Transcript Great Neck South High School College Planning

Presented by:
Allison Romeo Gottfried
Guidance Counselor
Guidance Department
 Dr. Thomas Ganes-Department Chairperson
 Mrs. Carly Bank
 Mr. Christopher Erickson
 Mrs. Allison Romeo Gottfried
 Mrs. Jo-AnnEyre McNeil Cruz
 Mrs. Gillian O’Connell
 Mrs. Stacey Rapp
 Dr. Joseph Stopanio
Secretarial Staff
Barbara Lenahan-Head Secretary
Joann Claus
Robin Heller
Kathleen Morrone
SAT, SATII and ACT DATES
 October PSAT Preliminary/Practice
 National Merit Qualification for Eleventh Graders
TEST DATES 2013-2014
ACT
Dec. 14th, deadline Nov. 8th
April 12th, deadline March 7th
June 14th, deadline May 9th
SAT
Nov. 2nd, deadline Oct. 3rd
Dec. 7th, deadline Nov. 8th
Jan. 25th, deadline Dec. 27th
March 8th, deadline Feb. 7th
May 3rd, deadline Apr. 4th
June 7st, deadline May 9th
GREAT NECK SOUTH CODES
High School CEEB CODE
332172
SAT Test Center Code 33458
ACT Test Center Code 214130
For more information…
Please go to:
www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org
Tidbits of info:
**Check to see if the college requires SAT IIs(subject
area tests)
 www.fairtest.org is a website that lists colleges that
are SAT/ACT optional
Students who receive
Testing Modifications
 SAT www.collegeboard.com
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SSD # is needed when you register for the exam
 ACT www.actstudent.org
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(2 Steps) Use National Testing Extended Time Form and
application online to apply for Extended Time Testing on
National Test Date
One application form used for Special Testing(not on
National Test Date-due to (i.e.)-Double Time, Scribe, etc.)
 **See your guidance counselor ,the school psychologist and/or
your Special Education point person for more information**
The Application Process
College Admissions Video
 Admissions Video
Putting a college list together:
 See your Guidance Counselor with a parent when we
send home appointment forms (usually March-June)
 You are welcome to see your guidance counselor before
that official meeting if you have test scores back(ACTs
or SATs) before then
 Use Naviance www.connection.naviance.com/gnshs
 THE GOAL IS TO FIND a good fit!
 Use Naviance www.connection.naviance.com/gnshs
 Ms Gottfried/counselor log in screen example
 Log on for parents: Sign in as Guest, Guest password: parents
How many should be on my list?
•REACH
•REALISTIC
•SAFER
 Choose 2-3 schools in each category
 Check with your guidance counselor
and Naviance to narrow it down
More college search websites:
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.collegeconfidential.com
 www.princetonreview.com
 www.nycolleges.com
 www.allaboutcollege.com
 www.campustours.com
 www.collegeview.com
 www.ctcl.com
 www.usnews.com/edu/eduhome.htm
College Visits
 Visit the Student Union without the tour guide and speak
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with current students about student life and academics
Sit in on a class
Eat a meal in the dining hall
Look around-Do you feel comfortable with the community?
Check out the majors and schools within the
college/university
College Visit cont’d.
 **Be sure to call ahead of time to set up an appointment for a
campus tour and info. session**
 If they have 2 tours at the same time, great for parents to
go on one and your child to go on another to get a different
perspective and to allow your child to ask their own
questions
 Make sure to fill out the attendance sheet or info. card so the
college knows you visited. (Many colleges track interest
demonstrated by the student)
 Our Feb. break/April break may be great times to visit if the
college is in session
DEADLINE TERMS
 EARLY DECISION
 EARLY ACTION
 RESTRICTIVE EARLY ACTION
 PRIORITY APPLICATION
 ROLLING
 REGULAR
Important Factors in the
Application Process:
 High School Transcript
 Grades earned and Courses student is taking(how rigorous)
 SAT or ACT Scores
 official scores sent by student not our school
 Online Application
 (Common Application SUNY/CUNY or individual college application)
 Letter(s) of Recommendation
 The Essay
 Activity Resume
 (or list you provide on Common Application)
Letters of Recommendation
 Ask two teachers informally at end of junior year and
formally at the beginning of the senior year(some
applications need one and some will need two)
 Remember: Many will be asking their junior teachers!
 Ask teachers that know you well for your most positive
attributes
 Sometimes a supplementary letter is appropriate
 (athletics, music, arts, community service or work
related letter)
 Counselor Recommendation
 A thank you note is always a nice touch!
The College Essay
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Follow directions.(word limit, etc.)
Make sure your essay answers the question.
Be sure that it tells the reader something about you.
Be engaging
Make sure it is coming from you (your voice).
Make revisions.
Proofread and make corrections. (presentation counts)
Seek feedback(your 12th grade English teachers are available
to help you in 12th grade if you make appointments in
advance)
 If you are not funny, this is not the time to try!
In the application, remember to
include…
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Leadership
Community Service
Accomplishments
Honors and Awards
Extracurricular Activities(clubs, athletics, the arts, etc.)
Out of School Activities(religious organization, babysitting)
Summer Programs
Internships
Work Experience
***Common application has a section for all of this***
List of materials Guidance sends:
 1. Transcript
 2. High School Profile
 3. Secondary School Report/Counselor
Recommendation Form(We need the form
from the student if it is not common app)
 4. Counselor Letter of Recommendation
List of items teacher sends:
 Teacher Evaluation Forms
 Teacher Letters of Recommendation
 **Student must communicate with teacher
to know if teacher is sending electronically
or by mail.
 **We have a form that the student hands the
teacher to help organize the process. **
Student Responsibilities for Applications
 Some Key points:
 In the senior year, set up your Common Application
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account and sign the FERPA. Log onto your Naviance
account and enter your Common Application email address
and then press the prompt to match them.
Review your transcript at the beginning of the senior year.
Obtain and Complete Applications.
Follow directions and know deadlines!
Submit the College Applications Form and Counselor
Questionnaire to your counselor at least two weeks before
deadlines.
Student Responsibilities cont’d.
 Send standardized scores ACT/SAT/SAT IIs directly from
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the testing service.
Send the student portion of the application.
Send signed Early Decision agreement(only if applicable)
Contact schools for auditions/interviews(if applicable)
Art students: prepare portfolio and call to ask how to send
Students who want to apply for modifications in college see
the school psychologist about updating testing
information.
See FAST FACTS sheet in guidance for more details…
Parent Responsibilities
 Visit campuses with your child
Amtrak has http://campusvisit.com/amtrak for buy one get one ½ off
 Allow your child to make phone calls to colleges (Not
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you!)
Attend South High’s Financial Aid Evening in the
senior year
Help with scholarship search
Complete the FAFSA or any financial aid forms that
may be requested from a particular college such as the
CSS Profile or other institutional forms.
Support your child during this process!
APPLICATIONS
www.commonapp.org
www.suny.edu
www.cuny.edu
Supplemental-Check the college website to see if it is
required
For Naviance:
ELECTRONIC:
secondary school report and teacher evaluation
are sent electronically
PAPER:
Need to give stamped envelope with college (Office of
Admissions) address to teacher
Financing your Education
 Attend Financial Aid evening in the senior year on calendar
 Federal Aid: Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov after Jan. 1st
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of senior year and as close to Jan. 1st as possible.
Colleges now have a net price calculator on their websites
and www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov can give you an estimate of
your estimated family contribution(EFC)
CSS PROFILE: Apply during fall of senior year if college
participates
Ask about any other specific institutional forms by
contacting the Office of Financial Aid at each
college/university
Great Neck Student Aid forms may be picked up in
guidance office in the senior year
Financing your Education cont’d.
Helpful websites:
www.hesc.com
www.ed.gov/finaid
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Scholarship Website:
www.fastweb.com
College Athletes
 www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
 www.eligibilitycenter.org
Now that you have all of this information…
What is the next step?
 RELAX!
 Students should be focusing primarily on their courses at
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South High and getting the best grades possible this year.
Students should continue to be involved in their
extracurricular activities.
Start researching. Use NAVIANCE.
Schedule visits.
Take standardized exams ACT/SAT and SAT IIs if
necessary.
Start to think about your essay and teacher
recommendations.
Study and have fun with this process!
Enjoy the process!
Remember---We are here to help!
Before you know it…your children will be graduating!