1. Class of 2018 Students/Parents… are you ready?
College –tech school Application Process
for Juniors

2. Hand Outs Junior Seminar 2016-2017 Time Line Choosing the Best College
Middle-Skills Jobs
SAT – ACT dates / which is right for you
Listing your High School activities (Resume)
Getting Letters of Recommendation
Financial Aid
College Essay
Your College Search, SUNY view book (magazines) – Summer Visits

3. You may be feeling…. You’re not alone! Excited Curious Confused
Anxious, Overwhelmed
Stressed
You’re not alone!

4. What can help... Start early Stay organized Take charge of the process
Call Admissions Reps. when you have questions
Look for the “right match” for you

5. Transcripts Review for corrections
Check all items – GPA, course credits, exam scores
Correct it and return to your counselor
Take note of regents scores
SAT/ACT scores should be listed
Activities and clubs are no longer listed on the transcript

6. 4 EASY steps to apply to college / tech school
Visit colleges and tech schools this summer!
KNOW where you want to apply
APPLY
TELL me you Applied

7. #1 This summer – Visit colleges
colleges and tech schools that interest you
Make these visits fun!
Stop for ice cream, make it a family affair

8. What is your Academic Profile? GPA+SAT/ACT +other = Academic profile
Step2. Know where to APPLY The College Search Process, find schools that have the program of study you are interested in.
You are recommended to apply to 3 to 6 schools
(PLEASE APPLY TO AT LEAST 3)
Likely Schools – (Probable Admission)Your academic profile is above the average requirements.
Good Match – (Competitive) Your academic profile matches the average requirements.
Reach Schools – (Highly Competitive) Your academic profile is below their average requirements
What is your Academic Profile?
GPA+SAT/ACT +other = Academic profile

9. Sample - Average GPA of students entering SUNY colleges
GCC
Morrisville
Alfred State
Brockport
Fredonia UB

10. Step 3 – APPLY!! Apply by December 1, 2017 www.commonapp.org
Common Application
Over 300 schools accept this application
Located online
Note the counselor section on line- you have to add my
Syd Houseknecht

11. You have to add my e-mail… SHouseknecht@keshequa.org
APPLY (Cont.)
SUNY Application
You can apply online at
Use this for all SUNY schools you apply to, this includes Community Colleges
GCC application is free
You have to add my …

12. Admissions types:
Regular Decision- specific deadline to complete, SCHOOL sends decisions after certain deadline
change this year
Rolling Admissions- review as they ARE received and send decisions when made.

13. Early Action Early Decision
You will receive a decision well in advance of regular decision
You are not committed
Deadline - depends on the college
“A well-researched first choice”
If admitted, you are committed!
Use this option if you are 100% sure you want to go there
Deadlines usually in early November; depends on the college
Wait list- does not offer or deny admissions- students should be given an indication of when they will be notified either way.

14. Tours & Interviews Set them up this summer! (call admissions)
Ask if there is anything you might do to enhance your application
Before you leave an interview - find out how you stand as a potential applicant

15. SAT/ACT’s TAKE THEM!! Pay attention to deadlines
SAT / ACT - taken Spring of Junior year and Fall of Senior year.
ACT – Tests your knowledge on Math/ Reading/ Science/ Social studies
SAT – Reading and writing / math
Prep courses
See Mr. Houseknecht if you think you may qualify for a fee waiver
SAT/ACT’s TAKE THEM!!

16. Letters of Recommendation
Minimum of 3 letters
Counselor
2 teachers - those who know you the best - ask them - let them know your deadlines.
Don’t forget to give teachers any additional information about yourself - including a…..
RESUME!

17. STEP 4 – TELL ME YOU APPLIED!
Use e mail if you would like -
Ask the Counseling department for a TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
and drop it off in the high school counseling office.
STEP 4 – TELL ME YOU APPLIED!

18. Deadline for College Applications
DECEMBER 1st

19. Financial Aid Documents
FAFSA - october
All students should file
The first filing date is now in October – Financial Aid meeting is in October.
Get online to get your PIN, both you and your parents need to have one to file electronically go to
FAFSA4caster
Financial Aid Documents

20. Financial Aid meeting We will have a financial aid meeting in October.
You will be notified

21. Scholarship Information
A database of all the scholarship information we receive as well as several links to scholarship searches is on the guidance website
Good sites –
Fastweb.com
Studentaid.edu.gov

22. QUESTIONS?
Contact info: Mr. Houseknecht MS/HS Counselor ext. 2010