The College The College Application ProcessApplication Process

September 21, 2011September 21, 2011

GPA &TranscriptGPA &Transcript Academic growth, strength Academic growth, strength

of program, grades of program, grades -Senior course selection -Senior course selection - Mid-year Grades- Mid-year Grades

New weighting policyNew weighting policy GPA is computed for all GPA is computed for all

high school courses through high school courses through the Junior yearthe Junior year

LVHS does not rank LVHS does not rank Be sure to review Be sure to review

transcriptstranscripts

SAT/ACTTO REGISTER & SEND SCORES

WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM

WWW.ACT.ORG

*Be aware that students are responsible for sending SAT/ACT scores

SAT DatesSAT DatesTest Date:Test Date: Registration Deadline: Registration Deadline:

October 1, 2011October 1, 2011 Late Registration (9/21) Late Registration (9/21)November 5, 2011 November 5, 2011 October 7, 2011 October 7, 2011

**December 3, 2011December 3, 2011 November 8, 2011 November 8, 2011

Check SAT Schedule to verify SAT Subject Test datesCheck SAT Schedule to verify SAT Subject Test dates

*LVHS is not a testing site for the December 3*LVHS is not a testing site for the December 3rdrd exam. exam.

Scores via web are available about 3 weeks after test dateScores via web are available about 3 weeks after test date

SAT Score ChoiceSAT Score Choice Students can send scores by test date for the SAT Students can send scores by test date for the SAT

and individual tests for the Subject Testsand individual tests for the Subject Tests Score Choice is optional but must be selected Score Choice is optional but must be selected

when sending scores to collegeswhen sending scores to colleges Super ScoreSuper Score Some colleges may require that all scores be Some colleges may require that all scores be

submitted. Check individual college websites for submitted. Check individual college websites for specific policies regarding score choice.specific policies regarding score choice.

If you are utilizing Score Choice please take that If you are utilizing Score Choice please take that into consideration when completing applications.into consideration when completing applications.

ACT datesACT dates

Test Date: Test Date: Registration Deadline: Registration Deadline:

*October 22, 2011 Late Reg. Sept. 17th - 30th *October 22, 2011 Late Reg. Sept. 17th - 30th

*December 10, 2011 *December 10, 2011 November 4, November 4, 20112011

* LVHS is NOT a testing location for these dates.* LVHS is NOT a testing location for these dates.

School CodesSchool Codes

High School CEEB Code: 332 882 High School CEEB Code: 332 882

Test Center Codes:Test Center Codes: SAT Code: 33-562SAT Code: 33-562 ACT Code: 20006ACT Code: 20006

Testing for Students with Testing for Students with AccommodationsAccommodations

Please contact M.J. Mulstay, Special Testing Please contact M.J. Mulstay, Special Testing Coordinator, if you have questions or Coordinator, if you have questions or

concerns concerns

College VisitsCollege Visits Make an appointment with admissionsMake an appointment with admissions What to do on your visit:What to do on your visit:

– Meet with representativesMeet with representatives– Take a campus tourTake a campus tour– Speak with the students on campusSpeak with the students on campus– Eat in the dining hall – taste the food!Eat in the dining hall – taste the food!– Check-out the surrounding communityCheck-out the surrounding community– Pick up the school newspaperPick up the school newspaper

COLLEGE FAIRS & INFO SESSIONSCOLLEGE FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS Locust Valley High School will be hosting mini-college fairs and individual

college visits in Guidance

Local College Info Sessions- Please check college websites

Nassau Counselors’ Association College ExpoSunday September 25, 2011

12:00-3:00pmSUNY Old Westbury

NACAC- National College Fair Sunday, October 2, 2011

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Nassau Coliseum

For more information refer to handouts and Guidance webpage

Weekly Email Updates through Naviance

College Essay…College Essay…there may be more than one!there may be more than one!

Represents studentRepresents student Answers questionAnswers question EngagingEngaging Presentation countsPresentation counts Be original and be Be original and be

yourselfyourself Revise and proofreadRevise and proofread Seek feedbackSeek feedback

Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation Two teacher letters from 11th

grade core academic courses– Be sure to provide teacher with

LV Teacher Rec Form– Be sure to follow-up with

teachers asked last year Counselor letter Supplementary letters

(ie. Science Research, Athletics, Art,

Music) Provide teacher a list of

colleges with deadlines. Thank you note

ResumeResume Leadership Leadership AccomplishmentsAccomplishments Honors and AwardsHonors and Awards Extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities Clubs, SportsClubs, Sports Community ServiceCommunity Service Out of school activitiesOut of school activities Summer programs & InternshipsSummer programs & Internships Work experienceWork experience

***Activities should be included on the application and resume can be uploaded to the ***Activities should be included on the application and resume can be uploaded to the Common Application under the “Additional Information” Section.Common Application under the “Additional Information” Section.

***Please submit an updated resume to your counselor as soon as possible.***Please submit an updated resume to your counselor as soon as possible.Keep counselor informed of updates.Keep counselor informed of updates.

Interviews/AuditionsInterviews/Auditions May be required for specific programs or May be required for specific programs or

specific schoolsspecific schools Alumni interviewsAlumni interviews InformationalInformational Relax and be yourselfRelax and be yourself Be prepared Be prepared Research your schoolResearch your school

- Ask questions- Ask questions- Bring resume- Bring resume- Dress appropriately- Dress appropriately- Arrive on time- Arrive on time*Be aware of deadlines *Be aware of deadlines for interview sign-up.for interview sign-up.

Narrowing Down Your ListNarrowing Down Your List “target” schools “reach” schools “likely” schools

Your goal is to find a good match for you!

Application DeadlinesApplication Deadlines

Early Decision/Early Early Decision/Early Decision 2Decision 2

Early Action/Single Early Action/Single Choice/RestrictedChoice/Restricted

Regular AdmissionRegular Admission Rolling AdmissionRolling Admission Priority DeadlinesPriority Deadlines

Naviance: Family Connection To sign up go to:

www.connection.naviance.com/locustvalley or link is also available on the guidance webpage

If you haven’t registered please see your counselor

When registering include an email address that you use regularly as your username. Email blasts will be sent regarding college visits, scholarship information and deadlines to you.

Please make sure you have an appropriate email address.

*New* Application Procedure Create an account with the common application at https://www.commonapp.org.

Please create this account even if you are not applying to any colleges on the common application.

Complete the FERPA Privacy Notice Agreement in the “Colleges I’m Applying to” section of your Naviance: Family Connection account. Counselors will be unable to submit transcripts electronically unless this is complete.

List all the schools you will be applying to under the “Colleges I am Applying To” tab of your Naviance: Family Connection account. Please make sure you list all the schools you will apply to even if they are not on the common application.

Please make an appointment with your counselor to hand in Transcript and Records Release Forms. Submission of this form DOES NOT MEAN your application has been submitted. You are still responsible for submitting your actual application electronically.

Please be aware of deadlines: Allow 10 days for the school records to be sent

Make an appointment (at least 2 weeks prior to deadlines) ** Plan ahead DO NOT Make an appointment (at least 2 weeks prior to deadlines) ** Plan ahead DO NOT wait until the last minute. wait until the last minute.

Guidance Office will send…Guidance Office will send… Official transcriptsOfficial transcripts Teacher letters of recommendation with teacher Teacher letters of recommendation with teacher

evaluation forms. It is the student’s responsibility evaluation forms. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure these forms have been submitted to to make sure these forms have been submitted to teachers. teachers.

Students must confirm with Ms. Morley that Students must confirm with Ms. Morley that teacher letters are on file.teacher letters are on file.

Secondary school report with counselor Secondary school report with counselor recommendationrecommendation

School profileSchool profile

Deadline DatesDeadline Dates Plan ahead- there is a minimum of 10 schools

days to process your application once a records release form is received. Schedule an appointment to hand in your records release form to counselor.

Be aware of deadlines for portfolios/auditions. Also be aware of scholarship deadlines.

Our goal is for all students to apply by Our goal is for all students to apply by Friday, December 2Friday, December 2ndnd. .

National Collegiate Athletic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)Association (NCAA)

Division I & II college-bound athletes should Division I & II college-bound athletes should register with NCAA register with NCAA

www.ncaaclearinghouse.orgwww.ncaaclearinghouse.org Submit forms online and hand in records Submit forms online and hand in records

release form to Guidancerelease form to Guidance Be in touch with HS & college coachesBe in touch with HS & college coaches

Join us for NCAA night onJoin us for NCAA night onThursday October 13Thursday October 13thth, 2011, 2011

Financial Aid Workshop on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

FAFSA: File after January 1st of Senior year at www.fafsa.ed.gov

CSS Profile: This form applies to some colleges; please check with colleges for details and deadline; available on www.collegeboard.com

- New York State Higher Education Services Corporation www.HESC.com

Merit BasedMerit BasedAcademic Academic DepartmentsDepartmentsTalentTalentAthleticAthleticOutsideOutside

Scholarship WebsitesScholarship Websites

www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com www.scholarships.comwww.scholarships.com

Scholarship Newsletter will be coming out in October and Scholarship Newsletter will be coming out in October and every month thereafter. Updated scholarship information every month thereafter. Updated scholarship information will be posted on our webpage and Naviance.will be posted on our webpage and Naviance.

Please be aware of deadlines and materials needed for Please be aware of deadlines and materials needed for scholarship applications. A records release form may be scholarship applications. A records release form may be needed to complete application.needed to complete application.

Senior ChecklistSenior Checklist___1. Be sure to update college list on Naviance/Family Connection. Make sure you add the schools you will be applying to under the “Schools I am applying to” Tab. If you haven’t registered please see your counselor.____2.Create an account with the common application even if you are not using this application for college. You MUST sign the FERPA Privacy Notice Agreement once you register. Please write down your username and password and keep it in a safe place.____3.Send official scores for SAT and/or ACT to colleges.www.collegeboard.comwww.act.orgMost colleges do not want you to rush the scores. Check the college websites. ____4.Attend meetings with college representatives in the Guidance office. Make sure that your classroom teacher signs the college visitation pass before you come. You should also visit colleges and attend college fairs or local college information sessions.____5.Update activities resume. Keep counselor informed of all updates.____6.College essays: do not procrastinate. Speak to your English teacher for help editing and revising your essay.

____7. Applications: begin with schools that have rolling admissions, keep deadlines in mind.____8.Speak to your teachers about your letters of recommendations. Give your teachers a teacher evaluation form; only one form per teacher is necessary. Forms are available in Guidance and on the LVCSD website. Teachers will drop off letters of recommendation in Guidance. ____9. Give teachers a list of colleges and deadlines. Check with Ms. Morley in Guidance to see if your letters are on file ____10.Schedule an appointment with your counselor to complete a records release form for EACH individual school you are applying. All forms should be submitted at least 10 days before the due date. Do not leave these forms with the secretaries in Guidance. PARENTS MUST SIGN THIS FORM.____11. Find out which financial aid forms and/or scholarship forms are required by each college and complete them in a timely fashion. The FAFSA cannot be completed until January 1st, 2012.____12. Keep your grades strong- senior grades count and are sent to the colleges! ____13.Check the Locust Valley HS website for new information and scholarship opportunities on a regular basis. ____14.MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR- YOU ARE NOT ALONE!