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Brett Levine, Director of GuidanceBrooke Mascia, CounselorGretchen Conway, Intern
9-10-2015
Director: Brett Levine Counselors: Sarah Mazak, Nancy O’Brien,
Brooke Mascia, Phyllis Levy, Gina Klemm Intern: Gretchen Conway Support Staff: Carolyn White, Clare McAloon
60-75 Minutes Posted on MHS Guidance Web site. Practical Information. Reinforce information presented in
summer mailing and Jr. parent night.
Students will get a very condensed version of this presentation during group guidance. Date TBA
Guidance Facts and Figures In School College Visits Admissions Cycle Application Process Family Connections (FC)
Demonstration Scholarships Key Reminders Closing Thoughts
18 to University of Vermont 19 to Loyola University 20 to Scranton, Villanova,
Northeastern 21 to Montclair State University 23 to Rutgers University 23 to CCM 28 to Fordham
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3 to Cornell, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Moravian, NJIT, NYU, Scranton, Boston College, Quinnipiac, College of Charleston, University of Connecticut
4 to Lehigh, Villanova, Penn State, Rider, Rutgers
5 to Montclair State, University of Delaware 21 to CCM
Senior conferences (Starting now) Senior group guidance (TBA) College Fair @ CCM (9/20/15) Financial Aid Night (12/10) CCM Admissions Processing
Day/Field Trip (TBA) In-School College Visits (on-going) Common App Sessions (Tuesdays &
Wednesdays starting 9/16)
Sign up on Family Connections Student is responsible for getting
permission from teacher (prior) and making up work
Code of conduct Person visiting is often the
application reader (Off campus visit-Get a note from
college)
Apply
Hear
Decide
Early Decision Early Action Regular Decision Rolling Admission Priority Deadline
Accept Accepted for Spring term Reject Deferred: (EA or ED)
◦ Supplemental Information Waitlisted (Notified Mid May-August)
◦ Supplemental Information
May 1st-Deposit date Can only deposit to one college.
(exception, waitlist) Navigating the wait list. Courtesy to notify non-attending
colleges where you are going. Let guidance know of all decisions. Guidance will automatically send final
transcript to matriculating college.
How things get done◦ What you send◦ What we send
WHAT THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SENDING…
1. Application/Application Fee
2. Essays/Personal Statements
3. Supplemental Materials Portfolio, graded papers, letters of
recommendation from non-faculty member, Early Decision Agreement, anything else the college wants that we don’t send.
4. SAT/ACT scores
5. NCAA Info
Transcript w/ GPA, senior year schedule, class rank (optional). If there is a change in student’s schedule, an updated transcript will be sent.
High School profile Secondary school report form/ counselor
recommendation. Mid year grades and final transcripts. (1st MP report card optional)
Teacher recommendations (often two).
Electronically
Transcript Request form (Key Points, let’s take a look)
◦ I have registered with common application◦ I have entered my common app username (e-
mail) and DOB on FC◦ Colleges I’m thinking about in FC and CA.◦ ICONS◦ Common lunch is the only time to submit this
form ◦ Kids need to know application/delivery method
Student Name (print)________________________________ Counselor: □ Levine □ Levy □ Mascia □ Mazak □ O’Brien
STUDENTS: PLEASE DO NOT GIVE TO YOUR COUNSELOR. SUBMIT TO GUIDANCE FRONT DESK ONLY DURING COMMON LUNCH
□ I have created an account with Common Application and signed the FERPA waiver online
(for Common App schools).
□ I have matched my Common App and Family Connection accounts in Family Connection.
□ I have signed the FERPA consent on the back of this form.
□ I have listed the schools below in my “Colleges I’m Thinking About” in Family Connection and on my Common Application account (where applicable).
□ I authorize Madison High School to send school materials to the colleges listed below and to scholarship organizations.
□ I do _____ do not _____ want my rank to appear on my transcript.
□ I understand it is my responsibility to make sure that teacher recommendations have been sent to and received by the colleges I’ve applied to (where applicable).
Student’s Signature ________________________ Parent’s Name____________________________
Date ____________ Parent’s Signature_________________________
REMEMBER TO ALLOW 10 SCHOOL DAYS FOR PROCESSING
Colleges, Forms, and Deadlines Directions: Be sure to complete all of the above items: check boxes and provide signatures and date. Fill in the name of the college, city and state; indicate application type (RD, EA, etc.); check box for processing type (Common Application, eDocs or Mail) and indicate college deadline.
College Name City & State
RD = Regular Decision ROLL = Rolling ED = Early Decision EA = Early Action PRI = Priority Other (explain)
C A O P M P M O N
e D o c s
College Deadline
(OFFICE ONLY)
Date Sent by
MHS
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MADISON HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM 2015-16
FERPA WAIVER I understand that it is school policy that all letters of recommendation remain confidential. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA, I waive my right to review all recommendations and supporting documents supported by me or on my behalf. __________________________________________ __________________ Student’s signature Date NOTE: This form only needs to be signed one time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
DATE RECEIVED________________ RECEIVED BY__________________
ENTERED IN FC _____________ Counselor signature _________________ NOTES: 8/2015
Ask teacher Submit request via family connections. Provide teacher with any information they
want. Provide them w/ envelope if college does
not receive materials electronically (rare) Check to see if college received it.
◦ On FC, On Common app, on college account.
Overlaps College Match Scattergrams Colleges I’m thinking about Colleges I’m applying to Upcoming college visits Teacher Recommendations Scholarships
ICONS Remember to register for Common
Application (commonapp.org) Remember to fill out FERPA on CA Remember on-line teacher letters of
recommendation
Posted on Family Connections Different categories: National, State, Local,
College College merit scholarships are usually not
posted on FC ◦ Exception: WUSL, Davidson, UVA, Emory
Let us know of any scholarships awarded ◦ Including college merit awards
Be neat - type them up Apply apply apply Similar procedure as college application
◦ envelope, transcript request form Student should write thank you note A word about the awards ceremony
Responsible for sending SAT/ACT scores. Not sent by HS. You manage the processs
OK for colleges to receive things in stages. 10 Day Rule Overlap between us sending it out and
colleges recording it. Rutgers. Self reporting. (Many larger
schools are) Transcript request during common lunch
only. Check FC for status Responsible for registering for selective
service Responsible for registering for NCAA Eligibility Center
Make sure student schedule a Senior Conference Remind: Important Dates Remind: College visits Keep ‘em on track Keep us in the loop Honest conversations with students about $$
Guidance has resources on non-college options
Clean up digital dirt (i.e.. Facebook, Twitter)
Use Scattergrams on Family Connections.
Colleges review final transcripts and can rescind admissions decisions
We are here to help!