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“Years quickly pass their challenges well met
We have now grown in knowledge and to
ideals we’re true
Central Bucks East we will honor goals you set
Patriots still with hope we’ll stand behind
the red the white the blue”
PLEASE STAND FOR OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM AND ALMA
MATER SUNG BY SENIOR, NICOLE BANCHIK
Mr. Lucabaugh
EAST ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM:
MR. HAYES – JUNIOR HOUSE PRINCIPAL
MR. HADFIELD – SOPHOMORE HOUSE
PRINCIPAL
YOUR SENIOR HOUSE TEAM…
Mr. Sandstrom - Counselor A – La
Mrs. Jones - Counselor Le – Z
Ms. Power - Class Advisor
Mrs. Tagye - House Secretary
Mrs. West - Guidance Secretary
CLASS OF 2017GUIDANCE
INFORMATIONMr. Sandstrom (A-La)
Mrs. Jones (Le-Z)
http://www.cbsd.org/Page/17528
OVERVIEW OF THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
STEP 1: Deciding which colleges you’ll be applying to
Investigate each college’s application process
• Common App – set up account. Add colleges to your Common App
• College specific application (most are online)
• Some colleges have their own application and also accept Common App. You need to decide (and know before you move onto step 2) which way you’ll be applying.
STEP 2: FERPA Waiver & Matching
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
STEP 3: REQUESTING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Complete the Transcript Request Form (TRF) available on CB East Guidance Website located at:
CB East>Departments>Guidance
• You may begin requesting transcripts on September 2, 2016.
• You need one TRF for every school to which you are applying
• When you have your TRF filled out, signed and complete, you will need to sign up for a time slot in the guidance office to submit your TRF.
• A sign-up sheet is available in the senior house office (A208) to the left of the front desk.
Checking this box
means that your
SAT and ACT
scores WILL
NOT be on your
transcript!
You must have
them sent from
CollegeBoard or
ACT
If the college
accepts Common
App, you must
know if you
applied using
Common App or
the college’s own
application when
you turn in your
TRSelf-report
transcript or not?
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEWThe Transcript Request Form
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEWTeacher Recommendations
You will give this form to your teachers to formally request your recommendation be sent to specific colleges
• Each teacher will send their recommendation directly to the college
• Only list colleges to which you want that specific teacher to send your recommendation.
• DO NOT ask more teachers to write/submit recommendations than are wanted or accepted by the colleges because the teachers will not be able to submit them!
• Remember to thank your teacher with a card, email, note, etc. for taking the time to write your letter of recommendation
Example from Common App
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEWTeacher Recommendations
It is your responsibility to find out how many recommendations a college requires/accepts
• College’s website (under admission requirements)
• Through Common App
• My Colleges tab – questions (2016-2017 College Deadlines, Fees, and Requirements chart)
• By speaking to a college representative – on campus or during their visit to East
STEP 4: COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION
• Check to see if a counselor recommendation is required.
• Request counselor recommendation via TRF
• Fill out the College Recommendation Questionnaire in Naviance with as much detail as possible BEFORE handing in your TRF!
• If possible, please have your parents fill out the Parent Recommendation Questionnaire
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
STEP 5: SAT/ACT SCORES
If you check the box on the TRF to not have your test scores included on your transcript, you are making that decision for all of your transcripts that are sent
If you check that box, it is your responsibility to have your scores sent to colleges via the testing agency
Many colleges require scores come directly from the testing agency
• You can find out the college’s testing policy on their website.
• To send official scores log into your account at: www.collegeboard.com and/or www.act.org
Test optional schools: Do not send scores on the transcript. Do not send scores from the testing agency. Do not self report on your application.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
STEP 6: FOLLOW UP!
To view the status of your application package, check the following websites:
• Application: www.commonapp.org or the official college website (remember your username and password for application accounts).
• Transcript: Log in to your Naviance account, Click colleges > transcripts. This will allow you to see the progress of your pending TRF’s.
• SAT/ACT Scores: www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org
• Teacher Letters of Recommendation:
• Contact your teacher to find out when the letter was submitted
• Check your email! Some colleges will use the email you provide to communicate about your application.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
Be aware of DEADLINES! Both the College’s deadline and the TRF Deadline
• October 15 deadline –
TRF must be handed in no later than Sept. 21
• November 1 deadline –
TRF must be handed in no later than October 10
• November 15 deadline –
TRF must be handed in no later than October 24
• January 1 deadline –
TRF must be handed in no later than December 2
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Only hand in TR for colleges to which you will definitely be applying
• you should have already applied to the college or you plan on submitting
your application within a short period time after submitting your TRF
• Penn State: you must have already submitted your application before you
hand in your TRF
• Penn State has a Priority Deadline of Nov. 30th so please have
your application submitted by Halloween
• Penn State Schreyer Honors College: You much submit a separate TRF. Make
sure you list Schreyer’s specifically on your teacher checklist (and let the
teacher know that they will be getting an email directly from Schreyer’s).
• Do not print any counselor forms for us to fill out. We have access to
them online.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• SAT: October 1 (late deadline is Sept. 20), November 5 , December 3
• ACT: October 22 (regular deadline is Sept. 16), December 10
• College visits in guidance • Check schedule and sign up on Naviance• Print sign-up confirmation screen and use as pass
• 3 excused absences to visit college campuses• excuse forms available in Attendance Office
• Upcoming dates: • Financial Aid Night – 10/5 7:00 PM CB South• FAFSA Overview Night– 10/25, 6:30 PM CB East
• Questions? • Try to utilize available resources on the CB East Guidance
webpage prior to setting up an appointment http://www.cbsd.org/Page/17528
• Guidance Counselors to visit Homerooms to help answer questions
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE
WORLD.-GHANDI
Cambodia
Abbie Dalby
These are the
26 students
from Cambodia
that we are
sponsoring at
$135 each to
attend school
for one year.
WELCOME TO EAST!!!Savannah Bourke and Christian Hanna
WHAT WE DO
•HOMECOMING
•RED, WHITE, and BLUE Night
•DoDgEbAlL Tournament
Saturday Morning – Football Game
Saturday Night – Dance
HOMECOMING
Week!October 24th-29th
Spirit Week
A fun filled night when Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores compete in events and show their East Pride!
Events:
Balloon Pop
Twizzler & Marshmallow
Tug of war
Human Pyramid
Sack Race
Trivia
…and much more!
DODGEBALL
“If you can dodge
a wrench, you
can dodge a ball.”
WE’RE ON TWITTER!
@cbeastcouncil
Homecoming Theme
Twitter Poll
~Las Vegas
~Halloween
~Tropical Beach
~Day of the Dead
PATRIOT PLAYERS
• Fall Performance: White Christmas
• 1st Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 6 @
2:45 in the Auditorium
• Auditions: Wednesday, Sept. 7
through Friday, Sept. 9th from 2:45-
5:30 in the Auditorium
• FBLA Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 15th
@ 2:40 in C205
• Operation Eternal Gratitude (OEG):
Thursday, Sept. 22, @ 2:40 in C205
• Mr. Vassalluzzo
Saturday, Sept. 3rd at 11am
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PATRIOT
Pride
Accountability
Teamwork
Respect
Investment
Opportunity
Trust
THE BASIC RULE…
RESPECT……your teachers
…your classmates
…our staff
…your school
…yourself
INTEGRITY
Be true to your work, your
word, and your friend.
- Henry David Thoreau
Accept the challenges
so that you may feel
the exhilaration of
victory• General George S. Patton
LET’S HEAR IT FROM THE PEOPLE
Please welcome
your…
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
President – James Kaczur
Vice-President – Alex Kalaigian
Treasurer – Nicole Hawley
Secretary – Nisha Bhatt
Public Relations – Olivia Qiu
LET’S MAKE IT A GREAT SENIOR YEAR!
GO EAST!