The College Application Process September 21 2010 GPA

The College Application Process September 21, 2010

GPA &Transcript § Academic growth, strength of program, grades -Senior course selection - Mid-year Grades § New weighting policy § GPA is computed for all high school courses through the Junior year § LVHS does not rank § Be sure to review transcripts

SAT/ACT TO REGISTER & SEND SCORES § WWW. COLLEGEBOARD. COM § WWW. ACT. ORG *Be aware that students are responsible for sending SAT/ACT scores

SAT Dates Test Date: Registration Deadline: October 9, 2010 November 6, 2010 December 4, 2010 Late Registration (9/24) October 8, 2010 November 5, 2010 Check SAT Schedule to verify SAT Subject Test dates LVHS is a testing site for all SAT dates Scores via web are available about 3 weeks after test date

SAT Score Choice § Students can send scores by test date for the SAT and individual tests for the Subject Tests § Score Choice is optional but must be selected when sending scores to colleges § Super Score § Some colleges may require that all scores be submitted. Check individual college websites for specific policies regarding score choice. § If you are utilizing Score Choice please take that into consideration when completing applications.

ACT dates Test Date: Registration Deadline: *October 23, 2010 December 11, 2010 Late Reg. October 1 st November 5, 2010 *Test offered at LVHS

School Codes § High School CEEB Code: 332 882 Test Center Codes: § SAT Code: 33 -562 § ACT Code: 20006

Testing for Students with Accommodations Please contact M. J. Mulstay, Special Testing Coordinator, if you have questions or concerns

BEFORE YOU APPLY…

Naviance: Family Connection § To sign up go to: www. connection. naviance. com/locustvalley or link also available on guidance webpage § If you haven’t registered please see your counselor. § When registering include an email address that you use. Email blasts about college visits, scholarship information and deadlines will be sent to you. § Please make sure you have an appropriate email address!

Naviance: Family Connection § § § College Search College Statistics and scattergrams Resume Weekly emails to keep you informed Update college list

College Visits § Make an appointment with admissions § What to do on your visit: – Meet with representatives – Take a campus tour – Speak with the students on campus – Eat in the dining hall – taste the food! – Check-out the surrounding community – Pick up the school newspaper

COLLEGE FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS § Locust Valley High School will be hosting mini-college fairs and individual college visits in Guidance § Local College Info Sessions- Please check college websites § Nassau Counselors’ Association College Expo Sunday September 26 th, 12 pm-3 pm SUNY Old Westbury § NACAC- National College Fair Sunday October 3 rd, 11 am-4 pm Nassau Coliseum § For more information refer to handouts and Guidance webpage § Weekly Email Updates through Naviance

Narrow It Down Ø “target” schools Ø “reach” schools Ø “likely” schools Your goal is to find a good match for you!

Letters of Recommendation § Two teacher letters § Students need to follow up with any teachers asked last year § Teachers will drop off letters in Guidance. Students can check with Ms. Morley to see if their letters are on file. § Ask teachers who know you well (preferably Junior teachers) § Supplementary letters (ie. Science Research, Athletics, Art, Music) § Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Forms – Available in Guidance and on school website. One form per teacher. § Provide teacher a list of colleges with deadlines. § Thank you note

Resume § § § § § Leadership Accomplishments Honors and Awards Extracurricular activities Clubs, Sports Community Service Out of school activities Summer programs & Internships Work experience ***Activities should be included on the application. ***Please submit an updated resume to your counselor as soon as possible. Keep counselor informed of updates.

Interviews § § § May be required Alumni interviews Informational Relax and be yourself Be prepared Research your school - Ask questions - Bring resume - Dress appropriately - Arrive on time *Be aware of deadlines for interview sign-up.

College Essay… there may be more than one! § § § Represents student Answers question Engaging Presentation counts Be original and be yourself § Revise and proofread § Seek feedback

Application Deadlines § Early Decision/Early Decision 2 § Early Action/Single Choice/Restricted § Regular Admission § Rolling Admission § Priority Deadlines

Application Process § Create an online account on the website for each school to which you apply. § Common, SUNY, CUNY, Individual § NCAA Clearinghouse § Financial aid Be aware of deadlines!!

Common Application https: //www. commonapp. org/Common. App/default. aspx § Main application -future plans -applicant – personal information -demographic information -family information -education -academic -activities -writing § Supplements

SUNY/CUNY Application § Many SUNY schools on Common Application. § www. suny. edu § All CUNY applicants must apply online. § www. cuny. edu

Submitting Application Materials to Your Counselor § Make an appointment (at least 2 weeks prior to deadlines) § Review transcript for accuracy and return signed release form § Complete records release form for each individual school you are applying. Parents must sign this form. Form available in Guidance and on school website. www. lvcsd. k 12. ny. us § Please make sure that a copy of student resume is attached to each form if resume not submitted electronically. § Hand in electronic application receipt to counselor § Complete and give your Secondary School Report to your counselor. Only one report per student is needed. § Additional materials (i. e. outside letters of recommendation, writing samples/graded papers, photos, news articles, cd’s)

Counselor Will Add… § Official transcripts § Teacher letters of recommendation with teacher recommendation forms. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure these forms have been submitted to teachers. § Secondary school report with counselor recommendation § School profile

Deadline Dates § Plan ahead- there is a minimum of 10 schools days to process your application once a records release form is received. Schedule an appointment to hand in your records release form to counselor. § Be aware of deadlines for portfolios/auditions. § Also be aware of scholarship deadlines. Our goal is for all students to apply by December 3 rd. For applications due by January 15, December 3 rd is the deadline to submit your records release form.

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) § Division I & II college-bound athletes should register with NCAA www. ncaaclearinghouse. org § Submit forms online and hand in records release form to Guidance § Be in touch with HS & college coaches Join us for NCAA night on October 13 th, 2010 at 7: 00 pm

Financial Aid Workshop on Tuesday November 16, 2010 at LVHS at 7: 00 PM FAFSA: File after January 1 st of Senior year at www. fafsa. ed. gov - CSS Profile: This form applies to some colleges; please check with school for details and deadline - New York State Higher Education Services Corporation www. hesc. com

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Scholarship Websites § www. fastweb. com § www. collegeboard. com § www. scholarships. com § Scholarship Newsletter will be coming out in October and every month thereafter. Updated scholarship information will be posted on our webpage. § Please be aware of deadlines and materials needed for scholarship applications. A records release form may be needed to complete application.

Senior Checklist q Update college list on Naviance: Family Connection q Send official SAT/ACT scores q APPLY: research college websites q Drop off resume with counselor q Follow up on with teachers for letters of recommendation q College essays q Make appointment to see counselor q College fairs/ info sessions/ visit with college representatives q Financial Aid/ Scholarships/ CSS Profile q Keep grades strong q Check LV Guidance webpage for new information and scholarships opportunities