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COLLEGE APPLICATIO
N NIGHTHow to master
the college
application process
PARTS OF THE COLLEGE APPLICATION
Application & Fee Essay Transcript Counselor Recommendation Teacher Recommendation Standardized Testing
APPLICATION &
FEE
THE COMMON APPLICATION
Accepted by over 400 colleges/universities Now accepting e-docs Go to www.commonapp.org
for a list of schools that accept the common application
Complete once and send to many schools
Some colleges/universities require both the common application and a college supplement
SPECIAL REMINDERS Read application
requirements/instructions carefully Check Standardized Test
requirements Test Optional Schools, Subject Tests
Use your formal name throughout the process
Sign ED/EA Agreement (if applicable)
Check the number of recommendations required
Special program requirements Portfolio, CD, Audition
Action AlertStudent Complete applications Sign off on ED/EA Agreement (if applicable) List application deadlines on a spreadsheet or
calendar
Parent Keep a copy of the application deadlines Provide student information that is pertinent
to you on the application Keep your young adult motivated/on task Write a check for the application fee or pay by
credit card
ESSAY
THE COLLEGE ESSAY
Makes facts in student’s folder come alive
Provides information beyond grades, test scores and list of activities
Reveals the candidate’s intangible qualities
TOOLS FOR THE COLLEGE ESSAY
Senior English classes assign essay
Take advantage of teacher’s feedback
Utilize Writing Center (in BHS Media Center)
Have counselor review for content
Proof essay and word process it
Tips on writing the college essay available in the College and Career Guide
Action AlertStudent Write multiple drafts of the essay Have your English
teacher/parent/counselor read the essay and give you feedback
Parent Offer to proofread the essay Offer reminders about application
deadlines
TRANSCRIPT
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
Available in the School Counseling Office Complete form and submit to counselor:
After you mail application ORAfter you apply on-line ORWith application and check if college
requires everything togetherParent/guardian signature required if
under 18 Three transcripts are free; $5.00 fee for
each additional transcript
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM CONT’D ALLOW 3 WEEKS TO
PROCESS TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
School Vacations DO NOT COUNT as one of those weeks
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET DEADLINES—plan ahead!
Transcript Request Form
Action AlertStudent Pick up the Transcript Request Form (TRF) from the
guidance office (or download it from the school website)
Sign off on ED/EA Agreement (if applicable) Fill out 1 TRF per school to which you are applying Ask parent for a check if you are applying to more than
3 colleges Return the TRF (and check) to Mrs. Hallock
ASAP
Parent Fill out the check, not the Transcript Request
Form
COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATI
ON
COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION
Schedule a senior appointment at least 3 weeks prior to the 1st application deadline
Appointments start the week of Sept. 24th Complete the Individual Data Sheet and Parent Brag Sheet Create a Username and Password for the Common Application Complete the FERPA privacy waiver on Naviance Enter the colleges you plan on applying to in the “Colleges I am applying to” section
of Naviance
TEACHER RECOMMENDATI
ON
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Ask 1 or 2 teachers to write you a letter of recommendation
Ask in person Follow specific instructions of each college Give the writer 3 weeks notice Also electronically request the
teacher letter through Naviance Write a personal Thank You note
STANDARDIZED TESTING
SAT AND ACT TESTS
SAT now includes Score Choice SAT includes a writing portion/ACT offers
an optional essay Check college/university entrance
requirements concerning essays Schools mostly use essays for
placement purposes Colleges/universities have access to
essay online
www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org
Action AlertStudent Register for a fall administration of the SAT/ACT Prepare for the test over a long period of time
(don’t cram!) Bring your school id/drivers license to the exam Have an official copy of your SAT/ACT scores sent to
each college
Parent Write out a check (or pay online when
registering) to cover the cost of the test Make sure your young adult gets a good
nights sleep the night before the test Make sure your young adult has a good
breakfast the morning of the exam and arrives to the test site on time
MANAGING THE
PROCESS
NAVIANCE Naviance is on the Web
You can access Naviance from school or home
EVERYONE should be registered for Family Connection
If you are NOT registered, see your counselor or Mrs. Conley in room 314 ASAP!
http://connection.naviance.com/BETHEL
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
ON SITE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM
Colleges participating include:Western CT State University – Thursday, Nov.
29th Quinnipiac University – Thursday, Dec. 6th Eastern CT State Univ. – Friday, Dec. 14th Marist College – TBD
You must sign up with Mrs. Conley in room 314
You will need all of your application materials that day.
THE INTERVIEW
Opportunity to learn more about the college
Opportunity to leave a more personal impression
Interview pointers on thumb drive of College and Career Guide
Practice interview with counselor
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Monday, October 15th
Bethel High School Auditorium7:00 P.M.
Guest Speaker: Kelly Jambo Director of Financial Aid Sacred Heart University
NEXT STEPS• Use the Senior Application Checklist• Sign up for a senior appointment• Ask 1 or 2 teachers to write a letter of
recommendation• Complete the FERPA waiver on
Naviance• Update the “Schools I am applying to”
section of Naviance• Sign up for a fall administration of the
SAT/ACT• Please complete our Exit Survey
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS…
Roy Colson (A-De)
203.794.8600 x 436
Ingrid Boedecker (Di-J)
203.794.8600 x 433
Frank Tatto (K-P)
203.794.8600 x 431
Michelle DeBenedetto (Q-Z)
203.794.8600 x 434
