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COLLEGE APPLICATION
PROCESS
Welcome Class of 2020!
August 28, 2019
KHS Counseling Team
Mrs. Heidi Murray (A-D)
Mr. Chris Griffin (E-K)
Mrs. Erika Volker (L-R)
Mr. Alex Garvin (S-Z)
Mrs. Debby Henderson, Counseling Coordinator
Grad Requirements
● 23 credits
● 18 points on End of Course Tests
(or ACT remediation free scores)
● 50 service hours
Who Does What!?
Student: Write Essays, Prepare Resume, Complete Applications,
Send Test Scores, Request Transcripts, Request Letters of
Recommendation…
Who Does What!?
Parents: Take students on college visits, support and encourage
students, organize and help prepare FAFSA…
Who Does What!?
Counselors: Prepare transcript, Counselor Recommendation on
the Common App, Send Transcript via Naviance, Offer Ongoing
Support…
College Visits
● Get out and visit campus!
● Register online or call admissions office.
● What to ask?■ What student clubs are available?
■ What housing and meal plan options are available?
■ Are there separate deadlines for admission and scholarship applications?
■ Are certain majors more competitive to gain admission to than others?
Rep Visits
● KHS will have College Reps visiting all year!
● Students will be able to see on Naviance when certain
reps will be at school!
● Sign-up via Naviance to visit different schools.
Pieces of the College App...1. Resume
2. College Essay
3. Standardized Test Score (ACT/SAT)
4. Letters of Recommendation (Each school is different)
5. Application
6. Transcripts
Resume
1. Awards/Honors (Think all the way back to Freshman
year!!)
2. Extra-curricular activities and sports
3. Volunteer and Service Work (50 Hours Required for
Graduation)
4. Employment
College Essay
● Most college applications require at least one essay,
including the Common App.
● Many colleges require additional writing pieces, make
sure you are aware of what is required by each college!
● This is how the college gets to know the student!
● Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Standardized Testing
● It is up to the student to send ACT/SAT scores to
appropriate schools. Do this FIRST.. Do not wait until the
END!!!
○ www.actstudent.org
○ www.collegeboard.org
● Check with colleges for last accepted test date!
○ Example: Ohio State will accept the September 14th
ACT for November 1st deadline.
Letters of Recommendation
● Number of needed letters vary by school.
(Recommendation is at least 1-2 letters per student)
● Students request teachers on Naviance, Teachers upload
via Naviance.
● Students should ask teachers in advance of deadlines.
Applications
College-specific application: Completed on college’s website.
Coalition Application
Common Application **Most Common**
**IMPORTANT TO REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS BEFORE
SUBMITTING**
Transcript
● Official record of student academic performance submitted via
counselor on Naviance.
● Must be requested by student AFTER application has been
submitted!○ Requests are sent via e-mail: [email protected]
○ Counselor's Name in Subject
○ Put school name and date application was submitted in body of e-mail.
● KHS needs TWO WEEKS for processing materials!
Common Application (CommonApp.Org)
● Merges with Naviance.
● Most popular application option from schools.
● More than 800 colleges use the Common Application.
● Step-by-step application process.
● Counselor cannot view the Common Application unless
with the student.
**Information taken from CommonApp.org**
Types of Admission● Regular/Traditional: Notification begins early Spring.
● Rolling: Notification generally 6-10 weeks after.
● Early Action (Non-Binding): Usually due November,
notification in December or January.
● Early Decision (Binding): The application promises to
attend school if they are accepted.
**Information taken from College Board**
Important to Know…
● Almost immediately after students submit application,
you will receive an automatic response from college.
● Please remember, it does take time!
● You can always contact the school if it has been at least
two weeks since you have requested your transcript to
confirm they have received the transcript!
Financial Aid and Scholarships● Many schools no longer require a separate application for
scholarships and grants.
○ Pay Attention to Dates!
○ Every School is Different
● MUST SUBMIT FAFSA IF INTERESTED IN RECEIVING ANY
TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP OR FINANCIAL AID! (Opens October
1st)
**Information provided by Brent Shook, Miami University**
Financial Aid 101
Kings High School
Wednesday, September 11th
6:00-7:00 PM
Financial Aid Basics and The FAFSA
Presented by Summit Financial
Counselors are here to help!
● Counselors will meet with the Class of 2019 to go more in-
depth with the application process.
● Counselors will also be meeting with their students to
review transcripts, applications, and help answer
questions!
Don’t hesitate to e-mail your counselor with questions!
● Transcript Requests
● College Acceptances/Denials
● Students will need to mark on Naviance AND
let attending college know by MAY 1st!
