TCHS College & Career Newsletter
September 2022
Seniors- Class of 2023
I don't know where to start!?
I don't know which college I want to attend.
- Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
- Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
- You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
- It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
- Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
- Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!
I don't know what I want to major in or what I want to do for a career.
- Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.
- This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.
- If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.
I want to join the Military.
- Contact Mrs. Hernandez (see email at the bottom) and she can get you in touch with a Military Recruiter!
College Applications
If you know your plan after Timber Creek is a 2-year or 4-year college, then this information is for you!
Most college applications opened August 1st. You will typically use two websites to apply:
1. Apply Texas- All Public Texas Colleges will be located on this website.
2. Common App-This is typically Out of State Colleges and some Texas Colleges.
- If a college is a Private College, go to the college website to find their application. Some will have their own personal application.
Also PLEASE look at College List Builder below. This is a great way to compare colleges side by side.
- If you plan on attending a Community College or Technical/Trade School, go to the schools website and you will find their application there.

When FAFSA/TASFA opens October 1st...
Or
2. Attend any of the FAFSA/TASFA Completion Events at a Keller ISD High School (see dates above)

Juniors- Class of 2024
You can't start applying for College yet.....but you can start researching and creating your college list.
*Remember...Juniors get two college visit days. You just let attendance know and bring back documentation from the college.
I don't know which college I want to attend.
- Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
- Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
- You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
- It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
- Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
- Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!
I don't know what I want to major in or what I want to do for a career.
- Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.
- This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.
- If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.
I want to join the Military.
- Contact Mrs. Hernandez (see email at the bottom) and she can get you in touch with a Military Recruiter!
PSAT-Why is it important?
1. The PSAT is great practice for the SAT, which all Juniors will take in March (More info will be sent out by TCHS)
2. Juniors that take the PSAT can qualify for National Merit Scholars, which can lead to scholarships!!
Freshmen & Sophomores- Class of 2025 & Class of 2026
Start researching Colleges:
- Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
- Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
- You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
- It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
- Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
- Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!
Start researching Careers:
- Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.
Campus Chats- ALL Grade Levels
- Click here for the full list of visits.
Scholarships: You can NEVER apply for too many!!--ALL Grade Levels
College Scholarships- SENIORS:
- Make sure when you are applying to colleges, you also apply for their scholarships.
- Some colleges have a separate scholarship application, while others include the scholarship application as part of the college application.
- Be aware of scholarship deadlines. Some are as early as November 1st or December 1st.
National & Local Scholarships:
- Find the Keller ISD scholarship list here. This list consists of National & Local Scholarships. We have worked very hard to create a centralized list of all the scholarships that students can apply for.
- Most local scholarships will not open until the spring semester, but you will find them at the scholarship list above.
Some local scholarships do not have an online application. They require a paper application.
- You can find local scholarships without an online Application here.
Big Future Scholarship Search- is a great scholarship search site.
- Find scholarships, other financial aid & internships from more than 2,200 programs throughout the U.S.
- Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches.
- Scholarship info is based on the College Board's Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs
September & October CCMR Events
Financial Aid 101
Wednesday, Sep. 21st, 6-7pm
4101 Thompson Road
Fort Worth, TX
Financial Aid 101
Monday, Sep. 26th, 6-7pm
601 Pate Orr Road North
Keller, TX
This event will take place in the lecture hall at Keller High.
Keller ISD FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)/TASFA Workshop- Seniors
Monday, Oct. 3rd, 5-8pm
201 Bursey Road
Keller, TX
This event will be at KCAL
College Colors Day
Friday, Oct. 7th, 8am
TCHS
TCHS FAFSA/TASFA Workshop- Seniors
Monday, Oct. 10th, 6-8pm
12350 Timberland Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX
This event will be in the library at TCHS
Fossil Ridge FAFSA/TASFA Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 6-8pm
4101 Thompson Road
Fort Worth, TX
The FAFSA/TASFA Workshop will give you the opportunity to complete your FAFSA or TASFA. There will be Financial Aid reps from various colleges to help with this process.
Meet with Mrs. Hernandez
Lindsey Hernandez-College & Career Center Counselor
Instagram @tchs.counseling
I post a lot of info on scholarships, colleges, military etc.