1. College Application Process 2017-2018
Senior Seminar
College Application Process

2. Steps leading up to now... PSAT/SAT testing College searches
Attend college fairs
Narrow your list of colleges to 4-6

3. What now???
Finalize your college list ~ determine which colleges to apply to.
Choose up to 4-6 colleges in a range of selectivity levels
Include colleges that are target, reach and less competitive schools ~ consider GPA, rigor of program, test scores, profile of most recently admitted class
Use web-based resources to narrow your list of schools (refer to Internet College Search Resources handout)

4. Make an appointment to meet with your School Counselor.
A-I = Mr Loudon/Ms Sturtevant
J-Ma = Ms Urban
Mc-Z = Ms Wilks

5. College Application Deadlines
Early Decision (Binding)
Early Action (Non-Binding)
UVM Early Action for Vermont Students: November 1, 2017
Application Fee Waived - on Common App select: “In State Early Action Fee Waiver”
Regular Decision (Non-Binding)
Rolling Admissions (Non-Binding)
Decision Days

6. Invite Recommenders How many does each college require?
Complete the Letter of Recommendation Request form electronically or on paper.
Ask teacher(s)/school counselor to write letter and provide a copy Letter of Recommendation Request form. Please give a minimum of 2 weeks notice before application deadline.
Invite Recommenders electronically if using Common Application and/or other electronic applications

7. Write Your College Essay
Common Application essay prompts can be viewed at
It is only 650 words, but colleges want to see that it is well-written
Ask for assistance from English teachers and other adults to proofread your essay.
Start early and leave time for rewriting.

8. Finish Testing ~ SAT Test Date (2017) Registration Deadline
November 4th October 5th
December 2nd November 2nd
*** SAT Subject Tests
*** Super Scoring

9. Athletes
Apply to NCAA if you are being recruited by a Division 1 or Division 2 school.
Ask your School Counselor to send your transcript.
Send your SAT scores directly from CollegeBoard.
Registration fee is $75; or fee waiver if qualified

10. Apply to College! Complete Application & Essay if applicable
Send test scores directly from College Board
Pay application fee; or submit fee waiver if qualify
Contact your School Counselor to request the following:
Transcript
Secondary School Report Form
EFHS Profile
Quarter 1 and/or semester 1 grades

11. The Common Application
Create an account and remember your log-in!
Be sure to use an appropriate address.
Remember that some schools have a school-specific supplement.
Deadlines are not flexible...

12. Paying for College Attend Paying for College Night - October 25, 2017
Complete FAFSA/VSAC Grant by college specific deadline
Apply to scholarships (on-going) ~ VSAC Scholarship Book available November 1. The scholarship book .pdf is available on the VSAC website:
CSS Profile ~ Required by some colleges. Available October 1st; cost $25/$16

13. Decision Time
Many colleges will require a decision about your acceptance by May 1st.
You will need to pay a deposit to reserve your spot at that college or university.

14. Other Pathways Deferring enrollment
GAP Year ~ GAP Year SBHS Jan 16, 2018
Canadian Colleges
Other
Questions????

15. Remember to breathe and enjoy the journey…