“Senior Assessment” appointment

Meet with your counselor Review credits – confirm that you are meeting all graduation requirementsDiscuss post-high school optionsAppointments begin this week. Appointments posted outside GuidanceCheck for email from your counselor about your appointment – sent via Naviance

AP and HONORS PETITIONS

September 3th is the deadline to petition for AP or Honors creditThis needs to be reflected accurately on your transcript before being sent to colleges

WHEN YOU APPLY EARLY THE APPLICANT POOL IS

WIDE OPEN!!

Beyond Barrington is a program to help you…

Provides up to date information

APPLY EARLY to maximize your chances for:Admission Scholarship money!!!Preferred housing options

Beyond Barrington Senior Drop In Days:

WHEN: periods 4-7 WHERE: GRC

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

SEPTEMBER 2010

Tuesday – Sept. 7TH Illinois Publics

Wednesday – Sept. 8TH

Out of State Publics

Harper College2nd hour only: Opportunities and Resources for Latino Students

Thursday, Sept. 9TH Private Schools & The Common App.

2nd hour only: Military

NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE

APPLICATION PROCESS

THE APPLICATION

Online & PaperOnline – application & test scoresPaper – transcript, counselor forms, sr resume, letters of recommendation

Online applications:

Apply NowApply Online

Suggested Guidelines:

Sept. to Oct.: Complete all public 4 yr university apps (IL and other states)Oct. to Dec. 3rd: Complete all private 4 yr university apps.

APPLICATION:Read the directionsSubmit app 1st before requesting transcriptKeep a copy of everything

LISTING CLASSESINSERT AS FOLLOWS: “Senior English” “Senior English Honors” “Senior English AP ” DO NOT LIST THE TITLE OF THE

COURSE:NOT Film Crit.NOT Creative Writing

PERSONAL STATEMENT & ESSAY:

Follow application instructions carefully

Have someone proofread your work

See page 39 in the Map Book for additional tips

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Read and follow application directionsDo not request a teacher recommendation unless it is requiredRequest at least 3 weeks before you need it sent!!!!!

When requesting teacher recommendations include:

A copy of your resumeThe teacher request form Pages 31-35 in Map Book EnvelopeThese do NOT go through Guidance.

If a College Requires a Teacher

Recommendation:

Give the teacher an envelope: Addressed to the office of admissions

at the college to which you are applying

Make sure you supply sufficient postage

Secondary School Report:(Sometimes called Counselor Form or

Counselor Report)

Not all schools have theseCounselor must complete this formMake sure you have all the pages for thisSpecial attention with On-Line applications **make sure you print the counselor report**

RESUME (need 1 copy witheach application; Grades 9 –

12 activities only)Map book - page 29

Also available on Guidance webpage

Academic recognitionActivity participationSports participationLeadership experienceCommunity service experienceEmployment experienceMisc. information

Submitting the application:

Don’t forget to hit “submit” (PLEASE)!!!There may be forms which you must print out AFTER you hit submit.These are the 2 most common errors!!!!Be certain to print a hard copy of each application for your records.

TEST SCORES

How do colleges get your test scores????????

Colleges will REQUIRE an official score report sent from the ACT or SAT testing agency.Request scores now!

How to order official test scores:On-line through testing agencyACT = www.actstudent.orgSAT = www.collegeboard.com

BHS school code = 140-205

DEADLINES!!

Deadlines are absolute!!!Counselors process 100’s of applicationsKeep in mind MAIL TIME!!Don’t wait until the last minute!!Specific dates per schoolNo applications processed in BHS from December 17th thru January 3TH

SOME PRIORITY DEADLINES:

University of Illinois = November 1st Indiana University = November 1st Illinois State University = November 15th Northern Illinois University = November 15th Eastern Illinois University = November 15th

Give applications to counselors 3 weeks before deadlines! The earlier, the better for you –

Do applications in September.

YOUR TRANSCRIPT

TRANSCRIPT: Almost every application requires an official transcriptComplete transcript form – available in Guidance$4.00 charge per transcript

Things to Remember….

Incomplete Applications

Colleges will not review your application until all parts are received by the Office of Admissions at the university.

COLLEGE REP. VISITS150+ college reps. visit BHS in the fallSchedule posted on Guidance webpage, Naviance, student announcements, GRCVisit with reps. during your open periodsPass required if you attend during a class period (orange passes by Mrs. Crowther’s desk)

Visit College CampusesStudent non attendance dates this fall:

Sept 24th

Oct 11th

Oct 21st and 22nd

Nov. 12th

Use Appropriate Email Address:

Colleges will communicate with you via email. Be sure to create a good impression with an appropriate email address.

Thank you note or email

Send a thank you note to the teacher(s) and counselor who have written a letter of recommendation for you.

Beyond Barrington Drop In Days

Sept. 8th: Illinois Publics Sept. 9th: Out of State Publics & Harper College (Latino period 2) Sept. 10th: Private Schools & Common App. (Military period 2)

May 1st National Response Date

Remember you will have until May 1, 2011 to tell a college whether or not you will be attending.

Scholarship information

Search file in lower section of GRCVisit Fastweb.comLocal scholarship packet available 2/1/2011 – pick up in GRC

Communication via Naviance

Please check your email frequently; we will be

communicating with you periodically throughout the

school year.

GOOD LUCK,ENJOY THE PROCESS!!

WE ARE HERE TO HELP.