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College Application Guide for Seniors

Get valuable information on college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and more from senior counselors. Learn about deadlines, transcripts, recommendation letters, and academic honors. Stay informed to secure your future education.

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College Application Guide for Seniors

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  1. College Student v/s Mom Dear Mom, $chool is really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can’t think of anything I need. $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card a$ I would love to hear from you. Love, your $on. Dear Son, I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh. Love, Mom

  2. REMIND FOR SENIORS • Text the number 81010 this message: • @brewton19 • Or • Go to: • rmd.@/brewton19

  3. Introduction • Doris Brewton– Senior Counselor • dbrewton@bcbe.org • 251-928-4495 Ext. 4 • Jessica Morris – IB Counselor • jamorris@bcbe.org • 251-928-4495 Ext. 2

  4. College Applications When to apply for college…this fall! • ACT - Apply online at www.actstudent.org • ACT with writing – should take at least once • Fairhope High School CEEB Code is 011-060 • SAT – Apply online at www.sat.collegeboard.org • GPA – weighted vs. unweighted

  5. College Applications How to apply… • Online • Common Application www.commonapp.org

  6. College Applications What to know… • Deadlines • Admission Requirements • Transcripts - Sign up - Time to process

  7. Scholarships College/University Scholarships • Automatic programs - some schools require “scholarship” applications in addition to regular applications • Leadership • Departmental • Nominations

  8. Other Types of Scholarships • Community scholarships • Athletic scholarships • NCAA Eligibility • www.eligibilitycenter.org • NAIA Eligibility • www.playnaia.org • Military Enlistments – I’ve got contact info for each branch. Email me if you’d like to speak to someone.

  9. Scholarship Numbers • Bring me a copy of every scholarship that you have been offered • EVEN IF YOU DON’T ACCEPT IT! • I will make a copy of your original! • You can e-mail me a copy! • Get it to me! • THIS IS IMPORTANT!

  10. Financial Aid • Completing the FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Most college financial aid, of any type, requires the FAFSA. • Start working on the FAFSA NOW, and submit it as soon after October1st as possible.

  11. Recommendation Letters • Teacher • Community Member • Counselor • Brag Sheet (VERY detailed) • Parent Questionnaire (both forms are available on the school website) • Recommendation forms • Must be downloaded and brought to me

  12. Academic Honors • Academic Honors designations: • Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 and higher • Magna Cum Laude – 3.75 to 3.99 • Cum Laude – 3.50 to 3.749 Students who earn a D or F in any high school course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.

  13. Beyond the Application • Social Networking Sites - Facebook/Instagram/Twitter—Be careful of what you post, share, like, retweet, etc. • Email addresses—keep them appropriate and CHECK them! • QUESTIONS?

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