Transcript Welcome to Senior Year!CEEB/ACT CODE 311-590

Department of Student Personnel Services
Presents:
SENIOR SEMINAR
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Auditorium
Telephone 732-222-9300
Fax 732-222-9029
Jon Warner, Director of Student Personnel Services
Kathleen Moretti, School Counselor
Maura O’Connor, School Counselor
Katherine Saxton, School Counselor
Ext. 2150
Ext. 2110
Ext. 2130
Ext. 2140
Welcome to Senior Year!
CEEB/ACT CODE 311-590
Summer “To Do” List
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Review the college packets sent home in Feb/Mar
•
Go Online and Research colleges through NAVIANCE
•
Plan your college visits: Call schools (800 numbers listed online) arrange tours
•
Narrow your schools down to 6 – 10 by September
•
Work on Activity Resume – Have a draft ready for your counselors in September
• Honors/Awards
• In-School Activities
• Out-of-School Activities
• Volunteer Community Service
• Work Experiences
•
Review college applications on line to check college essay requirements
– Begin your draft
– Have it reviewed by your English Teacher in September
•
Be sure to register online for Oct/Nov SAT’s (collegeboard.com and/or ACT’s if taking
(actstudent.org)
•
Check NAVIANCE or your college website to see if SAT SUBJECT TESTS are recommended /
required (register for what is needed on college board.com for Nov. testing.
COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING
CONTINUE WORKING ON YOUR ESSAY(S)
WRITE FROM YOUR OWN PERSPECTIVE
IN YOUR OWN STYLE
CHECK SPELLING & GRAMMAR CAREFULLY
RE-READ YOUR FINAL COPY (COMPUTERS CAN DO STRANGE THINGS!)
TEACHER LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
TWO (2) LETTERS FROM TEACHERS OF CORE SUBJECTS:
•ENGLISH
•HISTORY
•MATH
•SCIENCE
•FOREIGN LANGUAGE
EXCEPTION:
DEPENDING ON YOUR MAJOR YOU MAY SUBMIT A NON-CORE
CLASS EXAMPLES:
•ARCHITECTURE…..MR. MALFA
•MUSIC………………..MR. ATTILLO
PREFERABLY TEACHERS YOU HAVE HAD OR HAVE GRADES 11 and 12
HOW DO I REQUEST
TEACHER LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
COMPLETE THE STUDENT REQUEST FOR A COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION (IN YOUR
BOOKLET) ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR ACTIVITY RESUME (DRAFT IS OK) ATTACH ANY
COLLEGE SPECIFIC TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS OR COMMON APP. FORM
SUBMIT BUSINESS SIZE ENVELOPES ADDRESSED TO YOUR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
OFFICE WITH SHORE REGIONAL RETURN ADDRESS AND ONE STAMP ENCLOSE A
POSTAGE PAID POSTCARD ADDRESSED TO YOURSELF IF YOU WANT A RECEIPT
SAMPLE:
MARY JONES
1 SHORE LANE
WEST LONG BRANCH, N. J. 07764
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR: MARY JONES
FROM: TEACHER NAME
RECEIVED BY: COLLEGE NAME
DATE_____________________SIGNATURE__________________
COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELOR VISITS AT SHORE
THROUGOUT THE FALL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS WILL BE
VISITING SHORE TO MEET
WITH INTERESTED STUDENTS.
HOW DO I KNOW WHO IS COMING?
•LIST OF COLLEGES SCHEDULED TO VISIT ON OUR WEBSITE
•LIST POSTED IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
• DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EXPECTED VISITS
SIGN-UP SHEET IN GUIDANCE TO REQUEST A PASS TO ATTEND.
NOW…………HOW DO I APPLY???????
THERE ARE A FEW CHOICES:
• ONLINE: 99.9% OF STUDENTS WILL APPLY TO COLLEGE ONLINE
(COLLEGES PREFER)
NEAT AND EFFICIENT
GO TO YOUR COLLEGE WEBSITE
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND SEND
•DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AND MAIL
TYPES OF APPLICATIONS
COLLEGE’S OWN APPLICATION ON THEIR COLLEGE WEBSITE
COMMON APPLICATION (ACCEPTED BY APPROXIMATELY 400 COLLEGE &
UNIVERSITIES)
www.commonapp.org
BENEFIT OF USING: FILL OUT ONE TIME AND SEND TO AS MANY SCHOOLS ON THE
LIST AS YOUWANT (THERE IS AN APPLICATION FEE FOR EACH SCHOOL)
REMINDER: WHEN USING THE COMMON APP REMEMBER TO DOWNLOAD
FORMS*:
TWO (2) TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS
ONE (1) SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT
ONE (1) MID-YEAR REPORT
ONE (1)FINAL REPORT and ONE OPTIONAL REPORT
*ONLY ONE(1) SET OF FORMS NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO YOUR COUNSELOR
REGARDLESS OF HOW MANY SCHOOLS YOU ARE APPLYING TO USING THE
COMMON APPLICATION
WHY USE IT?
The Common Application simplifies the college admission process by saving time and
eliminating duplication of effort. Once completed online or in print, copies of the
Application for Undergraduate Admission and associated secondary school forms may be
sent to any of the participating colleges and universities. This allows students to spend less
time on the busywork of applying for admission, and more time on what’s really
important: college research, campus visits, essay writing, and senior year
coursework.
IS IT WIDELY USED?
Yes! Last year, roughly 575,000 students submitted approximately 2.4 million applications
via the Common App Online, and hundreds of thousands more were submitted on paper.
IS IT TREATED FAIRLY?
ABSOLUTELY! Our college and university members have worked together for nearly 40
years to develop this application. All members fully support its use, and all give equal
consideration to the Common Application and the college’s own forms. Many of our
members use the Common Application as their only undergraduate admission application.
MAY ALL COLLEGES PARTICIPATE?
Membership is open to colleges and universities that evaluate
students using a holistic selection process. A holistic process
includes subjective as well as objective criteria, including at
least one academic recommendation form, at least one
untimed writing sample, and broader campus diversity
considerations. If a college or university is not listed on our
website, they are not members of the consortium. Sending
the Common Application to non-members is prohibited.
2012-13 © 2012 The Common Application, Inc.
I PUSHED THE SEND BUTTON
NOW WHAT DO I DO?
FILL OUT A TRANSCRIPT “REQUEST” FORM (COPY
IN YOUR BOOKLET) ONE MUST BE COMPLETED
FOR EVERY SCHOOL YOU APPLY TO
WHAT DO I BRING TO MY COUNSELOR?
-ONE (1) COPY OF A COMPLETED TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM FOR EACH COLLEGE
-SET OF COMMON APPLICATION FORMS (FOR FIRST SCHOOL REQUEST ONLY)
-COLLEGE COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION FORM (IF REQUIRED)
-COPY OF ESSAY (YOU CAN SUBMIT ONLINE WITH APP. IF YOU PREFER)
-COPY OF YOUR ACTIVITY RESUME (WITH FIRST SCHOOL REQUEST ONLY)
ALL INFORMATION MUST COME IN WITH A LARGE ENVELOPE (9x12):
ADDRESSED TO YOUR COLLEGE’S ADMISSIONS OFFICE WITH THREE STAMPS*
RETURN ADDRESS SHOULD BE SHORE REGIONAL (YOU CAN LEAVE BLANK & WE WILL PLACE A
STICKER)
*SUGGESTION: MANY STUDENTS PREFER TO BRING IN A BOOK OF STAMPS FOR THEIR FILE.
WE WILL USE AS NEEDED AND RETURN SHOULD ANY BE LEFT.
***ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN TEN (10) OPEN SCHOOL DAYS BEFORE DUE DATE***
*IMPORTANT*….DO NOT HOLD UP YOUR APPLICATIONS WAITING FOR SAT/ACT RESULTS.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL ASK: DATES TAKEN OR TO BE TAKEN (FILL IN & SEND)
ALSO….SAT AND ACT SCORES MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY BY COLLEGE BOARD OR ACT
(THEY CAN BE REQUESTED ONLINE)
WHAT IF I HAVE A LEARNING OR PHYSICAL
DISABILITY (IEP/504)?
IF YOU WILL BE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE
COLLEGE LEVEL YOU HAVE AN EXTRA STEP IN THE PROCESS:
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR A COPY OF YOUR IEP/504 PLAN
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES AT
YOUR COLLEGES*
*COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ARE COVERED BY THE “SUNSHINE LAW”
WHICH REQUIRES “SELF-DISCLOSURE. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO
VISIT BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
I’VE DECIDED TO ATTEND BROOKDALE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BROOKDALE’S APPLICATION IS ONLINE (FOLLOW SAME PROCEDURE TO
SUBMIT) ACCUPLACER ADMISSIONS TESTING CAN BE DONE ON CAMPUS (NO
APPT. NEEDED)
OR
AT LONG BRANCH CAMPUS OR ANY OTHER SATELLITE CAMPUS (APPT. NEEDED)
OR
HERE AT SHORE IN APRIL (30 SEATS AVAILABLE MUST HAVE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED) EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DAY FOR ALL SHORE STUDENTS WILL BE
HELD IN MAY –
CLASSES WILL BE CHOSEN
COLLEGE ID’S ISSUED
DEFERRED TUITION UNTIL AUGUST
GENERAL INFORMATION
DEADLINES:
COLLEGE DEADLINES AND FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES ARE FIRM….NO EXCEPTIONS
**REMEMBER TO BACK UP ALL DUE DATES TEN(10)OPEN SCHOOL DAYS**
EARLY DECISION:
YOU CAN ONLY APPLY TO ONE (1) SCHOOL UNDER EARLY DECISION. IT IS A SIGNED
CONTRACT THAT IS BINDING.
EARLY ACTION:
IN BY A SPECIFIC DATE NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE COMES EARLY (NON-BINDING)
EARLY NOTIFICATION
IN BY A SPECIFIC DATE NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE COMES EARLY (NON-BINDING)
ROLLING ADMISSION
NO DATE-NOTIFIED AS SOON AS ALL DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED (MAY INCLUDE MIDYEAR REPORT CARD)
Now that I’ve applied, how do I pay?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
Applying for federal student aid is quick and easy. You can complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSAsm) at www.fafsa.gov. Follow these easy steps to simplify the process
of applying for federal student aid.
Gather the documents needed to apply. The list is on the website.
Apply online at FAFSA on the WebSM.
Submit a FAFSA. The FAFSA is used to apply for federal financial aid (grants, work-study, and
loans). Also, many colleges, universities, and career schools use your FAFSA information to
award state and college aid. The process is free. Never pay to apply for federal financial aid.
You'll need a PIN to "sign" your online FAFSA, make corrections to the application, and more. If
you are a dependent student, your parent will need one too. You can get your PIN before you
begin or as you complete the FAFSA — it's up to you.
Note: Complete the FAFSA each year, starting on January 1. Be sure you meet application
deadlines.
For deadlines, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Shore Regional will host a Financial Aid Night in
November, please check the website for the
exact date.
Pay for College Tools
CSS/PROFILE CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®
The fast, easy, convenient secure way to apply for financial aid
Welcome to PROFILE, the financial aid application service of the College Board -- a
national, not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect
students to college success and opportunity. Many of the member colleges,
universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the
information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid
funds.
Completing PROFILE Online requires you to have a secure browser and either a
valid credit card or checking account.
Collegeboard.com > College Planning > Pay For College > CSS/Profile
SCHOLARSHIPS
ALL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED THROUGH SHORE REGIONAL CAN BE SEEN
ONLINE:
www.shoreregional.org
tab ACADEMICS /click Student Personal Services/Scholarship Booklet
All Scholarship Applications will be on NAVIANCE
MRS. MORETTI WILL BE FOLLOWING UP WITH SCHOLARSHIP
INFORMATION SHORTLY
FOR ALL THE ATHLETES
ALL DIVISION I AND DIVISION II SCHOOLS REQUIRE THAT YOU REGISTER
WITH THE NCAA
www.NCAAClearinghouse.net
After registering online you need to print out two (2) copies of the
STUDENT RELEASE FORM and bring to your counselor.
One will get mailed now with a transcript
One will be mailed when you graduate
*PLEASE REMEMBER WE CANNOT RELEASE ANY INFORMATION TO NCAA
WITHOUT YOUR SIGNED TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM
Register at
www.sat.collegeboard.org/register
WHAT ABOUT SAT OPTIONAL?
Full listing of colleges that will review for consideration without SAT’S/ACT’S
www.fairtest.org
PLEASE NOTE:
IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION YOU WILL BE REVIEWED BASED ON YOUR GRADE
POINT AVERAGE. ESSAYS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE SECONDARY
CONSIDERATIONS, AS ALWAYS.YOU NEED TO BE AT OR ABOVE WHAT THE COLLEGES
ARE REQUIRING.
What if I am still unsure?
IT IS “OK” TO GO UNDECIDED OR UNDECLARED!
USE COLLEGE BOARD AND NAVIANCE TO DO CAREER SEARCHES
VISITING SCHOOLS WILL HELP YOU DECIDE
WHAT TO DO BY THE END OF THE WEEK
•RETURN YOUR TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM TO GUIDANCE (SIGNED
BY YOU AND A PARENT)
•REGISTER FOR SAT’S AND/OR ACT’S AS NEEDED. REGISTER FOR
SAT SUBJECT TESTS IF NEEDED
•REGISTER FOR NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE IF ATTENDING A DIVISION I
OR DIVISION II SCHOOL
•BRING DRAFT OF RESUME FOR COUNSELOR REVIEW (or share on
Google chrome
•ORGANIZE YOUR COLLEGE DEADLINES (BACK UP 10 OPEN SCHOOL
DAYS MINIMUM)
**YOUR OFFICIAL GRADE POINT AVERAGE CAN BE VIEWED OCT 1ST
ON THE PORTAL**
IN CLOSING…
UNFORTUNATELY APPLYING TO COLLEGE AND DECIDING WHAT YOU
WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN. YOU
NEED TO TAKE THE TIME TO REALLY THING ABOUT:
•LIKES AND DISLIKES
•STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
•WHAT YOU PERSONALLY WANT OUT OF COLLEGE
•WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD
YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO EXTENSIVE RESEARCH WHICH YOU NEED
TO CONTINUE TO USE….