College Information Night
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The Decision to Apply
Outside of Notre Dame
– Internet
– Counseling Classes
– Individual meetings
– College admissions
officers visits to ND
• www.schoolname.edu
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At Notre Dame
College Fairs
Tours
View books/Catalogs
N.D. Alumnae/
Upperclassmen
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The Decision to Apply
Factors to consider
– Admission requirements
• GPA
• Difficulty of curriculum-AP/Honors classes
• SAT/ACT Scores
• Letters of recommendation
 Counselor (1)
 Teacher (2)
• Essay
– Diversity: Gender, SES, Family’s location, Ethnic background
– Majors offered/Strength & Reputation of Programming
– Size and Location
– Cost/Financial Aid (EFC)
• CUNY - $5,730 (tuition)
• SUNY – $17,640 (approx. $5,870 tuition + $11,770 room & board)
• NYU - $59,094(approx. $42,472 tuition + $16,622room & board)
(This does not include books, supplies or personal expenses)
– Percentage of students accepted nationwide previous year:
• Columbia – 7% (34,800+ applied)
• Fordham – 43% (31,700+ applied)
• College of Mount Saint Vincent – 67% (3,100+ applied)
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Transcripts and Test Scores
Transcripts
– Final averages and
Regents scores from
grades 9-11
– Current Senior Courses
– Summer school
– Attendance
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Transcripts and Test Scores
SAT (I) Reasoning
– Three sections include: Critical Reading, Math,
and Writing
– Juniors should be registered to take in March,
May or June 2014 (deadline for registration is
approx. 1 month before test date)
– Scores in Critical Reading and Math need to
equal 1200 for competitive colleges, 1400 for
highly competitive colleges
– Rising Seniors can/should retake the SATs in
October, November or December of 2014
– Prep courses and review books are highly
recommended (Revolution Prep, Princeton,
Kaplan, private tutors + Shmoop!)
– Fee waivers are available for those who qualify
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Transcripts and Test Scores
ACT with Writing
– Five sections include: English, Math, Reading,
Science and Writing (optional)
– Juniors should be registered to take in April or
June 2014 (deadline for registration is approx.
1 month before test date)
– Composite score needs to equal 26 for
competitive colleges, 31 for highly competitive
colleges
– Rising Seniors can/should retake the ACTs in
September, October, or December of 2014
– Prep courses and review books are highly
recommended (Revolution Prep, Princeton,
Kaplan, private tutors + Shmoop!)
– Fee waivers are available for those who qualify
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Transcripts and Test Scores
SAT (II) Subject Tests
– Subject Tests (includes Literature, History, Math, Sciences, Foreign
Languages)
– 2-3 are usually required for more competitive schools
– Correlate with field of study (Engineering majors need math and physics)
– Students can take up to 3 SAT Subject tests on same date – 1 hour each
– Students cannot take both SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject tests on the
same day
– Registration deadline is approximately 1 month before test date
– Take certain subject area tests in the appropriate year
• 9th graders can take Biology in June of 9th grade
• 10th graders can take World History, Chemistry & Math I in June of 10th grade
• 11th graders can take Physics, U.S. History, Math I or II, Literature, or Foreign
Language in June of 11th grade
– Score choice provides students with the ability to pick and choose which
scores to submit to their colleges when the time comes
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Cost
• SAT Reasoning - $51 per test
• SAT Subject - $24.50 to register $13 for each subject test ($24
for Language with Listening)
(Late fees $27.50; Standby/Waitlist $45)
• ACT (Plus Writing) - $52.50
• Cost of sending scores to schools - $11.25 (4 free with each reg.)
• Applications $40 - $80 per school
• Application Fee waivers
• FAFSA (no cost)/CSS Profile - $25 registration fee; $16 for each
school
• The importance of remaining current with Notre Dame School
Tuition
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Benefits
Class of 2013
92% Scholarship rate
100% acceptance rate to four-year colleges
Personal and academic growth
Positive investment in your daughter’s future
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Types of Applications
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SUNY
CUNY
Individual School Applications
Common Application
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Types of Decisions
• Early Decision
• Early Action
(due to ND: Oct. 1, 2014;
due to college: Nov. 1, 2014)
• Rolling
• Regular
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How to Apply
Three Parts of an Application
Student
Teacher
Counselor
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Student’s Application
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Resume
Extracurricular activities
Intended Course of Study/Major
Short answer questions/Supplements
Essay
Registering/Paying/Sending official
SAT/ACT Score Reports
– FAFSA
– CSS Profile (if necessary)
– All applications and essays need to be
proofread by a parent
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Teacher’s Recommendation
– Letter of recommendation and/or summary sheet
– Teachers should be selected based on subject(s) taught
and academic performance
Most of the Notre Dame faculty submit their
recommendations electronically, however, if the teacher will
not be completing the recommendation online, students
must provide an addressed and stamped business envelope
for each recommendation request and allow at 3 weeks for
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Counselor Recommendation
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Letter of recommendation
Secondary school report
Official Transcript
School Profile
Midyear Report (January)
If the counselor is unable to upload the necessary
documents online, students must then provide an
addressed and stamped 6x9 envelope for each request
and allow at least 3 weeks for completion
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How to Apply to College
Timeline for The Class of 2015
January-May 2014
• SAT Reasoning Test/ACT with writing
•Start compiling a list of college
possibilities
•Develop college essay (English Class)
June 2014
•SAT Subject Tests-2 or 3 in total
•Complete list of possible colleges
•Complete resumes
July 2014
•Visit and tour colleges
•Research and narrow down college list
•Work on an additional college essay
•Register for September ACT w/writing
August 2014
•Visit and tour colleges
•Work on college essays
•Register for October SAT Reasoning,
SAT Subject Tests, and/or ACT
w/writing
September 2014
•Register for the November SAT Reasoning or
SAT Subject Tests
•College Financial Aid Workshop
October 2014
•ED/EA applicants must submit all
transcript and recommendation requests
•Register for the December SAT Reasoning,
SAT Subject Tests, and/or ACT w/writing
•Submit all SUNY and CUNY applications
November 2014
•ED/EA applications due
•Complete all college essays
•Before Thanksgiving-complete all
student requests for transcript and
recommendation requests for the
Counseling office
December 2014
•Complete all regular decision applications
•Send all official SAT score reports to each college
•Interview at selective schools
•ED/EA decisions mailed to students
January 2015
•Complete FAFSA and CSS Profile
•Complete submission of all envelopes for
Mid-year reports to each college requesting
grades
February 2015
•Review FAFSA and CSS Profile
•Contact schools to confirm all material
has been received
March 2015
•Begin compiling list of college acceptances and
scholarships
May 2015
•Accept the best package from your favorite
school
•Deposit for college due May 1st
April 2015
•College decisions mailed by April 1st
•Review Financial Aid Award letter
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