College Application Process

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College Application Process

• Carol Rose

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Where Do I Begin?

• Academic Record (transcript)
• Naviance/scattergrams
• Location, size, programs, public/private,
• Parents, counselor
• Visit campuses
• Internet resources
• College rep visits (posted on Naviance)
• College Planning Handbook

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What Should I Be Doing Right Now?

• SAT Reasoning, Subject Tests, ACT
• Re-take as necessary
• Work on your essay
• Visit colleges
• Visit with college reps at lunch
• Register with the Clearinghouse if you are
  planning to play Division I or II sports

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How Do I Get Applications?

• Internet this is the preferred method for
  applying
• Write, email, call campuses
• Set up email/web portal accounts with colleges
  CHECK REGULARLY!
• Use an appropriate email address

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UC Applications

• On-line www.universityofcalifornia.edu
• One application for all campuses (mark which
  campus you are applying to)
• Two essays/personal statements for all
  applications
• Application window is the month of November only

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More on the UC

• Begin your application Oct. 1 and finish/send by
  Nov. 30
• No letters of recommendation
• Highest sitting for Reasoning Test
• Highest 2 Subject Tests (different areas)
• Honors, awards, activities, employment

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CSU Applications

• On-line www.csumentor.edu
• No essay
• No letters of recommendation
• Best test scores from any sitting
• Apply during Oct. and Nov.

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Private Universities

• Read applications carefully for deadlines and
  procedures
• Essay/personal statements
• Teacher recommendations
• Secondary School Report (counselor)
• Profile, transcript, counselor report
• Midyear reports

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Early Decision

• Binding
• Student applies by early deadline and if accepted
  must withdraw other applications
• Single Choice Early Action (Only one early
  application but can apply regular decision to
  other campuses and have until May 1st to decide)

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Early Action

• Apply by early deadline and decide by May 1

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Early Advice

• Follow college rules with regard to early
  applications
• Colleges do compare lists and rescind admissions
  decisions
• Complete standardized testing early
• Think about finances

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FAFSA/Profile

• Profile is available on CollegeBoard and is
  required by some universities
• FAFSA is available Jan. 1 and is due by March 2nd

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Helpful Websites

• jhssac.org
• universityofcalifornia.edu
• csumentor.edu
• commomapp.org
• collegeboard.com
• finaid.org
• ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa.org