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COLLEGE PLANNING COLLEGE PLANNING & APPLICATION & APPLICATION
PROCESSPROCESS
COLLEGE PLANNING COLLEGE PLANNING & APPLICATION & APPLICATION
PROCESSPROCESSPresented By:Presented By:Tricia ManleyTricia Manley
School CounselorSchool Counselor
What should you being doing right now?
Junior Year: • Researching Colleges• Attending college fairs• Speaking with college admissions
representatives• Planning college visits• Talking with your counselor
The College Timeline Cont.
Senior Year:• September- October
* Research colleges* Plan college visits to your “top choices”* Register for SAT’s* Attend college open houses* Write college essay* Research scholarship
opportunities
Senior Year College Timeline
• November*Take SAT’s*Decide on if you are doing Early Decision or Early Action Nov. 1- 15th
*Submit applications BEFORE Thanksgiving break* Continue to talk with college reps* Keep checking on scholarships
Senior Year College Timeline
• December*Students should have ALL college applications sent out BEFORE leaving
for winter break*Make sure all applications are in
before the deadlines (most are duebetween January 1 and February
15th) *Contact colleges to make sure you have all the required materials in.*Keep copies of what you send
Senior Year College Timeline
• January* FINANCIAL AID! Submit your FAFSA form after January 1st
*Keep checking scholarship dead-
lines
Senior Year College Timeline
• February, March & April* Make sure you the FAFSA form and other scholarship applications* Continue to research scholar- ships and other financial aid
options* Compare financial aid
packages that you have been offered
Senior Year College Timeline
• May*Send enrollment fee and form back to college of your choice
before May 15th (double check deadline)* Inform other colleges you have decided to go elsewhere*Let your counselor know where
you have decided to attend and if you received any scholarships
Where can I research colleges?
• The counseling office has college catalogs and contact information
• Talking with college representatives • College visits• Different websites:
www.collegeboard.comwww.careercrusing.comusername: bloomfieldpassword: bombers
Looking for the right college:
• Important factors to consider:* Location* Size* Type of College (2-year, 4-year, vocational, public, private, co-ed/single sex etc) * Cost* Programs offered
What are colleges looking for?
• Cumulative Average• Standardized Test Scores• Recommendations• Essays• Interview• Activities
Cumulative Average• Overall G.P.A.• Rigor of Courses Taken• Yearly Improvement
Standardized Test Results:
• SAT Score Range: Critical Reading 200-800Math 200-800Writing 200-800
• ACT Score Ranges 1-36 for each section- Reading, English, Science Reasoning and Math.
• AP Score Range: 1-5
Letters of Recommendations
•Positive
•Personal
•Ask Early!!
Essay• Well-Written• Proof- Read• Correct Spelling and Grammar• Consider this an opportunity to
boast about yourself, tell your story and explain why you are the right student for their institute
Interview• This is another opportunity to
give the Admissions committee an opportunity to get to know you.
• Remember this is student-centered!
• Do not be afraid to BRAG!!!
Activities• Leadership• Sports• Clubs• Organizations• Volunteer Work
Upcoming Important Events:
• Scheduling for the following year (group and individual meetings)
• National College Fair @ Rochester Convention Center:
Sunday, April 1, 2007 Monday, April 2, 2007
• Registering for the SAT’s and/or ACT’s
Remember to keep in close contact with your
counselor!• Amy Conklin
School Counselor, [email protected]
• Tricia ManleySchool Counselor, [email protected]
QUESTIONS??
