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January 9, 2020
Introduction
College Search Factors, Lists and Visits,
Student/Counselor Responsibilities, College Admission
Tests
Deadlines, Recommendations, Common Application,
Coalition Application
College Essay, Factors in Admissions, Calendar,
Scholarships, RaiseMe
Financial Aid Information (FAFSA & CSS Profile),
NCAA Eligibility, Naviance
• Use WP’s timeline to guide you through the
process
• Not every student will be at the same point
in the process at the same time
• Concentrate on yourself, and do not get
caught up in what others are saying and
doing
• Research information and utilize reliable
sources
• When in doubt, ask your counselor
•Size
•Location
•Cost
•Available Majors
•Activities
•Student Life
•Be to schools
•Start with a larger list then narrow when it is time to apply
•Ideally apply to 7-10 schools
•2-3 Reach Schools
•3-4 Target Schools
•2-3 Safety Schools
•Consider academics and finances when developing your list
Research colleges using Naviance, College Board, or visiting individual college websites. You will gain access to:
•General Information
•Requirements
•Deadlines
Attend open houses and tours!
• Speak to current students
• Submitting the application/essay
•Requesting transcripts
• Self-reporting grades (if required)
•Requesting official score reports through College Board or ACT
• Some colleges allow students to self-report scores; students must confirm with prospective colleges about reporting requirements
• Submitting the transcript and secondary school report
• Submitting counselor and teacher recommendations
Please Note:
It is advised that students take at least two tests by the
end of junior year.
SAT & Subject TestsMarch 14*, May 2, June 6, & August 29
*No Subject Tests are given in March
ACT February 8, April 4, June 13, & July 18
www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.org
• Essay/Writing Test – optional but strongly
recommended
• Registration information is available on
the testing websites
• Some colleges request that official scores
be sent directly to them from the testing
agency – students are responsible for
requesting official scores
• Some colleges allow students to self-report
scores
• Students must confirm with colleges about
specific reporting requirements
• Binding through a contractual agreement
between the student and the college
• If the student is accepted, the student MUST
attend and withdraw all other applications
• Non-binding and non-contractual
• The student can apply to multiple colleges through
early action
• If the student is accepted, the student has the OPTION
to attend
• Specific deadlines are set by the college/university
As soon as your application and supporting
documents are received, schools will typically make a
decision on your acceptance within 8-12 weeks.
Some colleges may have “priority” deadlines within
rolling admissions that allow students to be
considered for scholarships and other opportunities.
TEACHER LETTERS
•Student asks two academic teachers and then completes the student request for teacher recommendations on Naviance
•Student should request letters by the end of junior year
COUNSELOR LETTER
• Student submits senior profile, activities sheet,
and parent/guardian brag sheet (available in
the spring)
• Once completed, all forms are due to the
student’s counselor no later than June 15th
• Provides an online admission application
that students may submit to multiple
colleges
• Some colleges exclusively work with the
Common Application
• Typically available starting AUGUST 1st
• An online application used by more than
140 colleges and universities
• Similar to the Common Application, some
colleges exclusively work with the Coalition
Application
• If the college or university does not use the
Common or Coalition Application, go to the
school’s website to apply online
• Create an account in order to start your
application
•What are typical essay questions?
•What are college admissions
counselors looking for in the
essay?
Research Begins
SAT/ACT prep & testing;
visit schools
Student/parent may schedule a
college conference with counselor; information
will be forthcoming via SignUpGenius.com
Research; submit senior forms and
request teacher recommendations; SAT/ACT
testing continues
• Create a Common App. account (after August
1st)
• Begin rough draft of essay
• Take the SAT/ACT, if needed
• Student meets with counselor prior to
submitting applications
• Attend Senior College Program - presented on
Back to School Night
• Narrow down college list
• Be aware of deadlines
• Attend District College Fair – October 7, 2020
• Offered to WP students by local businesses,
organizations, and individuals
• Applications will be distributed in the spring of
2021
• Scholarship bulletin can be found online via
the guidance website and Naviance
• Research additional scholarships on sites like
www.fastweb.com, www.collegeboard.org,
www.scholarships.com, or www.myscholly.com
• RaiseMe enables students to earn scholarships
throughout high school for doing all the things
that best prepare them to succeed
• Potential scholarships can increase with strong
grades, volunteering in the community, or
joining extracurricular activities
• There are more than 200 RaiseMe college
partners
• Create your account prior to the start of senior
year
• Need-based financial aid
• Grants vs. loans
• Encouraged to apply regardless of financial
status
• Start applying October 1st of senior year using
2019 taxes
• Financial Aid Presentation held for seniors and
parents on October 21, 2020
If you intend to
play Division I
or II sports, you
must register
with the
NCAA Eligibility
Center to check
eligibility.
• Web-based resource used for college and
career research and planning
• Gives access to statistics and graphs of
Whippany Park’s college acceptance
history
• Features informative inventories
including…
Personality Type
Cluster Finder
Career Interest Profiler
Learning Styles
• College search features available
• Look up information about colleges
• Save a college to a college list
• Link to resources for the college-bound
student
• Teacher recommendation letters will be
requested through Naviance
• Counselors use eDocs feature in Naviance to
submit transcripts and letters of
recommendation
• Information on Naviance is just a
GUIDE
• Acceptance into a specific college
varies from year to year, taking into
account your qualifications and the
applicants you are competing against
Please reach out to us
at any time with questions!
Department Phone Number: 973-887-4963
Scott Maciag, District Supervisor of Guidance
Sibila Dubac, Dept. Coordinator, Counselor & SAC
Vanessa Cordeiro, Counselor
Eric Shore, Counselor
Jennifer Weber, Counselor
Pamela Antoniello, Secretary