1. Mr. Masters A-F Mrs. Adams G-M Ms. Cooper N-Z
Welcome to Senior Year!
Mr. Masters A-F
Mrs. Adams G-M
Ms. Cooper N-Z

2. Application Information
See what the GHS Class of 2017 accomplished!
Application Information
# of Students
202
Avg. GPA
3.327
Avg. SAT (1600)
1225
Avg. ACT
25.6
Total Submitted Apps
1000
Apps./student
4.95

3. GHS Class of 2017 Postsecondary Plans % of students 4 Yr College 89%3%
Military
2.5%
Employed 2%
Career Education
.5%
Other
In-State
75%
Out of State
25%
Private
27%
Public
73%

4. “College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.”
-Frank Sachs, The Blake School

5. A few reminders from last year…
Remember to apply to a safety school, “likely” schools, and a “reach” school
The only way to guarantee a denial is to not apply…rejection is part of the process
Have weekly meetings with your parents to talk about your progress
Schedule final college visits and interviews if necessary
Technology first impressions

6. Application Components
Student Online Application
Name and address, the basics
Résumé or activity list
Essay (when requested)
Supplements as required by colleges
Application fee
Official test scores
Transcript
School Profile
Counselor letter of recommendation (when required)
Secondary School Report/Counselor Report
Teacher Letter of Recommendation (when required)

7. How to Apply
to College

8. Step 1:Have all of the appropriate accounts set up!
Naviance: Have a valid Naviance Student Account…Watch out for typos!!!
Common Application: Create a Common App Account if your colleges accept Common App & write down your username & password! …Watch out for typos!!!
FERPA: Complete the FERPA waiver in Common App, again if your colleges accept Common App

9. Step 2: Fill out the online application(s)!
Where do I find the application?
Is it a Common App school?

10. Step 3: Add all of your colleges to Naviance!
See page 4 of “How to Apply” for screen shots!
Matching your Naviance account with your Common App account 3

11. Step 4: Request teacher & counselor letters of recommendation
Are they required?
What it means to the teacher/counselor to write a letter
Requesting a teacher letter (see form)
Requesting a counselor letter (see form)

12. What if I already requested teacher letters last year using the old form?

13. The more time you give us the better!
Ten Days!
The more time you give us the better!

14. Step 5: Send ACT and/or SAT scores
Have official SAT & ACT scores sent directly from the testing agency to your particular college. 5
Yellow Sheet

15. Are your test scores reflective of you?5
Are your test scores reflective of you?
Some schools have Test Optional policies, which allow the student to decide if he/she wants to submit test scores as part of their application.
See your School Counselor to work out a strategy if test optional may apply to you.
* Beware of the fine print around how colleges/universities may still use/require test scores.

16. Step 6:Requesting a Transcript!
Blue Sheet
One BLUE Form for every school to which you apply.
We cannot send your transcript until we have this form on file!

17. You MUST turn in your BLUE form at least
TEN DAYS!
Before you want your transcript to be sent!
***See Important Counseling Office Deadlines!***

18. Step 7: Follow up! 7
You did it! Let your counselor know of application outcome.
Especially if you have been waitlisted, as it is important to follow-up with the college.
Sticker time!
Other things to know…
How to know that my materials got to my college (e.g. it is NOT instant)
How to transfer college credits…and what to mark in Common App about it!

19. Reminder: What Your School Counselor Does NOT Send to Colleges
Test Scores
Transcripts from COTC, OSU, Denison

20. Once you’ve done all of this work…how do they make the decision?
Admitted
deferred
waitlisted
denied

21. How do I keep track of it all?
Use your “How to Apply to College” packet
Stay organized! Reference your organizational tools on Schoology!

22. What other students do:
Folders  Make a folder for all of your college- related papers.
Lists  List each school in the order of the first deadline you are trying to meet.
Excel Sheets  Use Excel to keep track of each school, deadlines, cost, etc.
Naviance  has deadlines and links to the college’s website
Knowing your deadlines…

23. Types of Application Deadlines
Regular Decision:
Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time.
Commitment Level: Non-binding

24. Types of Application Deadlines
What does it mean if they use rolling admission?
Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle until a specified, regular deadline.

25. Types of Application Deadlines
Early Action:
Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date. Commitment Level: Non-binding
Ohio State University
Early Action and Priority Scholarships—Nov. 1!!!
University of Cincinnati:
Main campus—Dec. 1
College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning (DAAP) December 1
College of Engineering & Applied Science December 1
College of the Conservatory of Music Recommended by November 1

26. Types of Application Deadlines
Early Decision:
Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early.
Miami University—Nov. 15 Deadline
This binding option is intended for students who are willing to commit themselves to Miami University as their first college choice. Students may apply to only one college as an Early Decision candidate. Applicants contractually agree to withdraw all applications to other colleges and attend Miami if accepted.
Commitment Level: Binding!

27. Types of Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline:
Students apply by a specified deadline to be considered for a full range of scholarships, housing preferences, special program, etc.
Ashland University—November 1 deadline
Ohio State University—Nov. 1 deadline
University of Alabama—February 1 deadline
Commitment Level: Non-binding

28. Picking Your Deadline College of Wooster
Early Decision I—November 1
Early Action—November 15
Early Decision II—January 15
Regular Decision—February 15
What’s the advantage of each deadline?

29. Other Application Components
SAT Subject Tests
Remember you can sign up for a maximum of 3 subject tests on any SAT regular test date
Usually 1 hour for each subject test
You cannot take the regular SAT on the same day as the subject tests
To find out if your school requires SAT Subject Tests, check your school’s application checklist
Interview
Portfolio

30. Honors Programs
If you qualify for a college or university Honors Program you should DEFINITELY consider it!
Benefits could include:
Additional engagement and rigor
More opportunities for one-on-one connection with professors/faculty
Additional scholarship money
Priority registration for classes
Smaller class sizes with equally motivated students
Special housing opportunities
For consideration  May need to apply by earlier deadline!

31. Sports in College
If you may play Division I or II athletics in college, you must register with the NCAA eligibility center at
Verify you have completed all necessary courses to be eligible for NCAA DI or DII athletics
GPA and Test score sliding scale

32. Financial Aid as Part of Your Application Process
Don’t let the “sticker price” stop you from applying
Remember Harvesting the Money Tree last year?
Grants, loans, scholarships, and work study
Know your college’s financial aid deadline
The Financial Aid Timeline
Local scholarships
SEE the information on Schoology as a reference!

33. Upcoming Application Work Sessions
September:
TBD In your English 12 classes
Wednesday, Sept. 233:00-5:00 PM in the library
October:
Friday, Oct. 23 (COTA day) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the senior lounge

34. January
Mid-year Reports  The counselors will send these automatically to every school you have applied, which includes a transcript with your 1st semester senior grades.
You do not need to bring us anything!
FAFSA becomes active January 1

35. May 1
Deposit Deadline  Colleges have a reply date of May 1st, by which you must confirm with an acceptance letter and deposit to attend your school of choice!

36. Start NOW! “We cannot do everything at once,
but we can do something at once.”
- Calvin Coolidge

37. * Resources * Your College 201 Folder Your Counselor Parents & Friends
Naviance
Schoology
Online search tools
GHS Website 