Applying to College 101 CLASS OF 2018 Applying
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Applying to College 101 CLASS OF 2018
Applying • Naviance for all transcript requests • Senior English classes 8. 28. 17 • Common App and Naviance • Must marry the two together • First create Common App account • Next link Common App to Naviance • Common App allows multiple applications • www. commonapp. org • May require additional documents
Test Scores • Colleges can see all scores with no harm to you • Some colleges SUPERSCORE • Colleges require test scores from ACT or College Board directly • ACT Writing Test or SAT Reasoning Test • AP Scores NOT on transcripts
ACT Deadline for October is Friday, Sept. 22 nd www. actstudent. o rg
SAT Test Dates www. collegeboard. co
Things to Know • Same Deadline for Priority Scholarships at K-State and KU • November 1 st • K-State & KU do NOT require transcript for application • Except KU Honors College • Housing: earlier = more options
Applications • Application, transcripts etc. - does not matter which is first • We use Naviance, Not Send EDU • Students MUST communicate with counselor regarding Common App and letter of recommendation
Before you can get a transcript sent…
Secondary School Reports (SSR) • Not required by most colleges • SSR often requires recommendation • Students provide counselor with information • Counselor interviews student • Counselor submits SSR
Secondary School Reports (SSR) • Requires three weeks lead time prior to deadlines • November 1 st for Early Decision • Usually January 1 st for Regular Admissions • Student essays required • Common App, may require college-specific additional essays • Teacher recommendations required (usually two) • Mid-Year Reports
If you need a counselor recommendation
Admission Options • Early Decision I • Usually November 1 deadline • Early Action • Rolling
Other Applications Needed • Scholarships • Housing • Some limitations exist • Requires a deposit • Honors College • Sorority/ Fraternity • Financial Aid
Scholarships • Based on Merit predominantly • Some include financial need • Essay competitions are GOOD! • Some college applications ARE the scholarship application (Including KU & KState)
Where is the Money? 90% of all Scholarship Dollars Come From The Colleges Know the Procedure • Know the Deadlines
Researching Scholarships on Naviance
Financial Aid Terms • • • EFC or Expected Family Contribution True Cost of Attendance Work Study PLUS Loans Pell Grant • FINANCIAL AID NIGHT SEPT. 19 TH 7: 00 PM @ BVN
• Many applicants with strong GPAs and test scores feel that they have been treated “unfairly. ” • Perfect Test Scores? “In each of the past few years Harvard has received more than 500 applications with double 800 scores and has accepted just under half of them. ” Harvard University
• Goals for Every College The ultimate goals for every college are the same: • Admit a freshman class with many different dimensions • Admit students who will make good use of the available resources • Admit students who will help meet the institution’s obligations. • All schools look for a “national” student body
What Matters to Colleges • • Grades in College Prep Classes Strength of Curriculum Admissions Test Scores Grades in All Subjects Essay or Writing Sample Class Rank Demonstrated Interest Recommendations (Counselor & Teachers) • Interview • Extracurricular Involvement
What Selective Colleges Look For • Qualities of the Mind • Qualities of Character • Capacity to Contribute to the University • Potential for Life-Long Leadership and Service
Things to Remember When Looking at Colleges • What are YOU Looking for? • Wherever you go, you don’t have to go across country to feel and be on your own. • Be conscious of costs.
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