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Applying to College 101 CLASS OF 2018
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Naviance for all transcript requests Common App and Naviance
Applying Naviance for all transcript requests Senior English classes Common App and Naviance Must marry the two together First create Common App account Next link Common App to Naviance Common App allows multiple applications May require additional documents
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Test Scores Colleges can see all scores with no harm to you
Some colleges SUPERSCORE Colleges require test scores from ACT or College Board directly ACT Writing Test or SAT Reasoning Test AP Scores NOT on transcripts
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ACT Deadline for October is Friday, Sept. 22nd
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SAT Test Dates
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Things to Know Same Deadline for Priority Scholarships at K-State and KU November 1st K-State & KU do NOT require transcript for application Except KU Honors College Housing: earlier = more options
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Applications Application, transcripts etc.- does not matter which is first We use Naviance, Not Send EDU Students MUST communicate with counselor regarding Common App and letter of recommendation
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Before you can get a transcript sent…
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Secondary School Reports (SSR)
Not required by most colleges SSR often requires recommendation Students provide counselor with information Counselor interviews student Counselor submits SSR
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Secondary School Reports (SSR)
Requires three weeks lead time prior to deadlines November 1st for Early Decision Usually January 1st for Regular Admissions Student essays required Common App, may require college-specific additional essays Teacher recommendations required (usually two) Mid-Year Reports
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If you need a counselor recommendation
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Admission Options Early Decision I Early Action Rolling
Usually November 1 deadline Early Action Rolling
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Other Applications Needed
Scholarships Housing Some limitations exist Requires a deposit Honors College Sorority/ Fraternity Financial Aid
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Scholarships Based on Merit predominantly Essay competitions are GOOD!
Some include financial need Essay competitions are GOOD! Some college applications ARE the scholarship application (Including KU & K-State)
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Where is the Money? 90% of all Scholarship Dollars Come From The Colleges Know the Procedure Know the Deadlines
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Researching Scholarships on Naviance
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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT SEPT. 19TH 7:00 PM @ BVN
Financial Aid Terms EFC or Expected Family Contribution True Cost of Attendance Work Study PLUS Loans Pell Grant FINANCIAL AID NIGHT SEPT. 19TH 7:00 BVN
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Many applicants with strong GPAs and test scores feel that they have been treated “unfairly.”
Perfect Test Scores? “In each of the past few years Harvard has received more than 500 applications with double 800 scores and has accepted just under half of them.” Harvard University
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Goals for Every College
The ultimate goals for every college are the same: Admit a freshman class with many different dimensions Admit students who will make good use of the available resources Admit students who will help meet the institution’s obligations. All schools look for a “national” student body
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What Matters to Colleges
Grades in College Prep Classes Strength of Curriculum Admissions Test Scores Grades in All Subjects Essay or Writing Sample Class Rank Demonstrated Interest Recommendations (Counselor & Teachers) Interview Extracurricular Involvement
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What Selective Colleges Look For
Qualities of the Mind Qualities of Character Capacity to Contribute to the University Potential for Life-Long Leadership and Service
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What are YOU Looking for?
Things to Remember When Looking at Colleges What are YOU Looking for? Wherever you go, you don’t have to go across country to feel and be on your own. Be conscious of costs.
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@SMCollegeClinic
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OCTOBER 24TH 6-8pm KC Convention Center
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We are here to help! Kristi Dixon Students A - Es Hilarie Smith Students Et – K Shari Schaake Students L - Re Kelli Baucom Students Ri to Z
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