The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department

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THE KINGSWAY REGIONAL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

• Vivian Cassidy
• Keith Clark
• John Cappolina
• Nancy McCloskey
• Michael Schiff
• Lisa Yourison

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COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION NIGHT
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Check our website!

• www.kingswayguidance.com

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What do you need to do to get the application
process started?
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YOU NEED TO GET ORGANIZED.

• Complete College Questionnaire.
• Sign Transcript Release Form.
• Secure letters of recommendation (Student
  Profile).
• Collect and review applicationsdetails and
  deadlines.

• Create a personal activities/athletics resume.
• Contact College Board/ACT to forward official
  SAT/ACT Scores.
• Make a calendar with dates and deadlines.

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PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION

• Use paper application (GCC)
• College Application Checklist
• SAT/ACT not required for admission but may be
  used for placement.
• Selective programs/two- tier application
• No recommendations
• Gloucester County CollegeOn-site in January

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TYPES OF FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

• Paper application
• On-line application
• Common Application

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ARE YOU APPLYING EARLY ?

• EARLY DECISION- Binding agreement school and
  student. Upon notification of acceptance, student
  is required to withdraw pending applications.

• EARLY ACTION-Early notification of admissions
  decision. This action is non-binding for both
  parties.

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PROCESSING FOUR-YEAR APPLICATION

• Contact College Board to send official scores to
  the college.
• Review, complete, and proof read.
• Organize appropriate supporting
  materialsresumes, essays, recommendations,and
  check/money order.

• Submit your College Application Checklist and
  supporting documents to your guidance counselor.

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Standardized Tests
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HELPFUL HINTS

• Consult our website.
• Consult colleges websites.
• Sign up for our College Rep visits.
• Proof read applications
• Allow ten school days to process any application.
• Request your SAT scores from College Board early!
• Mail Pick-up

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LETS TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. . .

• College-based Scholarshipscheck with the
  institutions financial aid office.
• Community-based Scholarshipsinvestigate your
  employer, church, local businesses and
  organizations.
• Scholarship Newslettersenior homeroom/website/e-
  mail throughout the course of the school year.

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What about financial aid?

• You should direct all questions and concerns to
  the financial aid office of a specific college.

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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

• Kingsway Regional High School
• Thursday, November 19, 2009
• 700 pm

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NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE

• Student athletes may want to complete the
  Clearinghouse Form.

• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

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What can you do to get the most out of your
senior year?
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MAKE A PLAN

• Applications
• SAT/ACT/SATII
• College Visits- 2nd round
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• Websites
• Resources

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Dates to Remember.

• October 15, 2009 - GCPCA College Fair at
  Gloucester County College 600 to 800 pm
• November 12, 2009 NACAC College Fair Atlantic
  City Convention Center
• November 15, 2009 NACAC College Fair
  Pennsylvania Convention Center
• November 19, 2009 KRHS Financial Aid Night
  Eitel Theater 700 pm
• January 2010GCC On-Site Registration

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Check our website!

• www.kingswayguidance.com

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STAY FOCUSED!
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THANKS FOR COMING AND GOOD LUCK!
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