THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

What are the colleges looking for  Academically rigorous program  Grade Point Average (GPA)  SAT/ACT scores  Extra Curricular Activities  Essays  Counselor Recommendation  Secondary School Report  Teacher Recommendations  School Profile This list is in no particular order

What Glen Ridge High School Sends..  Transcript with GPA and the senior year courses. Any change in courseload, an updated transcript will be sent.  Glen Ridge High School profile  Letters of recommendation  Transcript and Recommendation requests are due 15 school days prior to the admission deadline.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES… Submitting Brag Sheets & Resume Requesting Transcript/Recommendation through Naviance Sending in the application and fee Sending in the essay Sending Official SAT/ACT test scores Signing up with the NCAA clearinghouse if applicable. (

Essay / Personal Statement  Demonstrate personality, talents and creativity.  Be reflective of oneself — be honest and interesting!  Share something unique. Show a side that the application doesn’t reveal.  Have the essay proofread by English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions.  Give the essay to the School Counselors--exchange ideas and get feedback. Counselor Essay Review- if received by October 1.

NAVIANCE  Creating a resume/activity sheet (Due June 19)  Creating a Student Brag Sheet (Due June 19)  Creating a Parent Brag Sheet (Due June 19)  Match your Common Application Account  Request your HS Transcripts to be sent to colleges  Indicate whether using the common application for each application  Request Teacher Recommendations  Track Application Submission Status

Releasing Test Scores  Go to or  Our code:  Be sure to save the confirmation for your records  Keep all records and copies of reports in one place

Be Aware of Deadlines  Rolling Admissions  Early Action  Early Decision  Regular Decision  Priority Applications *Be sure to designate deadline in Naviance*

Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest! See and talk to the college reps at:  Individual College visits to GRHS  The GRHS Fair  Regional Information Sessions  Check online for dates  Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices)  Follow-up with s and thank you notes (simple courtesies can’t hurt )

DATES TO REMEMBER  October GRHS College Fair 8:30 am – 10:30 am GRHS Cafeteria  December College & Athletic Seminar 7:00 pm, GRHS Media Center  December Financial Aid Night (FAFSA & CSS information) 7:30 PM, GRHS Media Center

Senior Service Student internship After AP exam completion 15 hours per week GPA Requirement: 3.0 No more than 10 absences