Class of 2018 Students/Parents… are you ready? College –tech school Application Process for Juniors

Hand Outs Junior Seminar 2016-2017 Time Line Choosing the Best College Middle-Skills Jobs SAT – ACT dates / which is right for you Listing your High School activities (Resume) Getting Letters of Recommendation Financial Aid College Essay Your College Search, SUNY view book (magazines) – Summer Visits

You may be feeling…. You’re not alone! Excited Curious Confused Anxious, Overwhelmed Stressed You’re not alone!

What can help... Start early Stay organized Take charge of the process Call Admissions Reps. when you have questions Look for the “right match” for you www.collegeboard.com www.collegeview.com

Transcripts Review for corrections Check all items – GPA, course credits, exam scores Correct it and return to your counselor Take note of regents scores SAT/ACT scores should be listed Activities and clubs are no longer listed on the transcript

4 EASY steps to apply to college / tech school Visit colleges and tech schools this summer! KNOW where you want to apply APPLY TELL me you Applied

#1 This summer – Visit colleges colleges and tech schools that interest you Make these visits fun! Stop for ice cream, make it a family affair

What is your Academic Profile? GPA+SAT/ACT +other = Academic profile Step2. Know where to APPLY The College Search Process, find schools that have the program of study you are interested in. You are recommended to apply to 3 to 6 schools (PLEASE APPLY TO AT LEAST 3) Likely Schools – (Probable Admission)Your academic profile is above the average requirements. Good Match – (Competitive) Your academic profile matches the average requirements. Reach Schools – (Highly Competitive) Your academic profile is below their average requirements What is your Academic Profile? GPA+SAT/ACT +other = Academic profile

Sample - Average GPA of students entering SUNY colleges GCC -- Morrisville 79-87 Alfred State 80-88 Brockport 87-93 Fredonia 87-93 UB 90-96

Step 3 – APPLY!! Apply by December 1, 2017 www.commonapp.org Common Application www.commonapp.org Over 300 schools accept this application Located online Note the counselor section on line- you have to add my e-mail Syd Houseknecht SHouseknecht@keshequa.org

You have to add my e-mail… SHouseknecht@keshequa.org APPLY (Cont.) SUNY Application You can apply online at www.suny.edu/student Use this for all SUNY schools you apply to, this includes Community Colleges GCC application is free You have to add my e-mail… SHouseknecht@keshequa.org

Admissions types: Regular Decision- specific deadline to complete, SCHOOL sends decisions after certain deadline change this year Rolling Admissions- review as they ARE received and send decisions when made.

Early Action Early Decision You will receive a decision well in advance of regular decision You are not committed Deadline - depends on the college “A well-researched first choice” If admitted, you are committed! Use this option if you are 100% sure you want to go there Deadlines usually in early November; depends on the college Wait list- does not offer or deny admissions- students should be given an indication of when they will be notified either way.

Tours & Interviews Set them up this summer! (call admissions) Ask if there is anything you might do to enhance your application Before you leave an interview - find out how you stand as a potential applicant

SAT/ACT’s TAKE THEM!! Pay attention to deadlines SAT / ACT - taken Spring of Junior year and Fall of Senior year. ACT – Tests your knowledge on Math/ Reading/ Science/ Social studies SAT – Reading and writing / math Prep courses See Mr. Houseknecht if you think you may qualify for a fee waiver SAT/ACT’s TAKE THEM!!

Letters of Recommendation Minimum of 3 letters Counselor 2 teachers - those who know you the best - ask them - let them know your deadlines. Don’t forget to give teachers any additional information about yourself - including a….. RESUME!

STEP 4 – TELL ME YOU APPLIED! Use e mail if you would like - SHouseknecht@keshequa.org Ask the Counseling department for a TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM and drop it off in the high school counseling office. STEP 4 – TELL ME YOU APPLIED!

Deadline for College Applications DECEMBER 1st

Financial Aid Documents FAFSA - october All students should file The first filing date is now in October – Financial Aid meeting is in October. Get online to get your PIN, both you and your parents need to have one to file electronically go to www.pin.ed.gov FAFSA4caster Https://fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid Documents

Financial Aid meeting We will have a financial aid meeting in October. You will be notified

Scholarship Information A database of all the scholarship information we receive as well as several links to scholarship searches is on the guidance website Good sites – Fastweb.com Studentaid.edu.gov

QUESTIONS? Contact info: Mr. Houseknecht MS/HS Counselor SHouseknecht@keshequa.org 468-2900 ext. 2010