SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
NORTHWEST SENIOR PARENT MEETING
Budgeting Cap & Gown Fee - $ 50
(Due by March 28th )
Senior Banquet - Thursday, April 25th (Tickets sold beginning April 22rd)
Prom – Friday, May 17th at the Gaithersburg Hilton
(Tickets sold beginning May 3rd )
October 17th
Senior Class Activities During the PSAT 7:30 am – Breakfast in the Cafeteria 8:15 am – Group Photograph in the Stadium 9:00am – Balfour Representative to
▪ Distribute Graduation Announcement information▪ Cap & Gown Forms
9:30am – Class Meeting 10:15am – Guest Speaker 10:55am – Dismissal to Lunch
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012College Process
Presented by:Theresa Dethlefsen, Resource Counselor
Where is the class of 2012 now?
American University* Art Institute of Washington* Berklee College of Music* Boise State University* Boston University* Brown University* Bucknell University* Clemson University * Colgate University * Coppin State University * Cornell University * Dartmouth College * Dickinson University * Duke University * Elizabethtown College * Elon University* Fordham University* Frostburg State University * George Mason University * Georgetown University * Grove City College * Hampton University * Harrisburg University of Science & Technology * High Point University* Hood College * Indiana University at Bloomington * Indiana University of Pennsylvania * Ithaca College *James Madison University * Johns Hopkins University* Johnson & Wales University* University of Kentucky* LIU, CW Post* Loyola University* Marist College *University of Maryland* McDaniel College * Montgomery College, Germantown * MIT*Mount Saint Mary's University * New York University* NC State University* Ohio State University* Pacific Union College * Pennsylvania State University * Pratt Institute * Purdue University * Rice University * RIT* University of Rochester* Rutgers* Salisbury University * Stevenson University * Syracuse University* Towson University * Tulane University* Utah State * Vanderbilt University * Virginia Commonwealth University * Virginia Polytechnic Institute * Wake Forest University * West Virginia University *Yale University
Agenda
SSL Hours SAT, ACT and Accuplacer Information
College Application Process Transcript Request Process Essay Writing
SSL Hours
Ms. McCarthy-Redd (SSL Coordinator)
75 SSL hours Students should have all hours completed by
the end of first semester of their senior yearSummer hours are due by Sept. 28th SSL Opportunities:
Review bulletin board outside counseling office http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/
ACT & SATReminders!
Register online for the ACT @ www.actstudent.orgACT Plus Writing $50.50Upcoming test dates:Oct. 27 register by Sept. 21Dec. 8 register by Nov. 2
Register online @ www.satcollegeboard.org
SAT $50Late registration add
$22 Upcoming test dates:Oct. 6 late registration ends Sept. 21Nov. 3 register by Oct. 4
Remember the Northwest High School Code when registering: 210-589
Seniors should have had a conversation with their counselors about which is the ‘best fit’ test!
The ACCUPLACER
… for college level placement at Montgomery College
Accuplacer Exemptions:SAT Scores of 550 on the CR / 550 on the Math and /or score of 24 on the ACT math and/or English
Test Dates:Nov. 8: MCPS AccuplacerFeb. 5: MC Accuplacer DiagnosticFeb. 6: MC Accuplacer Online PracticeApril 17: MC Accuplacer
See your counselor before registration!
Consider the options
2-Year vs. 4-Year Colleges Research using Family Connections
▪ Look at scattergrams▪ Identify 2 reach, 2 target, 2 safe schools▪ Be aware of application deadlines for college.
Military Recruiters and the ASVAB
Work/Apprenticeships/Vocational training
College Application Checklist All seniors and parents should have
met with their counselor over the summer to discuss graduation requirements and post-secondary plans. Ms. Davis (College and Career
Information Coordinator) is also available to help with Family Connection registration and college searches.
College Process: 1011. Obtain college applications2. Review/create accounts for Family Connections and
the Common Application3. Set up Family Connection FERPA waiver and Common
Application match.4. Request transcripts through registrar by completing
the Electronic processing form Submit the materials to the registrar at least 15
school days before the postmark due date of your application.
5. Send SAT/ACT scores through Collegeboard and ACT.6. Complete and return self-evaluation to Counselor and
Teacher7. Mail or electronically submit student portion of the
application directly to the college.
Applying to College…Applying to College with Family Connection & eDocs
“““TTThhheee WWWaaayyy III’’’mmm AAApppppplllyyyiiinnnggg &&& DDDeeellliiivvveeerrryyy TTTyyypppeee”””
= APPLYING TO COLLEGE USING THE COMMON APPLICATION. = ON THE COUNSELING OFFICE ELECTRONIC COLLEGE APPLICATION
PROCESSING FORM THIS SYMBOL MEANS THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPT, SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SCHOOL PROFILE WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY FROM THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE.
= APPLYING TO COLLEGE ONLINE. = ON THE COUNSELING OFFICE ELECTRONIC COLLEGE APPLICATION
PROCESSING FORM THIS SYMBOL MEANS THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPT, SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SCHOOL PROFILE WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY FROM THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE.
= THE COLLEGE DOES NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS ALTHOUGH YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE
TO APPLY ONLINE. = ON THE COUNSELING OFFICE ELECTRONIC COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESSING FORM THIS SYMBOL MEANS THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPT, SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SCHOOL PROFILE WILL BE SENT BY MAIL FROM THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE. YOU MUST SUBMIT ENVELOPES TO THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE AND TO YOUR TEACHERS WITH SUFFICIENT POSTAGE.
Transcript Information
Fees for Official Transcripts: 1 – 3 FREE 4+ $3.00 per official transcript
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE needs a transcript if student plans to play sports in college. No envelope is needed. After registered with NCAA on-line, bring
pages 1 and 2 of the NCAA Release Authorization to the Registrar.
Recommendation Letters: Self-Evaluation Form
Form available on NW Website. Students should speak to their counselor about
writing a letter of recommendation. ▪ It will be sent along with your transcript unless
otherwise indicated.
If teacher recommendation is required, students MUST request letter of recommendation from their teacher in PERSON before selecting their name on Family Connections!!!!!!
▪ Provide teachers with a copy of your self-evaluation and a note about what schools you are asking them to write for and their deadlines.
Financial Aid &Scholarships
FAFSA is the most critical piece for receiving $ for college. Financial Aid Seminar (December 4 @ 6:30pm) FAFSA should be completed between Jan. 1 and March 1,
2013 . Scholarship can be found via Family Connections,
Fastweb.com, and Career Center page of the NWHS website. Scholarship Bulletin sent via Family Connections to
registered students & parents. Students are usually asked to complete an essay for every
scholarship application. Some scholarships also require letters of recommendation.
Ms. Davis seeks out students who qualify for various scholarship opportunities. It is important that students follow through with these
applications as deadlines usually have a quick turn around time.
Essay Writing The topic should be meaningful and the one
that the student will enjoy writing about. Be descriptive!! Don’t be afraid to brag about
accomplishments. Be creative, especially if it fits your personality. Don’t try to impress schools by using “big”
words. Relax-writing the essay is not as tough as it
seems.
Questions