STUDENT SERVICES NEWS
November 7, 2014
Countywide NCAA Night
Thinking about playing a sport in college?
This event is a MUST!
Learn how to prepare for eligibility for playing a sport in college.
Get expert advice from college administrators and former college athletes.
All are welcome!
Students, (grades 7-10), parents, and coaches
are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 • 7 p.m.
Long Reach High School
6101 Old Dobbin Lane • Columbia 21045
Sponsored by the Office of Student Services
Regional Financial Aid Information Nights
Learn about financial aid and how you can make it work for you. Students and parents are welcome to attend
any of the dates and locations below.
November 20, 2014
November 25, 2014
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
December 16, 2014
Oakland Mills High (7 p.m.)
Glenelg High (5:30 p.m.)
Centennial High ( 7:00 p.m.)
Hammond High (7 p.m.)
Reservoir High (7 p.m.)
Howard County Public School System
Sponsored by the Office of School Counseling in collaboration with your school counselor.
Remaining College Visits Fall 2014 Sign up using your Naviance Account if interested in attending.
Lynchburg College
11/7/14
12:15 PM
Liberty University
11/11/14 9:00 AM
Maryland Army National Guard
11/12/14 9:30 AM
University of Dayton
11/12/14
1:00 PM
West Virginia University
11/14/14
1:00 PM
The University of Alabama
11/20/14 11:00 AM
Widener University
11/21/14
8:30 AM
Maryland Beauty Academy
12/4/14
8:00 AM
Virtual College Fairs Online:
http://collegefairsonline.com/
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College Application Checklist
Print and use this checklist to keep track of your college application requirements, tasks and deadlines.
Application Checklist
Get the application
Make a note of the regular application deadline
Make a note of the early application deadline
Request high school transcript sent
Request midyear grade report sent
Find out if an admission test is required
Take an admission test, if required
Take other required or recommended tests (e.g., SAT Subject Tests, AP Exams, IB exams)
Send admission-test scores
Send other test scores
Request recommendation letters
Send thank-you notes to recommendation writers
Draft initial essay
Proofread essay for spelling and grammar
Have two people read your essay
Revise your essay
Proofread your revision
Interview at college campus
Have an alumni interview
College:_________
Send thank-you note to interviewer(s)
Complete college application
Make copies of all application materials
Pay application fee
Sign and send application
Confirm receipt of application materials
Send additional material, if needed
Tell school counselor that you applied
Make a note of the priority financial aid deadline
Make a note of the regular financial aid deadline
Submit FAFSA
Submit PROFILE, if needed
Submit college aid form, if needed
Submit state aid form, if needed
Receive letter from office of admission
Receive financial aid award letter
Meet deadline to accept admission and send deposit
Accept financial aid offer
Notify the colleges you will not attend
HCPSS Career and Technology Webpage and Upcoming Events
The below link directs viewers to the HCPSS Career and Technology Education webpage that has TWO
excellent videos providing teachers, counselors, parents and students better insight into ALL career
academies in our school system. This includes both ARL and home school based programs.
http://www2.hcpss.org/cte/
CTE INFORMATION NIGHT dates are:
January 15: 7 to 9:00pm at the ARL
January 27: 7 to 8:00pm at the East Columbia Branch Library
January 29: 7 to 8:00pm at the Miller Branch Library