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WELCOME PARENTS!. Application Process. Being accepted to college is so exciting!. APPLICATION PROCESS. Apply to at least 3 schools 1 New Jersey School 1 Safe School 2-3 Preferred Schools Most students will process applications online Check www.commonapp.org
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Application Process Being accepted to college is so exciting!
APPLICATION PROCESS Apply to at least 3 schools 1 New Jersey School 1 Safe School 2-3 Preferred Schools Most students will process applications online Check www.commonapp.org for the common application FIRST!
COLLEGE FAIR TRIP October 27, 2011 9:00-11:30 am FREE!! See counselor to register
ALL APPLICATIONS GO THROUGH THE COUNSELORS Applications are best done ONLINE! Save online and proof with counselor before sending Request transcript online through Naviance Transcript fee $1.50 each SOME ONLINE APPS ARE FREE Encourage students to do the common application online- it saves TIME! APPLICATION PROCESS
In this age of technology.. How careful are your students with their social networking accounts (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter) How appropriate are their email addresses? XxNJhottieXx@gmail.com vs. jsmith@gmail.com
Resume Essay Letters of Recommendation NCAA Clearinghouse (ncaa.org) SAT Scores CSS Profile FAFSA Scholarship Applications APPLICATION PROCESSOTHER PAPERWORK
APPLICATION DEADLINES WATCH DEADLINES!! Applications are due to the counselors at least 1 week prior to the college deadline APPLY EARLY- All four year college applications should be mailed before winter break DECEMBER 12th: HAVE ALL 4 YEAR APPLICATIONS TO COUNSELOR TO MAIL BEFORE WINTER BREAK!
APPLICATION DEADLINES • Colleges begin application review on or about October 1st • Do not wait for fall SAT scores to apply • Watch for Early Decision and Early Action deadlines • Apply early to help avoid disappointment
APPLICATION DEADLINESDATES TO REMEMBER • DECEMBER 1st- Rutgers Priority Deadline • DECEMBER 12th-Guarantee winter break delivery • JANUARY 2012- FAFSA Financial Aid
And now…a word about… One of the top Community Colleges in the Nation…CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE! • College-for-a-day program Spring 2012 FIELD TRIP! FIELD TRIP! • Application • Placement test • Meet with professors • Lunch in the café • COST IS ONLY $5 for the day!!
Camden County College CCC has a wide variety of programs: Dual Credit/High School Plus Online courses (some while students are still in high school) Hybrid courses Traditional and weekend courses 2+2 articulation agreements with schools like Thomas Jefferson University
VISIT THE SPS PAGE ON THE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE Check often for new postings and updated information about Scholarships Financial Aid www.audubonschools.org Audubon High School, Student Personnel Services
FINANCIAL AID MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Financial Aid Meeting for Parents January ??, 2012 7:00 PM AHS Library GET HELP WITH COMPLETING THE FAFSA
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