1. BRIDGES College and Career Coach College Application Process

2.  Topics Covered * see your school counselors with any questions concerning previous topics covered below* Graduation Requirements SAT vs. ACT Post Secondary Options Exploring Colleges/Careers Course Selection Senior Year Timeline TranscriptGPA/RankTranscriptGPA/RankScholarshipsScholarships Personality Type Assessment NavianceNaviance Common Application NCAAEligibilityNCAAEligibility

3.  SAT  November 3 Register by October 4  December 1 Nov 1  ACT  October 27 Register by September 21  December 8 November 2

4.  General Reasoning /Problem solving test - reflects content used in all strong college preparatory courses  Test Time- 3 hours, 45 minutes, including an unscored 25 minute experimental section.  Ten Sections: ◦ 3 Critical Reading ◦ 3 Math ◦ 3 Writing ◦ 1 Experimental (masked to look like a regular section)  Curriculum-based Test that measure achievement in core content areas  Test Time- 2 hours, 55 minutes, including an optional 30- minute Writing Section  Five Sections: ◦ English ◦ Math ◦ Reading ◦ Science ◦ Optional: Writing (required by most) ◦ 1 Experimental section (only added to certain test dates) All colleges will accept either test. The ACT with writing is often accepted by schools who require SAT I & II. Hundreds of colleges require neither.. Students must send scores to colleges/universitites directly from the College Board.

5.  Location  Size  Academics  Activities  Cost  Reach  Target  Safety  Visits

6.  Electronic (from web site)  Download, complete, proofread, make copy, complete signature page, send  Request transcript through Mrs. Shelley (Career Center) on GACollege411.org  Hard copy  Make practice copy, proofread, sign  Check for supplemental applications  Mrs. Shelley  The Common Application  One application for many different colleges  Complete, proofread, make copies  Check for supplemental applications

7.  Make sure application requirements are met  Request Transcript from Mrs. Shelley  Turn in your parent release form to authorize transcripts to be sent  Complete online applications  Get any necessary recommendations - Fill out Teacher/Counselor Recommendation forms  Write required essays and have them reviewed by your English teacher  Proofread each application and make a copy  If you apply online, notify the counselor -Complete applications and request transcripts well before the deadline -Inform the counselor of any required mid-year and end-of-year progress reports

9.  What we expect your child to do ◦ Being aware of deadlines (early action, early decision, regular, and rolling admission) ◦ Completing applications ahead of time and giving all information to their counselor to be sent out ◦ Send SAT/ACT scores to colleges directly.  What we expect you to do ◦ Know what colleges your child is applying to. ◦ If your child is filling out an application on “common app” there will be a section where your help will be needed. ◦ Review the application before sending it to make sure all areas are complete. What you can expect from me ◦ Help with any questions along the way. ◦ Send School Profile, transcript and letters of recommendations.

10.  What we expect your child to do ◦ Ask EARLY! ◦ After student asks the teacher they then must make a formal request to the teacher on Naviance.  What we expect you to do ◦ Remind them to send a follow up thank you cards after receiving their letter of recommendations  What you can expect from me ◦ Provide a Letter of Recommendation form for the students to give the teacher. ◦ Write a letter of recommendation for each student, if required.

11.  What we expect your child to do ◦ Remind you (the parent) to complete the forms as soon as they are available (FAFSA – Jan 1 st )  What we expect you to do ◦ Complete the financial aid form (FAFSA) ◦ Come to the Financial Aid Night for tips, guidelines, and with any questions about the process ◦ Discuss college financing with your child.  What you can expect from me ◦ Provide support and handouts to help make this part as pain free as possible.

12.  October 31 st – Emory University  November 4 th -UWG

13. Community Service SAT DATES November 3 December 1 SAT DATES November 3 December 1 Send Test Scores SAT/ACT/NCAA ACT: Test Date October 27 nd December 8 th Request Recommendations: Request 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE!! Apply for Scholarships Make sure Application online is sent and completed by the deadline. Please see your Counselor as needed. Senior Brag Sheet