Jr Sr Timelines And The College Admissions Process

Jr. / Sr. Timelines And The College Admissions Process

TIMELINE • JUNIOR YEAR - SPRING – Take SAT and/or ACT – Senior year course registration – Research colleges, note individual admissions requirements – Conduct campus visits

TIMELINE • SENIOR YEAR - FALL – – Narrow down list of colleges Make any final campus visits Meet college reps at GB or Higher Ed Night Make an appointment with your Guidance Counselor to complete a Senior Interview – SAT again and/or SAT II – Obtain and complete applications by November 26 th (except early decision) – Look for Scholarship Booklet before Christmas break

TIMELINE • SENIOR YEAR – SPRING Scholarship Booklet DUE MARCH 2, 2014 Financial aid application-FASFA Make final college selection and pay deposit Complete all required materials for college, e. g. housing, financial aid Continue to apply for scholarships

ADMISSIONS PROCESS • • • Research Standardized Tests Campus Visits Admissions Terms Financial Aid

RESEARCH Directories • Peterson’s Guides of 2 and 4 -Year Colleges • College catalogues and videos

RESEARCH • Computer Research *Mynextmove. org *Internet Web Sites College Home Pages (www. SUNY. edu)

STANDARDIZED TESTS • SAT I (Reasoning Tests) • SAT II (Subject Tests) • ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science) *optional writing test

STANDARDIZED TESTS • SAT I, SAT II • Nov. 8 Registration deadline of Oct. 9 Dec. 7 Registration deadline of Nov. 6 Jan. 24 Registration deadline of Dec. 29 March 14 Registration deadline of Feb. 13 May 2 Registration Deadline of April 6 June 6 Registration Deadline of May 8 Online registration @ collegeboard. com

STANDARDIZED TESTS • ACT and ACT Plus Writing • Oct. 25 Registration Deadline of Sept. 19 Dec. 13 Registration Deadline of Nov. 7 April 18 Registration Deadline of March 13 June 13 Registration Deadline of May 8 Online registration @ actstudent. org

CAMPUS VISITS • • • Purpose Scheduling visits Interview Questions to ask After the visit

PURPOSE OF VISIT • • See facilities first hand Conduct an interview Visit surrounding community Speak with students

SCHEDULING THE VISIT • Spring/summer of junior year • When college is in session • Schedule campus tour and interview

INTERVIEW • Schedule ahead of visit • Only opportunity in process to present yourself in person • Information session • Be prepared with questions • Mock interview for practice • Present yourself well

QUESTIONS TO ASK • • • What is distinctive about the college? Academic programs available? Class Size? Teacher - Student Ratio? Professors versus Graduate Assistants? Support services? Career development? Extra-curricular activities? Greek life? Residence life? Computer accessibility? Campus employment?

AFTER THE VISIT • • Write down your impressions. Can you picture yourself there for 4 years? Do you need more information? Examine pros and cons.

TYPES OF APPLICATIONS • • • SUNY Application SUNY Supplemental Application Private School Application Common Application Online Applications

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS • • Student essay Recommendations Transcripts- release form Mid-year and final grade reports

ADMISSIONS TERMS • • • Open Admissions Regular Admissions Rolling Admissions Early Decision Articulation and “ 2 -plus” programs Early Admissions

OPEN ADMISSIONS • College accepts all students with a high school diploma, GED, or qualifying entrance exam

REGULAR ADMISSIONS • Applications accepted by specific deadline • Entire application pool is reviewed at one time • Applicants are notified after April 1 st • Wait list

ROLLING ADMISSIONS • A first-come, first-served policy with no set application deadline • Applicants notified within 4 weeks of receipt of application, beginning in Jan.

EARLY DECISION • Earlier application deadline than regular pool • Student is notified in December or January • If accepted, required to withdraw all other applications • Pros and cons

EARLY ADMISSIONS • Dually enrolled in GB and freshman year of college

ARTICULATION PROGRAMS • Community College transfer programs • Early Admission program (SUNY Upstate) • SUNY ESF program

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS • • Types of Financial Aid Forms Financial Aid Night Scholarship Resources

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID • Grants/Scholarships • Loans (student or parent) • College work study

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES • • Scholarship Bulletin Board College Specific Scholarships Organization or Employer Sponsored Internet Resources Scholarship Booklet-available mid-Dec. Local Scholarship Applications Newsletters and Announcements

FINANCIAL AID FORMS • • • FAFSA TAP CSS Profile College specific forms Application deadlines

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT • College Financial Aid Professional • Assistance with Financial Aid Forms • December 4, 2014

STUDENT ATHLETES • NCAA guidelines • NCAA Clearinghouse applications Online registration@ ncaaclearinghouse. net