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I am Mrs. Adams, Central High School's College, Career, and Military Readiness Counselor. You can email me at kelli.adams@kellerisd.net or call me at 817-744-2145. My office is in the College & Career Readiness Go Center, located within the CHS counseling office. Request an appointment, stop by during your off-period, or scan the QR codes in the hallway to request me. For the latest information, follow @KCHS_GoCenter on Twitter & Instagram.
My mission is to help all Central students prepare for life after high school and find their right fit for continuing their education. I can help with many things including career exploration, investigating college majors, finding the right college or technical program, applying for college, connection with military recruiters, applying for financial aid/scholarships, exploring various post-secondary options, and more.
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Life After High School Resources
College & Career Search Tools
- College Board Big Future (College Exploration)
- Major Clarity (Career & College Exploration)
- College Navigator (College Exploration)
- Career Interest Surveys
- College Comparison Worksheet
- College Visit Checklist
Applying to College
- How to Apply to College
- ApplyTexas (apply to Texas Public Colleges)
- Common App (apply to select Texas Public, Private & Out of State Colleges)
- Coalition for College (apply to select colleges in and out of state)
- Common Black College Application (apply to many HBCUs for a single application fee)
- Apply to TCC
- College Essay Writing Tips
- College Resume Resources
- Send your transcript to a college, NCAA, or a military recruiter
- NCAA & NAIA How To Guide
- Recommendation Letter Request Form - make a copy to your Google Docs, then share with your assigned counselor
Financial Aid
- Options: Paying For College
- Financial Aid Toolkit for Parents
- Financial Aid Toolkit for Students
- KISD FAFSA Tools & Resources (opt-out forms)
- FAFSA Tutorials on YouTube
- 8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA
- FAFSA Checklist 2023-2024
- Create Your FSA ID
- Fill out your FAFSA
- Fill out your TASFA
- Texas Tuition Guarantee Programs
Scholarships
- Scholarship Tracker - track all of your applications
- Scholarship Search Profile - create a customized scholarship search
- Raise.Me - earn microscholarships for your high school accomplishments
- National Scholarship Search Sites - listed here on the district CCMR site
- Keller ISD Scholarship List
- CHS & Printable Local Scholarships
Testing & Test Prep
- Register for the SAT
- Register for the ACT
- Khan Academy (SAT Prep)
- ACT Academy (ACT Prep)
- March to Success (SAT & ACT Prep)
- TSI Information - Overview, Learning Resources, and Scoring
- Take TSI at TCC (seniors only)
Additional Resources
- Keller ISD CCMR Website - lots of resources for all stages of planning
- Ask ADVi 24/7 College Help Chat Service
- Grade Level & Graduate Checklists
- Dual Credit Information
- Past Presentations
- CCMR Monthly Newsletters
- CCMR Graduation Cord Information
