Senior Parent Night

1. Senior Parent Night College Applications & Transcript Process2011-2012 Centennial High School Office of Student Services

2. Student Services Staff Counselors (senior class): Jennifer McKechnie A-De, (ITL) Todd Kriner Di-H Jae Hi Hebler I-Ma Christian Sanders Mc-Se Ellen MauserSh-Z Secretary - Anne Drnec Registrar - Cathy Aballo Registrar - Amy Francis

3. Student Services Staff (continued) • School Psychologist Susan Garner • Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) Leslie Evans • BSAP Paraeducator David Evans • International Achievement Liaison MeehaeRoldan

4. This Week Sept. 12-15 • Met with all seniors, English 12 class • Staff, resources, handouts • Senior year counts! • Decide on post-graduation plans • Research options • Act on plans • Meet all deadlines • Last 10-15 minutes, met with counselor

5. College Planning • Understand entrance tests • SAT/SAT Subject Tests/ACT/AP • Attention to Special Situations • Early Decision/Early Action/Regular/Rolling • NCAA www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Should be filled out after July 1. Coaches can contact you July 1 and make offers • Common Market: in-state tuition for out-of-state schools

6. Steps to Take for College Application Process… • If you apply to a school using the CommonApplication (456 schools) and the University of Maryland-College Parkyou will apply on-line and information will be transferred electronically. www.commonapp.com lists schools to consider. • Maryland schools using Common Application are: • College of Notre Dame, Goucher College, Hood College, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University, McDaniel College, Salisbury University, St. John’s College, St. Mary’s College, Stevenson University, Towson, UMBC, Washington College. • All other required materials will be sent by mail from Counselors/Registrars/Teachers.

7. Applications and Essays • Students should currently be working on their applications • English teachers will be working on the personal essays with the students! • PSAT Day- Wednesday, October 12 - English teachers will be available to help seniors with the essays • College Visit - don’t forget a prearranged absence form.

8. Applications How Many Applications Are Enough? • Apply to your dream school • Apply to one or two ideal schools that fit your credentials • Apply to two schools where you meet their criteria and would be happy to attend • Consider your local community college

9. Applications • Apply to colleges online • Proofread application and print and save before sending • Look for e-mail confirmation within 24 hours. • Do not wait until last minute • Do not forget support documentation • Watch deadlines

10. Important people to know--- OUR REGISTRARS! Cathy Aballo Amy Francis

11. Transcript Request Process… • What is included in a Transcript: • Courses and final grades from 9th-11th • Senior year schedule • Recent senior report card • Weighted and unweighted GPA and ranking • CHS profile • Description of special program, if applicable • Transcripts will be sent electronically only for Common Application schools and University of Maryland College Park. • Keep in mind, senior ranking will occur October 1, 2011!

12. The Transcript Packet will NOT include: • Standardized test scores (PSAT, SAT I /ACT & SAT II) are not included on the transcript. • Some colleges may already have your scores • HSA scores • College Board charges a fee to send test scores to the college of your choice. • Remember to request 4 for free when taking the test!

13. Mid-Year & End of the Year Reports: • Colleges will see first and second quarter grades as well as mid-term exam grades!! • Students should provide the registrar with a stamped envelope addressed to the college. • Centennial High School is the return address. • No charge for mid-year reports and end-of-year transcripts!!!

14. Transcript Request Process A Transcript Request Form-completed and signed Provide $4.00 for each official transcript requested. Required 4 weeks notice for transcript. Watch your deadlines! Online Applications: You are responsible for providing accurate email addresses to the Common Application and UMCP. Paper Applications: Provide a Secondary School Report form (from website or application packages) Provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope for counselor’s letter to the registrar. Registrars will mail or submit your transcripts, NOT you or your parents!

15. Overview of College Application Process • Select college(s) and carefully read entirely. • Provide counselor and teachers with recommendation information if you have not already from junior year. (red and green folders) • Counselors and registrars will process all letters of recommendation and transcripts for the Common Application and UMCP electronically. • For all other colleges, provide self-addressed, stamped envelopes for your counselor letter, to the registrar. The registrar will include the letter with your official transcript. • Provide self-addressed, stamped envelopes for teachers and give that to your teacher. • Complete the online application and include all the requirements before the deadline.

16. Local College FairsFall 2010 Howard County College Fair Sunday, October 16 1-4 pm Atholton High School Greater Washington DC National College Fair Tuesday, October 18 9 am - 1:30 pm, & 6 pm - 8 pm Washington Convention Center Baltimore National College Fair Monday November 7, 2011 10 am-1 pm, & 6 pm- 8pmTuesday, Novmber 8, 2011, 10 am – 1 pm Baltimore Convention Center

17. Financial Aid • FAFSA form : arrives in December and completed on line • Complete FAFSA in January • County-wide seminars on Financial Aid • CSS/School Profile: • Usually private colleges • Done through College Board with a fee

18. Scholarships: • Scholarships Advertised via: • centennialeagles.org -- Link to the HCPSS site • hcpss.org -- Local and National Scholarships • fastweb.com • “Scholarships” file in Student Services • Advertised on quicknotes (CHS e-mail)

19. Encourage Your Student to Visit his/her Counselor Student Services Hours: 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM

20. Information • www.centennialeagles.org • CEEB School Code: 210509 • 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, MD 21042 • jennifer_mckechnie@hcpss.org • todd_kriner@hcpss.org • jaehi_hebler@hcpss.org • christian_sanders@hcpss.org • ellen_mauser@hcpss.org • CHS Phone # (410) 313-2856 • Student Services Office: (410) 313-2857 • Fax# (410) 313-2534