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Westfield High School
December 11, 2017
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• The Basics of the College Application and Admission Process
Aimee Rust Scheuermann, Hanover College
• The Nuts and Bolts: A Step-by-Step Guide to College Admission
Christy Ulsas, Westfield High School
• Q & A Session
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The all-new College Application Book is
now available online for the Class of 2019.
www.whscounselingcenter.com/college
• Class of 2017 admit
statistics
• How college applications
are evaluated
• College application roles
and responsibilities for
student, parent and
counselor
• Grade 12 College
Planning Checklist
• Determining
characteristics of college
• College guides and Web
resources
• Utilizing Naviance to apply to
colleges and request letters of
recommendation
• Collegiate sports
• Financial Aid Tips &
Reminders
• College campus visits &
evaluation checklist
• Questions asked in interviews
• SAT and ACT/Test Prep
• Resume example
• Letter of recommendation
packet & worksheet
• Resume building worksheet
THE BASICS OF THE COLLEGE APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
PROCESS
Aimee Rust Scheuermann
Sr. Associate Director of Admission
Hanover College
Get to Know the Lingo
Admission Counselor
Financial Aid Counselor
Priority Application Date
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid )
NPC – Net Price Calculator
Prior Prior Year (PPY)
New Student Orientation
Academic/Faculty Advisor
Enrollment Deposit
Restrictive Non-Restrictive
Early Decision:
BINDING Contract
Early Action Single Choice
Non-Binding, HOWEVER you can only apply to one school using this notification plan
Early Action Non Restrictive
NON BINDING
Regular Decision
Later Notification
Rolling
Continuous Review/Notification
Determine the Right POA (Plan of Action)
Components of the Application:
Common/Institutional/Universal/Coalition Application
Personal Statement/Essay/Graded Composition*
Transcripts/Secondary School Report
Test Scores*
Resume; Letters of Recommendation
Additional materials if needed (additional application, audition)
The Evaluation Pt. 1 = ACADEMICS
Minimum Course Requirements
Strength of High School/Curriculum
Grades in CORE Academic Courses/Related to Major
Grade Point Average
Grade Trends
Test Scores (ACT or SAT)
Pt. 2 = Enhancement Factors
Letters of Recommendation
Co-Curricular Activities a.k.a. RESUME
Alumni Affiliation
Portfolio
Major
Understand the Outcome
Admit
Defer
Waitlist
Deny
A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for
College Admission
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Take the SAT and ACT in
Winter/Spring of Junior Year
Research College
Options and Start to
Narrow Down Your Search
Visit College Campuses
Create/Update Resume
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College Admission Workshop:
Boot Camp
May 30—June 1, 2018
Attempt a College Essay Draft: Look
at admission websites/Common App for prompts
Take Advantage of Summer
Enrichment Programs
Determine Your List of Colleges to
Which You Will Apply
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Take SAT and/or ACT Again for
Maximum Admission and
Scholarship Opportunities
Submit All Application
Materials in a Timely Fashion—
Review All Deadlines!
Apply for Scholarships and
Financial Aid
Submit Enrollment
Deposit at the College You Will
Be Attending
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*Students must register online at the appropriate website to
take either College Entrance Exam
*Students should take both exams for their greatest
admission opportunity
*Both exams are accepted at all colleges and universities
*Most colleges will use whichever score is highest between the
two
*Send Scores to Colleges Upon Registration
* Four free “score-sends” at this time
* $12-13 per college to send scores later
SAT: www.collegeboard.com/sat
ACT: www.actstudent.orgFee Waivers Available for Students who Meet Financial Eligibility
TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE FEE REGISTRATION March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 Feb. 10-28, 2018
May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 April 7-25, 2018June 2, 2018** May 3, 2018 May 4-23,2018
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
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Students
register
online for all
SATs and ACTs
TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE FEE REGISTRATION February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 Jan. 13-19,2018
March 20, 2018April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 16-22, 2018
ACT
www.actstudent.org
*ACT School Day at WHS. Register by Dec. 1, 2017
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* Both College Board and ACT have free test prep on their websites
* Sample test questions and short quizzes
* Full practice tests
* Question-of-the-Day: posted on their websites, Twitter and apps
* Khan Academy and College Board have partnered for free Test Prep for the redesigned SAT
* Links to your College Board account
* Offers personalized practice recommendations
* Turnitin Scoring Engine will score practice essays that use actual SAT essay prompts
* https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
* Test Prep services
* Can be helpful, but are often costly. Utilize the free services first!
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*Students Can Use Naviance to Assist with the
College Search
*SuperMatch College Search
*Search and Bookmark Colleges that Interest
You
*Link to Admission Websites
*See Admission Deadlines
*View Admission Statistics and Compare Your
Stats to Other Admitted Students
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Scattergrams allow
students to view their
academic profile in
comparison to previous
Westfield HS students
who applied.
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• Create your resume
in Naviance.
• Continue to update
as you go.
Many college and scholarship applications ask for a resume or a list of
your extra-curricular activities, including clubs, sports, jobs,
community service and awards. Resumes should only consist of
activities and awards throughout your high school career.
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*Juniors and Seniors get two school days that can be excused for College Visits
*College Visits can be scheduled through the college’s Admission Office, oftentimes online
*Take the tour, meet with an admission counselor, visit a class or meet with a professor
*If possible, visit when classes are in session
*Hang out in common areas and talk with current students
*Do some research prior to visit and ask questions!
*College Visit Excuse Forms are available online, in Naviance, and in the Counseling Center and Info Desk. Turn in prior to visit, and bring something official back from colleges.
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*Scheduling and Academic Advising* Throughout the month of January
* Students should plan to schedule a rigorous senior year
*Shamrock College Rep Day*Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the WHS Gym
*Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair*Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Grand Park Event
Center
*College Admission Boot Camp
*May 30—June 1, 2018
*Registration will be after Spring Break
*Westfield College Visits*Throughout the fall, WHS will host college admission counselors from a
variety of schools. All students are welcome.
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*Students considering participating in varsity sports
should register with the appropriate organization:
*NCAA Eligibility Center for Div. I and II Sports
* Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org
*NAIA Eligibility Center
* Register online at www.playnaia.org
*HS Transcripts are requested in your Eligibility Center
account
*Send SAT/ACT scores directly to NCAA or NAIA, like you
would send them to a college
* SAT / ACT Codes:
* NCAA: 9999 * NAIA: 9876
Complete Applications
Online
•Common Application
•College Admission Websites
Request transcripts
through Naviance
If needed, request letters
of recommendation
through Naviance
Send your SAT and ACT
scores directly to colleges
through the appropriate
website
*Senior Year: College Application
Process
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Be sure to meet all college deadlines.
Early Action deadlines are often tied to scholarship
consideration
Online Applications typically become
available in August of the Senior Year
Transcript requests will be fulfilled
starting Aug. 30th.
Track all Applications in
Naviance: Colleges I’m Applying To
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Research college
options and determine
fit
Plan campus visits
Register for your SAT & ACT this
year
Have the money talk as a family
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Attempt a college essay
draft
Create or update a resume of activities, honors and
awards
Finish strong in your
Junior Year
Schedule an academically
rigorous senior year
*Time Line of the Senior Year
Aug.—Dec. Complete College
Applications
(Confirm each
college’s admission
deadline)
Oct.—Feb.File FAFSA
March—AprilReview Financial Aid
Packages
May 1Natl. Candidates
Reply Date!
*All Year*Look for
Scholarships on
Naviance
*Relax…We’ll Help You Through
This
Large Group Meeting with Senior Class at the Start
of the School Year
Small Group Meetings to
Discuss Process in More Detail
Individual Meetings
with Counselor
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