Junior Parents ’ Workshop: The College Admissions Process

Junior Parents’ Workshop: The College Admissions Process

Mrs. Betsy Sullivan

04/21/23

College Search• Who are you? • What do you want?• College Search: selectivity, 2 yr/4 yr school, state, region, major, sports, LD, average cost, enrollment• Develop List through Naviance

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Important Decisions• First Choice• Early Decision• Early Action• Single Choice• Regular Decision• Likely Schools

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Evaluating an Applicant• High School Grades and GPA

• Rigor of Program+Senior Course Selection

• Rank (MLHS does not rank)

• Standardized Test Scores (Test Optional Colleges: www.fairtest.org)

• Extracurricular Activities

• Teacher and Counselor Recommendations

• Application Essay(s)

• Interview (required/recommended)04/21/23

MLHS School Profile• Every school has a Profile that is updated each

year• Contains the school’s statistical data + other

information• Features past performance as a benchmark• Colleges compare the strength of a student’s

transcript to the strength of the offerings, to peers, and to the pool of applicants

• MLHS’ Profile is a strong statement about our school, our students, and our community

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High School Transcript• Courses taken and final grades earned in

grades 9-11 with annual and cumulative GPAs

• Does not include quarter or exam grades• Midyear Report gives that breakdown and

is released to colleges in February• MLHS GPA is calculated on all classes

except PE, Audit, and Pass/Fail classes• MLHS GPA is weighted on a sliding scale

A+=4.3, 4.8, 5.3• Non-weighted GPA uses 4.0 scale04/21/23

Standardized Testing• PSAT-Sophomore and Junior Years• SAT Reasoning-Sophomore and Junior Years SAT II Subject Tests-Start early (Honors Bio

Grade 9; Honors Chem Grade 10; AP Bio Grade 11 take it again for best possible score)

www.collegeboard.com www.ets.org• ACT with or without Writing www.actstudent.org• Please note: Students are responsible for knowing

the specific requirements for each of their schools

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Resume/Activities Sheet• Extracurricular Activities• Community Service• Employment• Photo-optional personal choice

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Campus Visits• MLHS CODE: 310855• Register in Admissions Office• Plan ahead for a tour• Schedule an overnight, attend classes• Talk to other students on campus• Exchange email information if appropriate• Look at facilities, surroundings, professors,

and students• Keep notes• Send Thank You cards04/21/23

Student-Athletes• NCAA Regulations

Division I Schools

Division II Schools

Division III Schools

• Cumulative GPA

• NCAA’s Cumulative GPA

• Register/File after completion of junior year

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Public or Private: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Private: College Scholarship Service (CSS) www.collegeboard.com

• Scholarships

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Additional ResourcesGuidance DepartmentTelephone: 973-334-8580Fax: 973-316-0815CEEB Code: 310855

Mr. Bergen: [email protected] until 12/20/13Ms. Rao: [email protected] from 1/2/14Ms. Margaret Montenare:[email protected]. Sullivan: [email protected]. Wolfelsperger: [email protected]. Stalter: [email protected]. Corby: [email protected]. Moore: [email protected]

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