COLLEGE

APPLICATIO

N PROCESSCounseling Services

Department

Sherwood High School

March 20, 2014

Tonight you will…

oGet an overview of the College Application Process

oBe introduced to the Family Connection Program

oReceive information about the SAT/ACT, and other college entrance exams

oReceive information about upcoming college fairs and important dates

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o Start earlyo Get organizedo Visit/select schools of

interesto Apply to schoolso Request official

transcripts/ recommendation letterso Send test scoreso Apply for financial aid

(including FAFSA)

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Transcript Request

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Counselor Report

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SAT

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ACT

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ACCUPLACER (Montgomery

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ASVAB (Armed Services

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Request official transcripts and counselor/teacher letters of recommendation

Search for colleges and scholarships; register for career center visits

Complete student and parent brag sheets

Keep track of the college application process from any computer with internet connection

Import

ant

DATES

Sherwood High School College Fair – Tuesday April 8, 2014

6:30pm-8:30pm

County College Fair – Thursday April 10, 2014 (Permission form required)

AP Exams – May 5 – 16 , 2014

Senior Meetings- Summer/Early Fall 2014

Senior Parent Night – Early September 2014

Financial Aid Night – January 2015

Conta

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Us!

Counseling Services

Department301-924-3210

College & Career

Information Center

301-924-3219

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