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Westwood Guidance Department
Senior College Program
Monday September 23, 2013
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Stressed about college applications?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-OLlJUXwKU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH64DV3vwgQ
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Important Reminders
Make certain that your academic preparation is adequate for admission
Establish a range of schools in which to apply
Keep up with your studies
Attend meetings with college representatives
Consult college references for information
Plan for campus visits Register for
standardized testing, if appropriate
Review applications Become familiar with
college admissions terms
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“Demonstration of Interest”
An important factor! Interview if available
Visit college campuses
Visit college websites
Attend college rep visits
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Reach SchoolsMatch Schools Safety Schools
How many applications?
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TraditionalRollingEarly Decision Early Action Please check for Individual College Deadlines
Types of Admissions Patterns
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Early Admits
Applying early shows that you really want that school. Therefore the college may dip deeper into the early admit pool. Colleges want to lock up quality applicants.
Important – You must be in the required range for your match or safety school
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Start / plan early Follow directions Watch deadlines Allow enough time for writing and revising(Last minute submissions do not show your
best side)
Four “musts” in filling out an application
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Complete application(s) Organize the applications by deadline
dates (financial aid deadline may be different)
Type or print a clear, neat, clean final form
Check for errors! Ask your parents to review the application Provide ample time for processing the
application
Simple but Crucial…
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We now use Edocs through Naviance Family Connection for transcripts and recommendation letters.
This ensures that materials arrive in the college admissions offices in the timeliest manner possible. http://connection.naviance.com/westwoodrhs
Guidance has Gone Green!
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Check in with teachers about their letters of recommendation after asking for them in person and through Naviance
Return the Student Information Sheet to your counselor
Return Parent Brag Sheet to your counselor Return the “Authorization to Release Educational
Records” form to your counselor
STUDENT CHECK LIST…
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Continued: Send official SAT and/or ACT scores directly to
colleges via www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org.
Official scores can only be sent this way.
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SAT (register at www.collegeboard.com)October 5th November 2nd December 7th (offered at Westwood)January 25th, 2014
ACT (register at www.actstudent.org)October 26th (offered at Westwood)December 14th
Upcoming Test Dates
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Everyone MUST register for a Common Application account at www.commonapp.org – this is essential as a link to our Naviance system
To Do List…
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Complete college applications online through www.commonapp.org.
Common Application
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Use “Westwood Guidance Department College Application Process” checklist form to ensure that all steps have been taken and deadlines followed for application process.
Guidance Senior Checklist
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Who’s responsible for what?
The STUDENT is responsible for:
Submitting applications Requesting SAT or ACT to
forward the test scores Requesting letters of
recommendation from teachers both in person and in Naviance
Completing transcript request in Naviance and on paper
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WHS is responsible for:
Transcript School counselor
letter Teacher
Recommendations School Profile
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ABC’s of College Planning
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Financial Aid ProgramDecember 16th at 7 pm
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Chance to meet college counselors at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Thursday September 26th, 2013 at the Rothman center.
The college fair will be from 6-9pm. Introduce yourself and find out some
valuable information.
College Fair at FDU!
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An interactive college information program.
Monday October 21, 2013 7-9 in Campbell Auditorium
The Admissions Game
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Don’t Double Deposit!!
Prevents other students from being taken off a wait list and prevents colleges from predicting accurate enrollment
VS.Need to wait for other possible acceptances
and continue negotiating financial aid with several colleges.
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Guidance Deadline College Application Deadline September 30 October 15 October 1 November 1 November 1 November 15 November 11 December 1 November 29 December 15 December 6 January 1 January 10 February 1
*** Student checklist must be completed by guidance deadline in order to meet corresponding college application deadline.
DEADLINES!
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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Go to the Guidance Department Website for links!
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Please feel free to ask questions now or contact your school counselor…
Ms. [email protected] or x2069
Mrs. Lyonsbrenda.lyons @wwrsd.org or x2055
Mrs. [email protected] or x2071
Mr. [email protected] or x2063
Questions?
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We hope you feel less stressed!
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