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ELHS Senior Parent Night
Liz Maiese, A-Cho Emily Cacace, Chr-Go Allison Kosswig, Gr-L Christy Bryant, M-P Lisa Ramaccia, Q-Sm Nadine Barnes, Sn-Z “Like” East Lyme High School Counseling on Facebook for updates and info. Follow us on
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An in-depth look into the College Application Process What has been done What is happening now What are the next steps
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Where are our students headed…
Military Apprenticeship Employment College
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What Has Been Done
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Junior Year Year-At-A-Glance October-November:
Counselors go into classrooms to review of Personality Inventory and Career Inventory February-April: Counselors set individual and small group meetings to review individual Post-Secondary Plans and set a timeline for the application process April: School Day SAT Spring-Summer: Students set their standardized test schedule and prepare for them, visit colleges, narrow down a list of schools to explore further
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Junior Year What Juniors have been working on...
Reviewing documents from Junior Year Counselor Meeting (Checklists, timelines, test timetables, transcripts) Naviance College Searches Explore the college’s websites and organizing application needs Visit campuses and Open Houses Attend ELHS College Fair (Tuesday, October 2nd) Talk to Family & Friends (perspective) Counselors in English Classrooms to review process and match Naviance to Common Application the week of September 17th
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Standardized Tests SAT Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (extra fee) Oct 6, 2018 Sep 7, 2018 Sep 26, 2018 Nov 3, 2018 Oct 5, 2018 Oct 24, 2018 Dec 1, 2018 Nov 2, 2018 Nov 20, 2018 ACT Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (Extra fee) October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018 Test scores must be sent directly from the testing company. Test registration and score reporting can be done at: for SATs and for ACTs Test Optional:
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What is Happening Now
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Finalizing a list of schools
Two or Three “Reaches” Just meet the SAT & GPA Ranges Two or Three “Targets” Right in the Middle or Better Two or Three “Safeties” At the Far End or Beyond Use Naviance Scattergrams to help determine likelihood of acceptance *Students should only apply to schools they will attend!
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Applying: Types of Applications
Early Decision Students apply to a college 1st semester senior year. Deadlines: Nov. 1, Nov. 15 or Dec. 1 (depending on school). Pros: Sometimes students have a better chance of being admitted. Notified by a published date if they were Admitted, Denied or Deferred for Regular Admission. Cons: Students must enroll at that college if accepted. No true negotiation power for financial aid. Early Action Students may apply to certain colleges in 1st semester, but the decision is Not Binding. Pros: If admitted, students have a “place to go” early Cons: student must make Nov./Dec. application deadlines.
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Applying: Types of Applications
Rolling Admission: Students apply to colleges between Nov. 1 and Regular Deadline and colleges respond in 2 – 4 weeks. Suggestion: All students apply by Dec. 1 Regular Decision: Students apply by deadline. Students notified in March-April Students make their decision by May 1.
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College Application Options
Common Application Coalition Application School Application
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The Common Application
Most colleges require electronic submission of application. Over 800 colleges accept the Common Application – be sure to check for supplements Payment is made electronically with credit card. Common App Tool Kit:
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Coalition Application
Since the launch of the Coalition app in 2016, a number of colleges and universities across the US have been utilizing the new application platform. Currently, the Coalition app has about 150 member colleges. While many member colleges still utilize the Common App in addition to the Coalition app, or their own institutional application, there are a small number of schools, like Virginia Tech, which use the Coalition app exclusively, meaning the Coalition app is the only college application they accept for undergraduate admission. It’s important when researching colleges and creating your application timeline to make a note of what applications each institution uses.
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School Application Most are electronic applications Payment is online
School forms on Naviance still accepted Very few schools use paper/pencil
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The ELHS College Application Process
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Student Responsibilities: Prior to your application
Complete the Counselor Questionnaire and Resume on Naviance by October 1st If required by the college or university, request a letter of recommendation (in person and provide at least two weeks notice) for any letter of recommendation request To request a letter from your counselor: Fill out the yellow form in A200 or in College & Career (keep in mind that not all schools require a counselor letter of recommendation) To request a letter from a teacher: Request in person and then complete the request on Naviance by clicking “Colleges I’m applying to” and then click on “Letters of Recommendation” and choose your teacher from the drop down menu. Fill out the Teacher Recommendation form (available in A200 or College & Career) or necessary paperwork from the teacher. Remember to write a thank you note to each person that wrote a recommendation letter for you!
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Student Responsibilities: Applying
Apply to the college or university: · Electronically via Common App, Coalition, college website, or paper copy · Pay and send in your application Send test scores, if required by the college or university: · Keep in mind that it can take up to two weeks for scores to arrive to colleges · Request to have your SAT and ACT scores sent directly to your colleges by: i SAT ii ACT · Test scores will not be on your transcript Request your transcripts on Naviance · Under the “Colleges I’m applying to” click on “Request Transcripts” · Transcripts will not actually be sent until you have completed step 4 Send your transcripts by going to the College & Career Center: The following will be sent once you visit the College & Career Center and complete the tracking sheet: · School Report · Recommendations on Naviance · 1st Quarter, Midterm & Final grades · Transcript with grades (No test scores!) · High School Profile
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Tips for Completing Applications
First, read the directions Obtain appropriate personal address Be Consistent: Names (no nicknames), Facts Be Precise: Names, Addresses, School Code: , GPA, Social Security # Be Succinct: Provide only what is asked, and leave out activities that occurred before grade 9 Be Thorough: Use your resume to list up to 10 extracurricular activities, highlight leadership roles, volunteerism, and work • Be Safe: keep a copy of everything sent and save your correspondence
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Tips for Completing the Essay
Make “Optional” Mandatory Talk with an adult (English teacher, parent, counselor) Answer the Question Be Honest Be Creative Write about more than just the facts Watch Your Language Proofread, Spell Check, Proofread October 10th- Essay help from 8-11am in the ELHS library
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What are the Next Steps
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Cost Financial Aid: Complete the FAFSA or CSS Profile (both available beginning October 1st) Uses Prior-Prior year taxes (2017) Scholarships: Naviance (under “colleges” tab and select “Scholarship and Money” then select “scholarship list”, etc. Net Price Calculator on each school’s website
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Helpful Websites https://fafsa.ed.gov/ FAFSA4caster: estimates aid
FAFSA assistance College Search and Like FAFSA
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Don’t Forget! College Fair: Tuesday, October 2nd 6:30-8:00pm
ELHS Commons Financial Aid Nights: November 1, 6:30pm- Auditorium - FAFSA Assistance November 8, 6:30pm - Library- Financial Planning Be sure to check CSS Profile deadlines! ASVAB Test: Wednesday, October 10th
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