1. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Counseling Services Department
Sherwood High School
March 18, 2015

3. Tonight you will… Get an overview of the College Application Process
Be introduced to the Family Connection Program
Receive information about the SAT/ACT, and other college entrance exams
Receive information about upcoming college fairs and important dates

5. The PROCESS Start early Get organized Visit/select schools of interest
Apply to schools
Request official transcripts/
recommendation letters
Send test scores
Apply for financial aid (including FAFSA)
The PROCESS

6. Important DOCUMENTS Student and Parent Brag Sheets
Yellow Transcript Request Form
Secondary School Counselor Report
Student and Parent Brag Sheets
Important DOCUMENTS

7. Yellow Transcript Request FORM

8. U of Maryland Secondary School REPORT

10. Common Application Secondary Report

11. Common Application Secondary School Report Page 2

12. College Entrance EXAMS
SAT
SAT II (SUBJECTS TESTS)
ACT
College Entrance EXAMS

13. College Entrance EXAMS
AP Exams
(Possible college credit)
ACCUPLACER (Montgomery College)
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
College Entrance EXAMS

14. Request official transcripts and counselor/teacher letters of recommendation
Search for colleges and scholarships; register for career center visits
Complete student and parent brag sheets
Keep track of the college application process from any computer with internet connection
Family CONNECTION

18. Important DATES Sherwood High School College Fair –
Monday April 20, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm
County College Fair –
Wednesday April 22, 2015 (Permission
form required)
AP Exams – May 4 – 15 , 2015
Senior Meetings-
Summer/Early Fall 2015
Senior Parent Night –
Early September 2015
Financial Aid Night – January 2016
Important DATES

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