1. Navigating the College Process
Pathways Academy of Technology & Design
School Counseling Department
Kim Bennett: Last Names A-K, (860)
Bernadette Amoroso: Last Name L- Z, (860)

2. Senior year timeline Refer to Senior year timeline handout
Immediate Responsibilities:
Review your transcript-make sure in classes for graduation
Update resume for counselors, teachers, & colleges
Meet with counselor to review college list
Register for fall SAT/ACT
Complete the college essay
Ask for letters of recommendation
Schedule college tours
Create your FSA ID for FAFSA
Check on your Community Service hours!
Capstone

3. Facts to Know as You Complete Your Applications
The class size for the class of 2017 is 87
CEEB code is
Your Counselor’s title is “School Counselor”
Our fax # is
Our school address is 2 Pent Rd, East Hartford, CT
We are listed under the Common App as “Pathways Academy of Technology and Design” In Windsor CT

4. Application terminology
Common App is a standardized application that most schools will accept:
Early Decision allows applicants to submit applications early, but if accepted, the student is obligated to attend (You can only apply Early Decision to 1 school)
Early Action allows the applicant to submit applications early, with no commitment of attending the school (You can apply Early Action to as many schools as you would like)
Rolling Admission means colleges accept applications on an on-going basis
Regular Admission is the latest date colleges will accept applications to be submitted

5. To how many colleges should I apply?
Reach- 1 or 2
Target- 2 or 3
Safety- 1 or 2

6. Application Process: Student Responsibilities
MINIMUM THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.
Create a Common Application account and link with Naviance.
Update Naviance under “colleges I am applying to”.
Complete & send college application(s).
****Students MUST inform Counselor when application is sent out.
Request standardized test scores from Collegeboard or ACT
Request letters of recommendation-teachers &/or counselor
Once accepted, please update Naviance

7. Application Process: Pathways Responsibilities
School Counselors will mail or eDoc to the college:
Transcripts (initial and final)
Mid Year Transcript by request only
School Reports
Counselor letter of recommendation (if requested)
Marking Period 1 Grades

8. Who sends what? The College or University Counselor sends:
Transcript
Profile & SSR
Counselor Rec.
1st Quarter grades
Mid-Year & Final Grades
Student sends:
Application
Fee
Essay
Resume
Supplement (if required)
SAT scores (collegeboard)
Teacher sends: Recommendation (through Naviance)

9. Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Personally request teacher recommendations first-send request through Naviance
Teachers are not obligated to write the recommendation- Do not take this courtesy for granted
Give teachers at least a 3 week notice before the due date
Provide teachers and counselors with a resume.
WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE-they most likely wrote this on their own personal time
Know what your schools require-do not send more than required-How many? Teachers or counselors?

10. College Rep Visits
Students should make it a priority to visit with the admissions counselor of their prospective schools.
Students need to sign up on Naviance at least 1 week prior to the visit & the college MUST be in “Colleges I’m Thinking About” or “Colleges I’m Applying To”
Students will receive a pass the morning of the college visit and must communicate with teachers

11. Collegeboard Score Reports
If a student uses a fee waiver for the SAT they will also receive 4 fee waivers for college applications.
Students MUST add in colleges to receive their scores, up to 9 days AFTER taking the test.

12. Important Testing Dates
SAT’s: October 1 (Register by September 20) November 5 (Register by October 25) ACT’s: October 22 (Register by September 16) December 10 (Register by November 4)

13. Ideas to Consider
Stay organized: Keep a calendar & folder for each college
Read instructions carefully & review spelling/punctuation
Manage deadlines
Make copies of everything, especially your confirmation page, and file in your folder
Follow-up with schools to make sure they received ALL information needed to complete your application

14. Important Events
9/21-College Planning and Financial Aid Night- 5:00 pm
10/1-FAFSA available
11/3-College Financial Planning Night
****Make sure to check with your own colleges regarding deadlines and important events

15. Questions???