What Do I Do With My College Application?...Aikta Anand-Sethi Michelle Hauser. Jessica Bordas...
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What Do I Do With My College Application?
Dana Karas, Director of GuidanceFranklin High School Counselors
Aikta Anand-Sethi Michelle HauserJessica Bordas Deirdra Kea
Dr. Wendy Bordeau Jacqueline SwanRobyn Ultan
Senior Jitters!September 24, 2013
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Factors to Consider Academic programs Majors offered Location Size Environment Extra-curricular
activities/Student life Career
planning/Internships/Study Abroad
Admissions Requirements
Cost Financial Aid/Scholarships/
Work-Study Visit, Visit, VISIT!
DON’T GET CAUGHT UP
Bumper sticker appeal
Where friends are going
Football team
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College Visits Attend college fairs.
Sign-up to meet college recruiters through Naviance-Family Connections.
Visit college campuses. If possible, schedule an interview.
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Testing Types of Tests ACT
SAT IReasoning Test
SAT IISubject Area Tests
SAT DATES: Oct. 5, 2013, Nov. 2, 2013 & Dec. 7, 2013ACT DATES: October 26, 2013, December 14, 2013
Most colleges require scores to be sent by the testing service in order to be official (www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org ).
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The Application Types of Applications:
Electronic vs. Paper Common Application vs. School
Application
Requirements: Supplements School Reports/Transcripts Teacher/Counselor
Recommendations Resumes Personal Essays
Remember to proofread!
The College application form wants to know if I have any work experience. Should I say ‘waitress’ or ‘nutrition
relocation specialist’?
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Admissions Lingo• Rolling admission• Early Action (Non
Binding)• Restrictive Early
Action• Early Decision 1 &
2 (Binding)• Priority Deadline• Waitlist
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Application Websites Common Application www.commonapp.org
Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/franklintwp
The Education Trust www.collegeresults.org
Rutgers On-Line Application www.rutgers.edu SRAR- Self- Reporting of grades
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Family ConnectionStudent ResponsibilitiesCompleting the FERPA and Privacy
NotificationCollegesColleges I'm Applying To
To Waive or Not Waive Your Rights?
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Family Connection- Continued
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Family Connection- Continued
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Family Connection- Continued
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Mailing Procedures Transcript release form -
fill out only once
Secondary & mid-year reports
Include 2 stamps for each transcript to be physically mailed
Guidance needs 15 daysto process request
STUDENT SENDS: application, fee, essay, resume and any supplemental materials.
GUIDANCE SENDS: transcript, counselor’s letter of recommendation, secondary school report and school profile.
TEACHER SENDS: letters of recommendation
STANDARDIZED TESTING SERVICE SENDS: Official score reports to requested schools.
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Financial Aid Senior Financial Aid Night – January 2014
Important websites: CSS/Financial Profile: www.collegeboard.com
FASFA (after Jan. 1): www.fafsa.ed.gov
Fastweb: www.fastweb.com
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NCAADivision I and II
athletes apply online
FHS will send transcripts for review and final transcripts after graduation
Website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net