1. The College Admissions Process Class of 2019
September 25, 2018
Mrs. Meaghan Rogers

2. Agenda NYSED Graduation Requirements Types of Admissions
Application Forms
Application Deadlines
Components of an Application
Financial Aid

3. Graduation Requirements: Credits
Subject
Minimum Credits
English 4
Social Studies
Math 3
Science
LOTE 1* PE 2
Art
Health .5
Electives
3.5
TOTAL: 22
*Students aiming to earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation must earn either 3 LOTE credits OR 5 Art/CTE credits

4. Graduation Requirements: Exams
Regents Exam Requirements
English 1
Social Studies
Math
Science
Any 5th Exam 1*
Regents Exam with Advanced Designation*
English 1
Social Studies 2
Math 3
Science
2 (Living Environment +1)
LOTE
*There are many diploma pathways available to students, please consult the handout for more information*

5. Admissions Policies Traditional Rolling
Deadline date typically around January or February
Notification of acceptance usually in March or April
Student must confirm or deny acceptance by May 1st
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Typically student receives a response within 4-6 weeks after the completed application is received

6. Continued…. Early Decision Early Action
A COMMITMENT to attend this college if accepted
Application deadline is generally between October- December.
Can ONLY back out of agreement if you cannot afford financial aid package given in the spring
NO commitment to attend this particular college if accepted.
Application deadlines are between November and December
Typically student is informed of decision by mid-December

7. Applications
Opportunity to offer information about life- both good and the not so good
Consists of
Biographical information
High school transcripts
Possible essay
Possible counselor report
Possible recommendation(s)

8. Application Forms Community College
State University of New York (SUNY)
Common Application
Private Institution
Other Miscellaneous Online Application

9. Community College Instant Admission Days HVCC- October 22nd CGCC FMCC
May not require SAT or ACT scores
Application fee may not be required
Most do not require an essay
Shorter than traditional, four year college applications

10. Online Applications Strongly encouraged!!!
Can save and re- edit your application
Quicker and easier than traditional paper application methods

11. Common Application http://www.commonapp.org/ Faster and more efficient
Apply to several colleges at one time
Approximately 700+ schools accept

12. -State University of NY-
Can be used to apply to over 50 State Universities
Usual Deadlines
Early Decision- November 1st
Early Action- November 15th
Traditional- ASAP to avoid being closed out of your program of interest!
Please check school websites for exact deadlines for applications

13. Private Institutions
Applications usually require information specific to the school’s programs and or activities
Pre- professional areas, Career and Technical Education or Certificate Programs
Mildred Elley, Bryant and Stratton
Certain programs offer Associate Degrees (2 years to complete)
May only have the opportunity to apply to one school at a time

14. Common App or SUNY App...?
If you are applying to only SUNY schools, just use the SUNY Online Application
If you are applying to an assortment of schools- use the Common Application
There may be supplemental forms you need to fill out- make sure you check!

15. Application Fees Community Colleges Four Year Common App
Free -> $40
Four Year
SUNY: $50
Private: Ranges from free -> $100 or more
Common App
Same as four year college
Application fee waivers
If you used a fee waiver for the SAT, the CollegeBoard will send you personalized college application fee waivers
Fee Waivers available on common app and often are given if you apply on campus

16. Letters of Recommendation
3 letters are suggested
Teacher, Counselor, Employers, Clergy Member
Letter or Recommendation Requests
Give a copy of your activity resume and transcript
Please give at least 2-4 weeks before deadline
You do NOT need to wait to apply!
Check in OFTEN
***Thank you notes***

17. Activities Resume Required for letters of recommendation!
Should include
Membership in school activities
Community involvement
Volunteer service
Leadership roles
Honors and awards
Employment
Standardized test scores

19. Essays What do College Admissions Officers look for in the essay?
Student writing style
Essays that come straight from the heart
Not what you think they want to hear
Honesty
Have someone look over your essay!
Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Katz, parents, etc.

20. Topics to avoid in your essay…
Apologies for your academic record
Criminal situations
Nervous breakdowns or mental illness
Anything violent or gruesome
Religious or political beliefs

21. School Counseling Office Resources
College info
2 and 4 year NYS schools
2 and 4 year out of state schools
Help with Career Options and Resume Writing
Armed services information
Testing info and study guides
SAT and ACT
Financial Aid Information Night for 12th graders and their parents- October 30th
FAFSA Workshop Night

22. Financial Aid Loans Must be paid back Grants
Are not required to be paid back
Scholarships
Work-Study
Students work on campus in exchange for aid
FAFSA and TAP can be completed starting October 1 ( )
CSS Profile- required for many private schools
February 15th deadline ( )

23. Scholarships Excelsior Scholarship
SUNY or CUNY Tuition for Incomes of $110,000 or less
There are scholarships for everything!!!!
Local Scholarships
School Based Scholarships

24. Responsibilities Student Responsibility Counselor Responsibility
Fill out college applications
Keep on top of college/university deadlines
Send SAT and ACT scores from testing site
Ask for letters of recommendation
Ask counselor to send documents to college(s)
Send college/university transcripts from college courses taken in high school
Assist in college applications (not filling out applications for you!)
Suggest schools of interest, and point you in the direction of helpful resources
Provide support with college apps, financial aid process, scholarship process

25. Career Tech Ed College Credits
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Click on “Information on Center-based Programs” to see available college credits in your particular program
Request transcripts from the Registrar at SUNY Albany or CGCC for any College in the High School Courses

26. Reminders! SAT and ACT Registration http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
Transcripts from dual- credit College in the High School Courses
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
Request from the college at the end of the school year

27. Important Dates October 1st – FAFSA Opens
October 15th – Some Early Application Deadlines
October 30th- Financial Aid Night Presentation
November 1st – Some Early Deadlines
Beginning of November- FAFSA Workshop Night (if there is interest)
December Break- complete applications!
February 15th- Priority Financial Aid Deadline
May 1st- Commitment Day
June-

28. Summary Start Early! Get involved Ask for help Say “thank you”
Deadline- December 9th
Get involved
Ask for help
Say “thank you”
Apply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun and get excited 