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College Planning Application Packet

College Planning Application Packet. 4 Steps…. 1. Go to college website “prospective students” Follow directions! 2 . Print necessary forms. Counselor Form, Secondary School Report , College Prep 3 . Complete the application:

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College Planning Application Packet

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  1. College Planning Application Packet

  2. 4 Steps… 1. Go to college website “prospective students” Follow directions! 2. Print necessary forms. Counselor Form, Secondary School Report, College Prep 3. Complete the application: Apply on-line. Go to college website. Some are free. Download application to be filled out by hand. (Use ink, be neat!) 456 schools use The Common Application https://www.commonapp.org BHS SCHOOL CODE: 360385 4. Bring to Guidance. You must have everything : Transcript Request Form completed: college, address, deadline, signature, checked items, Brag sheet, Counselor Forms

  3. Transcript Request Form Name______________________________________ Date submitted to Guidance___________________ This form authorizes BHS to release your transcripts and records to the named schools. Each college requires certain items for a completed application. Go to each college’s website to verify what is needed for their university. To avoid delay, include all items with this request when you submit it to Guidance.. ___________________________________________ (Student Signature) College #1 (Include complete address) _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ College deadline date ______________ _____I have already applied to the above college: (Check the one below that applies) _____On-line application from college website _____The Common Application _____Downloaded application from college website filled out by hand _____College Prep Form, Counselor Recommendation Form or Secondary School Report MUST HAVE THIS!!! _____Résumé or Activity List ( if required) _____Recommendation letters from teachers: List teachers____________________________________ _____Recommendation letter from counselor

  4. Check your deadlines!! • We need 2 weeks to prepare your application. • Holiday deadlines: December 1: We need it by November 14 December 16: We need it by November 28 January 15: We need it by December 15 …no exceptions

  5. “Brag Sheet” Name _______________________ 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? 2. List five adjectives that describe you as a person. 3. How would your friends describe you? 4. What are your extracurricular activities? 5. Any volunteer experiences?

  6. Your Counselor will… • Mail to the colleges: • Transcript, SAT and ACT scores. AP scores. • Profile of BHS if required • List of 2011-12 classes • Letters of recommendation if required • Counselor Recommendation, College Prep, Secondary School Report. • Mail you a confirmation when all is sent. • It takes a college several weeks for a college to process your application. Patience!

  7. Senior Timeline September/October September 13th – College Planning Night Begin applying to colleges. Go to college websites. Most prefer on-line. Check for scholarships on college website and on BHS Guidance page. Complete Brag Sheet and submit to Guidance. Visit college campuses. Call university to inquire about Visitation Days. Take (retake) SAT or ACT. October 25– Attend Financial Aid Night Ask teachers for letters of recommendation only if the college specifically requires one. Contact local recruiter if interested in the military. www.military.com November November (early in the month) Campus Caravan (UK and UC) November 28– deadline for transcript requests for submittal before Winter Break Submit applications for admission. Prepare documentation for the FAFSA and obtain FAFSA pin at www.pin.ed.gov December Finish college applications

  8. Application Do’s DO: • Read applications and directions carefully. • Know the deadlines for admission, scholarships, honors college, financial aid • Know that BHS Guidance needs 2 weeks to process every request! • Know that we need 2 weeks EVEN FOR LATE SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS. • Make sure that everything that is supposed to be included is enclosed. • Fill out your own applications. You are going to college, not your parents. • Start with the simple applications and then progress to the more complex ones. • Make copies of applications, and practice filling one out before you complete the original. • Type or neatly print your answers • Proofread the applications and essays several times for accuracy before submitting. • Describe how you can make a contribution to the schools you applied to if they ask. • Betruthful, and do not exaggerate your accomplishments. • Tailor your essays to the specific college. Research what the college is like. • Keep a copy of all the forms you submit to colleges. • Be thorough and turn things in on time. • Give your counselor 2 weeks…2 weeks….2 weeks….

  9. Application Don’ts DON’T: • Don’t use a paper application if you can apply on-line. • Don’t include a teacher recommendation if you weren’t asked to submit one! • Don’t write in cursive. If you don't have access to a computer or typewriter, print neatly. • Don’t leave blank spaces. Missing information may cause your application to be sent back or delayed while admission officers wait for complete information. • Don’t be ambiguous or unclear. If the question calls for a specific answer, be specific. • Don’t ask your teacher at the last minute for a letter of recommendation. • Don’t forget thank you note to a teacher who wrote your recommendation • Don’t ask your guidance counselor to rush your application in without 2 week notice! • Don’t forget the Counselor Form (Secondary School Report, College Prep Form)

  10. College Entrance Tests • ACT: October 22 (9/16) • SAT: November 5 (10/7)

  11. ACT vs. SAT ACT vs. SAT

  12. Scholarships, Financial Aid: FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov Grants Loans Scholarships BHS guidance webpage Top websites for

  13. Visiting Colleges • Visits are excused absences (exams) • How to set up a visit. • What to do while there? • Questions to ask • Interview help

  14. BHS Resource Guide • Counselor Info • ACT/SAT info • Improving ACT/SAT • Top 10 search sites • College fairs • Visiting a college • How to choose a major • Military/College ROTC • CEEB: 360385 • Apprenticeships • BHS class of 2011 • FAFSA • Scholarships • Scholarship websites

  15. Campus Caravan • University of Cincinnati • University of Kentucky • November (early) • Leave 7:00 a.m Return 5:00 p.m • $$ ??? • Sign up and pay in Guidance

  16. Introducing…. • Mrs. Tortorici “College Access Counselor” • Tuesdays and Thursdays in Guidance • Scholarships, Financial aid, help with FAFSA • Sinclair information • Career counselor • Help with applications • Help with SAT/ACT registration

  17. Get started… NOW!

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