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Approaching the College Application Process

Approaching the College Application Process. Gaithersburg High School Counseling Office College/Career Information Center. Topics Covered. Researching Colleges / Making Your List Application Process Paperwork and Deadlines. Questions…. Attend school near home or move away?

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Approaching the College Application Process

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  1. Approaching theCollege ApplicationProcess Gaithersburg High School Counseling Office College/Career Information Center

  2. Topics Covered Researching Colleges / Making Your List Application Process Paperwork and Deadlines

  3. Questions… Attend school near home or move away? In Maryland or out-of-state? State college or private? State = less expensive, fewer scholarships Private = more expensive, more financial aid Type of campus? City, suburban, rural Researching Colleges / Making Your List

  4. More Questions… Size of Campus Small = <3000 students Medium = between 3000 and 10,000 students Large = >10,000 Other preferences / interests? Climate, shopping, entertainment, spiritual, community, athletics Researching Colleges / Making Your List

  5. More To Consider… Community College Apply EARLY to Montgomery College Flexible, save money, transfer credits 2-year associate degrees available Athletes NCAA Clearinghouse www.eligibilitycenter.org Researching Colleges / Making Your List

  6. More To Consider… US Service Academies SAT in Spring Junior Year Pre-candidate Questionnaire Application Packets from Congressional Reps & Senators Researching Colleges / Making Your List

  7. ASVAB Researching Colleges / Making Your List • Career Interest Survey • What Are You Good At? • Looks Like a Test • Explore Occupations • Figure Out What You Want to Study in College or … • Do With Your Life!!

  8. Gathering Information Look at Schools Online Will They Be Visiting the Area? Are They Visiting GHS? Speak with Counselor, CCIC, Teachers, Parents College Fairs – April 24 – AT FAIRGROUNDS Researching Colleges / Making Your List

  9. College Fair Bus Service from GHS 200+ Colleges Represented Register on-line and print ticket Have a Plan – Know Which Schools Focus on Financial Assistance Options U of Md, Other Local Schools Popular Details: Handouts, Website, Announcements Researching Colleges / Making Your List

  10. REGISTER ONLINE for the COLLEGE FAIR IN ADVANCE!!! Go to: https://www.gotomyncf.com/ Click on: Montgomery County Complete the required information and hit “SUBMIT.” PRINT your ticket with the barcode. BRING THE TICKET with the barcode TO THE FAIR! No more interest cards to fill out by pen or pencil! College reps will be able to scan your barcode and save your contact information to their “prospective students” list. Get ready to receive lots of college information by email and/or postal mail!

  11. NACAC National College FairsStudent Registration When you register for NACAC College Fair services through Technology Resource Corp.(TRC), you are providing personal information. This information will be provided exclusively to NACAC and those colleges and/or universities that you choose at the College Fair. By allowing a college or university to record the electronic bar code on your Barcode, the registrant agrees and gives permission that all personal information will be shared with those colleges or universities First Name* Last Name* Home Address 1* Home Address 2 City*, State* Zip * ,            

  12. Other Resources Family Connection/Naviance (link on GHS home page) www.Collegeboard.org www.PrincetonReview.com We Are Here To Help! College/Career Center Your Counselor Researching Colleges / Making Your List

  13. Consider What Colleges Are Looking For Researching Colleges / Making Your List • Quality/Rigor of Academic Program • Grade Point Average • SAT or ACT Scores • Extra Curricular/Leadership Activities • Volunteer / Community Service / Employment • Letters of Recommendation

  14. SAT The Tests Are Not Created Equal… • Highest score 2400  • Math: Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus • Reading  • Multiple Choice  • Essay  • Penalty for wrong answers  • Fee $49.00  • www.CollegeBoard.org

  15. ACT The Tests Are Not Created Equal… • Highest Score 36 • Math: Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus • Science  • Reading  • English  • Multiple choice only $34.00  • Optional writing exam $49.50  • No penalty for wrong answers  • www.actstudent.org

  16. The Tests Are Not Created Equal… • Accuplacer – free • ESL Accuplacer - free • TOEFL - $175* * price subject to change

  17. Make Your List Researching Colleges / Making Your List • Pick 6-9 Schools • Target Schools • Safety Schools • Reach Schools

  18. Setting up the Applications www.CommonApp.org after August 1 Identify schools who participate Log in to Family Connection/Naviance account, go to the “College” tab, click on “Colleges I’m applying to. Sign the privacy notice. It is highly recommended that you check off YES and waive your right to access recommendations. Next, check off the box authorizing the release of your records. You will then need to enter the commonapp username and password and “Submit”. Application Process

  19. Non – Commonapp Applications • Access applications for non-participating schools directly • Register online (write down your login info (and save in a safe place), requirements and deadlines!!) • Set up login and password for each • Verify what documents are needed

  20. Do The Applications Begin completing the applications online Double check applications for: Accuracy Completeness Spelling Grammar Print/Copy all pages prior to submitting for your records Application Process

  21. Application Reminders Accurate email address that you check! Update Your Counselor Check for errors!! Spelchecqueiz knot enuf Proofread Sign and date forms (best handwriting!) Express Your Voice, Not Someone Else’s Application Process

  22. Essays and Resume Activity Statement - ~100 words Optional/or NOT!! 1 – 2 Personal Essays Choose Topic Wisely English Teacher Feedback Activities/Resume Organize by most important to you Include Important Characteristic of School, if Possible Application Process

  23. Letters of Recommendation Application Process • Rules – sealed documents may not be opened by anyone except the college you are applying to. • Teacher • Resume and/or Brag Sheet • Counselor • Brag Sheets, Extra Curricular Checklist • Teacher Feedback Forms

  24. “Senior Packet” Paperwork and Deadlines • Paperwork Now ONLINE! • Preferred Method • GHS Website, College & Career Page • Select: • College-Bound Student Checklist • Due to Counseling by June 13, 2012

  25. Deadlines!!! Paperwork and Deadlines • Chart or List of Deadlines and Requirements • Spreadsheet? • Sticky Notes? • Find a System That Works For You • Transcript Requests • Allow At Least 15 School Days

  26. More Deadlines!!! Paperwork and Deadlines • October 15 Deadline • All Paperwork in By September 23 • Apply by Priority Deadline if Possible • Scholarships • Plan Ahead if Possible • YOU Know Your Requirements • Envelopes and Stamps • Website Good Resource

  27. Time to Get Busy! Conclusion • Start Now • Schedule Tests • Look at Schools • Summer Fun • Visit Schools • Make Your List • Finish Brag Sheets/Resumes • Start Applications

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