Today’s Topics:

Graduation requirements / Senior AssessmentsBeyond Barrington Application process – tips and “how to”

Before you move “Beyond Barrington”, you must earn your

diploma.

To ensure that you meet all your graduation

requirements, what do you need to do?

“Senior Assessment” appointment

Meet with your counselor Review credits – confirm that you are meeting all graduation requirementsDiscuss post-high school optionsAppointments begin this week. Appointments posted outside GuidanceCheck for email from your counselor about your appointment – sent via Naviance

NCAA Student athletes (Division I / II) need to register NOW!!

www.eligibilitycenter.org

Part of NCAA registration includes sending your official BHS transcript NCAA transcript request form in Guidance Office.

AP and HONORS PETITIONS

August 24th is the deadline to petition for AP or Honors creditThis needs to be reflected accurately on your transcript before being sent to colleges

NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE

APPLICATION PROCESS

WHEN YOU APPLY EARLY THE APPLICANT POOL IS

WIDE OPEN!!

Beyond Barrington is a program to help you…

Provides up to date information

APPLY EARLY to maximize your chances for:

Admission Scholarship money!!!Preferred housing options

Beyond Barrington Senior Drop In Days:

WHEN: periods 4-7 WHERE: GRC

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SEPTEMBER 2012

Tuesday – SEPT. 4TH

Illinois Publics

Wednesday, SEPT. 5TH

Private Schools The Common App.

Thursday – SEPT. 6TH

Out of State Publics

Harper College 8th hour only: Bilingual Student Opportunities

HARPER COLLEGE continued:

Meet in the Guidance Office during lunch hours – Thursday, September 6thApplication fee is waived!!!Transcript fee is waived!!!

Take advantage of this opportunity to complete

your Harper application and save yourself time and $$$

COLLEGE REP. VISITS

150+ college reps. visit BHS in the fallschedule posted on Guidance webpage, Naviance, student announcements, GRCvisit with reps. during your open periodspass required if you need to go during a class period (orange passes by Mrs. Crowther’s desk)

University of Illinois - UC

Thursday, August 30th 3rd hour GRC

Communication via Naviance

Please check your email frequently; we will be

communicating with you periodically throughout the

school year.

NAVIANCE

If you still don’t have your NAVIANCE account, see Mrs. Szczesniak in Guidance

Visit College Campuses

Student non attendance dates this fall:

Sept 21stOct 8thOct 18th & 19thNov. 9th

THE APPLICATION

Online & Paper

Online – application & test scoresPaper – transcript, counselor forms, sr resume, letters of recommendation

Online applications:

Apply NowApply Online

Suggested Guidelines:

Sept. to Oct. 5: Complete all public 4 yr university apps (IL and other states)Oct. to Nov. 30: Complete all private 4 yr university apps.

APPLICATION:

Read the directionsSubmit app 1st before requesting transcriptKeep a copy of everything

LISTING CLASSESINSERT AS FOLLOWS: “Senior English” “Senior English Honors” “Senior English AP ”

DO NOT LIST THE TITLE OF THE COURSE:

NOT Film Crit.NOT Creative Writing

RESUME (need 1 copy witheach application; Grades 9 –

12 activities only)Map book - page 29

Also available on Guidance webpage

Academic recognitionActivity participationSports participationLeadership experienceCommunity service experienceEmployment experienceMisc. information

PERSONAL STATEMENT & ESSAY:

Follow application instructions carefully

Have someone proofread your work

See page 39 in the Map Book for additional tips

Submitting the application:

Don’t forget to hit “submit” (PLEASE)!!!There may be forms which you must print out AFTER you hit submit.These are the 2 most common errors!!!!Be certain to print a hard copy of each application for your records.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Read and follow application directionsDo not request a teacher recommendation unless it is requiredRequest at least 3 weeks before you need it sent!!!!!

When requesting teacher recommendations - INCLUDE

Necessary formsA copy of your resumePage 29 in Map Book

The teacher request formPages 31-35 in Map Book

Envelope

THE WAY TO DO ENVELOPES:

If college requires recommendation sent by teacher………………….Give the teacher envelope – on outside include: Complete mailing address of

college or university Return address should be BHS POSTAGE

Thank you note or email

Send a thank you note to the teacher(s) and counselor who have written a letter of recommendation for you.

Secondary School Report:(Sometimes called Counselor Form or

Counselor Report)

Not all schools have theseCounselor must complete this formMake sure you have all the pages for thisSpecial attention with On-Line applications **make sure you print the counselor report**

TEST SCORES

How do colleges get your test scores????????

Colleges will REQUIRE an official score report sent from the ACT or SAT testing agency.Request scores now!

How to order official test scores:

On-line through testing agencyACT = www.actstudent.orgSAT = www.collegeboard.com

BHS school code = 140-205

DEADLINES!!

Deadlines are absolute!!!Counselors process 100’s of applicationsKeep in mind MAIL TIME!!Don’t wait until the last minute!!Specific dates per schoolNo applications processed in BHS from December 14th thru January 7TH

SOME PRIORITY DEADLINES:

Purdue University = October 15th University of Illinois = November 1st Indiana University = November 1st Illinois State University = November 15th

Give applications to counselors 3 weeks before deadlines! The earlier, the better for you –

Do applications in September.

YOUR TRANSCRIPT

TRANSCRIPT:

Most colleges require an OFFICIAL transcript along with the application$4.00 charge per transcriptComplete transcript request form – available in Guidance Dept.

Things to Remember….

Incomplete Applications

Colleges will not review your application until all parts are received by the Office of Admissions at the university.

Scholarship information

Search file in lower section of GRCVisit Fastweb.comLocal scholarship packet available 2/1/2013 – pick up in GRC

May 1st National Response Date

Remember you will have until May 1, 2012 to tell a college whether or not you will be attending.

GOOD LUCK,ENJOY THE PROCESS!!

WE ARE HERE TO HELP.