1. THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

2. What are the colleges looking for  Academically rigorous program  Grade Point Average (GPA)  SAT/ACT scores  Extra Curricular Activities  Essays  Counselor Recommendation  Secondary School Report  Teacher Recommendations  School Profile This list is in no particular order

3. What Glen Ridge High School Sends..  Transcript with GPA and the senior year courses. Any change in courseload, an updated transcript will be sent.  Glen Ridge High School profile  Letters of recommendation  Transcript and Recommendation requests are due 15 school days prior to the admission deadline.

4. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES… Submitting Brag Sheets & Resume Requesting Transcript/Recommendation through Naviance Sending in the application and fee Sending in the essay Sending Official SAT/ACT test scores Signing up with the NCAA clearinghouse if applicable. ( www.ncaa.org)

5. Essay / Personal Statement  Demonstrate personality, talents and creativity.  Be reflective of oneself — be honest and interesting!  Share something unique. Show a side that the application doesn’t reveal.  Have the essay proofread by English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions.  Give the essay to the School Counselors--exchange ideas and get feedback. Counselor Essay Review- if received by October 1.

6. NAVIANCE https://connection.naviance.com https://connection.naviance.com  Creating a resume/activity sheet (Due June 19)  Creating a Student Brag Sheet (Due June 19)  Creating a Parent Brag Sheet (Due June 19)  Match your Common Application Account  Request your HS Transcripts to be sent to colleges  Indicate whether using the common application for each application  Request Teacher Recommendations  Track Application Submission Status

7. Releasing Test Scores  Go to www.act.org or www.collegeboard.orgwww.act.org www.collegeboard.org  Our code: 310435  Be sure to save the confirmation for your records  Keep all records and copies of reports in one place

8. Be Aware of Deadlines  Rolling Admissions  Early Action  Early Decision  Regular Decision  Priority Applications *Be sure to designate deadline in Naviance*

9. Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest! See and talk to the college reps at:  Individual College visits to GRHS  The GRHS Fair  Regional Information Sessions  Check online for dates  Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices)  Follow-up with e-mails and thank you notes (simple courtesies can’t hurt )

10. DATES TO REMEMBER  October 7---- GRHS College Fair 8:30 am – 10:30 am GRHS Cafeteria  December 8 ---- College & Athletic Seminar 7:00 pm, GRHS Media Center  December 8 ---- Financial Aid Night (FAFSA & CSS information) 7:30 PM, GRHS Media Center

11. Senior Service Student internship After AP exam completion 15 hours per week GPA Requirement: 3.0 No more than 10 absences