The College
Application Process
September 21, 2010
GPA &Transcript
 Academic growth, strength
of program, grades
-Senior course selection
- Mid-year Grades
 New weighting policy
 GPA is computed for all
high school courses
through the Junior year
 LVHS does not rank
 Be sure to review
transcripts
SAT/ACT
TO REGISTER & SEND SCORES
 WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM
 WWW.ACT.ORG
*Be aware that students are responsible for
sending SAT/ACT scores
SAT Dates
Test Date:
Registration Deadline:
October 9, 2010
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010
Late Registration (9/24)
October 8, 2010
November 5, 2010
Check SAT Schedule to verify SAT Subject Test dates
LVHS is a testing site for all SAT dates
Scores via web are available about 3 weeks after test date
SAT Score Choice
 Students can send scores by test date for the SAT
and individual tests for the Subject Tests
 Score Choice is optional but must be selected
when sending scores to colleges
 Super Score
 Some colleges may require that all scores be
submitted. Check individual college websites for
specific policies regarding score choice.
 If you are utilizing Score Choice please take that
into consideration when completing applications.
ACT dates
Test Date:
Registration Deadline:
*October 23, 2010
December 11, 2010
Late Reg. October 1st
November 5, 2010
*Test offered at LVHS
School Codes
 High School CEEB Code: 332 882
Test Center Codes:
 SAT Code: 33-562
 ACT Code: 20006
Testing for Students with
Accommodations
Please contact M.J. Mulstay, Special Testing
Coordinator, if you have questions or
concerns
BEFORE YOU APPLY…
Naviance: Family Connection
 To sign up go to:
www.connection.naviance.com/locustvalley
or link also available on guidance webpage
 If you haven’t registered please see your
counselor.
 When registering include an email address that
you use. Email blasts about college visits,
scholarship information and deadlines will be sent
to you.
 Please make sure you have an appropriate email
address!
Naviance: Family Connection
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College Search
College Statistics and scattergrams
Resume
Weekly emails to keep you informed
Update college list
College Visits
 Make an appointment with admissions
 What to do on your visit:
– Meet with representatives
– Take a campus tour
– Speak with the students on campus
– Eat in the dining hall – taste the food!
– Check-out the surrounding community
– Pick up the school newspaper
COLLEGE FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS
 Locust Valley High School will be hosting mini-college fairs and
individual college visits in Guidance
 Local College Info Sessions- Please check college websites
 Nassau Counselors’ Association College Expo
Sunday September 26th, 12pm-3pm
SUNY Old Westbury
 NACAC- National College Fair
Sunday October 3rd, 11am-4pm
Nassau Coliseum
 For more information refer to handouts and Guidance webpage
 Weekly Email Updates through Naviance
Narrow It Down
 “target” schools
 “reach” schools
 “likely” schools
Your goal is to find a
good match for you!
Letters of Recommendation
 Two teacher letters
 Students need to follow up with any
teachers asked last year
 Teachers will drop off letters in Guidance.
Students can check with Ms. Morley to see
if their letters are on file.
 Ask teachers who know you well (preferably
Junior teachers)
 Supplementary letters
(ie. Science Research,
Athletics, Art, Music)
 Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Forms –
Available in Guidance and on school
website. One form per teacher.
 Provide teacher a list of colleges with
deadlines.
 Thank you note
Resume
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Leadership
Accomplishments
Honors and Awards
Extracurricular activities
Clubs, Sports
Community Service
Out of school activities
Summer programs & Internships
Work experience
***Activities should be included on the application.
***Please submit an updated resume to your counselor as soon as possible.
Keep counselor informed of updates.
Interviews
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May be required
Alumni interviews
Informational
Relax and be yourself
Be prepared
Research your school
- Ask questions
- Bring resume
- Dress appropriately
- Arrive on time
*Be aware of deadlines
for interview sign-up.
College Essay…
there may be more than one!
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Represents student
Answers question
Engaging
Presentation counts
Be original and be
yourself
 Revise and proofread
 Seek feedback
Application Deadlines
 Early Decision/Early
Decision 2
 Early Action/Single
Choice/Restricted
 Regular Admission
 Rolling Admission
 Priority Deadlines
Application Process
 Create an online
account on the website
for each school to which
you apply.
 Common, SUNY, CUNY,
Individual
 NCAA Clearinghouse
 Financial aid
Be aware of deadlines!!
Common Application
https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx
 Main application
-future plans
-applicant – personal information
-demographic information
-family information
-education
-academic
-activities
-writing
 Supplements
SUNY/CUNY Application
 Many SUNY schools on Common
Application.
 www.suny.edu
 All CUNY applicants must apply online.
 www.cuny.edu
Submitting Application Materials to Your
Counselor
 Make an appointment (at least 2 weeks prior to deadlines)
 Review transcript for accuracy and return signed release
form
 Complete records release form for each individual school
you are applying. Parents must sign this form. Form
available in Guidance and on school website.
www.lvcsd.k12.ny.us
 Please make sure that a copy of student resume is
attached to each form if resume not submitted
electronically.
 Hand in electronic application receipt to counselor
 Complete and give your Secondary School Report to your
counselor. Only one report per student is needed.
 Additional materials (i.e. outside letters of
recommendation, writing samples/graded papers, photos,
news articles, cd’s)
Counselor Will Add…
 Official transcripts
 Teacher letters of recommendation with
teacher recommendation forms. It is the
student’s responsibility to make sure these
forms have been submitted to teachers.
 Secondary school report with counselor
recommendation
 School profile
Deadline Dates
 Plan ahead- there is a minimum of 10 schools days to
process your application once a records release form is
received. Schedule an appointment to hand in your records
release form to counselor.
 Be aware of deadlines for portfolios/auditions.
 Also be aware of scholarship deadlines.
Our goal is for all students to apply by December 3rd. For
applications due by January 15, December 3rd is the
deadline to submit your records release form.
National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA)
 Division I & II college-bound athletes should
register with NCAA
www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
 Submit forms online and hand in records
release form to Guidance
 Be in touch with HS & college coaches
Join us for NCAA night on
October 13th, 2010 at 7:00pm
Financial Aid Workshop on
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at LVHS
at 7:00 PM
FAFSA: File after January 1st of Senior year
at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- CSS Profile: This form applies to some
colleges; please check with school for
details and deadline
- New York State Higher Education
Services Corporation www.HESC.com
Merit Based
Academic
Departments
Talent
Athletic
Outside
Scholarship Websites
 www.fastweb.com
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.scholarships.com
 Scholarship Newsletter will be coming out in October
and every month thereafter. Updated scholarship
information will be posted on our webpage.
 Please be aware of deadlines and materials needed
for scholarship applications. A records release form
may be needed to complete application.
Senior Checklist
 Update college list on Naviance: Family Connection
 Send official SAT/ACT scores
 APPLY: research college websites
 Drop off resume with counselor
 Follow up on with teachers for letters of recommendation
 College essays
 Make appointment to see counselor
 College fairs/ info sessions/ visit with college
representatives
 Financial Aid/ Scholarships/ CSS Profile
 Keep grades strong
 Check LV Guidance webpage for new information and
scholarships opportunities