WELCOME CLASS OF 2017

BHS “Business” Mr. Molloy Ms. Robinson Ms. Bauer

Today’s Topics: Senior Class Board Graduation requirements / Senior assessments Beyond Barrington Application process

SENIOR CLASS BOARD: Open to ALL SENIORS First meeting Tuesday, August 25th immediately after school in room E366 Work on: Homecoming float Disco Dance Graduation Leadership opportunities

“Senior Assessment” Appointment with Counselor Appointments begin this week! Check bsd for your appt. time Some start tomorrow! Check today! Review credits for graduation Discuss post-high school options Set your calendar to Central Time Zone!

Schedule Changes Colleges frown on schedule changes If you make any changes to your schedule, you must notify colleges you have applied to Changes could effect admission decisions

Drivers Ed Requirement If you took Drivers Ed privately and have not brought in your drivers license to Counseling, please do so ASAP!

Post-Secondary Options College, 2 or 4 year Military Military Liaison – Ms. Silvestri Work Gap Year Career Advisor – Ms. Griffin

Lyndsay Palach, Transition Facilitator

NCAA Student athletes Part of NCAA registration includes sending your official BHS transcript Request via Parchment NCAA Presentation available on DVD in the GRC

NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Barrington High School College and Career Planning Guide BHS Celebrates Diversity of College Destinations # Students Per State – 9 10 – – – – – None

Naviance Not sure how to access your NAVIANCE account? Find the link on the Counseling web page Click on the “forgot your password” link to reset password Stop in the Counseling Office

COLLEGE REP. VISITS 200+ college reps. visit BHS in the fall Schedule posted on BHS Website, Naviance, student announcements, GRC Visit with reps during your open periods –Often are the ones who view your app –Shows “demonstrated interest” Pass required if you need to go during a class period (orange pass by Mrs. Crowther’s desk)

Up Coming Visits

A representative will be visiting September 21 st and November 3 rd Application fee is waived!!! Take advantage of this opportunity to complete your Harper application. Save yourself time and $$$.

College Campus Visits Visits help students “feel the fit” Student non-attendance dates: October 20 th and 21 st November 4 th

The Application Process

Accounts Check your bsd frequently! Important information and updates All bsd accounts will be deleted after graduation Create a non bsd account for applying to colleges Should be professional and appropriate Check often!

May be deficient in some admission requirements ACT Composite / SAT/ GPA falls below mid 50% May be a financial reach Please note: Ivy-league or highly selective schools for all students Meet all admission requirements ACT Composite / SAT/ GPA falls within the mid 50% Financially attainable Meet /exceed all admission requirements ACT Composite / SAT/ GPA falls above the mid 50% Financially reasonable Reach, Target, and Safety Schools Safety Schools Safety Schools

Application Tips Organization is key (Map Book page 38) Apply Early! Entrance criteria gradually increases Scholarship money gradually decreases List classes on your application exactly as they appear on your transcript

Application Deadlines Early Decision (ED): BINDING! Single Choice Early Action / Restrictive Early Action (REA): Not binding…but weird Early Action Priority Regular Rolling Check out the MAP book on Counseling webpage!

Types of Applications Common App School Specific

ACTIVITIES RESUME Map Book - page 34 Grades 9 –12 activities only Provide brief description List activities in order of importance to you Academic recognition Sports participation Leadership experience Community service Employment Other extra-curricular activities

Personal Statement Map Book- page 39 Opportunity for a student to discuss anything they were not able to in their application –Explanation of why you selected that college –What brought you to selecting your major –Extenuating circumstances –Self Disclosure (off semester, IEP or 504) Tip: If you are able to cut and paste your personal statement, you were not specific enough

College Essays Map Book- page 39 Essays: Questions/prompts provided by colleges Essays are an opportunity for colleges to know who you are Write about yourself Tell a story, your story Highlight your strengths Tip: Make sure your essay answers the question or prompt being asked

Application Workshops Drop in days: September 6-8 Come during your free period Counseling Conference Room Jump start or answer questions about your application

Transcript

Transcript Map Book- page 41 Colleges will require some version of your transcript: Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) Common Application Schools School-Specific Application BHS transcripts will begin being processed on September 6th

Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR) Students input their course work and grades List classes and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript Colleges will request a final transcript Colleges will review your SRAR, be accurate!

Common Application Schools Over 560 Schools use the Common App These schools require a transcript, school report, and a counselor recommendation Tip Sheet available

Common Application Student At least 15 school days prior to deadline Assigns counselor Counselor will receive an Use barrington220.org (not bsd220.org) Counselor Sends transcript, school report and letter of recommendation

School Specific Applications All transcript requests must be requested through Parchment (with the exception of Common App) Request transcripts through Parchment at least 15 school days before the deadline

Parchment Student Accounts Credentials = transcript Add BHS to account Be sure to select Barrington, IL NOT Rhode Island See handout for instructions

Parchment Request Process Student will receive a confirmation indicating the request is waiting for approval Registrar will approve request and send transcript No need to counselor to approve your request

Requesting Teacher Recommendations Not all schools require teacher recommendations A copy of your activities resume Page 34 in Map Book Complete teacher request form Pages in Map Book Speak to them in person

Counselor Recommendation and School Forms Not all schools require school forms and/or Counselor recommendations Discuss with your counselor how to complete (if they are needed) Another good reason to attend your Senior Assessment appointment

Thank you note or Send a thank you note to the teacher(s) and counselor who have written a letter of recommendation

Parent Letter Map Book- page 35 Great Opportunity for parents Parents perspective of students for counselors Letter will only be viewed by your students counselor

TEST SCORES

How do colleges receive your test scores? Colleges will require students to send an official score report Request scores now! On-line through testing agency ACT = SAT = SAT Subject Tests

Note: Colleges will not review applications until ALL pieces are received

Financial Aid New FAFSA change: Prior Use tax information from 2 years prior 2015 Increase accuracy of information Receive award letter earlier

Financial Aid Map Book- page 26 FAFSA becomes available online - October 1 st Each school has their own financial aid deadline (some may have their own form) Financial Aid presentation - September 7th FAFSA Completion Workshop –November 16 th FAFSA Completion Workshop – November 30th (Spanish Speaking)

Scholarships Check out the Counseling web page Visit national data basis: fastweb.com Employers and religious organizations Check out college specific scholarships Never pay money, to get money Local scholarship packet available Feb 1st

May 1 st National Response Date Students have until May 1, 2017 to commit to a college Housing deposits sometimes have earlier priority deadlines Check your !

Summary Make a plan and set deadlines Attend Senior Assessment Appointment Application Workshops: Sept. 6 th -8th Financial Aid Night Sept. 7 th Apply Early! Look for scholarships (fall deadlines) Refer to the MAP book

Future Events September 7 th - Financial Aid Presentation September 27 th - Directions Fair November 16 th - FAFSA Completion Workshop November 30 th - FAFSA Completion Workshop (Spanish Speaking)

Good Luck! Stay organized Stay calm Enjoy your senior year! We are here to help!