North Babylon High North Babylon High School Guidance School Guidance

DepartmentDepartment

The Senior Class of 2010The Senior Class of 2010

The College Application The College Application ProcessProcess

““Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to a matter of choice; it is not a thing to

be waited for, it is a thing to be be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”achieved.”

- - William Jennings BryanWilliam Jennings Bryan

Guidance CounselorsGuidance Counselors Mrs. Kristin LoefflerMrs. Kristin Loeffler A – CgA – Cg

Mrs. Lucy SavareseMrs. Lucy Savarese Ch-FzCh-Fz

Mrs. Milagros McCauleyMrs. Milagros McCauley Ga-Kh Ga-Kh ELL ELL

Mrs. Jessica BabinoMrs. Jessica Babino Ki-MzKi-Mz (Mrs. Patricia Mirando)(Mrs. Patricia Mirando)

Mrs. Kelley BowmanMrs. Kelley Bowman Na-Sb Na-Sb Alt. SchoolAlt. School

Mrs. Mary KrimitsosMrs. Mary Krimitsos Sc – ZSc – Z

New for 2009-2010New for 2009-2010

Web-based computer program which will streamline Web-based computer program which will streamline communication between counselors, students, and parentscommunication between counselors, students, and parents

College application information will be recorded electronically for College application information will be recorded electronically for easy referenceeasy reference

Up-to-date database of national scholarships with direct links to Up-to-date database of national scholarships with direct links to websites/applicationswebsites/applications

College/career search enginesCollege/career search engines

Where are you in the process?Where are you in the process? As a senior, you should be ready to jump As a senior, you should be ready to jump

right into the application process. You right into the application process. You should already have:should already have:

Taken at least one SAT/ACTTaken at least one SAT/ACT Researched collegesResearched colleges Visited several campusesVisited several campuses Turned in your student profile and activity sheet Turned in your student profile and activity sheet to your counselorto your counselor Requested letters of recommendation from Requested letters of recommendation from teachersteachers

What colleges considerWhat colleges consider

Transcripts Transcripts Course SelectionsCourse Selections GPA - Academic GradesGPA - Academic Grades Tests – SAT I, SAT II and ACT Tests – SAT I, SAT II and ACT Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations The College EssayThe College Essay The InterviewThe Interview Class rankClass rank

College Admissions TestingCollege Admissions Testing SAT I – Scholastic Aptitude TestIs a measure of critical thinking skills and assesses

how well you analyze and solve problems.

Should have been taken at least once during junior year

Students should attempt at least one SAT during their senior year, as colleges will look for the best combination of scores

New “Score Choice” option allows you to select which scores to send.

SAT II – Subject ExamsRequired by some of the more competitive collegesShould be taken after completion of related course

Register at www.collegeboard.com

College Admissions TestingCollege Admissions TestingACT – American College Testing

Measures academic achievement in English, mathematics, reading, Measures academic achievement in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoningand science reasoning

Students should attempt at least one ACTStudents should attempt at least one ACT Colleges consider SAT/ACT scores to be Colleges consider SAT/ACT scores to be comparablecomparable

Register at Register at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org

****IMPORTANT********IMPORTANT****You are responsible for sending your own scores from You are responsible for sending your own scores from

the appropriate testing agency. The Guidance Office the appropriate testing agency. The Guidance Office will will notnot send colleges SAT/ACT scores. send colleges SAT/ACT scores.

Testing AccommodationsTesting Accommodations Students with a 504 accommodation or an Students with a 504 accommodation or an

IEP are eligible for accommodations on IEP are eligible for accommodations on their SAT/ACT.their SAT/ACT.

Students must obtain the eligibility form Students must obtain the eligibility form from the Guidance Office.from the Guidance Office.

*** If you are planning to take an SAT/ACT this fall, *** If you are planning to take an SAT/ACT this fall, and are seeking accommodations, eligibility and are seeking accommodations, eligibility forms must be submitted forms must be submitted IMMEDIATELY!!!IMMEDIATELY!!!

Admissions ProgramsAdmissions Programs Early DecisionEarly Decision

Binding AgreementBinding Agreement Student applies to their Student applies to their first-choicefirst-choice college early in the fall college early in the fall

usually by Nov.1usually by Nov.1stst.. Accepted students are notified by early December.Accepted students are notified by early December. Students that are not accepted may be deferred for admission Students that are not accepted may be deferred for admission

later in the senior year.later in the senior year. Early ActionEarly Action

Non-Binding AgreementNon-Binding Agreement Similar application / notification timetable as Early DecisionSimilar application / notification timetable as Early Decision Accepted candidates have until May 1Accepted candidates have until May 1stst to accept or decline the to accept or decline the

offer of admission.offer of admission. Applicants that are denied admission outright are not Applicants that are denied admission outright are not

automatically deferred for later consideration.automatically deferred for later consideration. Regular AdmissionsRegular Admissions

- Please be mindful of specific application deadlines.- Please be mindful of specific application deadlines. Rolling AdmissionsRolling Admissions

- College applications are accepted until enrollment is met.- College applications are accepted until enrollment is met.Students must notify their counselor as early as Students must notify their counselor as early as

possible if they are applying for Early Decision or Early possible if they are applying for Early Decision or Early Action.Action.

Student ProfileStudent Profile Used by your Guidance Counselor to write your letter of Used by your Guidance Counselor to write your letter of

recommendation recommendation Please provide detailed and thorough answers Please provide detailed and thorough answers Be honest Be honest

Activity SheetActivity Sheet Include all 9-12 Grade achievements, extracurricular activities, Include all 9-12 Grade achievements, extracurricular activities,

community service, work experiences, honors and awards.community service, work experiences, honors and awards. Must be neat, typed, and organized, and include your name and Must be neat, typed, and organized, and include your name and

social security number. A copy will get sent with each of your social security number. A copy will get sent with each of your applications!applications!

Due to your counselor immediately!!Due to your counselor immediately!!

RecommendationsRecommendations 3 letters of recommendation will be submitted with 3 letters of recommendation will be submitted with

your college applicationsyour college applications• 2 Teacher 2 Teacher • 1 Guidance Counselor1 Guidance Counselor

Please provide recommendation form and activity Please provide recommendation form and activity sheet to your teachers early, if you have not done so sheet to your teachers early, if you have not done so already. already.

Teachers will forward recommendation letters to Teachers will forward recommendation letters to Guidance Office.Guidance Office.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the guidance office has It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the guidance office has received their recommendations by October 15received their recommendations by October 15thth..

Application ProcedureApplication Procedure Every application must be processed through the guidance office, whether you Every application must be processed through the guidance office, whether you

complete it on paper or online.complete it on paper or online.

For EVERY application you complete, you must complete an “Application For EVERY application you complete, you must complete an “Application Processing Form.” This form tells your counselor specific information about your Processing Form.” This form tells your counselor specific information about your application, ensures that we are aware of the school’s deadline, and acts as a application, ensures that we are aware of the school’s deadline, and acts as a record that we have received the application. This form also tells us exactly what record that we have received the application. This form also tells us exactly what you wish us to send with your application packetyou wish us to send with your application packet (eg: letters of recommendation, (eg: letters of recommendation, essay)essay)

If you are submitting a paper application, the Application Processing form must be If you are submitting a paper application, the Application Processing form must be submitted at the same time.submitted at the same time.

Application Processing FormApplication Processing Form

1. I have applied using the COMMON APPLICATION1. I have applied using the COMMON APPLICATION

10. Teacher Recommendations are ON FILE. Yes________ No _____10. Teacher Recommendations are ON FILE. Yes________ No ________ ___ 1. ______________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ___1. ______________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ___________________________________

10. Is the college's mid10. Is the college's mid--year report form being submitted with theyear report form being submitted with theapplication?application?

9. Activity Sheet (Resume) is ON FILE.9. Activity Sheet (Resume) is ON FILE.

88. I have had my SAT/ACT test scores sent directly from the . I have had my SAT/ACT test scores sent directly from the College Board / ACT Test Center to the above noted instiCollege Board / ACT Test Center to the above noted institutionstutions. .

7. Essay is attached, if applicable.7. Essay is attached, if applicable.

6. The application fee is attached. (My name & Social Securit6. The application fee is attached. (My name & Social Security # are ony # are onthe check.)the check.)

5. Standard application (Deadline __________________).5. Standard application (Deadline __________________).

4. Early Decision/Action application ? (Deadline ____________4. Early Decision/Action application ? (Deadline ________________).____).You must inform your counselor.You must inform your counselor.

3. I have signed the application.3. I have signed the application.

2. I have applied online & 2. I have applied online & attached is the Transcript Request Form.attached is the Transcript Request Form.

NONOYESYESPLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

SUNY/CUNY Colleges:SUNY/CUNY Colleges:___________________ ________________ ___________________ ________________ __________________ __________________________________ ________________

ORORCollege/University Name: College/University Name:

____________________________________

Social Security #:Social Security #:Intended Major:Intended Major:

Counselor:Counselor:Student's Name:Student's Name:

1. I have applied using the COMMON APPLICATION1. I have applied using the COMMON APPLICATION

10. Teacher Recommendations are ON FILE. Yes________ No _____10. Teacher Recommendations are ON FILE. Yes________ No ________ ___ 1. ______________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ___1. ______________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ___________________________________

10. Is the college's mid10. Is the college's mid--year report form being submitted with theyear report form being submitted with theapplication?application?

9. Activity Sheet (Resume) is ON FILE.9. Activity Sheet (Resume) is ON FILE.

88. I have had my SAT/ACT test scores sent directly from the . I have had my SAT/ACT test scores sent directly from the College Board / ACT Test Center to the above noted instiCollege Board / ACT Test Center to the above noted institutionstutions. .

7. Essay is attached, if applicable.7. Essay is attached, if applicable.

6. The application fee is attached. (My name & Social Securit6. The application fee is attached. (My name & Social Security # are ony # are onthe check.)the check.)

5. Standard application (Deadline __________________).5. Standard application (Deadline __________________).

4. Early Decision/Action application ? (Deadline ____________4. Early Decision/Action application ? (Deadline ________________).____).You must inform your counselor.You must inform your counselor.

3. I have signed the application.3. I have signed the application.

2. I have applied online & 2. I have applied online & attached is the Transcript Request Form.attached is the Transcript Request Form.

NONOYESYESPLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

SUNY/CUNY Colleges:SUNY/CUNY Colleges:___________________ ________________ ___________________ ________________ __________________ __________________________________ ________________

ORORCollege/University Name: College/University Name:

____________________________________

Social Security #:Social Security #:Intended Major:Intended Major:

Counselor:Counselor:Student's Name:Student's Name:

Application procedureApplication procedure If you apply online, you will complete the bulk of If you apply online, you will complete the bulk of

your application at home, and then bring us your your application at home, and then bring us your completed “Application Processing Form.” completed “Application Processing Form.”

Since you don’t have a paper application to turn Since you don’t have a paper application to turn in, you will submit an “Online Transcript in, you will submit an “Online Transcript Request” form in its place.Request” form in its place.

Many schools will waive the application fee if Many schools will waive the application fee if your submit your application online. However, if your submit your application online. However, if you are required to pay a fee, and you did not you are required to pay a fee, and you did not submit it online, you must bring it to guidance submit it online, you must bring it to guidance with the remainder of your paperwork. with the remainder of your paperwork.

Online transcript request formOnline transcript request form

Transcript Request FormTranscript Request FormFOR ONLINE COLLEGE APPLICATIONSFOR ONLINE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSAND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Name: _______________________________Name: _______________________________ Date: _________________Date: _________________Due Date: _____________Due Date: _____________

Please send my:Please send my: _____ Transcript_____ Transcript_____ SATs/ACTs_____ SATs/ACTs_____ Recommendations_____ Recommendations_____ Mid-year grades_____ Mid-year grades_____ Report Card_____ Report Card_____ NBHS Profile_____ NBHS Profile_____Essay_____Essay_____ Activity Sheet_____ Activity Sheet

To: Name of College/Organization: To: Name of College/Organization: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

** Please return to your Guidance Counselor** Please return to your Guidance Counselor

The Application PacketThe Application Packet Once your counselor has received the appropriate paperwork from you (application Once your counselor has received the appropriate paperwork from you (application

processing form, and either a paper application or an online transcript request form), processing form, and either a paper application or an online transcript request form), we can begin to process your application.we can begin to process your application.

Since your counselor will review everything for accuracy, please allow three weeks Since your counselor will review everything for accuracy, please allow three weeks for processing. Keep this in mind, as we don’t want you to miss any deadlines!!!for processing. Keep this in mind, as we don’t want you to miss any deadlines!!!

The Guidance Staff will create an organized application packet, which will include:The Guidance Staff will create an organized application packet, which will include:

Application (if not already submitted online)Application (if not already submitted online) FeesFees Transcript (including courses in progress)Transcript (including courses in progress) Activity SheetActivity Sheet 11stst Quarter Grades Quarter Grades College EssaysCollege Essays Recommendation LettersRecommendation Letters School ProfileSchool Profile

Since the Guidance Office is submitting everything together in a neat and organized Since the Guidance Office is submitting everything together in a neat and organized packet, the college admissions office will receive a packet which is ready for an packet, the college admissions office will receive a packet which is ready for an admissions counselor to review. admissions counselor to review.

Please remember you MUST contact the appropriate testing agency to have your Please remember you MUST contact the appropriate testing agency to have your SAT and/or ACT scores sent directly to each college!SAT and/or ACT scores sent directly to each college!

ScholarshipsScholarships The scholarship newsletter is available bi-weekly in the guidance The scholarship newsletter is available bi-weekly in the guidance

office. This publication lists the requirements for a variety of office. This publication lists the requirements for a variety of scholarship applications, which are available in the Guidance Office.scholarship applications, which are available in the Guidance Office.

Once you have access to Naviance, you will be able to access their Once you have access to Naviance, you will be able to access their scholarship database.scholarship database.

Students can always look for scholarships on their own, through the Students can always look for scholarships on their own, through the internet or publications available in the library. Many students internet or publications available in the library. Many students have found have found www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com to be helpful. to be helpful.

Scholarship applications that require a fee are not legitimate! Scholarship applications that require a fee are not legitimate! Don’t ever pay to receive a scholarship!!!Don’t ever pay to receive a scholarship!!!

The application for North Babylon community scholarships will be The application for North Babylon community scholarships will be mailed out in mid-January. You MUST return it by the deadline on mailed out in mid-January. You MUST return it by the deadline on the packet or your application will the packet or your application will NOTNOT be considered. be considered.

Financial aidFinancial aid The “Free Application for Student Aid” (FAFSA) must be The “Free Application for Student Aid” (FAFSA) must be

completed online in order to begin the financial aid process. This completed online in order to begin the financial aid process. This cannot be done until after January 1cannot be done until after January 1stst. At the end of the . At the end of the application, you will be directed to the “TAP” (Tuition Assistance application, you will be directed to the “TAP” (Tuition Assistance Program) application, which is available only to New York State Program) application, which is available only to New York State residents.residents.

You can print out a FAFSA worksheet at anytime, handwrite the You can print out a FAFSA worksheet at anytime, handwrite the information, and enter it on the website after January 1information, and enter it on the website after January 1stst. .

The FAFSA4caster is now available online. This tool allows you to The FAFSA4caster is now available online. This tool allows you to complete a mock version of the FAFSA now, and will give you an complete a mock version of the FAFSA now, and will give you an estimateestimate of your “Estimated Family Contribution” (EFC), which is of your “Estimated Family Contribution” (EFC), which is the amount you will be expected to pay out of pocket.the amount you will be expected to pay out of pocket.

Beginning January 1Beginning January 1stst, students who have completed the , students who have completed the FAFSA4caster will be prompted to complete the actual FAFSA FAFSA4caster will be prompted to complete the actual FAFSA online. Many fields will be pre-populated with the information online. Many fields will be pre-populated with the information provided on the 4caster, and the FAFSA will take you less time to provided on the 4caster, and the FAFSA will take you less time to complete.complete.

Once the FAFSA is submitted, the information provided, as well as Once the FAFSA is submitted, the information provided, as well as your family’s “EFC” is sent to the schools you have chosen. From your family’s “EFC” is sent to the schools you have chosen. From there, schools can build you a personalized financial aid package.there, schools can build you a personalized financial aid package.

NCAA EligibilityNCAA EligibilityThe NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly the “Clearinghouse”) standardizes the initial The NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly the “Clearinghouse”) standardizes the initial

eligibility requirements for all prospective Division I and Division II student athletes eligibility requirements for all prospective Division I and Division II student athletes based upon:based upon:

- high school “core curriculum”- high school “core curriculum”- grade-point average- grade-point average- SAT / ACT scores- SAT / ACT scores

Division IDivision I Division IIDivision II Division IIIDivision III- Utilizes a sliding scale - Does not utilize sliding scaleUtilizes a sliding scale - Does not utilize sliding scale Does not require Does not require

GPA/SAT/ACT scores - Must have minimum of 2.0 GPA, and GPA/SAT/ACT scores - Must have minimum of 2.0 GPA, and registration through theregistration through the either an SAT score of 820 (critical either an SAT score of 820 (critical Eligibility CenterEligibility Center

reading and math sections only), or a reading and math sections only), or a sum score of 68 on the ACT sum score of 68 on the ACT

You must register on the website!You must register on the website!

Please visit Please visit web1.web1.ncaancaa.org/.org/eligibilitycentereligibilitycenter

The Timeline The Timeline For College AdmissionFor College Admission

Grade 12Grade 12FallFall - - Submit completed applications to your counselor Submit completed applications to your counselor

no later than November 6 no later than November 6thth - Early Action/Early Decision applications must be - Early Action/Early Decision applications must be

in the Guidance Office three weeks before the in the Guidance Office three weeks before the deadline deadline

- Check for scholarship information periodically in - Check for scholarship information periodically in the Guidance Office and online the Guidance Office and online - Take the ACT October 24- Take the ACT October 24thth - Take the SAT November 7- Take the SAT November 7thth

WinterWinter - Complete FAFSA4caster- Complete FAFSA4caster- FAFSA must be submitted after January 1- FAFSA must be submitted after January 1stst

- Return the North Babylon High School - Return the North Babylon High School scholarship application by the deadline scholarship application by the deadline

Important Dates Important Dates

September 30September 30thth and andOctober 1October 1stst:: Counselors speak to senior groupsCounselors speak to senior groups

October 4October 4thth: : Long Island National College Fair 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Long Island National College Fair 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Nassau Coliseum at Nassau Coliseum

October 7October 7thth : : NBHS College Fair for students 12:00–1:30 pmNBHS College Fair for students 12:00–1:30 pm October 22October 22ndnd: : WSCA Fall College Fair 6:00 – 8:30 pm at Suffolk WSCA Fall College Fair 6:00 – 8:30 pm at Suffolk

Community College (Ammerman Campus, Selden)Community College (Ammerman Campus, Selden) October 24October 24thth : : ACTACT: : Late Late registration deadline – October 2registration deadline – October 2ndnd November 7November 7thth: : SATSAT: Registration deadline – October 1: Registration deadline – October 1stst November 6November 6thth:: College applications are due in the Guidance OfficeCollege applications are due in the Guidance Office November 19November 19thth: : Hispanic College FairHispanic College Fair December 5December 5thth:: SATSAT: Registration deadline – October 30: Registration deadline – October 30 thth January 1January 1stst : : FAFSA can be submitted onlineFAFSA can be submitted online

Use the computer to help your Use the computer to help your college searchcollege search

Please visit the “Guidance Info” link for a Please visit the “Guidance Info” link for a comprehensive list of online resources, comprehensive list of online resources, updates, and downloads at:updates, and downloads at:

www.northbabylonschools.netwww.northbabylonschools.net

Best wishes for a Best wishes for a successful and successful and

rewarding senior rewarding senior year!year!