Transcript The College Application Process

Class of 2012
The College Application Process
Hull High School
March 15, 2011
Class of 2012
Guidance Counselors
Jamie Vaughan
Students: A – J
Days: M – F
Phone:
925-3000 ext. 1122
Email:
[email protected]
Kate LaVigne
Students: K – Z
Days: M, W, Th
Phone:
925-3000 ext. 1121
Email:
[email protected]
College Planning Night
Agenda
 Standardized Tests
 Timeline of Application Process
 Application Deadlines
 Family Connection
 Counselor’s Role
 Guest Speaker: Kelly Montrym, Boston
College
Standardized Tests
Standardized Tests
ACT vs. SAT
 ACT
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Achievement Test
5 Sections – English,
Math, Reading,
Science, and Writing
(optional)
3 hours and 25 minutes
(with optional writing)
 SAT Reasoning Test
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Aptitude Test
10 Sections – 3 Critical
Reading, 3 Math, 3
Writing, 1 Variable (not
scored)
3 hours and 45 minutes
Standardized Tests
SAT Subject Tests
 Students take the SAT Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their
mastery of specific subjects.
 5 general areas: English, History, Math, Science, and Languages
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Specific test descriptions can be found on www.collegeboard.com
 Take a Language exam after at least two years of study
 Not all colleges require the Subject Tests but an increasing number of
schools are beginning to
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Local examples: Boston College and Boston University require 2 subject
tests each
Check the admissions requirements at any school you may be interested in
Standardized Tests
Dates & Registration
 SAT
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May 7, 2011
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 ACT
Reg. Deadline: April 8th
June 4, 2011
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Reg. Deadline: May 6th
Register online at:
www.collegeboard.com
April 9, 2011
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Late Reg. Deadline: March 18th
June 11, 2011
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Reg. Deadline: May 6th
Register online at:
www.actstudent.org
Standardized Tests
Sample Testing Schedule
 Junior Year April/June: ACT (if student wishes to)
 Junior Year May: SAT Reasoning
 Junior Year June: SAT Subject Tests
 Senior Year Fall: Re-take SAT Reasoning, Subject
Tests, and/or ACT
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We will inform students of dates and registration
deadlines as they become available
Timeline of the Application
Process
Timeline
Spring – Junior Year
 Begin/Continue the discussion at home:
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Finances
Geography
Idealistic vs. Realistic
 Visit Schools
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Public and Private
Small and Large
In-State and Out-of-State
Timeline
Spring – Junior Year
 Come up with a tentative list of Schools
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Check admissions requirements for each school
Required high school coursework
 SAT Reasoning Test, ACT, SAT Subject Tests
 Interview/art portfolio/audition
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Check Application Deadlines
Take the SAT Reasoning Test, ACT, and SAT
Subject Tests
Timeline
Summer 2010
 Continue to visit colleges
 Begin to narrow your list
 If you are planning to play a sport in college
register with the NCAA Clearinghouse
(www.clearinghouse.net)
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Let your counselor know when you’ve registered
 Study for the fall SAT and/or ACT
 Consider a job/internship related to major/career
interests
Timeline
Senior Year – Sept./Oct.
 Narrow and finalize your list
 Ask 2 teachers to write you a letter of
recommendation
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Provide each teacher with an addressed and stamped
envelope for each college’s admissions office
 Meet with your counselor
 Fill out applications and write college essays
 Re-take the SAT and/or ACT – send scores
electronically to each school
 Attend Senior Parent Evening at HHS
Timeline
Senior Year – Nov./Dec.
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Finish and mail applications
Counselor mails transcript and other school materials
Student sends test scores electronically
Attend HHS Financial Aid Evening
Do well in school – colleges will see your first and
second term report cards (grades, comments, and
attendance)
Timeline
Senior Year – Jan./Feb.
 Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA)
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Send to each school you applied to
 Wait for acceptance letters and financial aid
packages
 Check with the colleges to make sure all
materials were received
 No senioritis – colleges will see all of your grades!
 Apply for scholarships
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
 Rolling Deadline
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Colleges will accept
and review application
materials at any time in
the fall and winter
The sooner the better!
 Regular Deadline
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Most schools have a
January 1st or January
15th deadline
All student materials
must be submitted by
this date
***Check with individual schools for official deadlines
Application Deadlines
 Early Action
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Typically around
November 15th
Non-binding early
deadline
Students will know if
they have been accepted
in Dec/Jan
 Early Decision
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Typically around
November 15th
Binding contract
Students will know if
they have been accepted
in Dec/Jan
***Check with individual schools for official deadlines
Family Connection
http://connection.naviance.com/hull
College searches
Graphs
Update application status
Counselor’s Role
Counselor’s Role
 Offer guidance on college choices to both
students and parents
 Advise students on the application process
 Write your Counselor Recommendation
 Send in official school documents (transcript,
school form, school profile, senior report
cards, etc.)
Student’s Role
Request Recommendations
Complete applications
Send SAT/ACT scores
Interview
See counselor
Submit applications
Submit financial aid forms
Notify counselor of admissions decisions
Parent’s Role
Try to keep communicating
Provide support and encouragement
Financial support
Stressful time
Field Trip
Boston National College Fair
 We will be taking a group of
students to the Boston National
College Fair at the World Trade
Center in Boston.
 Wednesday, April, 13th B – F
periods
 Return your permission slip to
the guidance office
 Space is limited and participants
will be decided on a first come
first serve basis
 Cost: $15.00
Why Should I go?
 Meet admissions counselors
from hundreds of local, national,
and international colleges and
universities
 A great way to make contact
with a school and get
information prior to applying
 Admissions counselors will
often waive application fees for
students they meet on college
visits or at a fair
***If you would like to be a part of this experience with your child, the
fair also runs from 6:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, April 12th.
Questions
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