Transcript Class of 2012

Class of 2015
Are You Preparing for Life after High
School?
I can…
• Check my credits earned and those necessary to “walk the stage”
on May 28, 2015
• Compare my record to the requirements for an Honors Diploma
• Meet the requirements and deadlines for admission and
scholarships for my desired post-secondary options
• Identify where the common application is and use it if I need to
• Keep track of college applications and request transcripts and
required teacher recommendations electronically (Naviance)
• If I haven’t finished already, continue to explore college and
career options
• Register with and check my eligibility with NCAA
Honors Diploma
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4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
4 credits of Science
4 credits of Social Studies
3 credits of 1 World Language or 2 credits of 2 different world
languages
• 1 credit of Fine Arts
• 3.5 GPA
• 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (combined score of critical reading and
math sections only)
* can only miss one of the criteria listed above
SAT Subject Tests
How Colleges Use Them
• Make admission decisions.
• Determine how well prepared you are for
different college programs.
• Place you in appropriate-level courses.
• Advise you on subject course selection.
• NOT REQUIRED BY ALL COLLEGES, BUT
CERTAINLY RECOMMENDED WHERE
INDICATED!
Factors considered in admissions’ offices
across the country
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Class rank (6-semester cumulative)
Demonstrated leadership
Employment status during high school
Extra- and co-curricular involvement
First-generation college student status
Grade point average
Legacy status (family members that
have graduated the school)
Letters of recommendation (if
required)
Life experiences
Obstacles overcome
Potential contributions to diversity
(breadth of experience, geography,
ideology, lifestyle, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, world view)
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Quality of high school (% of graduates
going to 4-year colleges)
Significant extenuating circumstances
Socioeconomic status
Special abilities, talents, and
achievements
Standardized test scores
Strength of high school curriculum
(depth in each subject area, honors or
accelerated courses, AP/IB courses)
Strong, ongoing commitment to social
service and/or volunteer activities
Writing ability
College/Career Readiness Factors
(In order of importance)
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Grades in College Prep Courses
Strength of Curriculum
Admission Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
Grades in All Courses
Essay or Writing Sample
(can get you over the hump!)
• Teacher Recommendation (only considered when
required)
• Student Demonstrated Interest
• Counselor Recommendation (only considered when
required)
Recommendation Letters
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Check with individual school for requirements
Counselor will write one if required!!
Give teachers at least 2 weeks notice
Request electronically in Naviance after you
have completed “Senior Brag Sheet” survey
• Follow-up with face-to-face request
Resumes/Activity records
(Use the resume program in Naviance to create)
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Leadership roles/events planned
Honors and Awards
Community Service
Summer Activities/Internships
Employment
Special research projects/independent studies
Admissions Timelines
• Early Decision
• Ethical agreement signed by parent, counselor and student
• Student MUST meet individually with counselor to obtain
signature
• Early Action
• Apply early, will get an earlier response
• Rolling Admission
• Once file is complete, response will take 4-6weeks.
College Selection Process
• Know yourself and what is important to you!
• Know your credentials and the realistic choices
you have earned!
• Take advantage of resources
• College Fairs in the fall
• College rep visits (find on Naviance)
College Night
October 8, 2014
@ CVCC
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Writing Essays
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Start early by creating ideas to write about
Essays are evaluated by interest and accuracy
Use specific examples in your composition
PROOFREAD AND GET IT REVIEWED!!
Senior schedule recommendations,
(direct from admissions counselors…)
• Keep your grades up throughout the entire year!
• Take strong and competitive classes during your
senior year i.e. math, science, and world
language classes
“acceptance is contingent on performance
throughout ALL years of high school.”
POLICE YOURSELF!!
What You Should Do Now!!
• finish campus visits and make a decision as to which
colleges you will apply
• View applications, deadlines, and procedures for
prospective colleges and begin!!
• Get familiar with Naviance and Common App (if
applicable)
• apply to 2-3 perfect fit colleges, 1 stretch, and 1 safety
net
• Register and take/re-take ACT and/or SAT (SAT
Subject Tests if applicable)
• Complete the mandatory Senior Fall Survey (Naviance)
Common Application
• https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/Common
App/FAQ.aspx
• You must link your Common App and
Naviance accounts!