1. The College Process
Class of 2017

2. Counseling Department
A – Clark Ms. Molly Jang
Clarke – Fau Ms. Denine Gudnitz
Fea – Keys Ms. Ruth Ragsdale
Kha – Ng Mrs. Katie Spicer
Ngo – Sang Ms. Tara Vaglica
Sann – Z Mr. Ravon Austin
Mrs. Donte Gassaway-Fields – Registrar
Mrs. Heidi Garland – College/Career Infor. Coordinator
Mrs. Roxanne Plummer – Administrative Assistant

3. College Application Process…
Components of the four year college application packet
Recommendation Letters
(From academic teachers and counselor)
Test Scores
(SAT or ACT)
Secondary School Report
(Form submitted by counselor)
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines!
Application
Application fee
Essay(s)
(If required by the college)
Transcripts

4. Student Responsibilities
Complete and submit the application, essay, and application fee directly to the college through Family Connection or the college-specific application.
Request recommendation letters from your teachers through Family Connection.
Request official transcript, school profile, secondary school report and counselor recommendation from Mrs. Gassaway-Fields. She will send all documents to the college.
Request SAT/ACT scores be sent to colleges by directly contacting the testing organization on-line.

5. Before Requesting Transcripts
1. Log into your Common App account. If you do not have an account, you'll need to create one.
2. Under the "Common App" tab, complete the entire “Education" section 3. Go to “My Colleges” and through “College Search” add 1 college (Even if you are NOT applying through common app, you need to add a college).
*NOTE: If you’re applying to a Common App school, you must apply via the Common App.
4. Click the FERPA Release Authorization, giving Magruder permission to send your transcript to college and select recommenders. Follow the instructions and click these items:
I authorize every school that I have attended to release all requested records…
I waive my right to review all recommendations and supporting documents…
I understand that my waiver or no waiver selection above pertains to all colleges….  

6. How to Request Transcripts
Submit the Transcript Request form and return it to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields
Pay your transcript fee to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields. The first 3 transcripts are free; additional transcripts are $3 each.
NOTE: Determine how each one of your colleges accepts documents through Family Connection/Naviance.
By mail: By e-docs: By common app: By coalition app:

7. How to Request Transcripts
If by mail:
Provide a 9X12 envelope; addressed to the college admissions office or scholarship program, with simply your name in the return address space, along with 3- first class stamps (or equivalent postage = $1.32) affixed to the envelope. Do not put your own return address on the envelope.
If by eDoc , Common Application or Coaltiion:
Submit the completed Transcript Request form to Mrs. Gassaway-Fields.

8. MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 TIMELINE FOR REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS
College Deadline
Magruder Deadline
October 1st
September 1, 2016
November 1st
September 30, 2016
November 15th
October 13, 2016
December 1st
October 27, 2016
December 15th
November 15, 2016
January 1st
November 23, 2016
January 15th
December 9, 2016
February 1st
January 6, 2017

9. Requesting Counselor Recommendation
Complete “Senior Thinking About Yourself” form (found under the “About Me” tab on the left side of the screen).
Be sure to indicate that you need a Counselor Recommendation on the Transcript Request Form
(mark _Yes or _No on the form).

10. Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Speak to your teacher to confirm that they are willing to write your recommendation letter.
In Family Connection/Naviance, click on the link letters of recommendation section and follow instructions.
For teachers not submitting recommendations electronically, provide college-addressed business size envelope with appropriate postage. Write your name only in the upper left corner and the college deadline in the lower left corner.
Send your teacher and counselor a THANK YOU note or !

11. COUNSELORS HAVE 20 SCHOOL DAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE DAY THAT YOU SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO THE REGISTRAR.

12. SAT/ACT/Accuplacer
Go to to register for the SAT. SAT w/o essay is $45; SAT with essay is $57.
Go to to register for the ACT.
ACT is $42.50 no writing; ACT is $58.50 with Writing.
If you’re applying to Montgomery College, visit the MC website to find more information regarding the Accuplacer. See Mrs. Garland for more info.

13. The College and Career Center
Researching majors and colleges
Career exploration
Standardized Test Options
College Process
Scholarships
Financial Aid/FAFSA

14. College Visits @ Magruder
All students are sent weekly visit updates through their Family Connection account.
Over 75 Colleges and Universities nationwide send Admissions Representatives to MHS annually.
Visits take place in the Career Center.
Sign-up on Naviance/Family Connection NOW!

15. FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)
All students applying for Financial Aid MUST
complete FAFSA at
The application is available October 1st, 2016
Use 2015 Income Tax Returns
Tax information can be updated after filing your taxes.

16. Scholarships
Do your research through the Scholarship section on Naviance.
Visit the College & Career Center. See Mrs. Garland.

17. Still have Questions? Make an appointment with your counselor or visit before/after school or during lunch.