The College Process Class of 2017

Counseling Department A – Clark Ms. Molly Jang Clarke – Fau Ms. Denine Gudnitz Fea – Keys Ms. Ruth Ragsdale Kha – Ng Mrs. Katie Spicer Ngo – Sang Ms. Tara Vaglica Sann – Z Mr. Ravon Austin Mrs. Donte Gassaway-Fields – Registrar Mrs. Heidi Garland – College/Career Infor. Coordinator Mrs. Roxanne Plummer – Administrative Assistant

College Application Process… Components of the four year college application packet Recommendation Letters (From academic teachers and counselor) Test Scores (SAT or ACT) Secondary School Report (Form submitted by counselor) Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines! Application Application fee Essay(s) (If required by the college) Transcripts

Student Responsibilities Complete and submit the application, essay, and application fee directly to the college through Family Connection or the college-specific application. Request recommendation letters from your teachers through Family Connection. Request official transcript, school profile, secondary school report and counselor recommendation from Mrs. Gassaway-Fields. She will send all documents to the college. Request SAT/ACT scores be sent to colleges by directly contacting the testing organization on-line.

Before Requesting Transcripts 1. Log into your Common App account. If you do not have an account, you'll need to create one. 2. Under the "Common App" tab, complete the entire “Education" section 3. Go to “My Colleges” and through “College Search” add 1 college (Even if you are NOT applying through common app, you need to add a college). *NOTE: If you’re applying to a Common App school, you must apply via the Common App. 4. Click the FERPA Release Authorization, giving Magruder permission to send your transcript to college and select recommenders. Follow the instructions and click these items: I authorize every school that I have attended to release all requested records… I waive my right to review all recommendations and supporting documents… I understand that my waiver or no waiver selection above pertains to all colleges….  

How to Request Transcripts Submit the Transcript Request form and return it to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields Pay your transcript fee to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields. The first 3 transcripts are free; additional transcripts are $3 each. NOTE: Determine how each one of your colleges accepts documents through Family Connection/Naviance. By mail: By e-docs: By common app: By coalition app:

How to Request Transcripts If by mail: Provide a 9X12 envelope; addressed to the college admissions office or scholarship program, with simply your name in the return address space, along with 3- first class stamps (or equivalent postage = $1.32) affixed to the envelope. Do not put your own return address on the envelope.   If by eDoc , Common Application or Coaltiion: Submit the completed Transcript Request form to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields.

MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 TIMELINE FOR REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS College Deadline Magruder Deadline October 1st September 1, 2016 November 1st September 30, 2016 November 15th October 13, 2016 December 1st October 27, 2016 December 15th November 15, 2016 January 1st November 23, 2016 January 15th December 9, 2016 February 1st January 6, 2017

Requesting Counselor Recommendation Complete “Senior Thinking About Yourself” form (found under the “About Me” tab on the left side of the screen). Be sure to indicate that you need a Counselor Recommendation on the Transcript Request Form (mark _Yes or _No on the form).

Requesting Teacher Recommendations Speak to your teacher to confirm that they are willing to write your recommendation letter. In Family Connection/Naviance, click on the link letters of recommendation section and follow instructions. For teachers not submitting recommendations electronically, provide college-addressed business size envelope with appropriate postage. Write your name only in the upper left corner and the college deadline in the lower left corner. Send your teacher and counselor a THANK YOU note or email!

COUNSELORS HAVE 20 SCHOOL DAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE DAY THAT YOU SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO THE REGISTRAR.

SAT/ACT/Accuplacer Go to www.collegeboard.org to register for the SAT. SAT w/o essay is $45; SAT with essay is $57. Go to www.actstudent.org to register for the ACT. ACT is $42.50 no writing; ACT is $58.50 with Writing. If you’re applying to Montgomery College, visit the MC website to find more information regarding the Accuplacer. See Mrs. Garland for more info.

The College and Career Center Researching majors and colleges Career exploration Standardized Test Options College Process Scholarships Financial Aid/FAFSA

College Visits @ Magruder All students are sent weekly visit updates through their Family Connection email account. Over 75 Colleges and Universities nationwide send Admissions Representatives to MHS annually. Visits take place in the Career Center. Sign-up on Naviance/Family Connection NOW!

FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) All students applying for Financial Aid MUST complete FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov The application is available October 1st, 2016 Use 2015 Income Tax Returns Tax information can be updated after filing your taxes.

Scholarships Do your research through the Scholarship section on Naviance. Visit the College & Career Center. See Mrs. Garland.

Still have Questions? Make an appointment with your counselor or visit before/after school or during lunch.