Senior Application Senior Application Night Night Immaculate High School Immaculate High School September 16, 2009 September 16, 2009
Senior Application NightSenior Application Night
Immaculate High SchoolImmaculate High School
September 16, 2009September 16, 2009
Some Housekeeping ItemsSome Housekeeping Items
College Conference Appointment SlipCollege Conference Appointment Slip
Senior Class Email Information SheetSenior Class Email Information Sheet
Senior Application Procedures Senior Application Procedures AcknowledgementAcknowledgement
How Are You Doing On Your How Are You Doing On Your College List?????College List?????
ResourcesResources
NavianceNaviance Collegeboard.comCollegeboard.com College Admission Reps at ImmaculateCollege Admission Reps at Immaculate
• Sign up in Naviance – GET A PASSSign up in Naviance – GET A PASS• Use good judgmentUse good judgment
Danbury Fair Mall College FairDanbury Fair Mall College Fair• October 19 5-9pmOctober 19 5-9pm
Preparing for the College Preparing for the College Application ProcessApplication Process
Construct a spreadsheetConstruct a spreadsheet
Register for any additional admission testingRegister for any additional admission testing
SAT, ACT, SAT Subject TestsSAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests Enter prospective colleges into NavianceEnter prospective colleges into Naviance
Attend your College ConferenceAttend your College Conference
Setting Up Your College FileSetting Up Your College File 2 Teacher Recommendations2 Teacher Recommendations
REQUEST FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMREQUEST FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM Teacher Evaluation Forms (Common App + other school forms)Teacher Evaluation Forms (Common App + other school forms) STUDENT EVALUATION FORMSTUDENT EVALUATION FORM
Counselor RecommendationCounselor Recommendation 3 STUDENT EVALUATION FORMS3 STUDENT EVALUATION FORMS INDIVIDUAL DATA SHEETINDIVIDUAL DATA SHEET STUDENT ACTIVITY RESUMESTUDENT ACTIVITY RESUME PARENT/GUARDIAN BRAG SHEETPARENT/GUARDIAN BRAG SHEET Set up your personal interview with your counselorSet up your personal interview with your counselor
Student ActivitiesStudent Activities ResumeResume
Setting Up Your College FileSetting Up Your College File
All forms you need to complete are available:All forms you need to complete are available:
NAVIANCE – Document LibraryNAVIANCE – Document Library Guidance OfficeGuidance Office
Begin the Essay Writing ProcessBegin the Essay Writing Process
PROCESS!!!!!!!!PROCESS!!!!!!!!
Be StrategicBe Strategic
Needs to provide additional information about Needs to provide additional information about you that appears no where else you that appears no where else
Use your resourcesUse your resources
Several drafts – seek out feedbackSeveral drafts – seek out feedback
Save everything you writeSave everything you write
Types of Admissions ProgramsTypes of Admissions Programs
1.1. Restrictive: requires a commitment from the Restrictive: requires a commitment from the applicantapplicant
2.2. Non-Restrictive: allows student time to accept Non-Restrictive: allows student time to accept offeroffer
Restrictive AdmissionsRestrictive AdmissionsEarly Decision (ED)Early Decision (ED): student makes a binding commitment to a first-: student makes a binding commitment to a first-
choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. Student may apply to only Student may apply to only oneone school ED school ED If accepted student must withdraw all other applicationsIf accepted student must withdraw all other applications If a student reneges on ED agreement it is unlikely that the If a student reneges on ED agreement it is unlikely that the
student will be accepted at any other selective institution student will be accepted at any other selective institution ED deadlines are usually November 1ED deadlines are usually November 1stst or 15 or 15thth If denied student may not be able to roll over to the regular If denied student may not be able to roll over to the regular
decision pool.decision pool. If seeking financial aid and your needs are not met you can If seeking financial aid and your needs are not met you can
decline acceptance. decline acceptance. Restrictive Early ActionRestrictive Early Action: varies greatly by institution: varies greatly by institution
Typical restrictions include:Typical restrictions include:
disallowing student from entering regular decision pool once disallowing student from entering regular decision pool once decision is rendereddecision is rendered
disallowing student from applying to other early decision/action disallowing student from applying to other early decision/action plansplans
ED Pros and ConsED Pros and ConsPros:Pros:
1.1. You may have an easier time getting admitted if you show your You may have an easier time getting admitted if you show your willingness to commitwillingness to commit
2.2. You will know post-high school plans soonerYou will know post-high school plans sooner
3.3. If denied, you will have an easier time reassessing your options.If denied, you will have an easier time reassessing your options.
Cons:Cons:
1.1. You must make an unwavering decision early on in your senior yearYou must make an unwavering decision early on in your senior year
2.2. Won’t have the advantage of presenting strong first semester senior Won’t have the advantage of presenting strong first semester senior year gradesyear grades
3.3. Student may find his/her goals changing as senior year progressesStudent may find his/her goals changing as senior year progresses
4.4. Some colleges have chosen to discontinue ED and EA plans Some colleges have chosen to discontinue ED and EA plans because they are potentially unfair to students who rely heavily on because they are potentially unfair to students who rely heavily on financial aid.financial aid.
Non-restrictive AdmissionsNon-restrictive Admissions
1.1. Regular Decision:Regular Decision: submit your application by the college’s submit your application by the college’s deadline, and you will learn the decision by a specified date. deadline, and you will learn the decision by a specified date. Typically that deadline is January 1Typically that deadline is January 1stst and you will be notified by and you will be notified by the college by April 1the college by April 1stst. .
2.2. Rolling Admission:Rolling Admission: schools review applications as they’re schools review applications as they’re submitted and make decisions throughout the admission cycle.submitted and make decisions throughout the admission cycle.
3.3. Early Action: Early Action: similar to Early Decision without being binding. If similar to Early Decision without being binding. If accepted student can choose to commit to the college accepted student can choose to commit to the college immediately, or wait until the spring. Students may apply early immediately, or wait until the spring. Students may apply early action to other colleges. The typical early action deadline is action to other colleges. The typical early action deadline is December 1st December 1st
Students are responsible for knowing theStudents are responsible for knowing thedeadlines of their collegesdeadlines of their colleges
Types of ApplicationsTypes of Applications
1.1. School: School:
Ø On-lineOn-lineØ PaperPaper
2.2. Common Application: Common Application:
Ø On-lineOn-lineØ PaperPaper
School ApplicationsSchool Applications
On-line: preferred by most colleges, easier to On-line: preferred by most colleges, easier to tracktrack
Paper: still available if necessaryPaper: still available if necessary
Other forms:Other forms: Counselor formCounselor form Teacher formTeacher form Early Decision Agreement formEarly Decision Agreement form
Common ApplicationCommon Application
www.commonapp.org*www.commonapp.org*
Accepted by 391 U.S. institutionsAccepted by 391 U.S. institutions
On-line and paper applicationsOn-line and paper applications
Additional forms:Additional forms:
• Secondary School Report (SSR)Secondary School Report (SSR)• Teacher RecommendationTeacher Recommendation• Early Decision AgreementEarly Decision Agreement• Supplemental Forms: Athletic, Arts, College SpecificSupplemental Forms: Athletic, Arts, College Specific• DO NOT downloadDO NOT download Midyear or Final Report forms Midyear or Final Report forms
* * Beware of commonapp.com or commonapplication.com these are not the same program!Beware of commonapp.com or commonapplication.com these are not the same program!
Completing and Processing Your Completing and Processing Your College ApplicationsCollege Applications
Complete on-lineComplete on-line
Download, complete, you mail directlyDownload, complete, you mail directly
Download, complete, give to the Guidance Download, complete, give to the Guidance OfficeOffice
YOUR APPLICATION IS ONLY ½ OF THE YOUR APPLICATION IS ONLY ½ OF THE PACKAGE PACKAGE
You need SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION to be You need SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION to be sentsent
How do I get my school How do I get my school documentation sent????documentation sent????
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEETRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEE
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEETRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEE
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEETRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEE
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEETRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEE
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEETRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEE
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEETRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEE
Transcript Request Form + FeeTranscript Request Form + Fee
Complete the TRF Complete the TRF afterafter you have COMPLETED your you have COMPLETED your applicationapplication
Attach Fee Attach Fee
MUST BE BY CHECK – Cannot accept cash MUST BE BY CHECK – Cannot accept cash $3.00 per TRF$3.00 per TRF
Your TRF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if missing fee Your TRF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if missing fee
Please answer all the questionsPlease answer all the questions
Be sure address of college & deadline date are accurateBe sure address of college & deadline date are accurate
Transcript Request Form + FeeTranscript Request Form + Fee
TRF needs to be signed – Transcript is a legal TRF needs to be signed – Transcript is a legal documentdocument
If you applied with the Common Application, you If you applied with the Common Application, you must complete your FERPA Release regarding must complete your FERPA Release regarding access to your Letters of Recommendation – Go access to your Letters of Recommendation – Go to NAVIANCE – About Me / My Collegesto NAVIANCE – About Me / My Colleges
TRF needs to be given directly to your TRF needs to be given directly to your counselor, PARTICULARLY YOUR FIRST counselor, PARTICULARLY YOUR FIRST REQUESTREQUEST
Transcript Request FormTranscript Request Form
The form is available:The form is available:
NAVIANCE – Document LibraryNAVIANCE – Document Library Guidance OfficeGuidance Office
School Documentation SentSchool Documentation Sent Official Transcript with list of senior coursesOfficial Transcript with list of senior courses
School Profile (Created by Guidance)School Profile (Created by Guidance)
Student’s Activity ResumeStudent’s Activity Resume
Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations
Counselor RecommendationCounselor Recommendation
Common Application Secondary School Report Form & Common Application Secondary School Report Form & Teacher Evaluation Forms, if applicableTeacher Evaluation Forms, if applicable
Any additional Teacher or Counselor forms for school Any additional Teacher or Counselor forms for school applications, if applicableapplications, if applicable
Colleges Requesting Disciplinary Colleges Requesting Disciplinary InformationInformation
Done through the student application & and Done through the student application & and Secondary School Report Form or other Secondary School Report Form or other Counselor FormCounselor Form
FERPA states that such information can only be FERPA states that such information can only be released with the permission of the parentreleased with the permission of the parent
Immaculate policy – Disciplinary records are not Immaculate policy – Disciplinary records are not part of the academic record, so they are not in part of the academic record, so they are not in the purview of what we report. Our policy is the purview of what we report. Our policy is included in our School Profile.included in our School Profile.
Deadline Dates for Submitting TRFDeadline Dates for Submitting TRF
The FIRST TRF any student submits to The FIRST TRF any student submits to Guidance for processing should be submitted Guidance for processing should be submitted THREE WEEKS before the application deadlineTHREE WEEKS before the application deadline
Key DeadlinesKey Deadlines
October 5 – Deadline for submission to October 5 – Deadline for submission to Guidance for November 1 ED/EA deadlineGuidance for November 1 ED/EA deadline
October 19 – Deadline for submission to October 19 – Deadline for submission to Guidance for November 15 ED/EA deadlineGuidance for November 15 ED/EA deadline
Deadline Dates for Submitting TRFDeadline Dates for Submitting TRF
November 25 – Deadline for submission in order to be November 25 – Deadline for submission in order to be processed BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS BREAKprocessed BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS BREAK
This includes applications with a Jan 1 & Jan 15 This includes applications with a Jan 1 & Jan 15 deadlinedeadline
Please be aware that the Fall is a HIGH VOLUME Please be aware that the Fall is a HIGH VOLUME time for processing applications in Guidancetime for processing applications in Guidance
Please do not expect to drop your TRF off one day Please do not expect to drop your TRF off one day and have your materials go out the next dayand have your materials go out the next day
TRFs are dated when we receive them and TRFs are dated when we receive them and processed in that orderprocessed in that order
You can track when your school documentation was You can track when your school documentation was sent through your NAVIANCE account under MY sent through your NAVIANCE account under MY COLLEGESCOLLEGES
Follow-Up School Documentation
First Quarter Grades
Automatically will be sent to all schools we have sent materials to when they are issued.
From that point on first quarter grades become part of the school documentation until the Mid-Year Report is available. No request needed
Mid-Year Report
At end of first semester a Mid-Year Report is automatically sent to all schools to which the student has applied listing semester grades. No request or form needed
Final Report
At end of school year a final transcript is sent to the school the student will be attending. No request or form needed.
Meeting Your College Application Meeting Your College Application DeadlinesDeadlines
Give yourself plenty of time – DO NOT BACKUP Give yourself plenty of time – DO NOT BACKUP RIGHT TO THE DEADLINERIGHT TO THE DEADLINE
Schools have different deadline dates for Schools have different deadline dates for different types of admissiondifferent types of admission
Receipt of your application is what is critical to Receipt of your application is what is critical to meeting the deadline date. meeting the deadline date.
First piece of info college receives on student First piece of info college receives on student opens the file, subsequent materials are added opens the file, subsequent materials are added as they arriveas they arrive
Meeting Your College Application Meeting Your College Application DeadlinesDeadlines
If mailing materials to a very large university, it If mailing materials to a very large university, it can take can take weeksweeks for the material to make its way for the material to make its way through the institution to the Admissions Officethrough the institution to the Admissions Office
If you are notified that school has not receive If you are notified that school has not receive your school documentation:your school documentation:
Ask if they are current with their processingAsk if they are current with their processing
Admissions TestingAdmissions Testing
1.1. SAT: testsSAT: tests students' knowledge of subjects that students' knowledge of subjects that are necessary forare necessary for academic college success academic college success
2.2. SAT Subject Tests: designedSAT Subject Tests: designed to measure your to measure your knowledge and skills knowledge and skills in particular subject in particular subject areasareas, as well as your ability to apply that , as well as your ability to apply that knowledge knowledge
3.3. ACTACT: is a national college admissions : is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in examination that consists of subject area tests in Mathematics, Reading, English and ScienceMathematics, Reading, English and Science
SATSATRegister atRegister at www.collegeboard.com
Regular Reg. Late Reg.Regular Reg. Late Reg.
October 10October 10thth: Sept. 9: Sept. 9thth Sept. 25 Sept. 25thth
*November 7*November 7thth: Oct. 1: Oct. 1stst Oct. 15 Oct. 15thth
December 5December 5thth: Oct. 30: Oct. 30thth Nov. 12 Nov. 12thth
**IHS is a Test Site for the Nov. 7th SATIHS is a Test Site for the Nov. 7th SAT
Students are responsible for sending theirStudents are responsible for sending their scores to colleges scores to colleges
SAT ScoringSAT Scoring
3 Subtests: 3 Subtests: Critical Reading, Mathematics, WritingCritical Reading, Mathematics, Writing
Scores Scores are 200-800 points per subtest for a total score of are 200-800 points per subtest for a total score of 600-2400.600-2400.
Scores Scores are available on-line within 3 weeks and are sent to are available on-line within 3 weeks and are sent to colleges within 5 weekscolleges within 5 weeks
Score ChoiceScore Choice: Students now have the option to send scores : Students now have the option to send scores by by test datetest date or or individualindividual Subject TestSubject Test in in accordance with accordance with an institution's stated score-use practicean institution's stated score-use practice
Students are responsible for sending theirStudents are responsible for sending their
scores to collegesscores to colleges
SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests
Measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject Measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge
5 general subject areas: English, History, Sciences, 5 general subject areas: English, History, Sciences, Foreign Languages and Mathematics Foreign Languages and Mathematics
Scores are also 200-800 pointsScores are also 200-800 points
Refer to www.collegeboard.com to determine when subject Refer to www.collegeboard.com to determine when subject tests are offered and to register tests are offered and to register
Students are responsible for knowing if their Students are responsible for knowing if their institutions require SAT Subject Testsinstitutions require SAT Subject Tests
ACTACT
Register atRegister at www.actstudent.org**
Regular Reg. Late Reg.Regular Reg. Late Reg.
October 24October 24thth: Sept. 18: Sept. 18thth Oct. 2 Oct. 2ndnd
December 12December 12thth: Nov. 6: Nov. 6thth Nov. 20 Nov. 20thth
IHS is not a test site for the fall ACTIHS is not a test site for the fall ACT
*Be sure to register for ACT Plus Writing*Be sure to register for ACT Plus Writing
Students are responsible for sending theirStudents are responsible for sending their scores to colleges scores to colleges
ACT ScoringACT Scoring
4 Subtests4 Subtests: English, Mathematics, Reading and : English, Mathematics, Reading and Science with a separate Writing scoreScience with a separate Writing score
ScoresScores range from 1-36 points per subtest range from 1-36 points per subtest
Composite ScoreComposite Score: Average of 4 subtest scores: Average of 4 subtest scores
ACT ScoresACT Scores are sent by test date only are sent by test date only
Scores are available on-line within 2½ weeks and Scores are available on-line within 2½ weeks and are sent to colleges in 5-8 weeksare sent to colleges in 5-8 weeks
Students are responsible for sending theirStudents are responsible for sending their scores to colleges scores to colleges
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria:
Academic performance Special Talent Community Service Involvement Course of Study / Career Direction Ethnic Background
They can be national in scope or local
ScholarshipsScholarships
Sources:Sources:
Colleges you are applying to – check the Colleges you are applying to – check the college websitecollege website
NAVIANCE Scholarship Listing – National & NAVIANCE Scholarship Listing – National & LocalLocal
Scholarship Search EnginesScholarship Search Engines• www.fastweb.com• www.schoolsoup.comwww.schoolsoup.com
Employers & local/civic organizationsEmployers & local/civic organizations
ROTC ProgramsROTC Programs
Reserve Officer Training CorpsReserve Officer Training Corps
Air Force, Army, Marine & NavyAir Force, Army, Marine & Navy Programs are offered at a variety of colleges Programs are offered at a variety of colleges
across the countryacross the country Army ROTC Program, as an example involves Army ROTC Program, as an example involves
leadership training as well as other leadership training as well as other specialized coursesspecialized courses
Full tuition scholarships are available, as well Full tuition scholarships are available, as well as one, two & three year scholarship optionsas one, two & three year scholarship options
Additional allowances for books and feesAdditional allowances for books and fees
ROTC Programs
Monthly living allowances are also provided All scholarship students are required to serve
in the military for a period of eight years. This obligation may be fulfilled by serving four years on Active Duty and four years in the Inactive Ready Reserve
Information on all programs is available by using a link provided in NAVIANCE – From Your School - Resources
Student AthletesStudent Athletes
All athletes desiring to play in a All athletes desiring to play in a Div. I or IIDiv. I or II sport must be sport must be academically cleared to play by the NCAA academically cleared to play by the NCAA
1.1. Register at Register at www.elgibilitycenter.org – – new web new web addressaddress
2.2. Re-register if registered at old addressRe-register if registered at old address
3.3. Complete Transcript Request FormComplete Transcript Request Form
4.4. Send SAT/ACT scores to NCAA using code 9999Send SAT/ACT scores to NCAA using code 9999
Please see NCAA Quick Reference SheetPlease see NCAA Quick Reference Sheet in your folder in your folder
Financial AidFinancial Aid
Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night
To be scheduled in Oct / Nov.To be scheduled in Oct / Nov. Guide to Federal Student Aid – on back tableGuide to Federal Student Aid – on back table
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Cannot be completed until January 1 of Aid. Cannot be completed until January 1 of student’s senior yearstudent’s senior year
FAFSA4caster – way to find out how much FAFSA4caster – way to find out how much federal student aid you might be eligible forfederal student aid you might be eligible for
Financial Aid
How to get your Federal Student Aid PIN which is an electronic access code that serves as your personal identifier
CSS Profile / Financial Aid PROFILE
An additional form used by some institutions to award institutional aid funds
List of schools available at www.collegeboard.com Paying for College
Can file as early as October 1, 2009