CLASS OF 2013 SENIOR PATHWAYS NIGHT HK School Counseling presents The College Application Process

HKHS Guidance Department Maryann Grimaldi, Dean of Academics Peter Ettlinger, School Counselor Stacey Mahoney, School Counselor Kaitlin Sullivan-Freimuth, School Counselor Katherine Grimaldi, School Counseling Intern Christine Smith, Secretary Gina Voytek, Secretary

Senior Packet Contents Naviance Student Powerpoint Info & procedures for submitting college applications Timeline for applications Counselor recommendation Candidate biography form, Senior Parent Input Teacher recommendation (1) FERPA Transcript requests Sample resumes Essay/Personal statement tips SAT & ACT comparison Scholarship/Financial Aid information NCAA Clearinghouse information

Important Terms To Remember Early Action- non-binding, receive early response without commitment Early Decision- binding agreement, full commitment on the part of the student to attend specific college/university Reach Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and their chances of admission are extremely competitive Schools are very competitive for this student Range Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and they have a 50/50 chance of being accepted Safety Schools- Colleges a student would like to attend and their chance of being accepted are likely

School Reports/ Records Q: What is sent from the school? A: ♦ Official High School Transcript ♦ SAT/ACT test scores (provided your student indicated our school code upon registration.) ♦ Teacher Letter of Recommendation (1) ♦ Counselor Letter of Recommendation (1) ♦ Secondary School Report (including student’s senior schedule, class rank, and GPA) ♦ School Profile ♦ Student Resume (if provided) Q: How will we know if the college/institution has received our materials? A: The student/parent can monitor in Naviance the progress of their school materials. Once the college receives the material via Edocs, the counseling department will receive a confirmation message. When print materials are sent out, we send a postcard with each application packet that is then signed by admissions personnel upon receipt and returned to us (in most cases)

Testing SAT I – Reasoning- Critical Reading, Math & Writing/Essay SAT II- One Hour Subject Specific Tests- more selective colleges, check with each individual school, check on “recommended” vs. “required” ACT- English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, “optional” writing component. Some schools may take ACT in place of SAT II subject tests. Students should take the writing section as it will be required by many schools when submitting ACT scores

Testing Registration REMEMBER our school code is Pay attention to deadlines & register on time!! Online Registration SAT- ACT-

DATES & DEADLINES Upcoming SATs- October 6 th, 2012 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 7 th LATE REGISTRATION: September 21 st November 3 rd, HK REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 4 th LATE REGISTRATION: October 19 th December 1 st, 2012 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 1 st LATE REGISTRATION: November 16 th Upcoming ACTs- October 27 th, HK REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 21 st LATE REGISTRATION: October 5 th December 8 th, 2012 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 2 nd LATE REGISTRATION: November 16 th

Test Prep Options Books- sample tests, strategies, questions Online SAT/ACT prep Group Prep- i.e. Ivy Bound, College Planning Partnerships, Kaplan, Princeton, SAT 101 (HK Rec Dept), Brainerd Library- Online Individual Tutoring focuses on student’s deficits.

Financial Aid CSS/ Financial Aid Profile- check and see if your schools require this. Can be completed starting on October 15 th. FAFSA- MUST be completed by all applicants for federal student aid every year. After January 1 st with the previous year’s tax information Types of Aid Grants Loans Scholarships Loans Work Study Loans Financial Aid Formula : Cost of Attendance -Expected Family Contribution -Pell Grant - Aid from other sources $$ Your Financial Aid Package $$ REMINDER!!! FINANCIAL AID NIGHT November 19 th at 6 PM Presented by Carolyn Karno, Education Funding Strategies (SNOW DATE: December 17 th )

Helpful Resources Available in our offices: college and career information, Naviance College Rep Visits – DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE SCHEDULE (available on line and in homerooms) Please check out our school counseling website- a link can be found on Career Center – college visits, coach visits, interviews, etc. College Fairs – check the website for upcoming local fairs Websites: SAT Registration, College Quick Search, CSS /Financial Aid Profile ( ) ACT Registration- ( FAFSA ( NCAA Clearinghouse (

Naviance If you need your login information contact your child’s counselor. After logging in, Click on the “About Me Tab” Complete Parent Feedback Survey found on the left hand side of the page FERPA “Colleges I am thinking about”/ “Colleges I am applying to” Modality of application Letters of recommendation Transcript request/status

Keep In Touch- Communicate with your Counselor Please don’t hesitate to have your senior stop by to ask any questions and feel free to drop us an anytime. Maryann Grimaldi- Peter Ettlinger- Stacey Mahoney- Kaitlin Sullivan-Freimuth- Katherine Grimaldi-