1. Class of 2017!

2. SAT/ACT
SAT/ACT
Register to retake or register for the 1st time if you have not taken it already
You are eligible for two fee waivers if you are on the Free/Reduced lunch list
we are currently waiting for more SAT fee waivers, but have a few ACT waivers
If you have not yet registered for the October SAT because you still need a fee waiver, please let us know

3. Are you on track to graduate?
Check with counselor to make sure you are on track with credits to graduate and/or see what credit recovery you need to be on track
We will meet with you individually to go over your transcripts and credits
Make sure you have completed your community service hours

4. College Admissions Visits
Sign up for college admissions representative visits at our school for schools you are interested in
Sign-ups will be on the senior bulletin board in the 3rd floor stairwell, if you have signed up you will receive a pass to attend the session
It is your responsibility to make up missed class work
Be respectful to the admissions representative, bring your questions, and remember these are the people reading your applications!

5. Attend College Fairs Visit free college fairs
Philadelphia National College Fair is Sunday, October 30th 11-3 at the Convention Center, it is free but you must register online at

6. College visits
We are planning a few college field trips for the fall, we will let you know when we have details
If there is a school you want to visit and it is not one of our field trips, make sure you plan a visit on your own, with your family, or friends
Visit as many of your potential colleges as possible
You should visit a school before you decide to attend that school

7. College Applications
Finalize your list of colleges you want to apply to, look up application deadlines, and start applications
Every school has a different application process
School website, CommonApp, Coalition App, etc…
Keep yourself organized!
Use your agenda to track deadlines, usernames, passwords, contacts, etc…
Make sure you submit all required documents for your application – each school is different
Follow up with the admissions office to confirm that all of your materials were received

8. College Applications cont’d.
Transcripts are required for applications
You will request transcripts through Naviance, which we will discuss at our next session
Teacher Recommendation Letters
Some schools require multiple recommendation letters
Request your recommendation letters from your chosen teachers at least 2 weeks before they are due
Give your teacher a completed “Brag” sheet to help them write your letter
Write thank you notes to those who wrote recommendation letters on your behalf

9. College Applications cont’d.
College Application Fee
There are applications fees for your college applications
If you take the SAT (with a fee waiver) you receive 4 college application fee waivers through Collegeboard – you print these from your account
You can receive 4 college application fee waivers through NACAC, you must see your counselor for this
Some school admissions offices will issue their own fee waivers, some only accept them from Collegeboard or NACAC, some don’t accept them at all

10. Information you may need for applications
Our School Code:
Our School Address: 4300 Tacony St. Philadelphia, PA 19124
Your Counselor’s Information:
Names A-L: Ms. Tara Duke
ext. 2463
Names M-Z: Ms. Kristina Angstadt
ext. 2462

11. Financial Aid Complete your financial aid applications
FAFSA – application for Federal Aid (loans and grants)
The FAFSA is open in October this year
Parent tax information from 2015 is required for your applications
We will have a FAFSA completion night at school this year if you need assistance
PHEAA – application for State Aid (grants)
Check if your school requires the CSS profile
Research and apply for scholarships

12. Resume Complete your resume Have someone edit your resume
Highlight accomplishments, work experience, awards
Have someone edit your resume
Revise your resume

13. Make a Decision!
Compare your offers of admissions and financial aid packages carefully
Make sure that you accept an offer of admission before May 1, the National Candidates Reply Date
Send any required Deposits and Paperwork by the deadline!
Request your final transcript be sent to the school you will attend in the Fall
If your acceptance includes a summer “bridge program” option, make sure to register by the deadline

14. Attend! Meet all class registration deadlines
Make all payment deadlines
Pay attention to orientation dates and any first year requirements like placement tests