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The Gilbert School

The Gilbert School. Rachel Shlatz Counselor for A – I shlatzr@gilbertschool.org Kim Fiducia Counselor for J - Z fiduciak@gilbertschool.org Julie McDougall, Director of Guidance mcdougallj@gilbertschool.org. Class of 2013 Senior Planning Night.

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The Gilbert School

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  1. The Gilbert School Rachel Shlatz Counselor for A – I shlatzr@gilbertschool.org Kim Fiducia Counselor for J - Z fiduciak@gilbertschool.org Julie McDougall, Director of Guidance mcdougallj@gilbertschool.org Class of 2013 Senior Planning Night

  2. Admission Criteria: What schools look for: Academic Achievement Record (Transcript) Rank in Class Standardized Test Results (SAT, SAT Subject tests, ACT) Personal Essay Letters of Recommendation Special Activities (school, community, honors, awards, etc.) Personal Interview (optional)

  3. What does the completed application look like? • Student will send: • Application & Supplement • Application Fee • Essay • Resume • Standardized Test Scores (via College Board or ACT) • Guidance will send: • Letters of Recommendations • Transcript • School Report • School Profile

  4. Using Naviance & Family Connection Naviance & Family Connection is your tool for: College searches Creating colleges I’m applying to list Attending college rep visits to Gilbert Completing FERPA form for the Common Application Submitting a transcript request from Guidance Tracking the application process Scholarship information

  5. Naviance & Family Connection • Important Note! Family Connection is required for Gilbert students applying to college. Students must: • Update Prospective & Active Applications • Request Transcripts in Naviance • Update College Responses www.connection.naviance.com/gilbert Or the link is located on the Gilbert webpage under the student tab

  6. Common Application www.commonapp.org One application that is accepted by a number of schools Cuts down on time Go to website to see which schools participate Create an account Check to see if supplements are required

  7. Decisions, Decisions!Early Decision vs. Early Action Early Decision: Early Decision is a commitment; student promises that, if accepted, student will definitely attend that school. Student can only have one Early Decision application pending. Upon acceptance, student must withdraw all other applications. Early Action: Indicates to school the student’s strong preference. Students receive decision well in advance of regular response date. Student not obligated to accept offer of admission.

  8. NCAA Clearinghousewww.ncaaclearinghouse.net What is the NCAA Clearinghouse? Ensures the academic eligibility of student athletes in Division I and Division II. All Division I & II athletes must go through the Clearinghouse in order to play in college. Division I: range of eligibility requirements for both core GPA and SAT or ACT scores (combined). Division II: core GPA must be 2.0+, SAT 820+.

  9. Make appointment with counselor to discuss post high school goals. • Register for the SATs and/or SAT subject tests, and/or ACTs. • Naviance:(www.connection.naviance.com/gilbert) • “Visit Schedules” to sign up for college visits • Complete FERPA waiver in “My Colleges” • Finalize “colleges that I’m applying to” list • Attend college rep visits at Gilbert. • Register at NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I & II Athletics: (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net) Senior Year Planning Time Table September

  10. Take SATs on Oct. 6th at Gilbert. • Pick Six – finalize list of colleges applying to. • Fill out student & parent questionnaires. • Ask teachers for recommendations. • Attend college rep visits at Gilbert • Attend college open houses. • Prepare Early applications and military academy applications. • Attend Financial Aid Night at Gilbert on Oct. 11th . Senior Year PlanningTime Table October

  11. Send Early Decision or Early Action applications by November 1st or 15th. • Research Scholarships published on Naviance and: www.fastweb.com www.zinch.com www.meritaid.comwww.collegeboard.com • Attend college rep visits at Gilbert. Senior Year Planning Time Table November

  12. Senior YearPlanning Time Table December January Send college applications by December 14th at the latest. Meet with counselor to verify supporting materials have been sent. Register for FAFSA Pin (www.pin.ed.gov). Complete FAFSA form (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Send mid-year grades to colleges (if requested). Continue looking for scholarships.

  13. Senior Year Planning Time Table February March Research and apply for scholarships listed on Naviance. Continue to research and visit colleges to which you have applied. Remember the importance of 2nd semester grades!!

  14. Review your college responses and aid offers. • Make final decision on where to attend. • Send deposit by May 1st. • Register for AP exams (if registered for AP courses). Senior Year Planning Time Table April

  15. Senior Year Planning Time Table May June Take AP exams. Let your counselor know where you will be attending. Send “thank you” notes to those who wrote you letters, etc. Request Guidance Department to send final transcript to college of your choice. Register for your courses at your college (if possible).

  16. In the meantime For all the latest guidance information Follow us on twitter@TGSguidancedept

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