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College Application Night: Your Guide to a Successful Application Process

Join us on September 25, 2018, to learn about the college application process, reduce anxiety, refine your approach, and find the right fit. Get valuable information on senior schedule importance, narrowing your college search, application components, essay writing tips, and more. Discover key reminders for applying, crafting a stellar activity record, using the Common Application, requesting recommendation letters, and NCAA athlete eligibility. Stay updated on upcoming college events and start preparing for the application season now!

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College Application Night: Your Guide to a Successful Application Process

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  1. College Application Procedure NightSeptember 25, 2018

  2. Purpose of College Application Night • Minimize Anxiety • Offer information • Refine “The Process” • Finding “The Right Fit” • Answer Questions

  3. Senior Schedule & Grades • Importance • Mid – Year grade reports • Consistency of course work • Maintain good academic standing

  4. College Search Reminders

  5. Narrowing Your Search • Reach • Target • Safe

  6. College Search Checklist • Public or Private • Admissions Criteria (GPA, SAT, ACT) • Location (state, region) • Major/ Program of Study • Size of School • Cost • Student Activities, Athletics • Social Experience • Honors Programs • Specialized Programs

  7. When Should I Apply? • Be aware of Deadlines • Submit Applications at least 2 weeks before deadline • Nov. 16 - Guidance Deadline for January 1st • Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions, Regular

  8. Application Components • Online Application • Letters of recommendation • Essay • Transcripts • Test scores • Must be sent by student to colleges/universities directly • Activity Record • Financial aid

  9. The College Essay • Check applications for essay topics • Possible supplemental essays • Content, substance, and depth of insight • Creativity and originality • Spelling and grammar are critical • PROOFREAD! • Operation Success

  10. Activity Record • Include: clubs, sports, community service, employment, awards, etc. • 1 page (or less) • Prioritize activities • Please give a copy to Counseling Dept.

  11. The Common Application • www.commonapp.org • One application for multiple schools • Some colleges require supplemental forms • Must be matched with Naviance Family Connection

  12. Naviance & Common App Match • Naviance Family Connection • Video on how to establish Common App account and match to Naviance Family Connection on Guidance Page (2 minute video) • Establishing this connection allows us to send records electronically via Naviance

  13. Teacher Letter of Recommendation • Request in person & electronically via Naviance • 2 weeks notice • Give teacher form with accomplishments • Thank you note

  14. Application Processing Forms • Pink – Regular Decision • Blue – Early Action or Early Decision • Used for internal tracking and verification • Student folders • Check Naviance Family Connection for updates on application status

  15. Student/Athlete Reminder • Interested in playing Division I or II collegiate sports? - You need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible to play. - Apply on-line at www.ncaa.org *Transcript can be sent via Naviance* • College Athletics Presentation-October 3rd, 7pm, Auditorium

  16. Upcoming College Events • Oct 16th 5:30-8:30 Radisson Hotel, Hauppauge WSCA • Oct 17th 5-7:30 pm Riverhead HS EECA • Visits from college representatives to the Guidance Office during fall and spring ~ sign up in the Guidance Office for pass

  17. Can start applying 10/1Attend Financial Aid Night at MPHS - Thursday, October 117pm Complete the FAFSA APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV

  18. Questions?

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