1. Senior Record Reviews September 2018
Coventry High School
Senior Record
Reviews
September 2018

2. Senior REMIND
For senior updates and info text:
@janicena to

3. Transcripts and Record Reviews
Check address
Check social security #
Cover Record Review form – pay close attention to deficiencies, credits, EOC pts
Fill in ACT info – if scheduled, score, etc.
Fill in post-graduate plans, major, etc.
Sign Record Review form
Keep transcript & turn in Record Review

4. Transcript Release Form & Activity Record
Transcript release form should be turned in and on file already!

5. Senior Year
Fall – college visits & college applications mailed by Thanksgiving, or sooner depending on college
Fall – financial aid – FAFSA – completed by Dec 1st (check the college deadline)
Winter – compare college & financial aid packages to select your school

6. College Rep Procedures
College reps will be here throughout the Fall in the cafeteria during the lunch zones. See Mr. Egan if you have questions.

7. College Visit Procedures
Every student is entitled to 2 excused college visit days - & a third or more with prior approval
Parent needs to call you off that morning – saying that you are going on a college visit
You must get your College Visit Form signed at the college

9. College Visitation Days
University of Akron –
October 13th or November 3rd – all majors
Days for specific majors
Kent State University –
Previews – November 3rd
Go to websites if interested in other college visitation days or open houses.

10. Online College Applications
All colleges prefer you apply online and some may require it.
Signature page – this will be at the end of your online application – be sure to print this out and bring to Guidance so we can mail transcript
We will mail up to 3 transcripts for free per year, after that you must bring in a self addressed stamped envelope or $ for postage. It will then cost $1 per page.
Fee Waivers – must have applied and been accepted for free/reduced lunch this year

11. Application Deadlines
Pay close attention to the deadlines for the particular schools you are interested in!
Regular application deadline
Honors Program deadlines
Scholarship Application deadline
Goal: All college applications in before Thanksgiving Break!!!

12. Common Application www.commonapp.org
Approx. 700 colleges (many in OH) = 1 application

13. College Entrance Exams
1) ACT
2) SAT
School Code:

14. ACT Test Sections 1) English 2) Math 3) Reading 4) Science
5) Writing (optional)

15. ACT Plus Writing Some schools require the writing portion
Some schools recommend the writing portion

16. ACT Dates October 27th (deadline Sep. 28th)
December 8th (deadline Nov. 2nd)
February 9th (deadline Jan. 11th)
Online registration is encouraged!
If you have not yet taken the ACT or SAT it is critical you sign up for the December test.

17. ACT Costs ACT = $50.50 ACT Plus Writing = $67.00
Late Registration = add $30.00
Fee Waivers – free/reduced lunch – see Guidance

18. SAT Test Sections 1) Reading 2) Writing and Language 3) Math
4) Optional Essay

19. SAT Dates November 3rd (deadline Oct.5th)
December 1st (deadline Nov. 2nd)
Online registration is encouraged!!!

20. SAT Costs SAT = $47.50 SAT with Essay = $64.50
Late Registration = add $29.00
Fee Waivers – free/reduced lunch – see Guidance

21. Financial Aid Night Thurs., Nov. 1st, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
FAFSA goes LIVE on Oct. 1st

22. Websites
We have put together a list of many valuable websites for you to use.
Test Prep
Career / College Search
Financial Aid / Scholarship

23. NCAA/NAIA
All potential Div. I,II & III athletes need to register with the NCAA eligibility center. Potential NAIA athletes should register with NAIA eligibility center.
/ $90 fee
Fee waiver available (NCAA only)
/ $80 fee

24. Scholarships Morning announcements
Guidance bulletin board (outside of media center)
Scholarship bin

25. Communication Guidance Webpage Morning Announcements
Guidance Bulletin Board

26. Final Thoughts Pay attention to deadlines and details!
Proofread applications/essays.
Do everything online when possible.