Transcript North Babylon High School Guidance Department

North Babylon High School
Guidance Department
The Senior Class of 2009
College Information Night
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of
choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing
to be achieved.”
- William Jennings Bryan
Guidance Counselors
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Mrs. Kristin Loeffler
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Mrs. Lucy Savarese
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Mrs. Milagros McCauley
(Ms. Darlene Chiappino)
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Mrs. Jessica Babino
(Ms. Dana Kulynych)
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Mrs. Kelley Bowman
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Mrs. Mary Krimitsos
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Where are you in the process?
As a senior, you should be ready to jump right into
the application process. You should already have:
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Taken at least one SAT/ACT
Researched colleges
Visited several campuses
Turned in your student profile and activity sheet
to your counselor
Requested letters of recommendation from
teachers
What colleges consider
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Transcripts
Course Selections
GPA - Academic Grades
Tests – SAT I, SAT II and ACT
Extracurricular Activities
Teacher Recommendations
The College Essay
The Interview
Class rank
College Admissions Testing
SAT I – Scholastic Aptitude Test
Is a measure of critical thinking skills and assesses
how well you analyze and solve problems.
Should be taken at least once during junior year
Students should attempt at least one SAT during their senior
year, as colleges will look for the best combination of scores
SAT II – Subject Exams
Required by some of the more competitive colleges
Should be taken after completion of related course
Register at www.collegeboard.com
College Admissions Testing
ACT – American College Testing
Measures
academic achievement in
English, mathematics, reading, and
science reasoning
Students should attempt at least one ACT
Colleges consider SAT/ACT scores to be
comparable
Register at www.actstudent.org
Testing Accommodations
Students with a 504 accommodation or an
IEP are eligible for accommodations on their
SAT/ACT.
 Students must obtain the eligibility form
from the Guidance Office.
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*** If you are planning to take an SAT/ACT this fall,
and are seeking accommodations, eligibility forms
must be submitted IMMEDIATELY!!!
NCAA Eligibility
The NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly the “Clearinghouse”) standardizes the initial
eligibility requirements for all prospective Division I and Division II student
athletes based upon:
- high school “core curriculum”
- grade-point average
- SAT / ACT scores
Division I
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Division II
Utilizes a sliding scale
of GPA/SAT/ACT scores
- Does not utilize sliding scale
- Must have minimum of 2.0 GPA, and
either an SAT score of 820 (critical
reading and math sections only), or a
sum score of 68 on the ACT
You must register on the website!
Please visit web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter
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Early Decision
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Non-Binding Agreement
Similar application / notification timetable as Early Decision
Accepted candidates have until May 1st to accept or decline the offer of
admission.
Applicants that are denied admission outright are not automatically
deferred for later consideration.
Regular Admissions
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Binding Agreement
Student applies to their first-choice college early in the fall usually by
Nov.1st.
Accepted students are notified by early December.
Students that are not accepted may be deferred for admission later in
the senior year.
Early Action
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Admissions Programs
Please be mindful of specific application deadlines.
Rolling Admissions
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College applications are accepted until enrollment is met.
Students must notify their counselor as early as possible if they
are applying for Early Decision or Early Action.
Student Profile
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Used by your Guidance Counselor to write your letter of
recommendation
Please provide detailed and thorough answers
Be honest
Activity Sheet
Include all 9-12 Grade achievements, extracurricular
activities, community service, work experiences, honors
and awards.
Must be neat, typed, and organized, and include your
name and social security number. A copy will get sent with
each of your applications!
Due to your counselor immediately!!
Recommendations
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3 letters of recommendation will be submitted
with your college applications
• 2 Teacher
• 1 Guidance Counselor
 Please provide recommendation form and
activity sheet to your teachers early, if you have
not done so already.
 Teachers will forward recommendation letters to
Guidance Office.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the guidance office has
received their recommendations by October 15th.
Application Procedure
 Every application must be processed through the
guidance office, whether you complete it on paper or
online.
 For EVERY application you complete, you must complete
an “Application Processing Form.” This form tells your
counselor specific information about your application,
ensures that we are aware of the school’s deadline, and
acts as a record that we have received the application.
This form also tells us exactly what you wish us to send
with your application packet (eg: letters of
recommendation, essay)
 If you are submitting a paper application, the Application
Processing form must be submitted at the same time.
Application Processing Form
Student's Name:
Counselor:
Intended Major:
Social Security #:
College/University Name:
__________________
OR
SUNY/CUNY Colleges:
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PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
YES
NO
1. I have applied using the COMMON APPLICATION
2. I have applied online & attached is the Transcript Request Form.
3. I have signed the application.
4. Early Decision/Action application ? (Deadline ________________).
________________).
You must inform your counselor.
5. Standard application (Deadline __________________).
6. The application fee is attached. (My name & Social Security
Security # are on
the check.)
7. Essay is attached, if applicable.
8. I have had my SAT/ACT test scores sent directly from the
College Board / ACT Test Center to the above noted insti tutions.
9. Activity Sheet (Resume) is ON FILE.
10. Is the college's mid-year report form being submitted with the
application?
10. Teacher Recommendations are ON FILE. Yes________ No _____ ___
1. ______________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ___________________
Application procedure
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If you apply online, you will complete the bulk of
your application at home, and then bring us your
completed “Application Processing Form.”
Since you don’t have a paper application to turn
in, you will submit an “Online Transcript
Request” form in its place.
 Many schools will waive the application fee if
your submit your application online. However, if
you are required to pay a fee, and you did not
submit it online, you must bring it to guidance
with the remainder of your paperwork.
Online transcript request form
Transcript Request Form
FOR ONLINE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Name: _______________________________
Please send my:
Date: _________________
Due Date: _____________
_____ Transcript
_____ SATs/ACTs
_____ Recommendations
_____ Mid-year grades
_____ Report Card
_____ NBHS Profile
_____Essay
_____ Activity Sheet
To: Name of College/Organization:
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** Please return to your Guidance Counselor
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The Application Packet
Once your counselor has received the appropriate paperwork from you
(application processing form, and either a paper application or an online
transcript request form), we can begin to process your application.
 Since your counselor will review everything for accuracy, please allow three
weeks for processing. Keep this in mind, as we don’t want you to miss any
deadlines!!!
 The Guidance Staff will create an organized application packet, which will
include:
 Application (if not already submitted online)
 Fees
 Transcript (including courses in progress)
 SAT/ACT scores (if not already sent by College Board)
 Activity Sheet
 1st Quarter Grades
 College Essays
 Recommendation Letters
 School Profile
 Since the Guidance Office is submitting everything together in a neat and
organized packet, the college admissions office will receive a packet which
is ready for an admissions counselor to review.
Scholarships
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The scholarship newsletter is available bi-weekly in the
guidance office. This publication lists the requirements for a
variety of scholarship applications, which are available in the
Guidance Office.
Students can always look for scholarships on their own, through
the internet or publications available in the library. Many
students have found www.fastweb.com to be helpful.
Scholarship applications that require a fee are not legitimate!
Don’t ever pay to receive a scholarship!!!
The application for North Babylon community scholarships will
be mailed out in mid-January. You MUST return it by the
deadline on the packet or your application will NOT be
considered.
Financial aid
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The “Free Application for Student Aid” (FAFSA) must be completed
online in order to begin the financial aid process. This cannot be done
until after January 1st. At the end of the application, you will be
directed to the “TAP” (Tuition Assistance Program) application, which
is available only to New York State residents.
You can print out a FAFSA worksheet at anytime, handwrite the
information, and enter it on the website after January 1st.
The FAFSA4caster is now available online. This tool allows you to
complete a mock version of the FAFSA now, and will give you an
estimate of your “Estimated Family Contribution” (EFC), which is the
amount you will be expected to pay out of pocket.
Beginning January 1st, students who have completed the FAFSA4caster
will be prompted to complete the actual FAFSA online. Many fields
will be pre-populated with the information provided on the 4caster,
and the FAFSA will take you less time to complete.
Once the FAFSA is submitted, the information provided, as well as
your family’s “EFC” is sent to the schools you have chosen. From
there, schools can build you a personalized financial aid package.
The Timeline
For College Admission
Grade 12
Fall
Winter
- Submit completed applications to your counselor
no later than November 10th
- Early Action/Early Decision applications must be
in the Guidance Office three weeks before the
deadline
- Check for scholarship information periodically in
the Guidance Office and online
- Take the ACT October 25th
- Take the SAT November 1st
- Complete FAFSA4caster
- FAFSA must be submitted after January 1st
- Return the North Babylon High School
scholarship application by the deadline
Important Dates
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September
26th & 29th :
October 5th:
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October 16th:
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October 25th :
October 29th :
November 1st:
November 14th:
December 6th:
January 1st :
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Counselors speak to senior groups
Long Island National College Fair 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
at Nassau Coliseum
WSCA Fall College Fair 6:00 – 8:30 pm at Suffolk
Community College (Ammerman Campus, Selden)
ACT: Registration deadline - September 19th
NBHS College Fair for students 12:30–2:00 pm
SAT: Registration deadline - September 26th
College applications are due in the Guidance Office
SAT: Registration deadline – November 5th
FAFSA can be submitted online
Use the computer to help your
college search
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Please visit the “Guidance Info” link for a
comprehensive list of online resources,
updates, and downloads at:
www.northbabylonschools.net
Best wishes for a
successful and
rewarding senior
year!