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The College Process Class of 2019
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Counseling Department
A – Ca Ms. Molly Jang Ce – D Mrs. Kerry Oswald E-I Ms. Kate Manning J- Mensah Mrs. Katie Spicer Mer – Ramos Mrs. Tara Vaglica Ramos-Bonilla- Mrs. Kristine McDermott Shay She-Z Mr. Ravon Austin Mrs. Donte Gassaway-Fields – Registrar Mrs. Julie Yang – College/Career Info. Coordinator Mrs. Roxanne Plummer – Administrative Assistant
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College Application Process…
Components of the four year college application packet Recommendation Letters (From academic teachers and counselor) Test Scores (SAT or ACT) Secondary School Report (Form submitted by counselor) Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines! Application Application fee Essay(s) (If required by the college) Transcripts
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Student Responsibilities
Complete and submit the application, essay, and application fee directly to the college through Family Connection or the college-specific application. Request recommendation letters from your teachers through Family Connection. Request official transcript, school profile, secondary school report and counselor recommendation from Mrs. Gassaway-Fields. She will send all documents to the college. Request SAT/ACT scores be sent to colleges by directly contacting the testing organization on-line.
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Before Requesting Transcripts
1. Log into your Common App account. If you do not have an account, you'll need to create one. 2. Under the "Common App" tab, complete the entire “Education" section 3. Go to “My Colleges” and through “College Search” add 1 college (Even if you are NOT applying through Common App, you need to add a college). 4. Click the FERPA Release Authorization, located under the “My Colleges” tab, giving Magruder permission to send your transcript to college and select recommenders. Follow the instructions and click these items: I authorize every school that I have attended to release all requested records… I waive my right to review all recommendations and supporting documents… I understand that my waiver or no waiver selection above pertains to all colleges….
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How to Request Transcripts
Submit the Transcript Request form and return it to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields Pay your transcript fee to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields. The first 3 transcripts are free; additional transcripts are $3 each. NOTE: Determine how each one of your colleges accepts documents through Family Connection/Naviance. By mail: By e-docs: By Common App: By Coalition App:
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How to Request Transcripts
If by mail: Provide a 9X12 envelope; addressed to the college admissions office or scholarship program, with simply your name in the return address space, along with 3- first class stamps (or equivalent postage = $1.32) affixed to the envelope. Do not put your own return address on the envelope. If by: eDoc Common Application Coalition: Submit the completed Transcript Request form to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields.
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WELCOME COALITION! The Coaltion Application has arrived!
Students will need to create an account, fill out the profile information and then add desired schools Each school may have specific information or essays that they request in addition to the student’s general profile Students must select the box “I will be sending in my Grades separately” in the “Documents” section. This allows Magruder counselors and teachers to submit transcripts and letters of recommendation through Family Connections
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MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 TIMELINE FOR REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS
College Deadline Magruder Deadline October 15th September ** November 1st October 1, 2018 November 15th October 15, 2018 December 1st November 1, 2018 December 15th November 15, 2018 January 1st November 30, 2018 January 15th December 14, 2018 February 1st January 4, 2019
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Requesting Counselor Recommendation
Complete “Senior Thinking About Yourself” form (found under the “About Me” tab on the left side of the screen).
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Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Speak to your teacher to confirm that they are willing to write your recommendation letter. In Family Connection/Naviance, under the “Colleges” tab Click on Letters of Recommendation For teachers not submitting recommendations electronically, provide college-addressed business size envelope with appropriate postage. Write your name only in the upper left corner and the college deadline in the lower left corner.
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COUNSELORS HAVE 20 SCHOOL DAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE DAY THAT YOU SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO THE REGISTRAR.
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SAT/ACT/Accuplacer Go to to register for the SAT. SAT w/o essay is $45; SAT with essay is $57. Go to to register for the ACT. ACT is $42.50 no writing; ACT is $58.50 with Writing. If you’re applying to Montgomery College, visit the MC website to find more information regarding the Accuplacer. Sign up with Mr. Meagher to take it here. See Mrs. Yang for more info.
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The College and Career Center
Researching majors and colleges Career exploration Standardized Test Options College Process Scholarships Financial Aid/FAFSA
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College Visits @ Magruder
All students are sent weekly visit updates through their Family Connection account. Over 75 Colleges and Universities nationwide send Admissions Representatives to MHS annually. Visits take place in the Career Center. Sign-up on Naviance Student NOW!
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FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)
All students applying for Financial Aid MUST complete FAFSA at The application is available October 1st, 2018 Use 2017 Income Tax Returns Tax information can be updated after filing your taxes.
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Scholarships Do your research through the Scholarship section on Naviance. Visit the College & Career Center. See Mrs. Yang.
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Still have Questions? Make an appointment with your counselor or visit before/after school or during lunch.
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