LHS Counseling DepartmentMr. Tom Neighbour, Counseling Department Chair

Students with last names A - Chen

Mrs. Pat Woods, Counselor

Students with last names Chf-Her

Ms. Mia Kim, Counselor

Students with last names Hes-McG and all ESOL StudentsMrs. Jamie DiCarro, Counselor

Students with last names McH-Sch

Mrs. Kathy Bain, Counselor

Students with last names Sci– ZMrs. Shari Endo, Counselor

9th grade students

Mrs. Pam Bibik, Assistant Principal of Curriculum

Mrs. Teresa Adamczyk, Graduation Coach

Mrs. Nicole Lea, School Social Worker

Mrs. Mary Blount, Registrar

Mrs. Leah San Antonio, Counseling Secretary

Class of 2016

The Steps to College and

the Application Process

"Oh, the Places You'll Go!""You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You

can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one

who'll decide where to go...“

Dr. Seuss

Step 1 Finalize list of College/Universities – 4 to 6

(Remember to be selective and to keep in mind a “reality check”)

Consider: College Visits (4 excused absences)

Probe Fair (September 1st – Permission Slips Due Aug.26th)

College Representative Visits (Sign-up in Counseling Office)

College Search Engines (BigFuture.org, GaCollege411.org...)

Step 2 Visit College/University Website

Find the following info. from the Freshman Admissions Link:

• Requirements (HS credits, application, recommendations, fees, tests)

• Deadlines for Application• Deadlines for Scholarships (also on the school’s

Financial Aid website)

Step 3 Visit LHS Counseling Website – Senior Page

Complete Senior Information SheetStudents submitting Early Action Applications must submit Brag

Sheets by September 11th.

Seniors must complete and submit Brag Sheet by October 1st for all other deadlines

Brag Sheet will provide counselors with important information that can be used when writing letters of recommendation. Give complete, honest and well-thought out answers to the required questions.

Other links on this page include:

Forms (Brag Sheet, College Visits, Transcript Request, Mid-Year Reports)

Information (Scholarships, HOPE Scholarship, SAT/ACT Test Dates, NCAA Website)

Post-Secondary Plans Forms – Be sure to access when College Acceptance start coming in so that we can put your photo and college acceptances on the Senior

Board

Step 4

Register for SAT/ACT(If you have not taken or need to retake either of these tests)

Act quickly! Deadlines for registrations are coming up!SAT/ACT Test Dates

Check with colleges for the last test date they will accept for a specific application deadline

Send SAT/ACT scores directly from the testing agency. They must arrive by the application

deadline.

Step 5 Complete and Submit Applications

(Prioritize according to deadlines and Review/Edit before Submitting. Pay application fee.)

Essays• Dedicate time and effort. • Be honest, authentic, creative and answer the prompt.• Ask teachers/peers to review and make suggestions. • Proof Read and Edit, Edit, Edit.

Common Applications• Create an account. • Complete Personal and School Information. • Invite your counselor and teacher(s) as recommenders.

Deadline TerminologyRegular Admissions Deadline: January or FebruaryRolling Admissions : No deadline (apply early to insure your spot)Early Decision: A binding agreement. October/November Deadline. See counselor before

selecting this option.

Early Action: Early application that is non-binding with a deadline usually in October/November.

Step 6 Submit a Transcript Request (Beginning August 24th)

Official Transcript & School Profile Forms available in Counseling Office and on the Senior Page of the Counseling Website.

Fill out completely for all applications (Common App., In-State/Electronic Copy, Out-of-State/Hard Copy)

Include a $5.00 Fee for each request. Note: If you are completing a Common Application for multiple schools, please list them on one Transcript Request Form and include one $5.00 fee.

Counselor Recommendation (if needed) – Requires 2 week notice

School Report/Counselor Evaluation (print and include with Transcript Request)

Transcript requests for out-of-state schools must include the admissions office address. Counseling office will provide a label and envelope.

Step 7Request Teacher Recommendation

(only if required by the college/university)

• Please allow teachers ample time (2 to 3 weeks) to write your recommendation.

• Provide them with a copy of your Senior Brag Sheet/ Resume. Counselors can email them directly to the teacher upon request.

• Let the teacher know whether the application will be sent through Common Application, College Website, or mailed.

• If the recommendation letter needs to be mailed, provide teacher with a stamped envelope, addressed with the corresponding school’s Office of Admission address.

Step 8 Review Final Checklist

Completed Senior Information/Brag Sheet (by appropriate deadline)

Registered for SAT/ACT (if needed)

Send test scores directly from testing agency to college Reviewed/edited and submitted Application Paid College Application Fee Requested Teacher/Counselor Recommendation (give

appropriate 2 week notice)

Submitted Transcript Request with applicable fee, forms (beginning Aug.24th, allow 3 weeks to process)

Step 9 The Waiting Game

Review application status page for each college

Verify all required documents have been submittedNote: If you receive an email from the college stating they

are missing something, first, please call the college and confirm they have not received it. If it has been 3 weeks since your request was turned in to Mrs. Blount, politely check with her to see when the documents were sent. Colleges have thousand of documents to process, they often have them, but there is a delay in processing them to your account. Don’t panic, everything will get there, but it is your responsibility to follow-up.

Patiently wait for Admission Decisions

Step 10 In the Meantime....

Maintain Grades – Mid-Year reports / Final Grades (Both Important).

Search for and apply for Scholarships (Scholarship Link Counseling Website)

Students playing college athletics must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.

Visit the counseling web page often and follow us on Twitter @LHS_Counseling

Make an appointment to see your counselor with any questions.

Visit www.gacollege411.org for HOPE scholarship details.

Attend Financial Aid Night at Lambert High School – November 3rd

Finally......ENJOY YOUR SENIOR YEAR!

08/27/10