1. The College Process

2. From Start to Finish Choose 4-6 colleges to apply to.
Complete applications for each college, and submit all required materials.
Receive decisions from each college.
File for financial aid and scholarships.
Choose which college to attend.

3. Demographics, contact information, etc.
Information Forms
Transcripts
Academic ability
Predictive college success
Test Scores
Behavior in the classroom and personal characteristics
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Essay
Personality
Involvement & Time-Management
Summary of Activities
Auditions/Portfolios/Interview
Speciality skills/in-person mannerisms

4. Types of Applications
Common Application - online single application that many schools accept (must apply at
Individual Online Application - each college has their own
Individual Paper Application - each college has their own

5. Types of Deadlines
Early Decision is binding. You commit to one school, and if you get in, you are attending.
Early Action is non-binding. You apply early, receive a decision early, and can decide to either attend or not.
Regular Decision is the standard deadline, and you will receive a decision around April 1.
Priority Deadline is the deadline to be considered for scholarships (if you want to be considered for scholarships, you want to apply by this date).
Rolling means there is no deadline. You can apply whenever and usually hear within four to six weeks.

6. Note: Whichever type of deadline you choose, the deadline to turn in materials to Mrs. Goldberg is ALWAYS two weeks before your chosen deadline

7. What’s in my daughter’s paper packet?
Before & After Directions
Incarnate College Visit Policy
Summary of Activities Template
FAQ Sheet
College Application Checklist
Teacher Brag Sheet
Counselor Brag Sheet
Unofficial Transcript

8. Before hitting ‘submit’ on a college application:
Do your research
Do some thinking
Locate the application and open an account
Keep track of your schools and passwords
Add college to spreadsheet
Request any needed recommendations in person
Complete the application

9. After hitting ‘submit’ on a college application:
Add this school into Naviance
Send your ACT/SAT scores through ACT/College Board if not already completed
Request transcript through Naviance
Fill out College Application Checklist and return two weeks prior to college deadline
Check submission status online
Bring copies of admission decisions and scholarships to counseling office