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January 9, 2020
Introduction
College Search Factors, Lists and Visits,
Student/Counselor Responsibilities, College Admission
Tests
Deadlines, Recommendations, Common Application,
Coalition Application
College Essay, Factors in Admissions, Calendar,
Scholarships, RaiseMe
Financial Aid Information (FAFSA & CSS Profile),
NCAA Eligibility, Naviance
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• Use WP’s timeline to guide you through the
process
• Not every student will be at the same point
in the process at the same time
• Concentrate on yourself, and do not get
caught up in what others are saying and
doing
• Research information and utilize reliable
sources
• When in doubt, ask your counselor
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•Size
•Location
•Cost
•Available Majors
•Activities
•Student Life
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•Be to schools
•Start with a larger list then narrow when it is time to apply
•Ideally apply to 7-10 schools
•2-3 Reach Schools
•3-4 Target Schools
•2-3 Safety Schools
•Consider academics and finances when developing your list
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Research colleges using Naviance, College Board, or visiting individual college websites. You will gain access to:
•General Information
•Requirements
•Deadlines
Attend open houses and tours!
• Speak to current students
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• Submitting the application/essay
•Requesting transcripts
• Self-reporting grades (if required)
•Requesting official score reports through College Board or ACT
• Some colleges allow students to self-report scores; students must confirm with prospective colleges about reporting requirements
• Submitting the transcript and secondary school report
• Submitting counselor and teacher recommendations
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Please Note:
It is advised that students take at least two tests by the
end of junior year.
SAT & Subject TestsMarch 14*, May 2, June 6, & August 29
*No Subject Tests are given in March
ACT February 8, April 4, June 13, & July 18
www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.org
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• Essay/Writing Test – optional but strongly
recommended
• Registration information is available on
the testing websites
• Some colleges request that official scores
be sent directly to them from the testing
agency – students are responsible for
requesting official scores
• Some colleges allow students to self-report
scores
• Students must confirm with colleges about
specific reporting requirements
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• Binding through a contractual agreement
between the student and the college
• If the student is accepted, the student MUST
attend and withdraw all other applications
• Non-binding and non-contractual
• The student can apply to multiple colleges through
early action
• If the student is accepted, the student has the OPTION
to attend
• Specific deadlines are set by the college/university
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As soon as your application and supporting
documents are received, schools will typically make a
decision on your acceptance within 8-12 weeks.
Some colleges may have “priority” deadlines within
rolling admissions that allow students to be
considered for scholarships and other opportunities.
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TEACHER LETTERS
•Student asks two academic teachers and then completes the student request for teacher recommendations on Naviance
•Student should request letters by the end of junior year
COUNSELOR LETTER
• Student submits senior profile, activities sheet,
and parent/guardian brag sheet (available in
the spring)
• Once completed, all forms are due to the
student’s counselor no later than June 15th
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• Provides an online admission application
that students may submit to multiple
colleges
• Some colleges exclusively work with the
Common Application
• Typically available starting AUGUST 1st
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• An online application used by more than
140 colleges and universities
• Similar to the Common Application, some
colleges exclusively work with the Coalition
Application
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• If the college or university does not use the
Common or Coalition Application, go to the
school’s website to apply online
• Create an account in order to start your
application
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•What are typical essay questions?
•What are college admissions
counselors looking for in the
essay?
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Research Begins
SAT/ACT prep & testing;
visit schools
Student/parent may schedule a
college conference with counselor; information
will be forthcoming via SignUpGenius.com
Research; submit senior forms and
request teacher recommendations; SAT/ACT
testing continues
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• Create a Common App. account (after August
1st)
• Begin rough draft of essay
• Take the SAT/ACT, if needed
• Student meets with counselor prior to
submitting applications
• Attend Senior College Program - presented on
Back to School Night
• Narrow down college list
• Be aware of deadlines
• Attend District College Fair – October 7, 2020
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• Offered to WP students by local businesses,
organizations, and individuals
• Applications will be distributed in the spring of
2021
• Scholarship bulletin can be found online via
the guidance website and Naviance
• Research additional scholarships on sites like
www.fastweb.com, www.collegeboard.org,
www.scholarships.com, or www.myscholly.com
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• RaiseMe enables students to earn scholarships
throughout high school for doing all the things
that best prepare them to succeed
• Potential scholarships can increase with strong
grades, volunteering in the community, or
joining extracurricular activities
• There are more than 200 RaiseMe college
partners
• Create your account prior to the start of senior
year
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• Need-based financial aid
• Grants vs. loans
• Encouraged to apply regardless of financial
status
• Start applying October 1st of senior year using
2019 taxes
• Financial Aid Presentation held for seniors and
parents on October 21, 2020
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If you intend to
play Division I
or II sports, you
must register
with the
NCAA Eligibility
Center to check
eligibility.
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• Web-based resource used for college and
career research and planning
• Gives access to statistics and graphs of
Whippany Park’s college acceptance
history
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• Features informative inventories
including…
Personality Type
Cluster Finder
Career Interest Profiler
Learning Styles
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• College search features available
• Look up information about colleges
• Save a college to a college list
• Link to resources for the college-bound
student
• Teacher recommendation letters will be
requested through Naviance
• Counselors use eDocs feature in Naviance to
submit transcripts and letters of
recommendation
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• Information on Naviance is just a
GUIDE
• Acceptance into a specific college
varies from year to year, taking into
account your qualifications and the
applicants you are competing against
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Please reach out to us
at any time with questions!
Department Phone Number: 973-887-4963
Scott Maciag, District Supervisor of Guidance
Sibila Dubac, Dept. Coordinator, Counselor & SAC
Vanessa Cordeiro, Counselor
Eric Shore, Counselor
Jennifer Weber, Counselor
Pamela Antoniello, Secretary
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