1. Applying to College 101
CLASS OF 2018

2. 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

4. 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

5. ACT Deadline for October is Friday, Sept. 22nd

6. SAT Test Dates

7. 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

8. 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

9. Before you can get a transcript sent…

10. Secondary School Reports (SSR)
Not required by most colleges
SSR often requires recommendation
Students provide counselor with information
Counselor interviews student
Counselor submits SSR

11. 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

12. If you need a counselor recommendation

14. Admission Options Early Decision I Early Action Rolling
Usually November 1 deadline
Early Action
Rolling

15. Other Applications Needed
Scholarships
Housing
Some limitations exist
Requires a deposit
Honors College
Sorority/ Fraternity
Financial Aid

16. 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)

17. Where is the Money?
90% of all Scholarship Dollars Come From The Colleges
Know the Procedure
Know the Deadlines

18. Researching Scholarships on Naviance

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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.

26.
@SMCollegeClinic

27. OCTOBER 24TH 6-8pm
KC Convention Center

28. We are here to help!
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