1. Senior Year
Graduation June22, 2018

2. Things You Should Have Done Already
Discussed your plans with your parents
Taken the SAT or ACT or BOTH
Registered to retake the SAT or ACT or Both
Researched Colleges, Majors, and Requirements
Narrowed down your list of schools to 3-5
Researched all requirements for each school
Organized yourself

3. SAT/ACT ACT www.actstudent.org SAT – www.collegeboard.com
SCHOOL CODE:
ACT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
November 4
October 6
December 2
November 3
March 10
February 9
Test Date
Registration Deadline
December 9
November 3

4. Where do I access online applications?
Common Application –
2 Year Community Colleges – the website of the school you are interested in
4 Year SUNY Schools –
Private Schools – the website of the school you are interested in

5. Common Application 7 Step Process Log on to www.commonapp.org
Create an account
Complete the entire application
Request letters of recommendation
Submit your teachers’ addresses
Submit your counselor’s address
Complete all supplemental forms including essays

8. SUNY Application 7 Step Process: Ask for a transcript
Request letters of recommendation from your teachers (if required)
Create an account
Complete the generic SUNY application
Print out counselor form and complete the transcript request form and bring it to your counselor with everything else you want mailed
Complete the SOAR (Student Online Academic Record)
Complete the supplemental application (if required)

10. Don’t forget about the supplemental application!

11. Community Colleges 4 Step Process: Go directly to the college website
Create an account
Apply online and print counselor form
Request your transcript from your counselor

14. Private 4 Year Schools 5 Step Process:
Go directly to the college website
Create an account
Apply online and print counselor form
Complete all supplemental forms
Request your transcript from your counselor

16. Applications Costs Costs range from Free to $75 per application
Do not apply for the sake of applying
Fee waivers are available for families in need

17. Application Deadlines
Vary by school
Early Decision/Early Action are typically November 1
IF YOU ARE APPLYING EARLY DECISION MAKE SURE YOUR COUNSELOR KNOWS
You should turn in applications ASAP but should shoot for before THANKSGIVING BREAK!

18. Letters of Reference
Pick a teacher who knows you or who has a decent relationship with you
Ask a teacher upfront if you are requesting a letter and give them the information they want
Be aware of deadlines!!!!!! Do not spring it on someone last minute

19. Scholarships
2 Types:
Institution Scholarships – Directly from the college or university. Vary by school and have different criteria
Private or 3rd Party Scholarships –From organizations that do not have ties to a college/university

20. Institution Scholarships
All schools have different criteria.
They may be based on:
Financial Need
GPA and/or SAT/ACT Scores
Major
Additional Application
Athletic
Honors program eligibility
Research the schools you are applying to.

21. Private/3rd Party Scholarships
#1 Source – Attica High School Counseling Office Scholarship Website
Parent’s Employers
Other organizations within the area
Big corporations

22. Financial Aid - FAFSA October 18 @ 6:30PM in the PAC www.fafsa.ed.gov
Financial Aid Night is scheduled for:
October 18
@ 6:30PM
in the PAC

23. NCAA Prospective D1 or D2 Athletes need to register with the NCAA.
Website:
Cost is $80
SAT/ACT Scores must be sent directly to the NCAA for review. They will not take scores from your transcript
One of the biggest mistakes is to assume you are eligible. Please see your counselor for information.

24. Armed Service Check out the ROTC Programs Check out the Academies
Army -
Navy -
Air Force -
Check out the Academies
Military Academy at West Point –
Naval Academy at Annapolis –
Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs –
Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point –
Coast Guard Academy at New London –
Get in touch with a recruiter

25. Important Dates October 1, 2017 – FAFSA Registration Available online
October 18– Financial Aid Night
November 1 – Deadline for SUNY Early Decision/Action Applications
November 1- GCC Instant Admit Day

26. College Rep Visits
Check out our calendar to see upcoming visits. Many schools will come and sit in the counseling office suite waiting for students to come down and ask questions. This is a great opportunity to ask those questions one on one!

27. FAQS
I took the SAT/ACT and I did not like my score. I registered to retake the exam but it’s not until November. Should I hold off on applying? NOOO. Apply and submit a letter stating that you are not satisfied with your scores and you are currently registered to retake the exam on that date. Once you obtain the scores bring them to Guidance and we will put them on your transcript and send them out immediately.

28. FAQS
One of the schools I applied to will not accept my SAT/ACT off of my transcript what do I do? When registering, the collegeboard and ACT allow you to submit your scores to 4 schools for free. If you did not OR forgot you must log into your account and pay to have them sent out to the schools.

29. FAQS
What is the SAT Subject test and is it required? A small amount of colleges will require you to submit SAT Subject tests. These are tests offered during the regular testing dates that will test you in a specific academic area. Research the schools you are interested in.

30. FAQS
The college asks me to “waive my right” to views letters of recommendation submitted, what do I do? Waive your right. This shows the college you trust the adult you asked to write the letter for you. Also why would you ask someone to write a letter for you that do not believe will do a good job? Pick someone you have a good relationship with and waive it.

31. FAQS
What is the Excelsior Scholarship and how do I get it? NYS free tuition for families making $100,000 or less. Only for SUNY schools both 2 and 4 year. Several conditions apply and you will be under contract with NYS to stay and work here or free money turns in to loans. Visit for more info

32. Contact Info
Erica Frongetta (585) ext East Main St Attica, NY