COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Counseling Services Department Sherwood High School March 18, 2015

Tonight you will… Get an overview of the College Application Process Be introduced to the Family Connection Program Receive information about the SAT/ACT, and other college entrance exams Receive information about upcoming college fairs and important dates

The PROCESS Start early Get organized Visit/select schools of interest Apply to schools Request official transcripts/ recommendation letters Send test scores Apply for financial aid (including FAFSA) The PROCESS

Important DOCUMENTS Student and Parent Brag Sheets Yellow Transcript Request Form Secondary School Counselor Report Student and Parent Brag Sheets Important DOCUMENTS

Yellow Transcript Request FORM

U of Maryland Secondary School REPORT

Common Application Secondary Report

Common Application Secondary School Report Page 2

College Entrance EXAMS SAT SAT II (SUBJECTS TESTS) ACT College Entrance EXAMS

College Entrance EXAMS AP Exams (Possible college credit) ACCUPLACER (Montgomery College) ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) College Entrance EXAMS

Request official transcripts and counselor/teacher letters of recommendation Search for colleges and scholarships; register for career center visits Complete student and parent brag sheets Keep track of the college application process from any computer with internet connection Family CONNECTION

Important DATES Sherwood High School College Fair – Monday April 20, 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm County College Fair – Wednesday April 22, 2015 (Permission form required) AP Exams – May 4 – 15 , 2015 Senior Meetings- Summer/Early Fall 2015 Senior Parent Night – Early September 2015 Financial Aid Night – January 2016 Important DATES

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