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Class of 2012. The College Application Process. Hull High School March 15, 2011. Jamie Vaughan Students: A – J Days: M – F Phone: 925-3000 ext. 1122 Email: [email protected]. Kate LaVigne Students: K – Z Days: M, W, Th Phone: 925-3000 ext. 1121 Email: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The College Application Process
Hull High School
March 15, 2011
Class of 2012
Guidance Counselors
Jamie Vaughan
Students: A – J
Days: M – F
Phone:
925-3000 ext. 1122
Email:
Kate LaVigne
Students: K – Z
Days: M, W, Th
Phone:
925-3000 ext. 1121
Email:
Class of 2012
Agenda
Standardized Tests Timeline of Application Process Application Deadlines Family Connection Counselor’s Role Guest Speaker: Kelly Montrym, Boston
College
College Planning Night
Standardized Tests
ACT vs. SAT
ACT Achievement Test 5 Sections – English,
Math, Reading, Science, and Writing (optional)
3 hours and 25 minutes (with optional writing)
SAT Reasoning Test Aptitude Test 10 Sections – 3 Critical
Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, 1 Variable (not scored)
3 hours and 45 minutes
Standardized Tests
Students take the SAT Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects.
5 general areas: English, History, Math, Science, and Languages Specific test descriptions can be found on www.collegeboard.com
Take a Language exam after at least two years of study
Not all colleges require the Subject Tests but an increasing number of schools are beginning to
Local examples: Boston College and Boston University require 2 subject tests each
Check the admissions requirements at any school you may be interested in
SAT Subject TestsStandardized Tests
SAT May 7, 2011
Reg. Deadline: April 8th
June 4, 2011 Reg. Deadline: May 6th
ACT April 9, 2011
Late Reg. Deadline: March 18th June 11, 2011
Reg. Deadline: May 6th
Dates & RegistrationStandardized Tests
Register online at:www.collegeboard.com
Register online at:www.actstudent.org
Junior Year April/June: ACT (if student wishes to) Junior Year May: SAT Reasoning Junior Year June: SAT Subject Tests
Senior Year Fall: Re-take SAT Reasoning, Subject Tests, and/or ACT We will inform students of dates and registration
deadlines as they become available
Sample Testing ScheduleStandardized Tests
Timeline of the Application Process
Spring – Junior Year
Begin/Continue the discussion at home: Finances Geography Idealistic vs. Realistic
Visit Schools Public and Private Small and Large In-State and Out-of-State
Timeline
Come up with a tentative list of Schools Check admissions requirements for each school
Required high school courseworkSAT Reasoning Test, ACT, SAT Subject Tests Interview/art portfolio/audition
Check Application Deadlines Take the SAT Reasoning Test, ACT, and SAT
Subject Tests
Spring – Junior Year
Timeline
Summer 2010
Continue to visit colleges Begin to narrow your list If you are planning to play a sport in college
register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (www.clearinghouse.net) Let your counselor know when you’ve registered
Study for the fall SAT and/or ACT Consider a job/internship related to major/career
interests
Timeline
Senior Year – Sept./Oct.
Narrow and finalize your list Ask 2 teachers to write you a letter of recommendation
Provide each teacher with an addressed and stamped envelope for each college’s admissions office
Meet with your counselor Fill out applications and write college essays Re-take the SAT and/or ACT – send scores
electronically to each school Attend Senior Parent Evening at HHS
Timeline
Finish and mail applications Counselor mails transcript and other school
materials Student sends test scores electronically Attend HHS Financial Aid Evening Do well in school – colleges will see your first and
second term report cards (grades, comments, and attendance)
Senior Year – Nov./Dec.Timeline
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Send to each school you applied to
Wait for acceptance letters and financial aid packages
Check with the colleges to make sure all materials were received
No senioritis – colleges will see all of your grades! Apply for scholarships
Senior Year – Jan./Feb.Timeline
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Rolling Deadline Colleges will accept
and review application materials at any time in the fall and winter
The sooner the better!
Regular Deadline Most schools have a
January 1st or January 15th deadline
All student materials must be submitted by this date
***Check with individual schools for official deadlines
Early Action Typically around
November 15th Non-binding early
deadline Students will know if
they have been accepted in Dec/Jan
Early Decision Typically around
November 15th
Binding contract Students will know if
they have been accepted in Dec/Jan
Application Deadlines
***Check with individual schools for official deadlines
Family Connection
http://connection.naviance.com/hull
College searches
Graphs
Update application status
Counselor’s Role
Offer guidance on college choices to both students and parents
Advise students on the application process Write your Counselor Recommendation Send in official school documents (transcript,
school form, school profile, senior report cards, etc.)
Counselor’s Role
Request Recommendations
Complete applications
Send SAT/ACT scores
Interview
See counselor
Submit applications
Submit financial aid forms
Notify counselor of admissions decisions
Student’s Role
Try to keep communicating
Provide support and encouragement
Financial support
Stressful time
Parent’s Role
Boston National College Fair
We will be taking a group of students to the Boston National College Fair at the World Trade Center in Boston.
Wednesday, April, 13th B – F periods
Return your permission slip to the guidance office
Space is limited and participants will be decided on a first come first serve basis
Cost: $15.00
Why Should I go? Meet admissions counselors
from hundreds of local, national, and international colleges and universities
A great way to make contact with a school and get information prior to applying
Admissions counselors will often waive application fees for students they meet on college visits or at a fair
Field Trip
***If you would like to be a part of this experience with your child, the fair also runs from 6:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, April 12th.
Questions
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