Class of 2016 College Planning

Program

Upper Dublin High School Guidance Department

Thursday September 10, 2015

Official High School Transcript

COMPLETED APPLICATION!

Follow up with each college to confirm your application is complete

for review

Application • Bio, Activities, Essays, Fee,

(components vary by college)

SAT/ACT• CollegeBoard.com

• ACTStudent.org• test score optional?

Recommendations (requirements vary by college)

The College Admissions Folder

Supplemental Materials

• portfolio, audition, etc.

The College Admissions Folder

Application ProcessesEarly Decision

BindingOften November 1 or 15 deadlineSome offer ED I & IIUsually notified of decision within 6 weeks (Accept, Deny, Defer)ED Agreement often required - communicate with counselor

Early ActionNOT BindingOften November 1 or 15 deadlineUsually can apply to more than 1Usually notified within 6 weeks (Accept, Deny, Defer)

RollingWhen application is complete, it is reviewed and you are notified of a

decision (Accept, Deny, On-Hold)

Regular DecisionTypically - January 1 or later deadline, with notification in mid-March to

early April. (Accept, Deny, Waitlist)

Additional Processes & Deadlines

● Special programs at a college● Auditions or portfolio reviews● Interviews● Priority deadlines - important to meet

● Financial Aid Deadlines

Be aware of all appropriate deadlines for all of your schools.

Test Date Deadline

October 3 SAT September 3 (late deadline: September 18)

October 24 ACT September 18

November 7 SAT October 9

December 5 SAT November 5

December 12 ACT November 6

Fall 2016 Test Dates

UPPER DUBLIN TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PROCESS

● Step 1 - Student and parent signature required on Transcript Request Form. Form is available on guidance website.

● Step 2 - Log into Naviance to upload each individual college, scholarship or other transcript request.

● Step 3 - View status

College App DeadlineTranscript Request

Must be Submitted in Naviance by:

October 15 September 24

November 1 October 12

November 15 October 26

December 1 November 6

January 1 December 1

UDHS Transcript Request Deadlines

Regardless of the college deadline, all transcript requests must be submitted in Naviance a minimum of 15 SCHOOL DAYS prior.

1. Double check the college/university listed

2. Indicate application type

3. Feature is used for NCAA, scholarships and other official transcript requests

Transcript Request Reminders

Teacher Recommendations

● Please ask the teacher prior to adding into Naviance Account

● Communicate with the teacher about deadlines and additional colleges added into the transcript request feature

● Applicant should always confirm that the college/university has received all required documentation

College Representative Visits

Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities come to UDHS in the fall to meet with our juniors and seniors.

Approx. 1 class period during the school day.

Sign-up through Naviance at least two days prior to the visit.

Strongly recommend - great way to connect with the rep!

Transcript Timeline

● When you request a transcript, what is sent? 1. Student transcript2. Counselor letter of recommendation3. Uploaded teacher recommendation(s)4. UDHS profile

● 1st marking period report card1. Student can print and mail/email report card

to college admission representative2. College/University may contact school

directly for this documentation. Form is available in Guidance Office.

If Common App:✓ Student should have already created account on

www.commonapp.org, listed at least 1 college in your Common App “My Colleges” list and completed the FERPA Waiver on Common App.

✓ In Naviance, go to Colleges tab > click “Colleges I’m Applying To”. Carefully read the instructions about linking your Naviance and Common App accounts.

Matching Common App and Naviance Accounts

Matching Common App and Naviance Accounts

✓You MUST complete this step in order for your transcripts and recommendations to be sent to Common App colleges!

If Other Electronic: ✓no further action is required by the student.

If Paper:✓Student provides Guidance with any required

college forms and a 9”x12” envelope addressed to the college including three (3) first-class stamps.

Non-Common App Colleges

How the Internet Works

And that’s how the Internet works!

Common App Optional

Common App Optional

UNKNOWN should never be an option: either you ARE applying to that college through the Common App or you are NOT!

Common App Optional

Coming soon…..

Guidance Evening Hours by appointment onlyOctober 15thJanuary 14thMarch 15th

PTO Graduate ForumJanuary 5th

FAFSAFebruary 2nd

THANK YOU!From your UDHS Guidance

Department

Mr. Dell’AngeloMr. Fuery

Mrs. Hopkins

Mrs. SachsonMr. TadeoMrs. Ward

Ms. D’AndreaMrs. Rosenau