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Post Secondary Planning

Life After Hamden High School

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Post Secondary Options

1. Two-Year Junior/Community Colleges

2. Four-Year Colleges & Universities

3. Technical Schools & Colleges

4. Specialty Schools

5. Military Academies & Programs

6. Employment

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How to Find Colleges

• Naviance• www.collegeboard.com• College Fairs• College Representative Visits

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What a College Needs

• Application (online or paper)• Application Fee• Transcript

Colleges may also require:• Test Scores • Letter(s) of Recommendation• Secondary School Reports• Student Essay• List of Student Activities/Resume• Interview

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Admissions Options

• Regular Admissions• Rolling Admissions

– An admissions decision is given as soon as possible after an application is completed and does not specify a notification deadline

• Early Admissions • SEOP

– Most of the CT state schools have summer programs for students whose grades and/or SAT are below admissions standards

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What is Early Admissions?

• An option that allows you to apply early (usually in November) and get a decision from the college well in advance of the usual spring notification date

If you find a college that you’re sure is

right for you, consider applying early!

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Early Decision vs. Early Action

Early Decision (ED) = binding agreement

– Attendance is expected regardless of financial aid– Use only when your heart is set on a particular

school– APPLY TO ONE ED SCHOOL ONLY!

Early Action (EA) = non-binding agreement

– Use when interest level is high– Financial aid can be a factor in your decision

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What is the Common Application?

• Fill out once and send to multiple colleges- A great time saver!

• An admissions application accepted by over 500 colleges and universities in place of their own without any penalty

• Visit www.commonapp.org for a complete list of institutions accepting the common application

• Complete online• Be sure to complete all parts of the

application, including any supplements

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SAT/ACT Information

• Register and prepare for the SAT/ACT if needed. See your counselor if you qualify for fee waivers.

• Check with schools to see if they require SAT Subject Tests.

• Send your official SAT/ACT scores to each college/university through the testing service- It is your responsibility.

• College Board will send 4 score reports FREE when you sign up to take the SATs (additions/changes can be made up to 9 days after the test). College Board charges a fee for each additional college.

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Transcript Request Procedures• Obtain the appropriate (Common App-CA

and/or Non-Common App) Transcript Release Form in the Counseling Office at the end of September.

• Obtain parental signature if you are under 18

• Bring all materials to the clerks in the Counseling Office. The first 6 schools are free; after that there is a fee of $2.00 per college

• Your transcripts will not be processed until guidance receives the Release Form.

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Transcript Request Release Process

Common Application Schools

Register at www.commonapp.com

Non-Common AppPaper Application

Access Naviance Account. Complete “Colleges

I’m Applying to” section.

Complete FERPA waiver (blue box) and

link toNaviance

Non-Common App Electronic Applications

Turn in Request Release form to the Counseling Office

Submit all required Materials to guidance office (#3 on release

form) along with 2stamped and

addressed envelopes

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IMPORTANT!!!When using the Common

Application, you will need to link your CA account to your Naviance account. There will be instructions

in the Naviance account. Be sure to use the same email

address for both of your accounts!!!!!

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Hamden High School Transcript Request – Release Form

Common Application Important: Transcripts are sent electronically. Please complete the following steps before submitting this form to the School Counseling Office. Your applications CANNOT be processed without these steps being completed: 1. Log into your Naviance account. 2. Indicate the colleges you are applying to and specify deadlines. 3. For Common App schools, register at www.commonapp.org and indicate your username and password. Use the same email address as your Naviance account!!!

***This completed form must be received 20 School Days prior to the college deadline *** Section A – To be completed by student: Student Name:_________________________________ Counselor Name:_________________________ I hereby authorize Hamden High School to release my academic records to the institutions listed below._______________________________ Student Signature Shaded Area for Office Use Only Colleges I’m Applying To: App

Type (Reg, ED, EA)

App Deadline Counselor Letter (Yes or No)

Date Received Transcript Uploaded

Date Sent (E or M)

1st m.p.. Mid-Year grades-Date Sent (E or M)

EX. University of Rochester Reg 1/15/2013

Date Given to Counselor: ______________________________________ 1st marking period grades are part of the transcript. College mid-year report forms and final transcripts will not be sent automatically; students are responsible for contacting the Counseling Office to have them sent if required by the college. Section B – To be completed by parent if student is under age 18: In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and privacy Act of 1974, I hereby authorize Hamden High School to release the information checked above to the institution(s) listed above. Parent/guardian Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:________________________________________ Rev. 9/12

C A C A

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Hamden High School Transcript Request – Release Form

Non-Common App Important: Transcripts are sent electronically. Please complete the following steps before submitting this form to the School Counseling Office. Your applications CANNOT be processed without these steps being completed: 1. Log into your Naviance account. 2. Indicate the colleges you are applying to and specify deadlines. 3. For colleges that only accept paper apps, please attach all required materials including addressed envelopes with two stamps and any secondary school reports, counselor recommendation forms, etc. ***This completed form must be received 20 School Days prior to the college deadline for colleges that require special

forms (recommendations, secondary school reports, etc.) to be completed by the counselor*** Section A – To be completed by student: Student Name: _________________________________ Counselor Name:_______________________________ I hereby authorize Hamden High School to release my academic records to the institutions listed below._______________________________ Student Signature Shaded Area for Office Use Only Colleges I’m Applying To: Electronic

(docufide) or Paper

App Type (Reg, EA, ED)

App Deadline

Counselor Letter (Yes or No)

Envelope Date Received

Transcript Uploaded

Date Sent (E or M)

1st m.p. Mid-Year Grades Date Sent (E or M)

EX: Georgetown University Electronic Reg 1/15/2013

Date Given to Counselor: _________________________ 1st marking period grades are part of the transcript. College mid-year report forms and final transcripts will not be sent automatically; students are responsible for contacting the Counseling Office to have them sent if required by the college. Section B – To be completed by parent if student is under age 18: In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and privacy Act of 1974, I hereby authorize Hamden High School to release the information checked above to the institution(s) listed above. Parent/guardian Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:________________________________________ Rev. 9/12

CA CA

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Deadlines For Transcripts

• All requests for transcripts only must be submitted 10 SCHOOL DAYS prior to the deadline

• For Common App and schools that require additional forms and/or recommendations, requests must be submitted 20 SCHOOL DAYS prior to the deadline

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Sources of Financial

Aid• Grants- money received from the federal and

state governments and from individual colleges that does not have to be repaid

• Scholarships- gift aid usually awarded based on merit and achievements

• Loans- aid that must be repaid• Work Study- a federal program providing

students with part-time employment

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Financial Aid Resources• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student

Aid)- You may not submit this until January 2015.• Complete the CSS Profile if applicable (used by some

schools to determine non-federal student aid funds)• Reminder: All young men are required to register for

selective service (www.sss.gov or at the post office) at age 18. Federal financial aid will not be given until you do so.

• Apply for local, regional, state, and national scholarships– View listing on Naviance– See Mrs. Chapman for more info– Search for scholarships on the web- www.fastweb.com– Beware of scholarship scams!

Attend Financial Aid Night !! Check our website for a Fall date.

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What Should Students Be Doing Now?

1. Finalize list of schools/programs2. Organize applications and their

requirements3. Read applications carefully and

follow directions4. Check Naviance website and/or the

Counseling Office to see if any representatives of colleges of interest are coming to HHS

5. Attend the Senior College Readiness Day on October 15th

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Questions?