LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOLCOUNSELING DEPARTMENT

COLLEGE PLANNING

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EDUCATION PAYS

WHAT IS COLLEGE READY?

ON THE RECORD.High School TranscriptCourseworkN.Y.S. Regents ExamsFinal GradesCumulative GPA

Attendance

Discipline

Remove info on attendance in relation to college applications. Mention attendance as crucialto satisfactory academic performance.4

ADMISSIONS CRITERIAKEY FACTORSStrength of CurriculumGradesAdmission Test Scores-- ACT/SAT I, SAT II Subject TestsEssayClass RankSubject Tests (AP)State ExamsRecommendation Letters

Student InterviewExtracurricular ActivitiesWork ExperienceSpecial TalentsAthleticsArtMusicDrama

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COLLEGE SEARCHWHAT TO CONSIDER?LocationSettingSizeType of CollegePublic School (C.U.N.Y./S.U.N.Y.) versus Private SchoolsMajors/DegreeSpecial ProgramsCampus Life and Activities

CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE: CAMPUS VISIT Campus Tour--Talk with students/faculty --Note class sizes--Talk to team coaches--Scan bulletin boards --Walk or drive around community --Spend a night in one of the dorms--Check your comfort level Meet Admissions Counselor Investigate your academic programInquire about a class visitAsk about lecture halls Meet with a financial aid representativeDiscuss your chances of success (college admission, graduation rates, job placement, acceptance to graduate programs)Retention Rates

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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us/lhs/guidance

METHOD TEST PREPFREEOnline test prep for ACT and SATGo to district websiteClick on Student ResourcesClick on SAT & ACT ReviewSet up an accounthttp://www.longwood.k12.ny.us

Click on methodtestprep.com/longwood for SAT classes9

FAMILY CONNECTIONhttp://connection.naviance.com/longwoodhs

GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE

Additional resources:

Post-Secondary link on Counseling Department website for summer programs and community service activities.11