SENIOR COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS BERNARDS HIGH SCHOOL Guidance Department September 26, 2014

Mr. Scott Neigel, -Principal & Supervisor of Guidance Department Guidance Office: Ms. Amanda Ellis, Counselor (A-E) Ext Ms. Ashley Janosko, Counselor (F-L)Ext Dr. Ronnie Cooperstein, Counselor (M-Rolon) Ext (replacement for Megan Dooley) Ms. Anna Sosely, Counselor (Rudin-Z)Ext Ms. Rebecca Labus, College & Career SpecialistExt. Ms. Anne Acuff, Assistant Ext Ms. Lisa Norton, Assistant Ext

* Student-driven process * Preparation & organization are keys * Utilize technology and books * BHS Guidance page * Naviance account * College websites

* Types of Admissions Policies * What will be in the college application folder? * Obtaining applications * Completing applications * Requesting transcripts * Sending test scores * Who does what to get the application completed and sent? * Schedule for submitting applications * Requesting transcripts * Letters of Recommendation * Senior grades * Naviance account

* Regular Decision * Rolling Admissions * Early Action Restrictive Single-choice * Early Decision I & II * Priority/preferred

6 * Student-completed application * Standardized test scores * Transcript (academic record) * Recommendations from teachers and counselor * BHS Profile

* Most schools prefer that you apply online, or use the Common Application * Common Application website: * Complete all info for Common App and member-specific questions * Non-Common App schools found on college website under “Admission”

* FERPA * on Common App * allows BHS to send materials * Follow directions on applications * Meet deadlines (they’re not suggested dates) * Allow time for writing & reviewing * Be aware of writing supplements & “member questions” * Save/print/photocopy completed applications

If the application deadline isthen transcript/application request must be submitted to Guidance by November 1, 2014October 18, 2014 November 15, 2014October 30, 2014 December 1, 2014November 14, 2014 December 15, 2014November 27, 2014 January 1, 2015December 9, 2014 January 15, 2015December 20, 2014 February 1, 2015January 17, 2015

* Turn in complete Senior Packet to counselor * Transcript release form * Student Questionnaire * Parent brag sheet – on Naviance * Final college list – on Naviance * Complete the applications online * Request transcripts through Naviance and submit $2 per transcript requested * Linking Naviancetocommonapp Linking Naviancetocommonapp * Request SAT, SAT Subject, & ACT scores to be sent to colleges * *

* Do your part (biographical forms, personal statements, and essays) and send them to schools directly * Request transcripts on Naviance * If applying to a non-Common App school, be sure to deliver school report forms to Guidance * If applying through Common App, all forms will be submitted through Naviance * You will pay $2 for each “packet” that BHS sends out for you - don’t worry about postage, etc., as we use a special application envelope * At that point, Guidance will do its part!

* Official transcript (including your senior year schedule) * Counselor Recommendation * School profile * School report form

* Each school has a policy on the number of letters required * Request recommendations through Family Connection (after speaking with the teachers) * All schools that accept electronic submissions can be completed through Naviance OR * For all other schools ( ) provide teachers with: * An envelope addressed to college’s admissions office * The school’s teacher form, if applicable * BHS return address and proper postage * List of due dates and time to write the letters * Be sure to thank the teacher for taking the time to provide this extra service!

* If a college wants your first marking period grades, then you must print your grade sheet from home and mail directly (or send via ). BHS does not send marking period grades!

* No request needed * Automatically sent in mid-February after grades are posted * Sent to all colleges for which a student has requested a transcript

* Your transcript does NOT include any standardized test scores. The student is responsible for having scores sent directly to colleges and universities. * SAT and SAT Subject Tests: * ACT: * AP:

* * “How-to” PowerPoint available on BHS Guidance page under “College/Application Materials” file * Request transcripts * Find info about colleges/deadlines * Compare colleges * See schedule/sign up for college visits * Track applications