Understanding the College Application Process

Key Considerations Deciding Where to Apply Testing Application Methods Parts of a College Application Understanding Cannon’s Process Deadline Guide

Testing Last opportunity to take ACT or SAT Are Subject Tests required for your application?

Application Methods Online versus paper application “Fast Apps” College’s Application versus Common Application – Set aside time – Patience, Patience, Patience Rolling Early Decision (ED) Restricted Early Action (REA) or Single Choice (SC) Early Action (EA) Regular Decision (RD)

Parts of the Application (Student Responsibility) Application Essay Standardized Test Scores Application Fee Activities Resume

Parts of the Application (Cannon School Responsibility) Academic Transcript Secondary School Report (SSR) Counselor Recommendation Teacher Recommendation School Profile

Student Teacher Rec(s) One Signed RIA “Signed” FERPA on Common App College Counselor Rec Family Connection Request teacher recommendation. COLLEGE Transcript Request via FC Submit Application: Application Essay Standardized Test Scores Application Fee Activities Resume

Deadlines Sept. 15 th – All teacher recommendation requests for fall deadlines must be made by this date. Pay close attention to application deadlines (i.e. admission, scholarship, and financial aid) Transcript requests must be submitted to College Counseling two weeks prior to the application deadline. (Sept. 10th Release)

Deadline Guide APPLICATION DEADLINE October 15 th November 1 st November 15 th December 1 st December 15 th January 1st CANNON DEADLINE October 1 st October 16 th November 1 st November 15 th December 1 st December 15th

Final Tips Be responsible Be organized – Procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on our part. Be early Be relaxed

Reminders Sign, date and return to counselor: – Diploma Verification Form – Release of Information Agreement Students: check for your appointment date and time Senior Drop-In Help (Mon., 8/24–English drop)