COLLEGE

APPLICATIO

N PROCESSCounseling Services

Department

Sherwood High School

March 21, 2013

Tonight you will…oGet an overview of the College

Application Process oBe introduced to the Family

Connection ProgramoReceive information about the

SAT/ACT, and other college entrance examsoReceive information about upcoming

college fairs and important dates

The

PROC

ESS

o Start earlyo Get organizedo Visit/select schools of

interesto Apply to schoolso Request official

transcripts/ recommendation letterso Send test scoreso Apply for financial aid

(including FAFSA)

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Yellow Transcript Request

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Secondary School

Counselor Report

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SAT II (SUBJECTS

TESTS)

ACT

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EXAM

S AP Tests (Possible college

credit)

ACCUPLACER (Montgomery

College)

ASVAB (Armed Services

Vocational Aptitude Battery)

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Keep track of the college application process from any

computer with internet connection

Complete student and parent brag sheets

Search for colleges and scholarships; register for career

center visits

Request official transcripts and counselor/teacher

letters of recommendation

Impo

rtant

DATE

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Sherwood High School College Fair – Tuesday April 16

6:30pm-8:30pm

County College Fair – Wednesday April 17 (Permission form required)

Senior Meetings- Summer/Early Fall 2013

Senior Parent Night – Early September 2013

Financial Aid Night – January 2014

Cont

act

Us!

Counseling Services

Department301-924-

3210

College & Career

Information Center

301-924-3219

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