1. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Counseling Services Department
Sherwood High School
March 20, 2014

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

4. 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

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

6. Yellow Transcript Request FORM

7. U of Maryland Secondary School REPORT

9. Common Application Secondary Report

10. Common Application Secondary School Report Page 2

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

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

13. 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

17. Important DATES Sherwood High School College Fair –
Tuesday April 8, 2014
6:30pm-8:30pm
County College Fair –
Thursday April 10, 2014 (Permission
form required)
AP Exams – May 5 – 16 , 2014
Senior Meetings-
Summer/Early Fall 2014
Senior Parent Night –
Early September 2014
Financial Aid Night – January 2015
Important DATES

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