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College Information Night

Learn about college application requirements, factors to consider, and important deadlines. Get expert tips for navigating the admission process, including GPA, test scores, essays, recommendations, and financial aid options.

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College Information Night

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  1. College Information Night

  2. Outside of Notre Dame Internet www.schoolname.edu College Fairs Javits Center 3/26/17: 11am – 4 p.m NJ Meadowlands 4/26/17 5pm-8pm Tours N.D. Alumnae/ Upperclassmen At Notre Dame Counseling Classes Naviance Individual meetings College admissions officers visits to ND CUNY/SUNY MetroJet Fair The Decision to Apply

  3. The Decision to Apply Factors to consider • Admission requirements • GPA • Difficulty of curriculum-AP/Honors classes • SAT/ACT Scores • Letters of recommendation • Counselor (1) • Teacher (2) • Essay • Diversity: Gender, SES, Family’s location, Ethnic background • Majors offered/Strength & Reputation of Programming • Size and Location • Cost/Financial Aid (EFC) • CUNY - $6,030 (tuition) • SUNY – $19,602 (approx. $6,170 tuition + $13,432 fees, room & board) • NYU - $62,952 (approx. $46,170 tuition + $16,782 room & board) (This does not include books, supplies or personal expenses) • Percentage of students accepted nationwide previous year: • Columbia – 9.2% (26,000+ applied) • Fordham – 48% (41,000+ applied) • College of Mount Saint Vincent – 67% (3,100+ applied)

  4. Naviance and the Common App • Naviance is a web-based resource for staff, students, that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning. • Common App is where students apply. Naviance is how counselors communicate and monitor students application process as well as send important documents. • All juniors have been introduced and active on Naviance • Sophomores will be introduced in May 2017

  5. Transcripts and Test Scores Transcripts • Final averages and Regents scores from grades 9-11 • Current Senior Courses • Summer school • Attendance

  6. Transcripts and Test Scores SAT (II) Subject Tests • Subject Tests (includes Literature, History, Math, Sciences, Foreign Languages) • 2-3 are usually required for more competitive schools • Correlate with field of study (Engineering majors need math and physics) • Students can take up to 3 SAT Subject tests on same date – 1 hour each • Students cannot take both SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject tests on the same day • Registration deadline is approximately 1 month before test date • Score choice provides students with the ability to pick and choose which scores to submit to their colleges when the time comes

  7. ND College Guidance Results Class of 2016 92% received Scholarships totaling $20,500,000+ 100% acceptance rate to four-year colleges Questbridge Scholars Macaulay Honors Scholarships • 9th-12th Grade College Guidance Class • Pass/Fail Class • Career Projects (9th) • College Research (10th) • Naviance/Pre-applying (11th) • Common App/Naviance (12th)

  8. Types of Applications • SUNY • CUNY • Individual School Applications • Common Application

  9. Types of Decisions • Early Decision • Early Action • Rolling • Regular Decision • Deadlines vary from Nov 1 (EA/ED) – March 1. • All request (transcript, recommendations, must be submitted via Naviance 30 days in advance)

  10. How to Apply Three Parts of an Application Student Teacher Counselor

  11. Student’s Application • Resume/Extracurricular activities • Intended Course of Study/Major • Short answer questions/Supplements • Essay (started in 11th grade) • Registering/Paying/Sending official SAT/ACT Score Reports • FAFSA • CSS Profile (if necessary) • All applications and essays need to be proofread by a parent

  12. Teacher’s Recommendation • Letter of recommendation and/or summary sheet • Teachers should be selected based on subject(s) taught and academic performance All of the current Notre Dame faculty submit their recommendations electronically via Naviance, however, if the college/university does not accept the Edoc destination, students must provide an addressed and stamped business envelope for each recommendation request and allow at 3 weeks for completion

  13. Counselor Recommendation • Letter of recommendation • Secondary school report • Official Transcript • School Profile • Midyear Report (January) If the college/university does not accept the Edoc destination, students must provide an addressed and stamped business envelope for each recommendation request and allow at 3 weeks for completion. *CUNY, Rutgers, Georgetown, Canadian Colleges, etc.*

  14. Timeline for The Class of 2018 How to Apply to College

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