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Welcome to Senior Year! Ms. Raffay A-F Mrs. Gilsdorf G-M Ms. Cooper N-Z See what the GHS Class of 2014 accomplished! Application Information # of Students 226 Avg. GPA 3.187 Avg. SAT 1675 Avg. ACT 26 Total Submitted Apps 968 Apps./student 4.3 % of students accepted to all colleges applied 69% GHS Class of 2014 Postsecondary Plans % of students 4 Yr College 88.49% 2 Yr College 3.99% Military 1.33% Employed 0.88% Career Education 0.88% Other 4.43% In-State 69.8% Out of State 30.2% Private 32.5% Public 67.5% Postsecondary Plans for Class of 2014 Where did they go??? 4 Yr College 2 Yr College Military Employed Career Education Other “College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” -Frank Sachs, The Blake School A few reminders from last year… Remember to apply to a safety school, “possibility” schools, and a “reach” school The only way to guarantee a denial is to not apply…rejection is part of the process Have weekly meetings with your parents to talk about your progress Schedule final college visits and interviews if necessary Technology first impressions Do not fear the unknown! What is coming my way? See the Calendars & Organization Tools on My Big Campus! Application Components Student Online Application Name and address, the basics Résumé or activity list Essay (when requested) Supplements as required by colleges Application fee Official test scores Transcript School Profile Counselor letter of recommendation (when required) Secondary school report/ counselor report Teacher letter of recommendation (when required) Step 1:Have all of the appropriate accounts set up! - Naviance: Have a valid Naviance Student Account…Watch out for typos!!! - Common Application: Create a Common App Account if your colleges accept Common App & write down your username & password! …Watch out for typos!!! - FERPA: Complete the FERPA waiver in Common App, again if your colleges accept Common App Step 2: Fill out the online application(s)! Where do I find the application? Is it a Common App school? Step 3: Add all of your colleges to Naviance! See page 4 of “How to Apply” for screen shots! Matching your Naviance account with your Common App account Step 4: Request teacher & counselor letters of recommendation Are they required? What it means to the teacher/counselor to write a letter Requesting a teacher letter (see form) Requesting a counselor letter (see form) What if I already requested teacher letters last year using the old form? The more time you give us the better! Step 5: Send ACT and/or SAT scores Have official SAT & ACT scores sent directly from the testing agency to your particular college. - www.collegeboard.org - www.actstudent.org Yellow Sheet Are your test scores reflective of you? Some schools have Test Optional policies, which allow the student to decide if he/she wants to submit test scores as part of their application. - www.fairtest.org - See your School Counselor to work out a strategy if test optional may apply to you. * Beware of the fine print around how colleges/universities may still use/require test scores. Step 6:Requesting a Transcript! Blue Sheet One BLUE Form for every school to which you apply. We cannot send your transcript until we have this form on file! If you have already turned in forms to Mrs. Seidell that were signature pages from the colleges/universities, you will still need to submit a BLUE form! You MUST turn in your BLUE form at least Before you want your transcript to be sent! ***See Important Counseling Office Deadlines!*** Step 7: Follow up! You did it! Let your counselor know of application outcome. Especially if you have been waitlisted, as it is important to follow-up with the college. Sticker time! Other things to know… How to know that my materials got to my college (e.g. it is NOT instant) How to transfer college credits…and what to mark in Common App about it! Reminder: What Your School Counselor Does NOT Send to Colleges Test Scores Teacher Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Denison from Kenyon, COTC, OSU, or Once you’ve done all of this work…how do they make the decision? Admitted deferred waitlisted denied If this is how you’re now feeling… Don’t worry! We are going to be with you every step of the way! How do I keep track of it all? Use your “How to Apply to College” packet Stay organized! Reference your organizational tools on My Big Campus! What other students do: Folders Make a folder for all of your collegerelated papers. Lists List each school in the order of the first deadline you are trying to meet. Excel Sheets Use Excel to keep track of each school, deadlines, cost, etc. Naviance has deadlines and links to the college’s website Knowing your deadlines… Types of Application Deadlines Regular Decision: Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. Commitment Level: Non-binding Types of Application Deadlines What does it mean if they use rolling admission? • Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle until a specified, regular deadline. Types of Application Deadlines Early Action: • Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date. Commitment Level: Non-binding Types of Application Deadlines Early Decision: • Students make a commitment to a firstchoice institution where, if admitted they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early. Commitment Level: Binding! Types of Application Deadlines Priority Deadline: • Students apply by a specified deadline to be considered for a full range of scholarships, housing preferences, special program, etc. – University of Cincinnati’s: • College of the Conservatory of Music November 1 • College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning (DAAP) December 1 • College of Engineering & Applied Science December 1 Commitment Level: Non-binding Picking Your Deadline College of Wooster Early Decision I—November 1 Early Action—November 15 Early Decision II—January 15 Regular Decision—February 15 What’s the advantage of each deadline? Other Application Components SAT Subject Tests Remember you can sign up for a maximum of 3 subject tests on any SAT regular test date Usually 1 hour for each subject test You cannot take the regular SAT on the same day as the subject tests To find out if your school requires SAT Subject Tests, check your school’s application checklist Interview Portfolio Honors Programs If you qualify for a college or university Honors Program you should DEFINITELY consider it! Benefits could include: Additional engagement and rigor More opportunities for one-on-one connection with professors/faculty Additional scholarship money Priority registration for classes Smaller class sizes with equally motivated students Special housing opportunities For consideration May need to apply by earlier deadline! Sports in College If you may play Division I or II athletics in college, you must register with the NCAA eligibility center at www.eligibilitycenter.org Verify you have completed all necessary courses to be eligible for NCAA DI or DII athletics GPA and Test score sliding scale Financial Aid as Part of Your Application Process Don’t let the “sticker price” stop you from applying Remember Harvesting the Money Tree last year? Grants, loans, scholarships, and work study Know your college’s financial aid deadline The Financial Aid Timeline Local scholarships SEE the information on My Big Campus as a reference! Upcoming Application Work Sessions September: Monday, Sept. 8 In your English 12 classes Wednesday, Sept. 243:00-5:00 PM in the library October: Friday, Oct. 17 (COTA day) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the senior lounge January Mid-year Reports The counselors will send these automatically to every school you have applied, which includes a transcript with your 1st semester senior grades. You do not need to bring us anything! FAFSA becomes active January 1 May 1 Deposit Deadline Colleges have a reply date of May 1st, by which you must confirm with an acceptance letter and deposit to attend your school of choice! Start NOW! “We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.” - Calvin Coolidge * Resources * • • • • • • • Your College 201 Folder Your Counselor Parents & Friends Naviance My Big Campus Online search tools GHS Website www.granvilleschools.org/ghs