Review of Previous Material The College Search Process

Review of Previous Material The College Search Process and Applying to College Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

Developing ‘The List’ Research is the Key! Work from a base of 6 to 8 colleges that have been thoroughly researched: 2 “Reach” schools – getting in will be difficult but you might have a special talent to offer and want to give it a shot. 2 -3 “Mid-Range” schools – you meet most of the published criterion based on the college website and Naviance. 2 -3 “Safety” schools – you exceed all of the published criterion. Remember: The only difference should be degree of difficulty in admission; you should be very comfortable with all aspects of all the schools. Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

Resources for the College Search • • • Naviance Internet and Guidance Website Specific College websites Meet with College representatives virtually in fall. If schools offer face to face visits, students can have 3 excused absences from school for on-campus visits. Contact attendance office for the process. Follow college social media to show interest Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

Most Important Factors in College Admissions Grades GPA Trend Rigor of schedule Stays of grades the same or increases Standardized Testing (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject) Varies Test in importance at each college optional – www. Fairtest. org Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

Essays Other Admission Factors English Class – Personal Statement. Do not try to write one essay and tweak it for each school. College specific essay prompts. Optional Essays (Optional essays means you should do them). Resume Extracurricular Activities/Leadership Athletics, Work, Clubs, Volunteering, Music Recommendations Teachers Counselor Audition/Portfolio (If applicable) Demonstrated Interest Virtual or face to face Campus visit, Interview, communication with admissions office. Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

Recommendations Counselor In order to receive a counselor letter, student must complete the College Recommendation Survey in Naviance in the “About Me” section. We recommend completing the questionnaire in advance of formally requesting transcripts/letters of recommendation or it will cause delays in submission. Parents/guardians may complete the optional Parent Recommendation Survey in Naviance (you may complete from your student’s Naviance account OR your own) Teacher You should choose 1 to 2 teachers, preferably from 10 th or 11 th grade Ask teacher in person, Teams, or email and then follow procedures we provide to formally request the letter through Naviance Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

College Application Deadlines Rolling Apply early because colleges make their decisions as applications come in (typically by October 15 th to maximize chances) Once the class is full they will stop taking applications Early Action (EA) November Non-binding. Can apply to multiple colleges through EA. May increase chance for admission. Single-Choice Early Action. Non-binding. Communicates high interest, but only can apply to one college Early Decision (ED 1 and ED 2) November & January Binding, usually notified of decision by winter break Only can apply to one school May increase chance for admission. Regular January - March Apply by deadline set and usually find out in March/April Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

When do I begin my application? The Common Application 800 colleges accept it – Opened on 8/1/20 https: //www. commonapp. org/ The Coalition for College Application 140 colleges accept it; open now http: //www. coalitionforcollege access. org/ College Specific Application Electronic or paper – follow college deadlines on website https: //www. khanacademy. org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/college-applicationprocess/a/filling-out-the-college-application-common-application-walkthrough? modal=1 Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

Deadlines for popular schools Temple University – November 1 st – Early Action Penn State University November 15 th – Early Action University of Pittsburgh – Rolling Admission (we advise by Oct. 15 th) PA State Universities (14 in total) Ex. West Chester, Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Indiana University of PA, etc. Rolling Admission (we advise Oct. 15 th) Please manually advance to the next slide using the tool on the bottom right of each slide. There are 11 total slides in this presentation.

East guidance website Ø Ø Under College Applications Ø FAQs Ø Common App overview videos – Khan Academy https: //bit. ly/2 vdbedi Ø Syncing Naviance and Common App video Ø Sending SAT/ACT scores to colleges video Ø Penn State self-reporting information Ø School profile Under Financial Aid Ø FAFSA and CSS Profile Ø Scholarships

Odds and ends Ø Mrs. West – lwest@cbsd. org; 267 -893 -2313 Ø Ø Senior house secretary and a great resource Naviance isn’t just for transcripts Ø Scholarships Ø College search / check application requirements for specific colleges This is the last slide in the presentation. Thank you!