THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Cranston High School West Guidance Department • Reminders • Application Process • Common Application • Other types of applications • NCAA Eligibility •
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THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Cranston High School West Guidance Department • Reminders • Application Process • Common Application • Other types of applications • NCAA Eligibility • Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources • General School Information Necessary for Completing Applications Research in order to plan ahead Know when or if you should take SAT/ACT Know if SAT Subject Tests are required by admissions Scores must be sent to the colleges directly from CollegeBoard/ACT Scores do not appear on CHSW official transcript For detailed information, please reference the Junior Power Point Presentation available on the CHSW website or in the pages tab on Aspen College Application Plans • Common Application • Online Application • Paper Application • Efficient method of applying to multiple schools • Easily manage your applications • Most Rhode Island 4year, not-for-profit colleges currently use the Common Application (Johnson & Wales is the exception; use their own online/paper application) • You can “like” Common App on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to receive important updates and information • Common Application Navigating the Common Application For detailed information on managing and completing your Common Application, reference the following: Common Application How To Apply Source: www.commonapp.org Common App Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why can’t I assign a recommender? Why aren’t my recommenders receiving invites? A. The education portion of the Common App must be complete; you must assign a recommender for each school Q. Should I self-report standardized test scores? A. We recommend that you do not selfreport; however, the choice is yours Q. Why can’t I add more than 10 activities? A. Only allowed 10; pick the 10 most relevant/significant activities; combine activities, if appropriate Q. Why don’t I see supplements on the Common App? Q. I’m taking an EE course this year, do I report it under the college courses section? A. Supplement (s), if required, are housed under each school in My Colleges A. No, you do not report current EE course(s); you do report any taken during your junior year, if you received credit Start by visiting the school’s website. Applications can usually be found on the admissions web page Example: JWU Online Application Complete your actual application including essay (if essay is required) and/or supplements Save or print a copy of the application to be submitted Mail or submit electronically the application by the deadline The following materials should be sent to the college: • • • • • • Completed & reviewed application Personal essay Activity sheet Teacher recommendations Application fee Any other materials required by admissions The following materials should be returned to your Guidance Counselor: • • • • • • • CHSW Release Form (part of Diploma Form) Student Questionnaire Activity Sheet or Resume Draft of college essay(s) CHSW Senior Official Transcript Request Form Stamped envelope addressed to the college (if necessary) Hold mid-year reports until first semester is completed (if necessary) The Guidance Department will mail an official transcript, school profile, and the required/requested recommendations to the college. Please note: • The Cranston West Guidance Department requires 15 school days to process a completed application (e.g. for Nov 1 deadline materials need to be submitted by Oct 11) • Applications are triaged according to the application deadlines and then by the date received in guidance Some colleges may require or recommend: • That you participate in an admissions interview • That you submit video tape, audition, portfolio (typically Art, Theatre, Music program candidates) • That applicants for some competitive majors (e.g. engineering, pharmacy, nursing) apply by the Early Action deadline • That students apply by an earlier deadline to be considered for school and/or merit scholarships, despite a later application deadline NB: It is the student’s responsibility to research their school’s individual requirements/recommendations Schedule a time to see the college: • Visit campus • Attend a tour • • • • • Provisional Admission Acceptance Deferral Wait List Denial The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) • Provides a central location for certification of academic eligibility for participation in intercollegiate sports • For detailed information see: NCAA Eligibility Power Point Presentation • Students must register through the Eligibility Center their sophomore year in high school if considering a Division I or II School • Be sure to enter the “9999” code when registering for the ACT or SAT • This requests for your official test scores to be sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center • Test scores on high school transcripts will not be used There is a light at the end of the tunnel… Cranston High School West Class of 2013 Post-Secondary Destinations Abilene Christian University American International College Anna Maria College Assumption College Aveda Institute Barry University Berklee College of Music Boston College Brandeis University Bridgewater State University Bridgeton Academy Brown University Bryant University Catholic University of America Coastal Carolina University Community College of Rhode Island Connecticut College Culinary Institute of America Curry College Dean College Elms College Empire Beauty School Fashion Institute of Technology Festival Ballet Providence Florida Gulf Coast University Franklin Pierce University Full Sail University George Washington University Hartt School High Point University Hofstra University Johnson & Wales University Lasell College Lincoln Culinary Institute Lincoln Technology Institute Maine College of Art Make-up Designory Marist College MotoRing Technical Training Institute Mount Saint Mary College New England College New England Conservatory of Music New England Institute of Art New England Institute of Technology Nichols College Northeastern University Paul Mitchell: The School Pennsylvania State University Plymouth State University Providence College Quinnipiac University Regis College Rhode Island College Rhode Island School of Design Rochester Institute of Technology Sacred Heart University Salem State University Simmons College Southern Connecticut State University Stonehill College Syracuse University Thomas College United States Air Force United States Air Force Academy United States Air National Guard United States Army United States Marines United States Navy University of Connecticut University of Hartford University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of Rhode Island University of Tampa Villanova University Wellesley College West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Connecticut State College Western Michigan University Western New England University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester State University … hard work pays off • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Get your PIN# ASAP at www.fafsa.ed.gov • Can complete the FAFSA after January 1st • CSS Profile – Service from CollegeBoard • Required by some private schools to determine eligibility for private, school scholarships • Deadline in early December (check w/school) • Additional College Forms – please check with the college’s Office of Financial Aid for more information • College Planning Center of Rhode Island • College Planning Center of RI website • (401) 736-3170 • College Financial Aid Office • Community Financial Aid Workshops • Mrs. Picozzi • Room: E-3 • Email: [email protected] • Scholarship information is also posted on the following websites: • • • • Scholarships 360 CHSW Student Center webpage RI Scholarships, College Planning Center of RI Fastweb.com • CollegeBoard: www.collegeboard.org • Common Application: www.commonapp.org • FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov Do not use www.fafsa.com ! • Financial Aid Information: www.finaid.org Colleges base final decisions on mid-year and final grades Colleges Request: • • • Schedule of classes/first quarter grades Mid-year grades Final transcript Remember: Acceptance is contingent on final grades! • Guidance Counselors • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Deana Golini Janis McGuirl Michelle Royal Richard Willette Daniela Ciccone, CACTC Vicki Clark, CACTC Robin D’Almeida, CACTC Lori Velino, CACTC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] School Address: 80 Metropolitan Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 School Code: 400036 Guidance Phone Number: (401)270-8063 Fax Number: (401)270-8522 Website: www.cpsed.net/chsw/index.htm CHSW uses a weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale Class rank is exact and weighted Your graduation date is June 11, 2016 Your date of entry for high school: August, 2012 Your graduating class size is currently 384