1. Senior College Application Process
Deptford High School
Senior College Application Process

2. Applying to 4 Year College
“How many schools should I apply to?”
Different for everyone
Recommended:
At least 1 NJ school to qualify for resident-only grants, scholarships, etc.
1 Safe School
Don’t forget about Application Fees
$50 or more for each
Narrow your selection before applying

3. Applying to 4 Year College
Common Application
Standardized first-year application form
Accepted by more than 500 colleges
Many colleges request additional “supplements” through Common App
Request transcripts through Guidance Counselor

4. Admission Options
Early Decision
Early Action
Regular Admission

5. Early Decision Legally binding Must attend if accepted
If accepted, you must withdraw all other college applications

6. Earlier deadline than regular admission with early decision delivery
Early Action
Not legally binding
Earlier deadline than regular admission with early decision delivery

7. Regular Admission Rolling Deadline
Applications are evaluated as they are received
Deadline
Applications are only reviewed after a single deadline date
Earlier submission does not equal earlier acceptance

8. College Application Components
Online Submission Application
SAT Scores
Transcript
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Extracurriculars
NCAA Clearinghouse

9. Online Admission Application
Submit an online application for each school you are applying to using:
The college’s online application OR
Application through Common App (if applicable)

10. SAT Scores YOU are responsible for sending your SAT scores
YOU must log on to your CollegeBoard account and request to have your scores sent
When registering, be sure to enter names of the schools where you plan to apply
Make sure you send scores directly from CollegeBoard
CollegeBoard will charge an additional $11.25 per score report requested beyond the 3 you indicate on your initial registration

11. Transcript/Resume Transcript Resume GPA Class Rank
Strength/rigor of classes taken 9th-12th grade
Resume
Submit the resume you created to your counselor for your college application file

12. Letters of Recommendation
If using CommonApp
Check how many recommendations each individual college requires
Most require at least 1 TEACHER recommendation
Ask for them ASAP!
Provide your recommender with your resume
Be sure to write a Thank You note

13. Essay/Extracurriculars
Tailor responses to each individual college as needed
Extracurriculars
Activities
Athletics
Honors and Awards
Should be included on resume

14. NCAA Clearinghouse
For students intending to play collegiate sports for a Division I or Division II school
Visit eligibilitycenter.org to apply

15. Do Senior Year Grades Matter?
YES!
1st Marking Period grades will be sent with transcripts
Most colleges will ask for mid-year and final grades
If you are struggling, ask teachers or counselor for help
Many colleges/universities will rescind offer of admission if a students slacks senior year

16. Deadlines
You are responsible for keeping track of when applications are due
APPLY EARLY!
Plan to submit all 4-year applications before winter break
Transcript Requests
At least 1 week prior to application deadline
All requests must be mailed by December 12th in order for transcripts to be sent out before winter break

17. Visiting College Campuses
Get a letter from the College Admissions Office
Ask Admissions Officer about an application fee waiver

18. Rowan College of Gloucester County
Students want to earn an Associate’s Degree or professional certificate in a specific career program or trade (e.g. dental hygiene, automotives, medical assistant, etc.)
NJSTARS Program
Students who graduate in top 15% of their class are eligible
Attend RCGC tuition-free for 2 years

19. Rowan College of Gloucester County
Steps for students planning to attend
Submit RCGC application online in January/February 2017
Attend RCGC “Get On The Bus” Day Trip in March 2017
Accuplacer Placement Test and score reports
Meet with RCGC staff
Lunch in the café

20. College Admissions & Social Media
Be mindful of impression you make
Admissions can be revoked if behavior calls into questions a student’s honesty, maturity, character, morals, judgment, etc.
Tips for cleaning up online image
Avoid using unprofessional address
i.e. vs.

21. Scholarships
Check out and
Posted to our school’s website
Twitter
Listen for PA announcements
Local scholarships available around March 2017
Pick up applications in Guidance Office

22. Financial Aid Complete and submit FAFSA Apply starting October 2016
Apply starting October 2016
Financial Aid Info session for parents
January 11, 7pm in HS Cafeteria
Wait to eliminate a college due to cost
Don’t know what your financial aid package will look like
CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service)
Financial aid application service of CollegeBoard
More than 400 schools use info to determine eligibility for NON-federal student aid
More detailed than FAFSA
$25 Application fee plus $16 for each college or scholarship program you want info sent to
Check if college you are applying to requires CSS Profile
Deadlines typically in fall – Check ASAP

23. Visit CollegeBoard.org for tons of resources and helpful information
College Info Deptford
October 26, 6:30 p.m. in HS Cafeteria
Don’t forget What’s Up Next
All-Free college access tool
Text ‘College’ to 44044
See Guidance website for links for college