Welcome To The College Application Workshop

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Welcome To The College Application Workshop
Stephanie Kubisek (A-D) Debbie Burch
(L-Q) Gina Vanak (E-K) Carrie Gibbs
(R-Z) Team Leader
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Where to begin?

• Complete the college search process and try to
  finalize a list
• Make another appointment with your counselor if
  you are having trouble
• Senior Class Visits happening this week
• You will find a link to the College Application
  Process Power Point on our website in the College
  Corner Section
• College Fair, Danbury Mall- October 20th
• from 500-900pm
• Stay organized, try to reduce stress, communicate

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Key Terms

• Early Decision (Only 1 School) These offers are
  binding.
• If your first choice has Early Decision, then you
  may want to use this option.
• This is not for someone who is unsure.
• Early Action/ Early Action Single Choice
• Regular admission, but happens early.
• Regular Admission
• Decision in the spring or earlier.
• Rolling Admission
• Applications are reviewed as they are received.
  An admissions decision is made once the committee
  has reviewed all of the materials.

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SAT/ACT Testing

• How many times should I take the SAT I?
• www.collegeboard.com
• Register for SATs
• Send scores directly to colleges
• Do I need to take SAT IIs?
• Achievement tests
• Know how many you need to take
• Should I take the ACT instead of SAT?
• www.act.org
• English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Optional
  Writing

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Family Connection/Naviance
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Scheduled College Visits
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Application Checklist

• Resume
• Complete a Parent Brag Sheet
• Obtain college applications and financial aid
  applications (if needed)
• Even if you apply online, you may want to print
  out a hard copy
• Consider the Common Application if the student is
  applying to 3 or more schools that accept it
• Two Counselor Recommendation Input forms
• Formal Teacher Letters of Recommendation only
  ask for as many as necessary

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Application Checklist Continued

• Supplemental Forms
• Make sure that all forms are downloaded
• Give teachers necessary forms to fill out
• Each individual school may be different stay
  organized
• Even if using the Common Application make sure
  all supplements are completed
• Secondary School Report
• Counselors will be using the NACAC form for all
  college applications

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NACAC Secondary School Report
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The Application Process

• On-line vs. Hard Copy
• Completed applications should come to Ms. Beneway
  in guidance with the following
• Resume, Essay, Payment, Teacher Recommendations,
  Brag Sheet, Supplemental Forms
• Make sure colleges have been picked in Naviance
• Senior Transcript Request Form for each
  application.
• Provide a large manila envelope addressed to each
  college, with at least three stamps, using
  Brookfield High School as a return address.

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Important Deadlines
Give the counselor at least 10 school days for
processing before a deadline. Please pay
attention to those that fall around holidays.
Counselors cannot accommodate last minute
applications.

• College Deadlines
• November 1
• December 1
• December 15
• January 1

• Application Documents In By
• October 13
• November 12
• December 1
• December 9

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National College Athletic Association

• Who needs to register?
• How do I register?
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• Submit NCAA registration forms (2) to
• Guidance Office Mrs. Beneway

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Financial AidSave the Date 12/09/08

• CSS/Financial Aid Profile
• College Board
• Not all schools require this
• Must apply on-line
• FAFSA Free Application For Federal Student Aid
• Everyone must fill this out. It is the federal
  form.
• After Jan. 1
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• NOT www.fafsa.com - This site is a scam. Be very
  careful.
• Other useful sites
• www.fastweb.com
• www.finaid.org

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Scholarships

• BHS Scholarships are posted on Naviance and
  generally become available after Jan. 1st
• Research scholarship opportunities
• Business
• Community organizations
• Special Interest
• Scholarships offered by colleges
• Be aware of scholarships SCAMs

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• THANK YOU
• FOR
• ATTENDING