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Silence Cell Phones
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Your LHS Counselors!
Kelli Angelos A-CaJudi Neuberger Ce-FScott Bogumil G-KanSarah Kelly Kao-McCJessica Noga McD-PDawn Shannahan Q-StaNancy Stetter Ste-Z
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LIFE AFTER LIBERTYVILLEWhat are your plans?• College/University• Vocational or Technical
College• Military• Job/Career• Gap Year• “I don’t have a clue…”
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10 Steps to a Successful College
Application Process
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STEP #1: Be Aware of Deadlines
• College Applications• ACT/SAT/Subject Test Registration• Scholarships• Completing Graduation Requirements
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IF COLLEGE DEADLINE IS:TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS/COLLEGE FORMS DUE TO COUNSELOR BY:
November 1 October 18November 15 November 1December 1 November 15
December 15 December 1January 1 December 10
January 15 December 18
2012-13 College/Scholarship Application Deadlines
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STEP #2: Organize
• Write down deadlines, username, and password for each school
• Keep e-mail folders or files of important paperwork from colleges
• Put a calendar on fridge to keep track of dates
• Use your smartphone!
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STEP #3: Understand Application Options
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STEP #4: Refine Your College List
A “healthy” college list includes:• Foundation School(s)• Good Match Schools• Reach Schools
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STEP #5: Know the Application Process
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The Application
• Biographical Data• Resume/Extracurriculars• Essay• Fee
Helpful Hint: •Create an e-mail account and username that you can use for all college applications and communication. Make sure it is APPROPRIATE!
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Test Scores
Two ways to send scores to colleges:1.When registering for the test (4 FREE)2.Online at:
www.actstudent.org (ACT - $10 each)www.collegeboard.com (SAT/Subject Tests - $10 each)
Helpful Hints: •NEVER pay to rush your scores!
•Check out colleges that don’t require test scores at www.fairtest.org.
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Transcripts
• Complete a Transcript Release Form for EVERY college you apply to
• Obtain form from your counselor or CRC• See attached samples
Helpful Hint: •Use the same name on your application that is on your transcript.
•Some colleges no longer require transcripts: U of I-UC, Iowa State, Iowa, University of California schools
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Teacher Letter of Recommendation
• Most colleges require ONE teacher letter, if any• Ask teacher if he/she will write on your behalf• Preferably from Junior Year!• Ask teacher who knows you as a student• Complete Teacher Rec form on Naviance• Add Teacher Name to Naviance
Helpful Hint: Say THANK YOU!
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Counselor Letter of Recommendation• Some colleges require ONLY a counselor letter • Complete Counselor Rec form on Naviance• Let counselor know you have completed the
form
Helpful Hint: Say THANK YOU again!
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Senior Parent Questionnaire• Available on Naviance• Provides additional insight• E-mail counselor to let them know parents
have completed questionnaire
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STEP #6: Naviance
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Log In
Username: firstname.lastname
Password: LHS ID #
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Update Email Address
Click on the pencil icon to
edit
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Update List of Colleges
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Check Out Colleges Visiting LHS
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Teacher Recommendations
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Add Teacher(s) to Naviance
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Counselor Recommendation
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Track Application Status
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If Using the Common Application
We recommend you check YES.
Check this box
Enter your Common App Username and
Password here
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Start Scholarship Search
Check Back Often!
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STEP #7: Work on Your Essay
• RSVP for our Senior Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Writing The College Essay– Thursday, September 27 – Periods 4, 5– Friday, September 28 – Periods 6, 7
• Help available in the CRC by appointment• Starting October 9, 8th period Tuesdays and
Thursdays in CRC• Help available in The Write Place
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STEP #8: Attend CRC Programs
September 6 – Parents of Seniors College NightSeptember 10 – NCAA Night at Stevenson HSSeptember 19 – U of Illinois Night at D128September 27, 28 – College Essay Lunch ‘n’ LearnsOctober 1, 2 – Putting App Together Lunch ‘n’ LearnsOctober 10 – Senior Q & A Night (for your parents)November 13 – Financial Aid & Scholarships
Program
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STEP #9: Attend College Fairs
October 29 – Chicago National College FairOctober 30 – Milwaukee National College FairOctober 18 – ICE College Fair at CLCOctober 24 – CHOICES College Fair for Students
with DisabilitiesNovember 15 – New Horizons Tech Fair at LHS
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Step #10: Visit Colleges
• Take advantage of upcoming holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Columbus Day, Yom Kippur)
• Call ahead to schedule tour, interview, classes• Ask good questions!
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Important College Notes
Priority Application Deadline of November 1University of Illinois – UrbanaIndiana UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
Priority Application Deadline of November 15Illinois State UniversityPurdue University*
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Important College Notes
November 30 DeadlineUniversity of California System
Academic Criteria:Pay attention to FINE PRINT! Some schools require specifics like 1 yr Fine Arts or 3 yrs of Social Studies
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Parent Panel
Lynne LenzSteve RisleyJewel Ronne
Marty Valente
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Final Helpful Hints• Make sure e-mail address and
voicemail messages are appropriate• Be mindful on Facebook
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Like Us!
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Final Helpful Hints
• Avoid Senioritis• Check your e-mail often• Don’t wait until the last minute
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Final Helpful Hints
• Use your counselor and the CRC• Utilize Naviance• Breathe…and...
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Take the Pledge
• Justin Lenz and mom Lynne
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