The ABCs of Applying to College

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The ABCs of Applying to College

• Manchester High School
• School Counseling
• Department

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Step AWhere to Apply Finalizing a College
List

• Students should have a short list of colleges or
  training programs
• 2 or 4 year college
• Trade schools / Proprietary schools
• Post High School Tech programs
• Military Services
• Students should see their counselor to develop a
  list

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Career Center
What Can They Do for You?

• Careers
• Complete career searches and
• assessments
• Get information on careers
• Provide job shadowing and
• internship opportunities
• College
• Enter a Career Pathway Course
• Provide college information and
• design college searches
• Furnish financial aid information
• Offer scholarship information

• Employment
• Maintain part-time job
• opportunities
• Arrange for military opportunities
• Assistance With
• Job college interviewing
• Job college applications
• Resume writing
• College essays
• Cover letters

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College Representatives Visiting

• Read the Daily Announcements Online
• Review Handout given to Seniors
• Local College Fairs

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TRI-TOWN COLLEGE FAIR
Thursday, October 8th
630 P.M. 830 P.M.
Hosted by
Ellington High School
37 Maple St.
Ellington, Connecticut
Phone [phone]
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COLLEGE and CAREER FAIR Monday, October 19th 630
830 Hosted by Glastonbury High School 320
Hubbard Street Glastonbury, Connecticut (860)
652-7211
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Step B TestingSAT Reasoning Test Subject
Tests

• Most Schools only require SAT Reasoning Test
• Need to Research each college to determine SAT
  Subject Test requirements

Nearest sites for Dec. Test Rockville HS 07615

Glastonbury HS 07250
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ACT Test

• Curriculum Based
• 4 Parts Standard
• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science Reasoning
• Writing Test (optional)

The closest test site for Dec. 13 test is East
Hartford H.S.
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Step C Obtaining the Applications

• Student obtains the College Applications
• Call or Write the college directly
• Download application from the colleges website
• Pick up a Current application from Guidance or
  Career Center if available
• Apply online at the colleges website
• Use the Common Application if applicable

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Admissions DeadlinesEarly ActionStudents who
apply early may receive offers of admission by
mid-December. Students are not obligated to make
a decision until the traditional May 1st
deadline.Early DecisionStudents who apply
early decision are obligated to attend that
college, if accepted(Single choice plan and
first-choice plan.)RollingColleges accept
applications until their freshman classes are
full.Regular Admission Deadlines Be careful
to know the deadline
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Step DSenior Release Card

• Must be turned in to allow MHS to send out the
  transcript and academic records
• Parents must sign if student is under 18 yrs. Old
• Official SAT scores must be sent directly by the
  College Board to the colleges/universities

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Step EFilling out the Application (Paper Copy)

• Student must complete all required parts of
  application
• Students must SIGN the application
• Application should be typed or neatly printed in
  BLACK ink
• Proofread It!!

MHS CEEB CODE 070-380
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Step F Obtaining the Letter of Recommendation

• Letters of RecommendationStudents Should
• Talk with Teachers, Counselors or others ASAP to
  secure letter
• Give them at least 3-4 weeks to write the letter
• Create the Student Brochure for Teachers
  Counselors
• Counselors will write recommendations if asked or
  required

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Student Brochure

• Students Reflect on Their
• Activities
• Classes
• Skills Abilities
• Goal Objectives
• Download word template from MHS website under
  Career Services ? Students ? Senior Information

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Step GPutting the Application Together

• Materials to include in Package
• Application completed signed
• Payment of Application fee
• Required essays
• Any supplemental information
• Letters of recommendation
• Samples of school work
• Mid-Year Report

The student should ask an adult to review the
application with them
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Step HSubmitting Application

• Large envelope with 3 first class postage stamps
  on it
• Envelope needs to be addressed to the college

• Allow 3 weeks for processing of your application
• Dont Wait until you take SATs

ENTIRE APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN AT SAME
TIME!!
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Submitting Application Continued

• Bring Completed Application to Room 124
• Please inform secretary if your application is
  due within three weeks
• Complete a College Application Checklist

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Submitting Your Application
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NCAA Application
Athletes Take Note

• Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
• Who must file
• Prospective student-athletes planning to attend a
  Division I or II institution have certain
  responsibilities before you may participate
• Applications available online
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• Any questions please make an appointment with Mr.
  Tarnowicz
• SAT scores sent to clearinghouse code
  9999

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Step ICounselor Responsibilities

• Counseling office will mail
• The completed application
• High School Transcript and most recent senior
  grades
• Counselor recommendation letter
• Profile of Manchester High School
• Midyear grades sent if requested by the college
  or the student. Each request should be
  accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope.

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Step JFinancial Aid

• FAFSA
• Required by most Colleges
• Application available usually the 1st week of
  December
• File after January 1st
• CSS Profile
• You need to check with each college
• Should be filled out immediately
• College/University Financial Aid Form
• Carefully follow each colleges financial aid
  deadline

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Types of Financial Aid

• Grants/Scholarship - Free Money
• Loans 65-70 of All Money
• Work Study

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Independent Scholarships

• Civic Organizations
• Church
• Employers
• Manchester Scholarship Book
• Check out the Manchester Scholarship Foundation
  

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Financial Aid Night October 26, 2009 700pm
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Please complete and turn in your evaluation form
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Any Questions