What Do I Do With My College Application?

Dana Karas, Director of Guidance Franklin High School Counselors

Jessica Bordas Kimberly Frommé Wendy Bordeau Deirdra Kea Heather Danberry Jacqueline Swan

Robyn Ultan

Senior Jitters! October 1, 2015

Factors to Consider �  Academic programs �  Majors offered �  Location �  Size �  Environment �  Extra-curricular activities/

Student life �  Career planning/Internships/

Study Abroad �  Admissions Requirements

�  Cost �  Financial Aid/Scholarships/

Work-Study �  Visit, Visit, VISIT!

� DON’T GET CAUGHT UP

�  Bumper sticker appeal �  Where friends are going �  Football team

College Visits � Attend college fairs.

� Sign-up to meet college recruiters through Naviance-Family Connections.

� Visit college

campuses. If possible, schedule an interview.

Testing � Types of Tests

� ACT

� SAT I Reasoning Test

� SAT II Subject Area Tests

SAT DATES: Nov. 7, 2015 & Dec. 5, 2015 ACT DATES: October 24, 2015, December 12, 2015 Most colleges require scores to be sent by the

testing service in order to be official (www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org ).

The Application �  Types of Applications:

�  Electronic vs. Paper �  Common Application vs. School

Application

�  Requirements: �  Supplements �  School Reports/Transcripts �  Teacher/Counselor

Recommendations �  Resumes �  Personal Essays

�  Remember to proofread!

The College application form wants to know if I have any work experience. Should I say ‘waitress’ or ‘nutrition

relocation specialist’?

Admissions Lingo • Rolling admission • Early Action (Non

Binding) • Restrictive Early

Action • Early Decision 1 &

2 (Binding) • Priority Deadline • Waitlist

Application Websites �  Common Application

� www.commonapp.org

�  Naviance � http://connection.naviance.com/franklintwp

�  The Education Trust � www.collegeresults.org

�  Rutgers On-Line Application � www.rutgers.edu

�  SRAR- Self- Reporting of grades

Family Connection Student Responsibilities � Completing the FERPA and Privacy

Notification � Colleges � Colleges I'm Applying To

� To Waive or Not Waive Your Rights?

Family Connection- Continued

Family Connection- Continued

Family Connection- Continued

Mailing Procedures �  Transcript release form -

fill out only once �  Secondary & mid-year

reports

�  Include 2 stamps for each transcript to be physically mailed

�  Guidance needs 15 days to process request

�  STUDENT SENDS: application, fee, essay, resume and any supplemental materials.

�  GUIDANCE SENDS: transcript, counselor’s letter of recommendation, secondary school report and school profile.

�  TEACHER SENDS: letters of recommendation

�  STANDARDIZED TESTING SERVICE SENDS: Official score reports to requested schools.

Financial Aid

�  Senior Financial Aid Night – December 9, 2015 �  Important websites:

� CSS/Financial Profile: www.collegeboard.com

� FAFSA (after Jan. 1): www.fafsa.ed.gov

� Fastweb: www.fastweb.com

NCAA � Division I and II

athletes apply online

� FHS will send transcripts for review and final transcripts after graduation

� Website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net