Application Procedures

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Application Procedures

• UDHS Guidance Department
• Fall 2009

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Guidance Counselors

• Mrs. Sachson A-C
• Mrs. Houser D-G
• Mr. Fuery H-K
• Mrs. Hopkins L-M
• Mr. DellAngelo N-Se
• Mr. Tadeo Sh-Z

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We want you to know

• The Processes for
• 1) Applying to College
• 2) Requesting Transcripts
• 3) Requesting Recommendations

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Applying to College

• Apply Online
• Go to College Website
• Go to Common App Website (391 schools)
• www.commonapp.org
• Complete Paper Application
• Download from College website
• Request application from College Admissions

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Completing the Application

• READ DIRECTIONS including the fine print.
• Pay attention to deadlines!!
• Identify the specific requirements of the
  application
• Completed application
• Fee / May qualify for fee waiver (see counselor)
• Test Scores
• www.collegeboard.com / www.actstudent.org
• Transcript
• Essays
• Secondary School Report Form
• Letters of Recommendation

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Requesting Transcripts

• What to do
• 3 Important Steps
• Release of Records Form (1x)
• Transcript Request Form (per application)
• Manila Envelope Procedure (per application)

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STEP 1 Release of Records
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STEP 2 Transcript Request Form
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STEP 3 Manila Envelope
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What do I put inside the envelope?

• IF part of the application, YOU must submit
• Secondary School Report Forms
• Counselor Recommendation Forms
• Early Decision Signature Forms
• Mid-Year Report Forms
• Any other school specific information

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Watch Deadlines !!!

• The Guidance Department will process your request
  within 15 school days.

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REVIEW

• 3 Steps to Request Transcripts
• Release of Records Form (1x)
• Transcript Request Form (per application)
• Manila Envelope Procedure (per application)

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Exception

• Penn State University
• Transcript Request Form only
• (No envelope needed, we fax materials)

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Guidance will always send

• Official Transcript (includes Senior Courses)
• Depending on time of year it will include
• - earned quarter grades
• UDHS School profile
• Confirmation Postcard

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Later Guidance will send

• Mid-Year Reports sent in February
• 2nd Quarter Report Cards will be sent to every
  school to which you applied.
• Final Transcript sent to the college you will be
  attending

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NCAA Clearinghouse

• Required of Potential Athletes at Division I,
  IAA, II
• www.ncaa.org
• Complete registration online
• Pay fee / may qualify for fee waiver (see
  counselor)
• Send SAT/ACT scores directly to NCAA
• Submit forms to Guidance
• Records Release form
• Transcript request form
• Stamped addressed envelope

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Letters of Recommendation

• Identify application requirements
• Teacher Recommendation
• Politely ask teacher to write a letter of
  recommendation
• Provide teacher with
• Forms
• Stamped addressed envelope(s)
• Ample time to complete letter!
• Follow up
• Counselor Recommendation
• Submit forms, if any with transcript request
• Complete Recommendation Survey on Naviance

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Additional Guidance

• Counselors Corner
• Make appt with counselor if you have further
  questions
• Resources
• Guidance website
• Naviance
• Post Graduate Planning Packet
• College Rep Visits

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