Welcome Senior Parents

Our agenda this evening is to review the College Application process. Topics will include:

Preparing to ApplyCompleting applicationsSubmitting applications

How Naviance can assist with this process

Preparing to ApplyPreparing to Apply

1. Finalizing Prospective College List1. Finalizing Prospective College List- Visiting Colleges- Visiting Colleges- College Fair - College Fair (@ Bishop Ludden, (@ Bishop Ludden, Wednesday,

September 28th, 2011 – 6:30-8:30pm)

- College Visits to Baker- College Visits to Baker

2. Senior Seminar- Tuesday, September 20 & 27- Individual Meetings

Preparing to ApplyPreparing to Apply3. Transcripts3. Transcripts

- unofficial copy at Senior Seminar- unofficial copy at Senior Seminar- rank and GPA (weighted and unweighted) - rank and GPA (weighted and unweighted)

available by available by Columbus DayColumbus Day

4. Letters of Recommendation4. Letters of Recommendation- 1 teacher recommendation (additional letters - 1 teacher recommendation (additional letters

only if needed)only if needed)- Request form from CRC (FERPA waiver)- Request form from CRC (FERPA waiver)- Request in Person- Request in Person- Thank you note- Thank you note

Preparing to ApplyPreparing to Apply

5. College Essay5. College Essay

- Personalize application - Personalize application

- Find question online- Find question online

- Draft/Proofread- Draft/Proofread

- Copy to counselor- Copy to counselor

6. SAT/ACT scores6. SAT/ACT scores

- send official scores to college (NCAA)- send official scores to college (NCAA)

Common ApplicationCommon Application

Intended to streamline the college application Intended to streamline the college application processprocess

463 college campuses, including 20 SUNY 463 college campuses, including 20 SUNY campuses accept the Common Applicationcampuses accept the Common Application

3 distinct submissions (Application, 3 distinct submissions (Application, Supplemental, Payment)Supplemental, Payment)

www.commonapp.org

Common ApplicationCommon Application

Create Log-inCreate Log-in InstructionsInstructions My CollegesMy Colleges Application (9 sections)Application (9 sections) Supplemental ApplicationSupplemental Application PaymentPayment

Completing SUNY Applications

SUNY schools strongly encourage that students complete applications online at www.suny.edu

$50 per school – cash not accepted/fee waivers available for financially eligible students

Go directly to college website for 2 Year SUNY schools (OCC, Monroe, etc).

Applications are often free.

Completing SUNY Applications

NEW:SUNY ONLINE ACADEMIC

RECORD (SOAR)

3 Part Process:

Online Application + SOAR + Counselor Form

SOAR PORTAL???SOAR PORTAL???

Supplement infoSupplement info

Career Resource CenterCareer Resource Center

All transcript, recommendation, fax requests, All transcript, recommendation, fax requests, scholarship applications and NCAA transcript scholarship applications and NCAA transcript requests are processed hererequests are processed here

Envelopes and Postage: A thing of the past?Envelopes and Postage: A thing of the past? Students/parents can utilize the CRC staff for Students/parents can utilize the CRC staff for

assistance with questionsassistance with questions Wendy Hamm & Sandy Lamb – 638-6149 Wendy Hamm & Sandy Lamb – 638-6149 Hours – 7:15 – 2:30Hours – 7:15 – 2:30

DeadlinesDeadlines We encourage students to beat rather than We encourage students to beat rather than

meet deadlines. (15 working days for the meet deadlines. (15 working days for the guidance office)guidance office)

Target deadline date: ThanksgivingTarget deadline date: Thanksgiving

Procrastinators beware!Procrastinators beware!

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Tips and RemindersTips and Reminders

1.1. Read and Follow All DirectionsRead and Follow All Directions2.2. Create a list of USER IDS and PasswordsCreate a list of USER IDS and Passwords3.3. Use Full Legal NameUse Full Legal Name4.4. Plan to Beat DeadlinesPlan to Beat Deadlines5.5. Students should be in charge of their applicationStudents should be in charge of their application6.6. Ensure all required parts and materials are submittedEnsure all required parts and materials are submitted7.7. Read all correspondence from collegesRead all correspondence from colleges8.8. Proofread/Preview Application and EssaysProofread/Preview Application and Essays9.9. Submit Only What Is Requested (some exceptions Submit Only What Is Requested (some exceptions

apply)apply)

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Questions?Questions?