1. THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

2. Options  4-Year School  2-Year School  Trade Schools  Service  Employment/ Internship  Bridge Year

3. What are the colleges looking for  Academically rigorous program  Grade Point Average (GPA)  SAT/ACT scores  Extra Curricular Activities  Essays  Counselor Recommendation  Secondary School Report  Teacher Recommendations  School Profile This list is in no particular order

4. NAVIANCE https://connection.naviance.com https://connection.naviance.com  Creating a resume/activity sheet (Due September 15)  Creating a Student Brag Sheet (Due September 15)  Creating a Parent Brag Sheet (Due September 15)  Match your Common Application Account  Request your HS Transcripts to be sent to colleges  Determine whether a school requires Electronic Submission or Mailed Submission (for transcripts, school and counselor/teacher recommendations)  Indicate whether using the common application for each application  Request Teacher Recommendations  Track Application Submission Status

5. What Glen Ridge High School Sends..  Transcript with GPA and the senior year schedule. Any change in schedule, an updated transcript will be sent.  High School profile  Letters of recommendation  Transcript and Recommendation requests are due 15 school days prior to the admission deadline.

6. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES… Submitting Brag Sheets & Resume Requesting Transcript/Recommendation through Naviance Sending in the application and fee Sending in the essay Sending Official SAT/ACT test scores Signing up with the NCAA clearinghouse if applicable. ( www.ncaa.org) Personality Type, Learning Style (optional)

7. Releasing Test Scores  You can do this by going online (Go to www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org ) www.act.org www.collegeboard.org  Our code: 310435  Be sure to save the confirmation for your records  Keep all records and copies of reports in one place

8. Mail Fee  For Mailed applications only  $3.00  Instead of collecting stamps and envelopes  No longer have to hold up applications

9. Essay / Personal Statement  Demonstrate your personality, talents and creativity.  Be reflective of who you are—be honest and interesting!  Share something unique about yourself. Show a side that your application doesn’t reveal.  Have your essay proofread by English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions.  Give your essay to the School Counselors--exchange ideas and get feedback. Counselor Essay Review- if received by October 1.

10. Be Aware of Deadlines  Rolling Admissions  Early Action  Early Decision  Regular Decision  Priority Applications *Be sure to designate deadline in Naviance*

11. Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest! See and talk to the college reps at:  Individual College visits to GRHS  The GRHS Fair  Regional Information Sessions  Check online for dates  Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices)  Follow-up with e-mails and thank you notes (simple courtesies can’t hurt )

12. DATES TO REMEMBER  December 19---- Admissions Game 8:30am Ridgewood Ave. Auditorium  October 23---- GRHS College Fair 11:15am GRHS Main Gymnasium  December 3 ---- Financial Aid Night 7:30 PM, GRHS Media Center