Class of 2009 Senior Pathways Night HK Guidance presents The College Application Process

H-K HS Guidance Department Maryann Grimaldi, Department Head & School Counselor Peter Ettlinger, School Counselor Larry Leone, School Counselor Kaitlin Sullivan-Freimuth, School Counselor Christine Smith, Secretary Elaine Vivero, Secretary

Senior Packet Contents Info & procedures for submitting college applications Info & procedures for submitting college applications Timeline for applications Timeline for applications Release & request for counselor recommendation Release & request for counselor recommendation Candidate biography form Candidate biography form Sample resume Sample resume Explanation of the process for teacher recommendation & Release for teacher recommendation (1) Explanation of the process for teacher recommendation & Release for teacher recommendation (1) SAT & ACT test dates with registration deadlines SAT & ACT test dates with registration deadlines Transcript release form Transcript release form Scholarship information Scholarship information NCAA Clearinghouse information NCAA Clearinghouse information

Important Terms To Remember Early Action- non-binding, receive early response without commitment Early Action- non-binding, receive early response without commitment Early Decision- binding agreement, full commitment on the part of the student to attend specific college/university Early Decision- binding agreement, full commitment on the part of the student to attend specific college/university Reach Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and their chances of admission are extremely competitive. School is very competetive for this student. Reach Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and their chances of admission are extremely competitive. School is very competetive for this student. Range Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and they have a 50/50 chance of being accepted. Range Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and they have a 50/50 chance of being accepted. Safety Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and their chance of being accepted are likely. Safety Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and their chance of being accepted are likely.

TimelineWHENSEPTEMBERSEPT/OCT 1 Month Prior to Mailing 2 Weeks Prior to Mailing WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NCAA- Div I & II- Register and follow directions & inform your counselor REQUEST TEACHER RECOMMENDATION- give your teacher at least 3 weeks notice prior to the date you plan to mail your applications. COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION- Complete candidate biography form and/or resume and return to your counselor with your waiver signed by student and parent (if under 18) TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM- complete and return to your counselor- $2/school Cash or Check payable to HKHS ♦ Colleges have different deadlines- you must follow each college’s deadline’s exactly as they dictate. ♦ SAT I & II scores- check with your college if they will accept scores off the transcript or if you need to send them from College Board. ♦ Application & fees vary per school.

School Reports/ Records Q: What is sent from the school? A: A: ♦ Official High School Transcript (1 st page consisting of all courses and grades, 2 nd page listing all school related clubs, organizations, and sports, and a check list to see the student has met all graduation requirements) ♦ SAT/ACT test scores (provided your student indicated our school code upon registration and we have a sticker from the College Board and ACT.) ♦ Teacher Letter of Recommendation (1) ♦ Counselor Letter of Recommendation (1) ♦ Secondary School Report (including student’s senior schedule, class rank, and QPA) ♦ School Profile Q: How will we know if the college/university has received our materials? A: When all materials are sent out, we send a postcard with each application packet that is then signed by an admissions officer upon receipt and returned to us.

Testing SAT I – Reasoning- Critical Reading, Math & Writing/Essay SAT I – Reasoning- Critical Reading, Math & Writing/Essay SAT II- One Hour Subject Specific Tests- more selective colleges, check with each individual school, check on “recommended” vs. “required” SAT II- One Hour Subject Specific Tests- more selective colleges, check with each individual school, check on “recommended” vs. “required” ACT- English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, optional writing component. Some schools may take ACT in place of SAT II subject tests. ACT- English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, optional writing component. Some schools may take ACT in place of SAT II subject tests.

Testing Registration REMEMBER our school code is REMEMBER our school code is Pay attention to deadlines & register on time!! Pay attention to deadlines & register on time!! Online Registration Online Registration SAT- SAT- ACT- ACT- Paper Registration Paper Registration Telephone Registration Telephone Registration SAT SAT ACT ACT

DATES & DEADLINES Upcoming SATs- Upcoming SATs- November 1 st, 2008 November 1 st, 2008 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 26 th REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 26 th LATE REGISTRATION: October 10 th LATE REGISTRATION: October 10 th December 6 th, 2008 December 6 th, 2008 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 5 th REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 5 th LATE REGISTRATION: November 18 th LATE REGISTRATION: November 18 th Upcoming ACTs- Upcoming ACTs- October 25 th, 2008 October 25 th, 2008 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 19 th REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 19 th LATE REGISTRATION: September 20 th – October 3 rd LATE REGISTRATION: September 20 th – October 3 rd December 13 th, 2008 December 13 th, 2008 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 7 th REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 7 th LATE REGISTRATION: November 8 th - 20 th LATE REGISTRATION: November 8 th - 20 th

Test Prep Options Books- sample tests, strategies, questions Books- sample tests, strategies, questions Online SAT prep Online SAT prep Group Prep- i.e. Ivy Bound, College Planning Partnerships, Kaplan, Princeton Group Prep- i.e. Ivy Bound, College Planning Partnerships, Kaplan, Princeton Individual Tutoring focuses on students deficits. Individual Tutoring focuses on students deficits.

Financial Aid CSS/ Financial Aid Profile- check and see if your schools require this. CSS/ Financial Aid Profile- check and see if your schools require this. FAFSA- MUST be completed by all applicants for federal student aid every year. FAFSA- MUST be completed by all applicants for federal student aid every year. After January 1 st with the previous year’s tax information After January 1 st with the previous year’s tax information Types of Aid Types of Aid Grants Grants Loans Loans Scholarships Scholarships Loans Loans Work Study Work Study Loans Loans Financial Aid Formula : Cost of Attendance -Expected Family Contribution -Pell Grant - Aid from other sources $$ Your Financial Aid Package REMINDER!!! FINANCIAL AID NIGHT December 3 rd at 7 PM Presented by the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation (SNOW DATE: DECEMBER 4 th )

Helpful Resources Available in our offices: college books, Discover & Naviance Available in our offices: college books, Discover & Naviance College Rep Visits – DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE SCHEDULE (available on line and in homerooms) College Rep Visits – DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE SCHEDULE (available on line and in homerooms) HK Guidance link off of the rsd17.org web site HK Guidance link off of the rsd17.org web site Career Center – college visits, coach visits, interviews, etc. Career Center – college visits, coach visits, interviews, etc. College Fairs – check the website for upcoming local fairs FYI- Guilford College Fair is tomorrow College Fairs – check the website for upcoming local fairs FYI- Guilford College Fair is tomorrow Websites: Websites: SAT Registration, College Quick Search, CSS /Financial Aid Profile ( SAT Registration, College Quick Search, CSS /Financial Aid Profile ( ACT Registration- ( ACT Registration- ( FAFSA ( FAFSA ( Connecticut Student Loan Foundation ( Connecticut Student Loan Foundation ( NCAA Clearinghouse ( NCAA Clearinghouse (

Keep In Touch- Communicate with your Counselor Please don’t hesitate to have your senior stop by to ask any questions and feel free to drop us an anytime. Please don’t hesitate to have your senior stop by to ask any questions and feel free to drop us an anytime. Maryann Grimaldi- Maryann Grimaldi- Larry Leone- Larry Leone- Peter Ettlinger- Peter Ettlinger- Kaitlin Sullivan-Freimuth- Kaitlin Sullivan-Freimuth-