with a little help from student services, naviance family connection & the world of social media...
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With a Little Help from Student Services, Naviance Family Connection & the World of Social Media
Surviving the College Application Process
School CounselorsSchool Counselors Mrs. Caren Hoffman A – Da Mrs. Mindy Hirsch De – H Mr. Rodney Williams I – Mi Ms. LaTia Douglas Mo – Sh Mrs. Moira Baylog Si – Z
Senior ConferencesSenior Conferences
Schedule with counselor
Parents invited
Don’t delay
https://twitter.com/
Technology’s Impact on College Technology’s Impact on College AdmissionsAdmissions
Student Services WebsiteStudent Services Website
Naviance Family ConnectionNaviance Family Connection
Naviance is a college and career readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals and success.
What is NavianceWhat is Naviance
Naviance includes a college search using over 20 criteria
Students are able to save colleges they are interested in to their personal accounts…
Tracking of application information is also available.
How many schools should a student apply to?How many schools should a student apply to?
Choose 6 – 8 schools that “fit”
Think about:Does the school have my academic major?Can my family afford the tuition?How far will I be from home?Will I enjoy the campus setting and layout?Does the school have the extracurricular activities I want?
Still not sure???Talk to the school counselor
HCC Programs to ConsiderHCC Programs to Consider
Freshman FocusSilas CraftRouse Scholars
Visit www.howardcc.edu for deadlines & applications
Dates & DeadlinesDates & DeadlinesUniversity of MD College Park
November 1st – Priority Consideration Deadline
Howard Community CollegeFreshman Focus – March 2014Rouse and STEM Scholars – January 2014Silas Craft – April 2014
December 1st – priority scholarship deadline at MANY universities
Where to find a college applicationWhere to find a college application Common Application www.commonapp.org
College Website
Paper versions rarely used
Start now – create username and password
Factors in the admissions processFactors in the admissions process
Grades/GPACurriculumRecommendationsClass Rank
SAT & ACT ScoresEssay/Personal
StatementExtracurricularInterviews (if applicable)Portfolio
Application RequirementsApplication Requirements Demographic & Extracurricular info submitted online by
student Transcript – sent US Mail or electronically by Student Services Letters of Recommendation
Counselor & Teacher Sent by US Mail or electronically Teacher Letters sent by teacher
Essay Interview (optional for some colleges) SAT & ACT Scores
MUST be sent electronically by student
High School TranscriptHigh School Transcript
Rank available October 1st
GPA Worksheets distributed to students Check for accuracy
Weighted & Unweighted GPA Final grades from all courses 9 – 11 Senior year schedule 1st Quarter Report card if available
Transcript Request FormTranscript Request Form Submit Mrs. Thorne in Student Services Include…
$4 cash or check made out to GHS 2 Stamps per transcript – NO
ENVELOPES (only necessary for non-commonapp)
Allow 20 school days for requests
Transcript Request FormTranscript Request Form
Complete BOTH SIDES OF FORM Parent Signature Required Waive right to access letters of
recommendation
(student and parent signature req’d)
Electronic TranscriptsElectronic Transcripts
HCPSS approved to send electronically to: Common App
Counselor/Teacher will receive an email request when student enters counselor/teacher email address on application
Colleges DO NOT prefer one method over another
CommonApp Invite OfficialCommonApp Invite Official
Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations Sent separately from transcript Provide teacher with
List of schools and deadlines Stamped/Addressed Envelopes to send to each
school OR correct email address Answers to the following:
o Why do you feel this teacher can write a meaningful recommendation?
o What was your best experience in that teacher’s class?
CommonApp Teacher RecommendationCommonApp Teacher Recommendation
Sending SAT & ACT ScoresSending SAT & ACT Scores
Must be sent electronically from www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org
HCPSS does not send test scores
Last Minute Admissions TestingLast Minute Admissions Testing
ACT
October 26
December 14
February 8
SATOctober 5November 2December 7
The College EssayThe College Essay Voice Most (but not all) Schools will require After school College Essay Workshop
Media Center Wednesday, October 9 Wednesday, October 23 2:20-3:00pm Sign up on Naviance Family Connection
ScholarshipsScholarshipsMerit scholarships awarded with initial application
www.meritaid.comScholarship Bulletin in Student ServicesCheck Naviance Family Connection
Other sites to check:bigfuture.collegeboard.orgwww.fastweb.comParent employerGoogle special talents or interests and
“scholarships”
Financial AidFinancial AidFAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Available January 1, 2014
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Log on today to get your pin #
www.MDgo4it.org
www.collegesavingsmd.org
www.finaid.orgwww.mhec.state.md.us Maryland Higher Education Commission
Financial Aid & Scholarship Financial Aid & Scholarship WorkshopsWorkshops
30-minute workshop sessions
Parent teacher conferences in November
Media Center Computer labs
Sign up during Parent Teacher Conferences
Regional HCPSS Financial Info NightsRegional HCPSS Financial Info Nights
Oct 8 - Marriotts RidgeOct 10 - River HillOctober 22 Long ReachDecember 4 – HammondCheck HCPSS news for more
information
College Visits to GlenelgCollege Visits to Glenelg Check Schedule of Representatives to visit GHS
Sign up on Naviance Family Connection or with Mrs. Miles in Student Services
Don’t miss out
Awesome chance to display interest in schools
Howard County College FairHoward County College Fair
Sunday, October 211 – 3pm
Howard Community College
Baltimore National College FairBaltimore National College Fair
November 12 & 13
Baltimore Convention Center
Fine Arts College NightFine Arts College Night
Monday, October 14, 2013Howard High School7-9 P.M.6:30 Registration
BSAP Parent College NightBSAP Parent College Night
Monday, October 216 – 9pmHammond HS
Hispanic Parent College NightHispanic Parent College Night
November 297pmWilde Lake HS
Countywide Military Info NightMarch 136-9pmRiver Hill HS Media Center
Questions???