texas universities • If uncertain about certain course being transferable to a university be sure to reach the appropriate admissions point of contact. • The credit received at UNT Dallas will be counted as university credit upon your high school graduation Admission Application 1:1 Sessions

• Dates and times to schedule a 1:1 session with an Admissions Counselor are as follows: • Erick Solis: Thursdays 2-4PM • Caleb Simmons: Wednesdays 2-4PM • Alexis Walker: Mondays & Tuesdays 9-11AM, Wednesdays &Thursdays 3-4PM, and Fridays 12-2PM • Karen Alvarado: Thursdays 2-4PM • Sessions will begin this week and end November 24th QUESTIONS?