Senior Parent Meeting Sherry McLaughlin Director ext. 120 Alicia Webber ext. 124 Yesenia Diaz ext. 125 Louella Spinelli ext. 126 James Donewald ext. 137 Jessica Brousseau ext. 120 Review of transcript Detailed credit check of fulfilled requirements Group & Individual meetings with seniors Class rank & GPA Format for requesting transcripts for college ( for January 1 st deadlines students must have transcript request in by December 18 th ) Application process at Maloney Naviance Family Connection Find it on the Maloney Home Page Support for college search/planning Technical/Vocational Schools Apprenticeships Community Colleges MHS Career Center: Job shadowing *Mrs. Gina Barrett ext. 127 Forming a list of schools Choosing schools that admit students who are academically similar (Reach, Target & Safety) Interviews Visiting campuses Common App what is this? Early Decision** Binding Early Action Regular Decision FEE WAIVERS - Students MUST use a fee waiver for the SAT I or II to be eligible for 4 application fee waivers. Student should read instructions carefully Strictly adhere to deadlines/transcript processing time Compare essay requirements with other applications that are being filled out -Sometimes it is possible to use the same essay or alter an essay to use for different colleges Ask teachers for recommendations NOW !! The number varies based on college Should give teachers 2-3 weeks to complete ask in person first Family Connection Naviance to send Thank you to the teachers Must complete Senior Self Assessment Fill out application completely/thoroughly Complete transcript request form for each school and give to counselor at least 1 week prior to deadlines (deadline for January 1 st due dates is December 18 th ) Review application packet before submitting Counselors will be submitting letters of recommendation and transcripts electronically to the schools Application Fee*- check or money order/fee waiver - credit card *Packet typically includes application, essay, recommendation(s), SAT/ACT Scores, fee SAT and ACT scores should be sent directly to the school from College Board or ACT students at the time of the test up through 5 days can send scores for free if the college is added to their account. *Complete transcript request form *Apply well before deadline* (Goal is by December 1 st ) Many schools provide essay prompts Common Application provides 5 essays to choose from Students should have an adult/teacher read/edit essay. Admissions officers want to know more about the student than what they see on their transcript Many schools now accept the Common Application- see handout (500+ SCHOOLS) Requires 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, one from school counselor*important Individual School Supplements The College Board ACT The NCAA Clearinghouse 20 hours required for graduation=.25 credit Must be done in the community at a non-profit organization 10 hours can be completed through school based activities All 20 hours can be done in the community Scholarships* COMPLETED BY April! Individual University scholarships Check Local Scholarship Folder out under Family Connection scholarship local scholarship folder Websites Financial Planning Night: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 6:30pm Chorus Rm Scholarship Fair - TBD Questions.?????????