Senior Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2015

College Admissions and Applications

Understanding Admission Policy’s Rolling Admission Regular Early action Early decision What if you’re on a waitlist? See your counselor for help Communicate with college and your counselor…demonstrated interest in a college can help you in the admission process

College Application Process Develop a list of colleges Understand deadlines for each college you are interested in applying to For example: U of M (12/15) UW Madison (11/2 and 2/3) Complete Applications Use college’s application Common Application ( Request letter of recommendation if required

College Application Process Mahtomedi High School Code is Submit forms to the counselors and teachers if necessary (usually online) Order a transcript ( on HS websitewww.parchment.com Request ACT and/or SAT Scores or Request CIS Transcript (U of M) See counseling website Request AP Scores ( Some colleges require an essay, but not all. Ask for help. If you have any questions you should set up a time to meet with your counselor

Parchment.com Use it for transcripts If you do the profile part, be careful using the percent chance of getting accepted to any particular college Example: you applied to Luther College and based on your profile in Parchment you have a 45% chance of being admitted (don’t look at the numbers) Use your legal name when ordering transcripts. Example: Dave or David

NCAA Clearinghouse Students who would like to participate in Division I or II athletics need to complete the requirements of the NCAA Clearinghouse. To do so, go to:

School Profile Our school profile describes our school It is sent with every transcript ordered through parchment and is a part of the common application College Fairs October 13-Performing and Visual Arts October 21 and 22-National College Fair Both are at Minnapolis Convention Center

Fees Add Up College admission fees: Application (sometimes) Transcript ACT/SAT If paying for any of the above is a problem for you, please see your counselor. We may be able to help, but you have to ask.

Colleges Visiting our School September 15, University of Kansas at 9:00am September 17, Bemidji State at 1:30 September 21, Duke University at 9:00 September 22, Baylor University at 1:00 September 23, St. Olaf College at 1:30 September 24, North Dakota State at 12:30 September 25, St. Kate’s at 8:30

Colleges Visiting our School September 25, University of Colorado-Boulder at 12:30 September 28, McDaniel College at 11:00 September 28, High Point University at 1:30 September 29, Lafayette College at 8:00 September September 29, UW-Milwaukee at 1:30 September 30, Vanderbilt University at 10:00 September 30, Westmont College at 1:30 October 1, Ripon College at 8:30 October 1, Middlebury College at 1:45 October 2, Washington University in St. Louis at 10:30

October 5, University of St. Johns/College of St. Benedict at 10:00 October 6, Mankato State University at 8:45 October 6, University of North Dakota at 1:00- RESCHEDULED11/16 October 7, University of Wisconsin-Superior at 10:00 October 7, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities at 1:30 October 8, University of St. Thomas at 9:00 October 8, Colorado State University at 2:00 October 13, Bethel University at 9:00

October 14, University of Illinois at 9:00 October 14, Carlton College at 2:00 October 19, Carthage College at 1:30 October 20, Michigan Tech at 10:30 October 20, Wagner College at 12:30 October 21, University of Denver at 1:30 October 22, Knox College at 1:30 October 26, Marquette University at 8:30

October 29, Northland College at 1:30 October 30, Montana State3 University at 1:00 November 2, Drake University at 9:30 November 10, MSU-Moorhead at 9:00 November 11, University of Iowa at 10:30 November 12, University of MN-Duluth at 8:45 November 16, University of North Dakota at 10:00

To visit with any of the colleges, please stop by the counseling office for a pass. If you want to learn more about a school that maybe you’ve never heard of, visit. You never know.

Financial Aid Process #1 financial aid application is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) *Complete the FAFSA after January 1 * *The FAFSA helps to determine your eligibility for certain types of financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, work study) Complete as many scholarship applications as possible. Some useful websites are: Do a google search: “Useful online resources” Your Naviance account

Making a Final Decision Many colleges require students to decide on attendance by May 1. If you know sooner, please let them know so that they can offer space to other students. Our counseling website has all kinds of resources for you to help you in your planning

Some suggestions…. Stay organized Visit as many schools as possible Don’t rule out schools based on cost..financial aid may help you to afford a school you’re interested in Order your transcript and test scores in a timely manner Remember your goal is to graduate from college Ask teachers to write a recommendation early if necessary Proofread your college application Ask your colleges admissions counselor questions Don’t just settle for a college you’re really not excited about, continue to look until you find the college you really want Thank those who have helped you to achieve your goal of going to college

Guidance Office Mrs. King Ms. Cole Mrs. Erickson Mr. Miley Mr. Akins

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