Round Rock ISD

The College Application Workshop will prepare students to submit a comprehensive package to universities which highlights their strengths and demonstrates interest in their preferred major. Students will complete their Personal Essay and Supplemental essays (as available), develop a resume, create a "Brag Sheet" to provide to adults who will write recommendation letters, produce detailed lists of clubs, organizations, activities, awards and work experience and review SAT/ ACT scores in the context of their preferred university and major. Recommendations will be offered to strengthen the application. Students will learn about the different types of admission offered, when and where to complete the FAFSA, Cost of Attendance and scholarship resources. Additionally, students will contact admissions representatives for their chosen school/major and have the opportunity to register for university admissions programs. *Guardian permission and presence is required for many on-campus presentations. On-line programs are widely available. Workshop is taught by a Texas certified English teacher with experience as a College Coach and as an Application Reviewer for a Texas Tier 1 University. Needed Supplies: Students MUST have RRISD provided laptop daily. Student must bring on the first day: *GPA/ Class Rank and unofficial transcript *AP Courses, Scores and access to College Board *Interest list of colleges & majors *List of extracurricular activities, clubs and organizations, awards, volunteer hours, work experience, job shadowing, etc.