The College Process

From Start to Finish Choose 4-6 colleges to apply to. Complete applications for each college, and submit all required materials. Receive decisions from each college. File for financial aid and scholarships. Choose which college to attend.

Demographics, contact information, etc. Information Forms Transcripts Academic ability Predictive college success Test Scores Behavior in the classroom and personal characteristics Letters of Recommendation Personal Essay Personality Involvement & Time-Management Summary of Activities Auditions/Portfolios/Interview Speciality skills/in-person mannerisms

Types of Applications Common Application - online single application that many schools accept (must apply at www.commonapp.org) Individual Online Application - each college has their own Individual Paper Application - each college has their own

Types of Deadlines Early Decision is binding. You commit to one school, and if you get in, you are attending. Early Action is non-binding. You apply early, receive a decision early, and can decide to either attend or not. Regular Decision is the standard deadline, and you will receive a decision around April 1. Priority Deadline is the deadline to be considered for scholarships (if you want to be considered for scholarships, you want to apply by this date). Rolling means there is no deadline. You can apply whenever and usually hear within four to six weeks.

Note: Whichever type of deadline you choose, the deadline to turn in materials to Mrs. Goldberg is ALWAYS two weeks before your chosen deadline

What’s in my daughter’s paper packet? Before & After Directions Incarnate College Visit Policy Summary of Activities Template FAQ Sheet College Application Checklist Teacher Brag Sheet Counselor Brag Sheet Unofficial Transcript

Before hitting ‘submit’ on a college application: Do your research Do some thinking Locate the application and open an account Keep track of your schools and passwords Add college to spreadsheet Request any needed recommendations in person Complete the application

After hitting ‘submit’ on a college application: Add this school into Naviance Send your ACT/SAT scores through ACT/College Board if not already completed Request transcript through Naviance Fill out College Application Checklist and return two weeks prior to college deadline Check submission status online Bring copies of admission decisions and scholarships to counseling office