Senior Parent College Application Night

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Senior Parent College Application Night

• Seneca High School
• October 4, 2007

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Seneca Counselors

• Mrs. Trish LaBouff (Supervisor)
• Mr. Sam Maira (A-Con)
• Mrs. Mary Sabo (Coo-Gl)
• Mr. Dave Lafferty (Go-Kel)
• Ms. Michelle Torrence (Ken-Nee)
• Mrs. Erica Maira (Nef-See)
• Ms. Sue Johnson (Sef-Z)

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Purpose of Senior Parent Night

• Assist you and your senior with the application
  process.
• Discuss letters of recommendation, application
  procedures and transcript requests.

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Teacher Recommendations

• Ask 2 teachers.
• Ask early and politely in person.
• Give at least 2 weeks notice.
• Use college recommendation form-available in the
  Counseling Center-(page 1).
• Check college applications to see if there are
  specific teacher recommendation forms.
• Students should write thank you notes-the
  teachers do the letters on their own time!
• Not every college requires recommendation
  letters.
• Teachers will submit letters directly to the
  counselor. Students will not be permitted to see
  the letter.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES

• Online applications are being strongly encouraged
  by many schools.
• If using paper application, make a copy to use as
  a rough draft.
• Fill in all information you can.
• Seniors will receive rank and GPA in homeroom.
• Gather additional required itemsessays, personal
  statement, etc. If completing an online
  application, upload appropriate items.

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Application Procedure Continued

• Make a copy of the application and all supporting
  materials in case there is a loss in the mail.
• Online applications should be printed before
  submitting.

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TRANSCRIPTS

• Complete transcript request form in counseling
  center and/or registrars office. This must be
  submitted for both online and paper applications
  (page2).
• Provide a manila envelope addressed to the
  college and 1.50. No stamps or return address
  needed!
• Attach application, fee and all required
  materials
• Give to Mrs. Ware, registrar.
• Note We MUST have a transcript release form on
  record or the transcript will not be sent (page
  3).

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Counselor Report Forms and Letters of
Recommendation

• Counselor Report Form-- (also called secondary
  school report) fill in biographical information
  ONLY. The counselor will fill in the rest of the
  information. Submit with transcript request.
• Letters of Recommendation If college requires a
  counselor letter of recommendation, please be
  sure that your senior has filled out the college
  recommendation form available in the counseling
  center. Indicate on the transcript request form
  that a letter of recommendation is needed.

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DEADLINES

• Please leave at least 2 weeks for the
  recommendation and transcript request to be
  processed.
• November 15th for all December 1st
  deadlines
• December 3rd for mailings before
• Winter Break
• We CANNOT honor same day requests for transcripts
  (official or unofficial)

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Mid-year reports final transcripts

• We do NOT automatically send mid-year or final
  grades. Students must request and supply
  transcript request form, 1.50 and addressed
  manila envelope.
• In June student MUST bring a transcript request
  form, addressed manila envelope and 1.50 to the
  registrar so the final transcript can be sent to
  the school he/she is going to attend.

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Seneca News

• Each month the Seneca Starlight, the schools
  newsletter, offers important counseling center
  information.
• Visit the counseling centers website for
  information on colleges, scholarships and more.
  www.lrhsd.org/seneca
• Departments
• Counseling

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Early Action vs. Early Decision

• Early decision is a contract between you and the
  college. If you are accepted, you MUST attend.
• Early action is more flexible. You do not have to
  commit to the college if you are accepted.

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College Athletics

• NCAA Clearinghouse form
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• For students who are planning to play in a
  Division I, II, or IAA sport (page 4).

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College Fairs

• Cherokee October 3rd _at_ 700 pm
• BCC October 9th _at_ 630 pm

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Extra Handouts

• Frequently asked questions
• Guide to the application and transcript process
• College application checklist
• Senior college timeline
• Senior reminders

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Scholarships

• Mrs. Grace McCloskey Chairperson
• gmccloskey_at_lrhsd.org
• Check the Scholarship eboard weekly
• www.gmccloskey.seneca.site.eboard.com

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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

• January 10, 2008
• 700 PM
• Auditorium

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Thanks for coming!! See you at
Graduation!!!