2014 09-09 senior wake up call
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Wake Up Call is a presentation for the parents of the Wissahickon senior class to go over the college process and logistics of applyingTRANSCRIPT
College Application Procedures
Wissahickon High SchoolGuidance Department
Fall 2014
COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
TranscriptCounselor RecTeacher Rec
ApplicationSATs/ACTsAP Scores*
Outside Rec
GENERAL TIMELINE
1. Create final list of colleges to apply to2. Send ACT/SAT scores via Collegeboard/ACT3. NAVIANCE - Request teacher/counselor recs (if needed) 4. Complete application and supplements5. NAVIANCE - Request transcripts and recs to be sent 6. Hand in Information Release (yellow) and Transcript payment form (purple) to guidance
Types of ApplicationsSchool Specific/Proprietary
UVA
Penn State
Georgetown
Boston Kutztown
Temple
VillanovaPrinceton
Drexel
Wake Forest
West Chester
COMMON APPLICATION• Makes your life easier• 450+ schools accept it• Make sure to complete supplements• www.commonapp.org
Matching Common App Account
Education Section(needs to be done to match your Common App account to Naviance)
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
Over 100 College Reps visit WHS per year
Might be person who reads your application
They talk about their school, but they also expect questions from YOU!
How to Sign Up for College Visits
Senior Questionnairein “About Me”
used for counselor recommendations and WHS scholarships
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Counselors will write you a rec if needed by school
• Fill out the Senior Questionnaire on NAVIANCE for the counselor rec
• Ask one or two teachers– Etiquette (communicating deadlines,
thank you notes)– Teachers in HS will complete on Naviance– Other people will have to mail them in – You need to “match” Common App for
teachers to do their teacher form
Waiving your Rights
“waive” = give up
Requesting Recommendations
Yes, add your counselor as a request
How to Request Transcripts/Recs
How to Request Transcripts/Recs
How to Request Transcripts/Recs
1. Look up college
2. Select app type
3. Submit requests
IMPORTANT FORMSINFORMATION RELEASE FORM
(yellow full sheet)TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
(purple half sheet)
DATES/DEADLINES
• Sept. 12th – requests open• 10 day processing time from time of
PAYMENT (sending transcripts via Edocs, snail mail; writing recommendations)
• Pre-holiday deadline for requests: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
• Resume: Jan. 5, 2015
DEADLINE EXAMPLESApplication College Deadline WHS Deadline
Early Action/Early
DecisionNov. 1 Oct. 17
EA/ED Nov. 15 Oct. 31
Rolling (state schools) ASAP ASAP – latest
Halloween
Regular Depends on school
10 school days before college
deadline
• 2 week Wissahickon process (at least)• Time to clear up problems• Cross it off “to do” list!• Increases chances of getting in,
especially for rolling admission schools• More scholarship money available!
Reasons to Apply Early
NEW BEST FRIENDS
Guidance Secretaries• Mrs. Lawver A-Ki– [email protected]
• Mrs. Glennon Kj-Z– [email protected]
• Process and mail all of your transcripts • Keep track of all college info – can check to see if
colleges received your information• Treat with respect!
Senior Grades
-Mid-year report
-Final Grades sent
-Letters from colleges
Bottom line = senior grades matter!
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
• Send SAT/ACT scores• Finish your Senior Questionnaire• Request teacher and counselor recs on Naviance• Update teachers with details! (common app or
school specific; deadlines)• Work on applications• Request transcripts on Naviance, then hand in
purple form to Guidance
Guidance Website:http://www.wsdweb.org/page.cfm?p=1998
For Naviance, use your student ID#(parents use P+student ID#):
www.connection.naviance.com/wissahickon
“Wissahickon High School Guidance”