Susquehannock High School’s Counseling Department Presents... A GUIDE TO COLLEGE APPLICATIONS General Information About College Applications

Where Do I Start? Research Application Requirements. Individual College Websites Admissions Page (Undergraduate) Application Fees Program Deadlines Application Components: Essay & Writing Supplements, Recommendations, & Optional Items Naviance Admissions Tab Under The School Page Important Policies Acceptance History of SHS Students Requirements, Recommendations, & Optional Items Required & Recommended High School Courses Classification of Application Factors: Very Important / Important / Considered /Not Considered Common Application Website College Search or My Colleges Page Information From Admissions Page FAFSA & Scholarship Program Deadlines Teacher or Counselor Letter of Recommendation Requirements Where Do I Start?

Final Precautions & Reminders Organize Application Information & Components Double Check All Components Before Starting & Submitting Be Sure To Note Deadlines Will Vary Based On Application Plan / Type Final Precautions & Reminders

Deadlines By Application Type Non-Restrictive Application Plans Restrictive Application Plans Regular Decision Regular Decision Rolling Admission Rolling Admission Early Action Early Action Early Decision Early Decision Restrictive Early Action Restrictive Early Action Definition Students submit an application by a specified date (1st or 15th of a month) and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. Definition Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions through the admission cycle. Definition Students apply early and are placed into a smaller pool of applicants. They receive a decision well in advance of the regular response date. Definition Students make a commitment to their top choice school. if admitted they must enroll regardless of the financial aid award amount. The application and decision deadline occur early. Definition Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED or EA or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment, they have until May 1st to confirm. Commitment Non-Binding Commitment Non-Binding Commitment Non-Binding Commitment Binding Commitment Non-Binding Deadlines By Application Type

When To Consider Early Action or Early Decision You have visited this college and are convinced it is your true love. Would you marry someone you never met? Your Junior Year Transcript represents your best performance, and your grades in the 1st semester of your Senior Year would not tip the academic scale in your favor. You have taken the ACT or SAT before September and are content with your scores. You are willing to sign a contract that if admitted you will attend. You have researched the Early Decision odds. Have had a discussion about the pros and cons of Early Decision with your parents and school counselor. You are Prepared to present your strongest application by Early Decision Deadline. Early Action You have researched the college and know it’s a match. Your Junior Year Transcript represents your best performance, and your grades in the 1st semester of your Senior Year would not tip the academic scale in your favor. You have taken the ACT or SAT before September and are content with your scores. You understand the college’s policy on applying Early Action. Will it benefit you to apply early? Will It affect Scholarship options? Have had a discussion about the pros and cons of Early Decision with your parents and school counselor. You are Prepared to present your strongest application by Early Action Deadline. When To Consider Early Action or Early Decision

Application Types Paper Applications Online Applications Infrequently Used; Most Applications Are Online Around 1% of Schools Require A Paper Application Specific Schools Within A School May Require A Paper Application Ex: An Honor’s College Print Two Copies Before Submitting One Rough Draft & One As A Final Submission Online Applications Requires You To Create An Account Whether School Website, Common App, Etc. Remember What Info & Components Are Needed For Completion Specific Schools May Require Additional Components. SAVE OFTEN ! Applications Don’t Have To Be Completed In One Session Avoid Getting Timed Out Application Types

Information You May Need Demographic Information Name, Address, GPA, Class Rank, Etc… List of Activities & Awards SHS CEEB Code 391-545 Letters of Recommendation Set In Naviance To Be Sent To School(s) You Applied To Access to College Board / ACT Account Some Schools Require OFFICIAL Scores Directly From Them Information You May Need

Completing The Process… Pay The Application Fee Send In With The Application For Paper Applications Request Transcript In Naviance Be Sure To Indicate How You Have Applied Direct To Website, Through Common App, Paper, etc… Check Status of Letters of Recommendation Set In Naviance To Be Sent To School(s) You Applied To If Requested Before Applying, Remind Teacher To Submit Check Frequently Await Results… Completing The Process…

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