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Your LHS Counselors!

Kelli Angelos A-CaJudi Neuberger Ce-FScott Bogumil G-KanSarah Kelly Kao-McCJessica Noga McD-PDawn Shannahan Q-StaNancy Stetter Ste-Z

LIFE AFTER LIBERTYVILLEWhat are your plans?• College/University• Vocational or Technical

College• Military• Job/Career• Gap Year• “I don’t have a clue…”

10 Steps to a Successful College

Application Process

STEP #1: Be Aware of Deadlines

• College Applications• ACT/SAT/Subject Test Registration• Scholarships• Completing Graduation Requirements

IF COLLEGE DEADLINE IS:TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS/COLLEGE FORMS DUE TO COUNSELOR BY:

November 1 October 18November 15 November 1December 1 November 15

December 15 December 1January 1 December 10

January 15 December 18

2012-13 College/Scholarship Application Deadlines

STEP #2: Organize

• Write down deadlines, username, and password for each school

• Keep e-mail folders or files of important paperwork from colleges

• Put a calendar on fridge to keep track of dates

• Use your smartphone!

STEP #3: Understand Application Options

STEP #4: Refine Your College List

A “healthy” college list includes:• Foundation School(s)• Good Match Schools• Reach Schools

STEP #5: Know the Application Process

The Application

• Biographical Data• Resume/Extracurriculars• Essay• Fee

Helpful Hint: •Create an e-mail account and username that you can use for all college applications and communication. Make sure it is APPROPRIATE!

Test Scores

Two ways to send scores to colleges:1.When registering for the test (4 FREE)2.Online at:

www.actstudent.org (ACT - $10 each)www.collegeboard.com (SAT/Subject Tests - $10 each)

Helpful Hints: •NEVER pay to rush your scores!

•Check out colleges that don’t require test scores at www.fairtest.org.

Transcripts

• Complete a Transcript Release Form for EVERY college you apply to

• Obtain form from your counselor or CRC• See attached samples

Helpful Hint: •Use the same name on your application that is on your transcript.

•Some colleges no longer require transcripts: U of I-UC, Iowa State, Iowa, University of California schools

Teacher Letter of Recommendation

• Most colleges require ONE teacher letter, if any• Ask teacher if he/she will write on your behalf• Preferably from Junior Year!• Ask teacher who knows you as a student• Complete Teacher Rec form on Naviance• Add Teacher Name to Naviance

Helpful Hint: Say THANK YOU!

Counselor Letter of Recommendation• Some colleges require ONLY a counselor letter • Complete Counselor Rec form on Naviance• Let counselor know you have completed the

form

Helpful Hint: Say THANK YOU again!

Senior Parent Questionnaire• Available on Naviance• Provides additional insight• E-mail counselor to let them know parents

have completed questionnaire

STEP #6: Naviance

Log In

Username: firstname.lastname

Password: LHS ID #

Update Email Address

Click on the pencil icon to

edit

Update List of Colleges

Check Out Colleges Visiting LHS

Teacher Recommendations

Add Teacher(s) to Naviance

Counselor Recommendation

Track Application Status

If Using the Common Application

We recommend you check YES.

Check this box

Enter your Common App Username and

Password here

Start Scholarship Search

Check Back Often!

STEP #7: Work on Your Essay

• RSVP for our Senior Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Writing The College Essay– Thursday, September 27 – Periods 4, 5– Friday, September 28 – Periods 6, 7

• Help available in the CRC by appointment• Starting October 9, 8th period Tuesdays and

Thursdays in CRC• Help available in The Write Place

STEP #8: Attend CRC Programs

September 6 – Parents of Seniors College NightSeptember 10 – NCAA Night at Stevenson HSSeptember 19 – U of Illinois Night at D128September 27, 28 – College Essay Lunch ‘n’ LearnsOctober 1, 2 – Putting App Together Lunch ‘n’ LearnsOctober 10 – Senior Q & A Night (for your parents)November 13 – Financial Aid & Scholarships

Program

STEP #9: Attend College Fairs

October 29 – Chicago National College FairOctober 30 – Milwaukee National College FairOctober 18 – ICE College Fair at CLCOctober 24 – CHOICES College Fair for Students

with DisabilitiesNovember 15 – New Horizons Tech Fair at LHS

Step #10: Visit Colleges

• Take advantage of upcoming holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Columbus Day, Yom Kippur)

• Call ahead to schedule tour, interview, classes• Ask good questions!

Important College Notes

Priority Application Deadline of November 1University of Illinois – UrbanaIndiana UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison

Priority Application Deadline of November 15Illinois State UniversityPurdue University*

Important College Notes

November 30 DeadlineUniversity of California System

Academic Criteria:Pay attention to FINE PRINT! Some schools require specifics like 1 yr Fine Arts or 3 yrs of Social Studies

Parent Panel

Lynne LenzSteve RisleyJewel Ronne

Marty Valente

Final Helpful Hints• Make sure e-mail address and

voicemail messages are appropriate• Be mindful on Facebook

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Final Helpful Hints

• Avoid Senioritis• Check your e-mail often• Don’t wait until the last minute

Final Helpful Hints

• Use your counselor and the CRC• Utilize Naviance• Breathe…and...

Take the Pledge

• Justin Lenz and mom Lynne