Brunswick’s Role in the College Application Process

1. Brunswick’s Role in the College Application Process Brunswick Guidance Department 2011-2012

2. Guidance Staff • Rhonda Renn- Registrar • Jill Wilton-Secretary/Transcript Requests/AP Exams • Terri Tuckey- Counselor A-I • Yvonne Fisher Counselor J-Z • Bill Turney: Mentor/SSL/Work Study/Senior Interview

3. Agenda • Review College Selection Resources • Review Points to Consider in the College Selection Process • Orientation to BHS Guidance Transcript Request Procedure • Highlight Junior/Senior Year College Preparation Calendar • Random thoughts and Question/Answer

4. College Selection Resources • On-Line Services • College Handbooks • College Representatives • College Fairs • Visitations and Interviews • Websites

5. Points to Consider: • Quality of schedule • Grade point average • SAT I/ ACT scores (where accepted) • SAT II’s (when appropriate)

6. Points to Consider: • Student Credentials • Teacher Recommendations • Counselor Recommendation • Essay (s)

7. How Many Applications Are Enough? • Apply to your dream school • Apply to an ideal school which fits your credentials • Apply to two schools which will likely accept you and which you would be happy to attend. • Apply to a school which you know will accept you, which you will be happy to attend and which has an early notification date

8. The Transcript Process & Procedures

9. Transcript Request Process • Transcript requests must be made THREE WEEKS in advance • There is a $2.00 fee for each transcript

10. Before requesting a transcript the following forms should be on file in the Guidance Office • Release of Information form (blue) • Student Credentials • Autobiographical Sketch(for teacher/counselor use only) • Signed Waiver Form

11. Release of Information Form

12. Student Credentials form • Student Credentials form (list of student activities). This page should be no longer than 2 pages in length • One copy of the form is placed in the student’s folder • Student will place a copy in each application • The student is responsible for updating their credentials form when appropriate

13. Student Credential Form

14. Teacher Recommendation Process • 1. Request two teachers who know you well, to write you a recommendation • 2. Provide each teacher with: • Recommendation form • Student credentials form • Any additional information, as appropriate • 3. The student provides each teacher with a stamped, addressed envelope to colleges in which the student is applying

15. Teacher Recommendation Form

16. Autobiographical Sketch

17. The Transcript Packet will include: • Copy of the student’s academic record from grades 9-11 and their senior schedule • Weighted and un-weighted grade point average and class rank

18. The Transcript Packet will include: • Standardized test scores (SAT I /ACT & SAT I) which are on file • Counselor’s Recommendation

19. The Transcript Packet will include: • Brunswick High School Profile • Secondary School Report

20. Requesting a Transcript • Complete a Transcript Request form • Pay $2.00 for each transcript • Provide a secondary school report for each school that has one • You will be notified when your transcript is ready to be picked up

21. Request for Transcripts form

22. Picking up your transcripts: • Review the transcript packet • Mrs. Wilton will seal the transcript • The student is responsible for mailing the transcript and application

23. Mid-Year & End of the Year Reports: • Your college may request a mid-year report. Bring the form to the Guidance Office. • We mail it free of charge

24. Letters from the College/University • Acceptance • Rejection • Wait List • Deferred

25. Points to Consider: • Common Application: on-line • College Applications: on-line • Common Market: in-state tuition for out-of-state schools

26. Financial Aid • FAFSA form : arrives in late-November, complete after January • Financial Aid Seminar: November 17th at Brunswick at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. • CSS/School Profile: (usually private colleges)

27. Scholarships: • Scholarships: various websites (green handout) Advertised via: • College Career Bulletin (hard copy of website information). • PA Announcements • Check scholarship file rack in the Guidance Career Center • http://bhs.sites.fcps.org • www.fastweb.com - Community Foundation Scholarships available online in December 15th (due in February 1st)

28. NCAA Eligibility Center • Official transcripts will be mailed during the school year upon request by student. Final transcript will be mailed at the end of the year upon request by NCAA. • A copy of the transcript will be mailed to the Athletic Department of the school of your choice, if the stamped envelope is provided by the student. ( A copy of your transcript needs to be on file before an athlete can visit the school).

29. Factors to Consider • Size and qualifications of the applicant pool • Seeking to admit students with a variety of backgrounds • Look for special skills/talent

30. College Fairs • October 4, 2011 Frederick Community College from 6:30pm -8:30pm • Baltimore National College Fair: held at the Baltimore Convention Center • Monday, November 7, 201110:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Tuesday, November 8, 201110:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Washington D.C. National College Fair: held at the Washington Convention Center • Date: 10/18/2011 (FCPS 4 hours late to school) • Time: 9:00 AM

31. Be In Touch With Your Counselor • Guidance Office hours: 7:15-2:30 • Sign up on counselor’s schedule. Request a pass from the registrar/secretary

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33. Dear Son, • I know that astrNOmy, ecoNomics, and oceaNografy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do Not forget that the pursuit of kNOledge is a Noble task, and you can never study eNOugh. • Love Dad

34. Brunswick HS Information • www.BHS.org • CEEB School Code: 210305 • 101 Cummings Drive Brunswick, MD 21716 • Yvonne.Fisher@fcps.org • Terri.Tuckey@fcps.org • BHS Guidance # (240) 236-8550 • Fax # (240) 236-8602