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• Algonquin Regional High School • .
The Nuts & Bolts Of Applying to
College
2016-2017 Parent Workbook
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Senior Timeline September
• “The Nuts & Bolts of Applying to College” workshops, 9/6-9/16.
• College Planning Parent Presentation, Thursday 9/08/16 at 6:30 p.m. • College Fair, Thursday 9/29/16 from 6 pm – 8 pm at ARHS. • Financial Aid Night for parents, September 26 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. • Updated GPA & Class Rank will be posted on Naviance after the workshops are completed. • College Admissions Representatives visits. Students can sign-up on Naviance. (Remember, these are usually the
admissions counselors that will be reviewing your application). • September 14th, deadline to submit guidance and teacher materials if you have an October 15th application
deadline! • September 29th, deadline to submit guidance and teacher materials if you have a November 1st application
deadline! • Coordinate with your English teacher to edit your essay.
**DO NOT SEEK OUT YOUR TEACHER DURING CLASS TIME!!!***
• Counselors will meet individually with their seniors. October
• Take the SAT or ACT if you have not already done so or are looking to improve upon previous scores. • October 18th, deadline to submit guidance & teacher materials if you have a November 15th application deadline! • October 28th, deadline to submit guidance & teacher materials if you have a December 1st deadline! • Set up a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive your FSA ID at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Begin to fill out the CSS Profile at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp
if the colleges that you are applying to subscribe to it.
• November 14th, deadline to submit guidance & teacher materials if you have a December 15th deadline! November
• November 22nd, deadline to submit guidance & teacher materials if you have a Jan. 1st deadline!
• December 8th, deadline to submit guidance & teacher materials if you have a Jan. 15th deadline! December
• Continue to work on applications. • Be sure to send a “Thank You” note to your teacher for writing your academic letter of recommendation and/or
proof reading your essay!
• Be sure you and your parents prepare your taxes and process financial aid forms. January
• The FAFSA is available starting October 1, 2016. You can start filling it out at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Visit the Career Resource Center and check Naviance to research potential scholarships. • KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!
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It is the student’s responsibility to have their official test results for the SAT Reasoning/Subject
and/or ACT tests sent directly to the colleges they are applying to.
The Algonquin Guidance Department does not
send scores nor do they include SAT or ACT scores on a student’s official transcript.
If you are planning on taking an October or November test, you will have the option of sending your scores to 4 colleges at no extra charge. Along with those 4 “free colleges”, you should list any other colleges you want your scores sent to at the time you register for the exam.
For SAT exams, you can change your score recipients until 11:59 PM (EST) on the Monday, one week after your scheduled test date by going to www.collegeboard.org and logging on to your account, then selecting the MY SAT tab.
Early Decision and Early Action
1. If you are taking the
candidates:
October
2. If you are taking a
exam, you should request that your scores be sent to your chosen schools at the time of registering for the exam.
November
3. If you are
exam and applying Early (a November deadline), check with the schools to which you are applying to find out when they need scores by. Many schools will wait for the November test scores to be released where as some will want them earlier.
only
using your spring 2016 tests, you need to notify the testing company to send your scores.
For Regular Decision
candidates:
1. If you are taking the October
2. If you are taking a
exam, you should request that your scores be sent to your chosen schools at the time of registering for the exam.
November
3. If you did not know which schools you were applying to at the time of testing, be sure to log on to the testing company’s website once you know where you are applying to request and pay to have your scores sent to the colleges.
exam, you should request that your scores be sent to your chosen schools at the time of registering for the exam.
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SAT TEST:
On-Line: www.collegeboard.org or Phone: (866) 756-7346
♦ * ARHS is a test site on these dates. ♦ Registration forms are available online at
♦ Registration for the SAT Reasoning Test ($43) or w/essay ($54.50) and the SAT Subject Tests ($26.00 basic registration fee + $20.00 per subject test) must be done through the College Board.
www.collegeboard.com. You need to upload a photo!
♦ There is an additional fee to register late - try to avoid this.
♦ You cannot
♦ You may take as many as three SAT Subject Tests on a single day (1 hour/test), though many students plan to take only one or two tests on a given day.
take the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests on the same day.
ACT TEST:
On-Line: www.actstudent.org or Phone: (319) 337-1270
♦ *ARHS is a test site on these dates ♦ You should
♦ Registration forms are available online at
take the optional Writing portion of the ACT.
♦ Registration for the ACT Test w/writing is $56.50 or $39.50 without writing.
www.actstudent.org. You need to upload a photo!
♦ There is an additional fee to register late - try to avoid this.
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests Dates & Deadlines
Test
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline ($28.00 Late
Fee) SAT Reasoning &
Subject Tests* 10/01/16 09/01/16 09/20/16
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
11/05/16 10/07/16 10/25/16
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
12/03/16 11/03/16 11/22/16
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
01/21/17 12/21/16 01/10/17
ACT Test Dates & Deadlines
Test Test Date Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline ($25.00 Late
Fee) ACT 09/10/16 08/07/16 08/19/16 ACT* 10/22/16 09/16/16 09/30/16
ACT 12/10/16 11/04/16 11/18/16
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SENIOR CHECKLIST: HOW TO PROCESS YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
Complete the Universal Transcript Release Form provided to you by Guidance
Fill out the FERPA form on Naviance under “Colleges I am applying to”
Only when you are certain
you are going to apply to a college, move the college from “Colleges I am thinking about” to “Colleges that I am applying to”
To add an active application:
1. Click the Colleges tab 2. If you have already added the college in your Prospective List – go to “Colleges I am thinking
about” 3. Click the box next to the college you want to move and then click “Move to Application List” 4. You will need to identify the Type of Application (Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling, or Regular
Decision). Be sure to list the correct type of application as all options appear in the drop down menu 5. Then click “Add Applications”
NOTE: If you are adding a COMMON APP school, you must be sure that the college is also added to your Common Application!
Request your transcript to be sent to your college(s):
1. Select “Request” in the Transcript column while adding a college to the “Colleges I’m Applying To” list, or
2. Click the “Request Transcripts” link after adding the college to the “Colleges I’m Applying To” list, or
3. Click the “Transcripts: link on the Colleges tab, in the Resources section 4. Pay applicable transcript fees. There is no charge for the first 4 schools you apply to. There is a
$3.00 processing charge for every college you apply to after the first 4. Please bring your transcript fees to the guidance secretary, Mrs. Terry.
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SENIOR CHECKLIST: HOW TO PROCESS RECOMMENDATIONS
Teacher Recommendations: Complete the Teacher Recommendation Form (Naviance – Document Library)
In Naviance, request a recommendation from your teacher:
1. From the “Colleges I’m Applying To” list, go to the Teacher Recommendations section 2. Click “Add Request” 3. Select a teacher from the drop-down menu 4. Select which college(s) the request is for 5. Enter a personal note (include your earliest college application deadline) 6. Repeat steps 2-5 for each teacher
Set up a convenient time to see your teacher to bring them a printed copy of the form and any other
information they will need
Naviance allows you (in a drop down menu) to choose what teacher you would like to have submit a recommendation to a particular school.
Counselor Recommendation: Complete the Counselor Recommendation Form (Naviance – Document Library) Complete a Resume (Naviance – About Me)
Encourage your parents to fill out a Parent Brag Sheet (Naviance – Document Library)
E-mail your resume and recommendation form to your counselor at least 20 days prior to the college
deadline!
***VERY IMPORTANT***
Please keep in mind that your guidance counselor is processing college applications for over fifty seniors. In order for us to have an appropriate amount of time to thoroughly process all of your materials and write a well thought-out recommendation,
we require a minimum of 20 school days notice, prior to the college’s application deadline to process your request. The same deadlines apply for teacher recommendations. Please refer to the deadlines chart on the next page!
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THE APPLICATION
How to Apply to College Your application is the first and sometimes only impression the college will have of you. It should be correct, detailed, and have a clear picture of who you are.
Often, the quality of the application means the difference between acceptance and denial.
Set up an account with The Application
commonapp.org
. If a college is not affiliated with the Common Application, then go to that college’s website to access their application.
Read the directions for each Complete the application neatly and accurately. That means check spelling, correct dates, etc.
application carefully.
Have your application proofread by your parents and/or your counselor. Even if all of your colleges are using the Common Application, each college asks different questions:
future plans, supplements, payment options, etc.
Save your work!!!!
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November 1 EA/ED/Roll Thursday, September 29 November 15 EA/ED/Roll Tuesday, October 18 December 1 EA/ED/Roll Friday, October 28 December 15 EA/ED/Roll Monday, November 14
January 1 RD/Roll Tuesday, November 22 January 15 RD/Roll Thursday, December 8
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Algonquin’s CEEB Code: 221630
Algonquin’s Address Algonquin Regional High School
79 Bartlett Street Northborough, MA 01532
School Phone: 508-351-7010
Guidance Fax: 508-393-5444
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Name Phone Ext. Email________________ David J. Breglio x1074 [email protected] Conor D. Brosnan x1043 [email protected] Lisa M. Connery x1052 [email protected] Rebecca P. Haberman x1045 [email protected] Andrea L. Hotchkin x1047 [email protected] Jason P. Lessard x1046 [email protected] Pamela E. Mackey x1044 [email protected] Kathryn E. Mulcahy x1071 [email protected]
Principal: Thomas Mead
CLASS SIZE: 344
Years Attended Algonquin: 08/13 – 06/17
Date of Graduation: 06/04/2017
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ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS VISITS College Admission Counselors visits are posted on Naviance and will be updated as visits are scheduled. To Sign up for a meeting with a visiting college representative, please follow these instructions:
Log onto Naviance.
Click on “Visit Schedule” under the “Colleges” heading on the navigation bar.
Click on the “Sign Up” button next to the college you are interested in.
YOU MUST PRINT OUT A PASS from Naviance: o On the main page, select “Document Libraryo Select the “College Representative Pass” form.
” under the “From Your School” heading.
o Print this out, complete it and have it signed by your teacher AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR to the date of the visit.
A reminder will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the visit.
You can always refer back to the list to confirm the date, time and location of a visit.
If you cannot make a meeting for which you are scheduled, you can remove yourself from the list by
clicking on “Cancel”. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT because it lets us and the college
representatives know how many people are attending the session.
A list confirming student attendance will be emailed to teachers following each College Representative visit.
REMINDER: You must have signed up on Naviance to attend a college representative visit and you must have a signed pass from your teacher if you are missing a class to attend the visit. These visits can be very helpful as it is often the representative who comes to ARHS who will be reading your application. So, if you are interested in a college and are able to attend it will be advantageous.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT FOR SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS The Nuts & Bolts of Applying to College
Thursday, September 08, 2016 6:30 p.m. ARHS Auditorium
COLLEGE FAIR Thursday, September 29, 2016 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Gymnasium
Meet with representatives from 2-year, 4-year and technical schools from across the country.
Financial Aid Night Monday, September 26, 2016 7:00 p.m. ARHS Auditorium
GRADUATION
Sunday, June 4, 2017
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Financial Aid
There are generally three types of financial aid forms:
• FAFSA • CSS/Profile • College’s own form
The FAFSA is the federal form required by all colleges and universities. It is used to distribute federal monies available to students. The FAFSA form will be available online beginning October 1st at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and parents can go on to the website now to register for their PIN number. You each need your own PIN number! Many private colleges and universities use the CSS/Profile to determine distribution of the college’s own funds. The registration form is available online at www.collegeboard.com under the heading “Pay for College”. You can also verify if any of your colleges require this form on the College Board website. The Profile can be completed now. Some colleges also have their own personal financial aid form. If they do have one, it will either be included in the application packet they send you or it will be mailed to you after they receive your admissions application. Massachusetts offers financial aid information and help through the website: www.mefa.org. MEFA — the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority — is committed to making college more accessible and affordable. We are a not-for-profit self-financing state authority, not reliant on state or federal appropriation that serves students and families in Massachusetts, and out-of-state students pursuing higher education in Massachusetts.
Financial Aid is an ever evolving and complex process. Therefore we have an expert from MEFA scheduled to come to Algonquin on Monday, September 26th
at 7:00 p.m. to explain the intricacies of the process to parents. Scholarship Application Process On-going scholarships are available under Naviance “Resources” Tab and the Scholarship Tab. This site will be updated throughout the year. Most local scholarships are due in early spring and applications will typically be available after the winter holidays. Please be sure to continually check the Scholarship Tab in Naviance for updated information. Websites for Scholarship Searches:
www.fastweb.monster.com www.scholarships.com
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com www.collegeboard.com
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Who sends what?
STUDENT
Application
Application Fees
Supplement(s)
Essay(s)
SAT/ACT Scores
Transcript Fees
Portfolio (if needed)
Resume (if applicable)
GUIDANCE
Transcript
School Profile
Quarter 1 Grades
Midyear Grades (if applicable)
Final Transcript
Counselor Recommendation
Secondary School Report
TEACHER
Teacher Evaluation Form
Teacher Recommendation
• Via Naviance
• Or addressed, stamped envelope provided by student
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October 15 EA/ED/Roll Wednesday, September 14
November 1 EA/ED/Roll Thursday, September 29
November 15 EA/ED/Roll Tuesday, October 18
December 1 EA/ED/Roll Friday, October 28
December 15 EA/ED/Roll Monday, November 14
January 1 RD/Roll Tuesday, November 22
January 15 RD/Roll Thursday, December 8
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Matching Your Common App and Naviance Accounts
The following steps are REQUIRED if you are using the Common Application First, go to Common App: 1. Log into your Common App account. If you’ve not created an account, you'll need to do that. 2. Under the "Common App" tab, go to the "Education" section. Click on “Find School” and select Algonquin
as your high school. 3. Go to the “My Colleges” tab. If no colleges are listed, go to "College Search" and add at least one college to
which you'll be applying. 4. In the “My Colleges” tab, select one of the colleges in the left hand column and then go to the
"Recommenders and FERPA" section. 5. Click the FERPA Release Authorization, giving ARHS permission to send your transcript. Follow the
instructions and click these items: • I authorize every school that I have attended to release all requested records… • I waive my right to review all recommendations • I understand that my waiver or no waiver selection above pertains to all colleges….
and supporting documents…
A green check mark will appear once you have completed the FERPA Second, go to Naviance: 1. Login and click the “Colleges” tab. Then click on “Colleges I'm applying to.”
2. Enter the email address used in your Common App account and your date of birth
; then click “match.”
3. If you’ve matched correctly, you will see the following:
IMPORTANT: Once your accounts are matched, review your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list in Naviance, and answer the question: “Applying via Common App?” Select “YES.” If you do not select yes, then your recommendations and transcripts will not be received by your Common App schools.
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TIPS FOR COMPLETING THE 2016-2017 COMMON APPLICATION The Common Application can be accessed at www.commonapp.org
COLLEGE SEARCH TAB:
The “College Search” tab is where you will search for schools to add to the “My Colleges” tab; these are the schools that will eventually receive your Common Application. You can search for schools by name, location, deadline, etc.
DASHBOARD:
The Common App dashboard is the central location to monitor your applications, including deadlines, requirements, and progress. The menu across the top will navigate you to different parts of the system to complete your application components. Once you have added colleges they will be displayed here.
COMMON APP TAB:
This is the universal application for all of your listed colleges. Be sure to fill in all required information.
PROFILE:
This is where you fill in your basic personal information (address, contact info, citizenship, etc). Be sure to add your social security number under “Citizenship” if you plan on applying for financial aid. Please see your counselor if you feel that your family financial circumstances warrant an application fee waiver.
FAMILY:
Basic information on your family. You will need to fill in your parents’ education level and occupation. You also will add your parents’ and siblings’ post secondary information. To do this, you will search for the college under “College Lookup.”
EDUCATION: This is where you enter specific information about Algonquin, including your dates of attendance, GPA and rank, senior year courses, counselor contact info, etc. Please refer to page 3
of this handout for important information needed to complete the Education section.
TESTING:
Fill in scores (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP) that you wish to report. If you plan on taking a future test, please indicate the specific test. For test optional schools, you have the option to indicate which school should receive your test scores. To do this, remove your test scores from the section before submitting to a specific institution. You can then add them back to submit to schools that are not test optional. If the test scores are listed they will be provided to the school.
ACTIVITIES
: This is where you report activities you’ve been involved in (maximum of 10). Be sure to list your activities in the order of importance to you. Activities both in and out of school count, and may include arts, athletics, clubs, employment, personal commitments, and other pursuits. You should focus on activities you’ve been involved in since 9th grade unless it’s an activity you’ve done for years, such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, dance, etc. When describing each activity, you should limit the amount you write, focusing on the highlights of the activity. If you write too much, the text will be cut off.
WRITING:
The essay is an important part of your application as it personalizes your application. Take your time to complete a well written essay. You should do multiple revisions before uploading it to your application. If you’re stuck on your essay topic, you can talk to your English teacher and/or your Guidance Counselor.
PERSONAL ESSAY:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You may use this section to provide details of special circumstances or qualifications not mentioned in the application.
DISCIPLINARY HISTORY:
Please see your counselor if you have questions regarding this section.
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MY COLLEGES TAB
You must first add a college to your “My Colleges” list before you will be able to use this screen.
: The “My Colleges” screen is where you will complete work for each college to which you intend to apply. This section gives general information on the college, including contact information, application deadlines, required fees, standardized test requirements (if applicable) and recommendation requirements.
QUESTIONS:
These are questions specific to the individual school. Make sure you answer the questions for each tab. This is also where you indicate your application type (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, Rolling, etc).
RECOMMENDERS & FERPA:
This is where you sign the FERPA Release Authorization. This page will also show you how many teacher recommendations each individual college requires and allows. Since we use Naviance, you will not be able to assign teacher recommendations through the Common App. All teacher recommendations are being assigned through Naviance. Please refer to the “Matching Your Common App and Naviance Accounts” handout for instructions on how to link your accounts.
REVIEW AND SUBMIT – COMMON APP: In order to begin the submission process for a college, you must first have completed all sections of the Common App and all of the college’s questions. Once all required components are completed, you will be able to begin your Application Submission. This includes reviewing, print/previewing, paying, and submitting. Note: Submitting the Common App does not
*Note on payment: You can pay through “My Colleges” or the “Dashboard.” When you click “Continue” you will be routed to the school’s payment page. Once you have completed your payment, you will sign/date/submit.
automatically submit the Writing Supplement!
WRITING SUPPLEMENT:
Some colleges will have an additional writing prompt or an area to upload an additional document, such as a resume. If the writing supplement is optional for a specific college, a green check will appear. Please be sure that you have filled out all “optional” writing supplements.
REVIEW AND SUBMIT – WRITING SUPPLEMENT: Once you have completed the writing supplement and the Common App has been submitted to the college, this tab will give you the option to begin the submission process for your supplement.
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Important Information for the “Education” Section
Current or Most Recent School:
Algonquin’s CEEB CODE: 221630 Date of entry: 08/2013 Date of Graduation: 06/04/2017 Title: Guidance Counselor Guidance Fax number: 508-393-5444 Guidance Counselors: David J. Breglio 508-351-7010 x1074 [email protected] Conor D. Brosnan 508-351-7010 x1043 [email protected] Lisa M. Connery 508-351-7010 x1052 [email protected] Rebecca P. Haberman 508-351-7010 x1045 [email protected] Andrea L. Hotchkin 508-351-7010 x1047 [email protected] Jason P. Lessard 508-351-7010 x1046 [email protected] Pamela E. Mackey 508-351-7010 x1044 [email protected] Kathryn E. Mulcahy 508-351-7010 x1071 [email protected] GradesClass rank reporting: Exact
:
Rank weighting: Weighted Graduating class size: 344 GPA scale: 5.0 GPA weighting: Weighted Enter your updated GPA and class rank (will be posted in your profile under “About Me” in Naviance)
Report the number of courses you are scheduled to take this year (including 2nd semester courses). Do not include study halls. List courses in the order of rigor (i.e. AP, Honors, CP, followed by electives). ARHS uses a “semester” course scheduling system.
Current Year Courses:
Other School Additional “Education” sections to complete:
Education Interruption College & Universities Community-Based Organizations Honors Future Plans
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Notify your guidance counselor that you are applying Early Decision
For Students Applying Early Decision:
You must submit an “Early Decision Agreement” form How to submit Early Decision Agreement forms through your Common Application account:
1. Under “My Colleges” --- click on the school to which you will be applying Early Decision
2. Go to “Questions” --- select Early Decision under your “Preferred admission plan”
3. On that same page, complete the ED Agreement and sign
4. Under “Recommenders and FERPA” --- go to “Parent” section and click “Invite Parent”
5. Enter parent information, including an email address, then click “Add Recommender”
6. Return to the “Recommenders and FERPA” section --- under “Parent,” select your parent and click “Assign”
7. Parent receives an email from Common App. Parent signs and dates the ED Form.
8. After your parent completes the ED form, please email your guidance counselor to let
them know. Naviance will then prompt your counselor to sign and submit the ED form. Note: ED Agreement forms must be signed by the student, parent, and guidance counselor.
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NCAA INFORMATION
If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. The NCAA Eligibility Center works with you and your high school to help you prepare for life as a student-athlete. If you have questions about your eligibility or the registration process, call us toll free at 1-877-262-1492.
How to register
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center:
www.eligibilitycenter.org
What you need before you register
Below is a list of items that you may want to have prepared prior to beginning your registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center: • Valid email address
• Basic education history, including a list of all high schools or secondary schools you have
attended and the dates during which you attended them.
• Any additional coursework, including details about any coursework you may have taken in addition to your normal high school education, such as courses taken to improve a grade, summer school courses taken at a location other than your high school or secondary school, courses taken at a college or junior college or correspondence or online courses.
• Sports participation history, including details about any teams with which you have
practiced or played or events in which you participated, as well as information about any individuals that have advised you or marketed your skills.
• Payment. The registration fee is $75 for students from the United States and its territories,
and Canada. The registration fee is $130 for students from all other countries. You must pay online by debit, credit card or e-check. Some students may be eligible for a fee waiver.
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Online Registration
The NCAA Eligibility Center has designed eligibilitycenter.org with you, the student-athlete, in mind. This is where you will find the tools and information you need to begin your college experience as a student-athlete. Allow at least 15 minutes to one hour to register completely. If you need to exit and come back at a later time, you can save and exit once your account has been created. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by following these steps: 1. Visit eligibilitycenter.org and enter as a college-bound student-athlete.
2. Create an account by clicking on the “New Account” button at the top right corner of the
screen.
3. On the Account Creation page, provide a valid email address to create an account and begin the registration process. Be sure you provide an email address that will be active even after you complete high school.
4. On the About Me page, enter some quick facts, including your name, address, date of birth
and gender.
5. On the My Coursework page, enter the name and location of the high school you currently attend. If you have attended more than one school (including summer school or nontraditional, online or credit recovery programs) during grades 9-12, you must list every school you have attended. You must include all schools, even if you did not receive grades or credits. If you attended ninth grade at a junior high school located in the same school system in which you later attended high school, do not list the ninth-grade school.
6. On the My Sport page, select the NCAA sports in which you plan to participate. Provide
information about any non-scholastic or club teams you have practiced or competed with and any events you have participated in during your high school career.
Registration fee and waiver Your account will be eligible for processing once the registration fee is paid or waived. You must pay online by debit, credit card or e-check. The registration fee is $75 for students from the United States and its territories, and Canada. The registration fee is $130 for students from all other countries. You are eligible for a waiver of the registration fee if you have received a waiver of the SAT or ACT fee. This is not the same as a U.S. state voucher. You must have an authorized high school official submit your fee waiver documentation online after you complete your registration.
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