1. Scranton Prep College Planning SENIOR PARENT WORKSHOP September 28,2009

2. Attention To Details Your First Test Something about the Opening slide was amiss… Seal was inverted. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND IT WILL PAY OFF AT THE END OF THIS PROCESS

3. Paperwork Mrs. Major: Accardi – Coleman Mr. Bernard: Condosta-Greco Mrs. Phillips: Grogan-Markowski Mr. Cosgrove: McAliney-Ruane Mrs. Jones: Rusnak-Zweibel COUNSELING Mrs. Major: Juniors Mr. Cosgrove: Seniors

4. Definitions Re: The Admissions Process Regular Admissions Rolling Admissions Early Decision Early Action (treat as if EA: St. Joe’s/Penn State/Temple) *ED= for the college EA= for the student The Common Application (Supplements) On-Line Application (Download Paper App.)

5. SEPTEMBER SSAT I and SAT II’s or ACT Registration Be sure to check Regular vs. Late Fee Registration dates. ( You may go Stand-by. BUT $$$$$$$!) Colleges begin visits to Prep Senior Questionnaire Parent Reference Form Transcript Request Form

6. OCTOBER Take the SAT (10/10/09)Take ACT (12/12/09) Register for SAT II’s: Very Important : read and follow the directions of the schools… DETAILS SAT/SAT II and/or ACT Scores must be sent to the schools by the student via the testing service WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COMWWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM or ACT.COM

7. NOVEMBER Early Action Deadlines Early Decision Deadlines Take SAT I and/or II and/or ACT Narrow Application Choices BE REALISTIC( 1100/88: Penn is out) APPLY !

8. DECEMBER APPLY Please Apply NO, Really, Please Apply Prep Parents Financial Aid Workshop: Tentatively 12/10/09

9. JANUARY EA and ED decisions due back FAFSA (Available after Jan. 1 st (online) CSS Profile (Available now at www.collegeboard.com)

10. FEBRUARY Some Decisions begin to come out: Accept Deny Wait List

11. MARCH Tentatively Select your School Visit via Confirmed/Accepted Days at the schools Confirm with a deposit PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE DEPOSIT

12. APRIL Choose : Your School Confirm : Your spot in the class and the dorm Contact : Other schools to let them know of your decision Cancel : Any other confirmation for your deposit to be refunded. MAY 1 ST is the Universal Deadline for College Confirmations

13. Summary For Students Be Aware of Deadlines Keep your College Advisor INFORMED of Online Applications, Admission Decisions and Scholarship Offers Give teachers 3 weeks notice for writing a recommendation Inform teachers of admission decisions as they become available. THANK THEM w/ a copy of acceptance letter. Talk to your parents about the process *Do your homework and turn things in on time.

14. Summary for Parents Be Aware of Deadlines : Especially FEB. 15th and MAY 1st Prepare Finances Make Copies Talk to your children about the process Suggest, as you always do, that they do their homework and turn things in on time.

15. Resources Prep’s Resource Room- 4 th Floor Guidance FAMILY CONNECTION / NAVIANCE www.collegenet.comwww.collegenet.com (college searches) www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com (testing, college searches, financial aid) www.finaid.comwww.finaid.com (financial aid forms/ FAFSA and CSS Profile) www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com (scholarships)

16. Non- Resources Companies that offer to find you FA for a fee. Previous admissions numbers( trends NOT facts) Previous scholarship numbers (trends NOT facts) “Amateur Admissions Representatives” i.e. Other People “I Heard…. “ OR “ I know for a fact…..” ALWAYS CALL THE SCHOOL DIRECTLY TO CONFIRM INFORMATION

17. Final Thoughts Call us with questions BUT call the colleges and universities for confirmation The Colleges will misplace paper; Try not to panic Your have done your job! Your daughter/son is going to college. Good Luck and Congratulations!