The College & Career Center is designed to aid Carroll High School students and parents as they prepare for all aspects of post-secondary experience. We are committed to college readiness for all students. It’s never too soon and never too late to start down the College Ready path. Here are resources to help you begin what may be the most exciting and important journey of your life!
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College Visits and Events
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Seniors who are applying or going to apply to TAMUCC can meet with an admissions representative for information on admission or to submit required documents.
US Air Force
- January 25th - In the cafeteria during all lunch shifts
University of North Texas
FAFSA Night
- February 1st - 6-8pm in the library
Students and parents will being assisted with completing and submitting their FAFSA application. Make sure you have both parent's and student's social security numbers, and parent's 2016 tax return and W2.
Dr. Alan Wolfelt
- February 6th - 6:20-8:30 PM at the American Bank Center
Free suicide seminar.
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Auto Admit
Seniors will have to chance to be admitted to TAMUCC on the spot. Bring your current transcript, and have your SAT/ACT log in information so we can print your scores.
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Starting with the 2017–18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), these changes will be in effect:
- You’ll be able to submit your FAFSA earlier. You can file your 2018-2019 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2017.
The following table provides a summary of key dates as we transition to using the early FAFSA submission timeframe and earlier tax information:
| WHEN A STUDENT IS ATTENDING COLLEGE (SCHOOL YEAR)
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WHEN A STUDENT CAN SUBMIT A FAFSA
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WHICH YEAR'S INCOME AND TAX INFORMATION REQUIRED
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| July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
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October 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018
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2015
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| July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
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October 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019
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2016
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| July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
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October 1, 2018 – June 30, 2020
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2017
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2017-2018 ACT/SAT Tests Dates and Deadlines
| TEST
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TEST DATE
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NORMAL REGISTRATION
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LATE
REGISTRATION
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LOCATIONS
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ACT
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9.09.17
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8.04.17
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8.18.17
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SAT
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10.07.17
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9.08.17
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9.27.17
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CHS
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| ACT
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10.28.17
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9.22.17
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10.06.17
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| SAT
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11.04.17
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10.05.17
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10.25.17
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CHS
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| SAT
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12.02.17
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11.02.17
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11.21.17
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CHS
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| ACT
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12.09.17
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11.03.17
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11.17.17
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| ACT
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2.10.18
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1.12.18
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1.19.18
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| SAT
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3.10.18
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2.09.18
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2.28.18
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CHS
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| ACT
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4.14.18
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3.09.18
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3.23.18
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| SAT
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5.05.18
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4.06.18
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4.25.18
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CHS
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| SAT
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6.02.18
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5.03.18
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5.23.18
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| ACT
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6.09.18
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5.04.18
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5.18.18
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| ACT
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7.14.18
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6.15.18
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6.22.18
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TSI
State-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. THE TSI WILL NOW BE ADMINISTERED AT CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL. DATES TO BE UPDATED, SOON. Students wanting to enroll in Dual Credit and seniors who need to test for college may register on the Carroll webstore. The test is $7.00.
- https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login
Benefits of a Community College
Academic Readiness
Once you begin your college career, you need to feel confident that your high school preparation was more than adequate: this is academic readiness, a crucial component for college success. It means that you can handle college course work without remediation, especially in math, reading, and writing. Think about the following while keeping up with your high school course load.
- Have you worked with your parents and counselor on your 4-year plan?
- Do you know how to calculate your GPA?
- Should you consider taking a college entrance exam prep course?
Carroll High School has academic course offerings to prepare you for any higher education experience. All students are encouraged to take rigorous, college preparatory courses in order to be eligible and ready for college academia.
ACT
College entrance exam published by American College Testing that measures a student's ability in math, verbal comprehension and problem solving.
SAT
College entrance exam published by the College Board that measures a student's ability in reading, writing/language and math. The SAT has an optional essay component.
High School Classes that Colleges Look For
AP Exams and AP Courses
College-equivalent courses offered in high school. Students can earn credit at most colleges and universities from AP Exams which are correlated to AP courses.
Personal Readiness
One important component of being College Ready is personal readiness--your ability to carry out your mission to successfully complete a college education. In addition to a strong commitment, think about these questions as you prepare for higher education.
- How are your time management skills?
- Do you have a support network?
- Do you know where to go? Who to ask? When you need help?
It is your individual responsibility to develop skills and good work habits during high school that will pay off long into the future. Use these resources to ensure your success after graduating from Carroll High School.
First Steps to Personal Readiness
Timeliness
Efficient use of time and importance of meeting personal and college admission deadlines.
Parental Expectations and Support
Finding Your College Fit