1. Junior Class Presentation
College Application Process

2. Review of Graduation Requirements
Courses
Regents Diploma
Advanced Regents
English
4 credits
Social Studies
Math
3 credits
Science
Foreign Language
1 credit
Art/Music
Health
½ credit
Physical Education
2 credits
Electives
3.5+ credits
1.5+ credits
Total
22+ credits

3. Review of Graduation Requirements
Exams for Regents Diploma
Exams for Advanced Regents
English Language Arts
Algebra
Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II
Global Studies
U.S. History
One Science
Two Sciences
Foreign Language

4. Spring 2018 SAT Dates Register at collegeboard.org
Test Date
March 10
May 5
June 2
Registration Deadline
February 9
April 6
May 3
Late Registration Deadline
February 28
April 25
May 23

5. Spring 2018 ACT Dates Register at ACT.org
Test Date
April 14
June 9
Registration Deadline
March 9
May 4
Late Registration Deadline
March 23
May 18

6. What are colleges looking for in applicants?
College prep coursework
Good grades and standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Community Service, Leadership, Employment
College visits and communications

7. College Search http://www.collegeboard.org College Search
Register for SAT exam
Send official SAT scores to colleges

8. College Search
Three categories of schools:
Target
Reach
Safety

9. Target Schools
A college/university in which your academic credentials make you competitive for admission. Your GPA, standardized test scores, and class rank fall within the average range for that particular school. You have a very reasonable chance of gaining admission.

10. Reach Schools
A college/university in which your academic credentials are below the average for admitted students.
Highly selective colleges are considered reach schools for everybody due to their extremely low acceptance rates.
Also known as dream schools

11. Safety Schools
A college that you will almost certainly be accepted because your standardized test scores, rank, and grades are higher than the average for admitted students.

12. College Search
Meet with Admissions Counselors who visit Tri-Valley in the fall
Alfred University SUNY Oneonta
College of St. Rose SUNY Delhi
Hartwick College SUNY Geneseo
Kings College SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Mercy College SUNY New Paltz
Morrisville State College SUNY Oswego
Plymouth State University SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Albany University of Connecticut
SUNY Brockport Wells College
SUNY Canton

13. College Search
Finalized list of schools that student will apply to is usually 6-10

14. College Applications http://www.commonapp.org
Individual college applications

15. College Applications 2-3 Teacher recommendations
Allow three weeks notice
Provide resume
School Counselor recommendation
Fill out recommendation self-assessment given at first meeting

16. Early Action vs. Early Decision
Early Decision applications are binding-if accepted, student must attend the college.
Apply early to first-choice college
Receive admission decision well in advance of usual notification date
Agree to attend college if accepted and offered adequate financial aid package
Apply to only one college Early Decision
Apply to other colleges under regular admission
Withdraw all other applications if accepted by ED school
Send deposit well in advance of May 1

17. Early Action vs. Early Decision
Early Action plans are not binding so student does not have to commit to the college
Apply early
Receive an admission decision early
Apply to other colleges under regular admission
Give the college your decision no later than May 1

18. Rolling Admission vs. Regular Admission
Rolling Admission offers students to apply within a window of time and responds to applicants as the applications come in instead of waiting until after a particular deadline.
Application generally stays open until all spots have been filled

19. Rolling Admission vs. Regular Admission
Specific application deadlines that vary by institution but typically fall in early January
Offers of admission are sent out in late March or early April

20. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Provides access, academic support, and financial aid to students who show promise for college success but may not have otherwise been offered admission.
Eligibility requirements:
New York State Resident for 12 months prior to enrollment
Require special admissions consideration
Qualify as economically disadvantaged according to the guidelines.

21. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Support Services available:
Academic, career, and personal counseling
Tutoring and supplemental instruction
Financial assistance for non-tuition related expenses (books, supplies, etc.)

22. Financial Aid
FAFSA now available October 1 and is based on prior prior-year income taxes
Workshop held at SUNY Sullivan in November
Sources of Financial Aid:
Scholarships
Grants
Work study
Loans
Individual colleges/universities

23. Senioritis
A supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance

24. Important Websites ACT.org Collegeboard.org Commonapp.org Fafsa.ed.gov
Fastweb.com
SUNY.edu
Guidance webpage at trivalleycsd.org