1. Senior College APPLICATION process 2017
Presented by:
Your Friendly Husky Counseling Office

2. Twitter: @husky_counselor
First Steps
Check Senior Checklist in Naviance/Family Connections to make sure you are staying on top of everything!
Visit Mr. Newkirk in the Career Center and your School Counselor to get any questions answered.
Your counselor will be calling you in to discuss your post-secondary plan.
Complete Self-Assessment and Parent Response Form and return to your Counselor.

3. The College Selection Process
Traditional Advice- Pick Three to Six Colleges:
“Reach” School
“Good Chance” School
“Safe” Schools
Balancing “Going For it” with “Being Realistic”
Apply to Colleges that are a good fit
Look at GPA’s, test scores, high school courses, admission rates
Go to College Representative Visit at THS
Sign up for Visits through Family Connections!

4. Tuscarora High School Scheduled College Visits
@Husky_Counselor

5. College
Representative
Location
Date
Registration Deadline
Winthrop University
Michelle Bogan
Career Center
9/7/17 11:00 AM
9/5/17
9/7/17 1:30 PM
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Krista WILLIAMS
9/12/17 9:30 AM
9/10/17
Longwood University
Kylie Dyer
9/12/17 12:30 PM
University of Southern California
Hillary Higgins
9/14/17 2:30 PM
9/12/17
Virginia Commonwealth University
Taryn Adkins
9/15/17 11:00 AM
9/13/17
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Ed Devine
9/15/17 2:30 PM
Johnson & Wales University (Providence)
Stacey Thomas
9/19/17 10:00 AM
9/17/17
Roanoke College
Kevin Zimmerman
9/19/17 11:30 AM
Lynchburg College
Kaitlyn Bosley
9/19/17 2:30 PM
Shenandoah University
Amber Leisher
9/20/17 12:30 PM
9/18/17
University of Cincinnati
Grace Franceschelli
9/21/17 11:00 AM
9/19/17
Lasell College
Anthony Szol
9/22/17 2:30 PM
9/20/17
Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny
Victoria Garwood
9/25/17 10:00 AM
9/23/17
Virginia Wesleyan University
Jessie Piel
9/25/17 11:00 AM

6. What are the options after high school?
Apprenticeship Programs –May 9th, 2018 (Heritage High School)
Community Colleges
Technical Training
Credit Transfers to a 4 year College
Usually SAT/ACT not required
NOVA PATHWAYS TO THE BACCULAUREATE-Jill Lawson
Four Year Colleges
Full-Time Employment
Military
Academies
Enlistment
Reserves, VA National Guard
Vocational Schools
Auto Diesel Institute
Culinary School
Art Institute
ITT Tech, etc.

7. The College Selection Process
Ideally, students should begin their senior year with 3 -5 colleges in mind
Consider what you are looking for in a college
Location
Setting
Size
Majors
Sports/extracurricular activities
Social Opportunities
Unique Opportunities
Internships/Co-ops
Tuition/Fees

8. Family Connection Common App Account Matching

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Transcript Requests
Students must use Naviance/Family Connection to request transcripts for colleges AND turn in the PINK transcript request form to Ms. Vocke.
THS has purchased an electronic college application tool that allows high schools to prepare and send college application documentation electronically to more than 3,000 electronic destinations including all Common Application destinations.
All transcript request for Dual Enrolled classes MUST be requested through the college.

10. Adding Colleges & Requesting College Application Materials

11. Teacher Recommendations
Have a conversation with teachers NOW!
Please give teachers three weeks notice before the recommendation is due!
All teacher recommendations must be completed through Naviance.
Any recommendation letter request outside of THS, must be completed by student.

12. Definitions to Remember
Early Decision: Earlier application deadline. If you are accepted, constitutes a legally binding agreement that you will attend that school. You may only apply to one school Early Decision.
Early Action: Earlier Application deadline that is non-binding.
Deferred Admission: Depending on the college, this definition varies. Please check with the college’s Admissions Office for their policy. If you have questions please see your school counselor.
Deny: Not Admitted.
Accepted: Accepted to the college – You should only give an answer and deposit ONLY if you are going to attend that school.
Waitlisted: College may offer a spot if space available after regular admissions.

13. Mid-Year Transcripts and Testing
Your semester transcript, which includes GPA and Class Rank, will be sent to all colleges you have applied to in the middle of February. Final transcripts are only sent to the college or university that YOU select in your Senior Survey.
Colleges will see the mid-year grades and take into consideration any grades that have fallen substantially!
Acceptance is conditional and may be revoked.
SAT Subject Tests - Check with colleges to which you have applied to see if these are required and crucial for placement.
AP Tests - Make sure you pay early for all tests you plan to take. Forms are due Dec 1nd, 2017 and payment is due Feb 16th Take these tests seriously and prepare! You may be able to waive a semester course and save money. Check with individual colleges. Cost $85

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Test Scores
Seniors are responsible for determining the tests needed for the college they are applying to:
SAT Reasoning Test-Collegeboard.org (typically for determining admissions)
ACT-ACT.org (typically for determining admissions)
SAT Subject Tests-Collegeboard.org (typically used for placement)
Seniors are responsible for having their test scores sent to the colleges to which they apply.
Requests to have scores sent are made directly through the College Board or ACT. Seniors can also request scores be sent when they take their test.

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Important Dates
LCPS College Fair on September 24th from 2-5 pm at Stone Bridge High School.
College Application Process Night on October 4th at 7:00 pm.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities Fair October 26th at 7:00 pm.

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Last Thoughts….
Utilize all resources that are provided to you through Tuscarora to achieve your future goals.
Make sure you are checking your on Naviance/Family Connections.
Have Fun Senior Year!
Don’t forget to complete the Senior Survey during 4th quarter.