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College Application Night
Class of 2014
Counselors Are Here To Help
Find the best fit scenario
Determine what a “good college” really means
Select “good” options that fit the student’s academic profile
Understanding of application requirements
Encourage Your Students To
Be Proactive
Get Organized
Communicate Well
Be an Expert
Stay Positive
Enjoy Senior Year!
Reminders
Parent Survey
Application regulations 10 apps worldwide (UC/UCAS are 1 each) 10 application rule applies to entire application cycle
Students must know deadlines and requirements
Procrastination is the enemy (and doesn’t make a good impression)
Strong to the finish
All offers are conditional
What Students Do Now
Senior Profile
Check Transcript
Appointment with Counselor
Finalize Plans With Parents
Two Teacher Recs
“Why College ?” Essay
Draft Common App Essay
Create Application Account(s)
Register for Testing
Peer Comments
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
Planning the Process
US Application Types
Early Applications Priority Early Action Single-Choice (Restricted) Early Action Early Decision & Early Decision II
Regular Applications
Rolling Applications
“Why College ?” Essay
Required for: Early Decision Single-Choice Early Action
Helps the counselor tailor a version of the evaluation for the individual college
This essay format is required by some US colleges to determine fit and genuine interest
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COMPONENTS &
PROCESS
How to Apply
Primary Components
Applications
Essay
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Evaluation
Standardized Testing
Transcripts
Applications
Common Applications
Applications through which you may apply to multiple colleges and universities.
The Common Application Over 500 member colleges
Individual college supplements
University of California October 1 – November 30
Two essays; prompts already posted
Self report grades
Common Applications
Applications through which you may apply to multiple colleges and universities.
Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC)
Available mid-September
May apply to 2-3 faculties per university
Preference
Additional fee beyond initial 3 universities/programs
Essays
College Essays
The only major component of the application in which the applicant has a voice.
Makes the applicant 3-D
Gives the applicant an opportunity to make a point
Must be genuine, personal, thoughtful…
…and interesting!
Should not simply reiterate what is in the rest of the application
Who Reads the Essays?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwxQ6J9_fLY
Recommendations
Teacher Recs
Teachers focus on their experiences of the student in the classroom.
Process:
Ask teacher(s)
Complete survey(s)
Inform counselor
CounselorEvaluation
Counselors focus on the whole individual in the context of the school and the community.
Process:
Senior Profile
Parent Survey
Peer comments (optional)
Standardized Testing
SAT & ACT
SAT Test Date
RegistrationDeadline
October 5 September 6
November 2 October 3
December 7 November 8
January 25 December 27
ACT Test Date
RegistrationDeadline
September 21 August 23
October 26 September 27
December 14 November 8
ISM: 705 720 Test Center: 74905
Testing ImplicationsPlan a testing schedule to meet requirements and deadlines.
SAT & ACT
EA/ED Most colleges will accept November
tests Send a set of scores after October
(latest)
Plan to be finished testing by December
Score Choice
AP Scores must be sent through
College Board to be official
Sending Scores
Allow several weeks for delivery.
SAT collegeboard.com
AP Call: 609-771-7366
ACT actstudent.org
TOEFL toefl.org
IB Scores
Predicted IB scores are automatically sent for all IB Diploma candidates.
Predicted October predictions sent with all
early applications December predictions sent with
the Midyear Report (January) Offers of admission are conditional
upon similar actual IB scores
Actual Sent directly from IB to attending
college in July
IB Scores
Predicted IB scores are automatically sent for all IB Diploma candidates.
Predicted December predictions sent in
January Admissions decisions are made
largely on basis of predicted IB scores
Offers of admission are conditional upon a student achieving similar actual IB scores
Actual Sent directly from IB to attending
college in July
Transcripts
TranscriptRequests
Students must request transcripts and necessary supporting documents for all colleges to which they apply.
Process: Student requests transcript well
in advance of the application deadline ED/EA – Early September Regular – November Rolling – At least 3 weeks prior to
deadline
Student must know requirements and request appropriate supporting documents
TranscriptRequests
Students must request transcripts and necessary supporting documents for all colleges to which they apply.
Process: Student applies to universities
during the first semester
University replies with candidate number and requests the student to submit necessary documents
Student submits transcript request as per the university’s request
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Deadlines
External
USA
Early Decision/Action October 15 November 1 November 15
U of California – Nov 30
Regular – typically January and later
Rolling – applications are open and decisions are made up to a specific date (typically March and later)
Canada
Apply first semester (around October-November)
McGill due January 15
UBC due January 31
Internal
Early Applications
September 6 “Why College ?” Essay
Teacher Recommendation Requests
Transcript Requests
Regular Applications
October 4 All Teacher Recommendation Requests
November 15 All Transcript Requests
WHAT WE SEND AND HOW
ISM Responsibilities
Documents Sent Online
Initial Transcripts
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Evaluation
IB Predicted Scores
Mid-Year Report Updated Transcript Updated Predicted
Scores
Final Transcript
ISM Will Not Send Automatically
Financial Documents International Student Certification of Finances International Student Financial Aid Application
Additional Recommendations and Materials
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
After the Apps are Submitted
Financial Aid
Institutional Domestic
Merit-based aid Supplemental Need-based aid
International Merit based-aid Need-based aid
Federal Domestic students only
Need-based aid Grants Loans
Processing Time
Response Time
Rolling Applications From the time the application is complete… A few days to a few months
Early Applications Typically decisions are released in mid-December A few release decisions in January
Regular Applications Early March to early April
Decisions
Early Application Admitted Deferred Denied
Regular and Rolling Applications Admitted Waitlisted Denied
Making a Choice & Depositing
May 1 Reply Date Deposit to one institution If admitted later from a school to which you are
waitlisted, you forfeit your original deposit
Applying to Countries with Later Decisions Discuss options with the counselor
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Tips for Parents
Check in, but don’t complete the applicationDon’t worry if the university says it doesn’t
have your documentsSupport and assist with organizational
consultingBalance conversations with more than just
collegeContinue to have open, honest discussionsBe aware of possible changes in family
dynamics throughout year
Resources
Common Application WorkshopsEach senior applying to at least one US college through the Common Application must attend one session.
Sept 2 – Sept 63 – 4pm
Room P045 Students Register in the Counseling Center!!!!
Senior Essay Writing Workshops Part II
Must have a complete Common App essay draft
Tuesday, Sept 24Thursday, Sept 26
3 – 4:30pm
Students Register in the Counseling Center!!!!
HS Guidance Blog
guidance.ism-online.org
Subscribe to our calendars!
College Visits
HS Counseling Program
Applying to the UK?Learn to apply through UCAS
August 29
4:45 to 5:45pm
Little Theater
Counselors’ Contact Info
Jennifer Melton (A-I): [email protected] 840-8656
Curt Nichols (J-N): [email protected] 840-8661
Lisa Ball (O-Z):
[email protected] 840-8658
David Birchenall (various): [email protected] 840-8654
Final Questions?
US Admission Decisions
An Inside Look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB86s3JYkbg
Discussion