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THURSDAY 29 AUGUST LITTLE THEATER 5.30PM – 7.30PM CLASS OF 2015 College Application Night
T H U R S DAY 2 9 AU G U S TL I T T L E T H E AT E R
5 . 3 0 P M – 7 . 3 0 P M
C L A S S O F 2 0 1 5
College Application Night
Counselors Are Here To Help
Find the best fit scenario
Determine what a ‘good’ college really means
Select good options that fit the student’s academic profile
Provide an understanding of application requirements
Encourage Students To:
Be Proactive
Get Organized
Communicate Well
Become experts on their colleges
Stay Positive
Enjoy Senior Year!
A Few Reminders
Complete the Parent Survey
ISM Application Regulations:
Ten apps worldwide (UC/UCAS are 1 each)
The ten application rule applies to the entire application cycle
Students must know deadlines and requirements
Procrastination is an enemy (and doesn’t make a good impression)
Stay strong to the finish because all offers are conditional
What Students Do Now
Senior Checklist
Senior Profile
Check Transcript
Meet with counselor
Finalize plans with family
Two Teacher Recommendations
Why College X Essay
Draft College Essays
Register for Testing
Peer Comments
Create Application Accounts
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
Planning the Process
US Application Types
Early Applications Priority Early Action Single-Choice (Restricted) Early Action Early Decision & Early Decision II
Regular Applications
Rolling Applications
Required for: Early Decision Single-Choice Early Action
Helps the counselor to tailor a version of the evaluation for the individual college
This essay format is required by some US colleges to determine fit and genuine interest
Q
The ‘Why College X’ Essay
COMPONENTS AND PROCESS
How to Apply
Primary Components
Applications
Essay
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Evaluation
Standardized Testing
Transcripts
Applications
Common Applications
Applications through which you may apply to multiple colleges and universities.
The Common Application
Over 500 member colleges
Individual college supplements
University of California
November 1 – November 30
Two essays; prompts already posted
Self report grades
Common Applications
Applications through which you may apply to multiple colleges and universities.
Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC)
Available mid-September
May apply to two - three faculties per university
State a Preference
Additional fee beyond initial three universities/programs
Essays
College Essays
The only major component of the application in which the applicant has a voice.
Makes the applicant 3-D
Gives the applicant an opportunity to make a point
Must be genuine, personal, thoughtful…
…and interesting!
Should not simply reiterate what is in the rest of the application
Who Reads the Essays?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwxQ6J9_fLY
Recommendations
Teacher Recs
Teachers focus on their experiences of the student in the classroom.
Process:
Ask teacher(s)
Complete survey(s)
Inform counselor
CounselorEvaluation
Counselors focus on the whole individual in the context of the school and the community.
Process:
Senior Profile
Parent Survey
Peer comments (optional)
Standardized Testing
The SAT and ACT
SAT Test Date
RegistrationDeadline
October 11 September 12
November 8 October 9
December 6 November 6
January 24 December 29
May 2 April 6
June 6 May 8
ACT Test Date
RegistrationDeadline
September 13 August 8
October 25 September 19
December 13 November 7
April 18 March 13
June 13 May 8
Testing Implications
Plan a testing schedule to meet requirements and deadlines.
SAT & ACT
EA/ED Most colleges will accept
November tests Send a set of scores after October
(latest)
Plan to be finished testing by December
Score Choice
AP Scores must be sent through College
Board to be official
Sending Scores
Allow several weeks for delivery.
SAT collegeboard.com
AP Call: 609-771-7366
ACT actstudent.org
TOEFL toefl.org
IB Scores
Predicted IB scores are automatically sent for all IB Diploma candidates.
Predicted October predictions sent with
all early applications December predictions sent with
the Midyear Report (January) Offers of admission are
conditional upon similar actual IB scores
Actual Sent directly from IB to
attending college in July
IB Scores
Predicted IB scores are automatically sent for all IB Diploma candidates.
Predicted December predictions sent in
January Admissions decisions are made
largely on basis of predicted IB scores
Offers of admission are conditional upon a student achieving similar actual IB scores
Actual Sent directly from IB to attending
college in July
Transcripts
TranscriptRequests
Students must request transcripts and necessary supporting documents for all colleges to which they apply.
Process: Student requests transcript well
in advance of the application deadline ED/EA – Early September Regular – November Rolling – At least 3 weeks
prior to deadline
Student must know requirements and request appropriate supporting documents
TranscriptRequests
Students must request transcripts and necessary supporting documents for all colleges to which they apply.
Process: Student applies to universities
during the first semester
University replies with candidate number and requests the student to submit necessary documents
Student submits transcript request as per the university’s request
Q
Deadlines
External
USA
Early Decision/Action October 15 November 1 November 15
U of California – November 30
Regular – typically January and later
Rolling – applications are open and decisions are made up to a specific date (typically March or later)
Canada
Apply first semester (around October-November)
McGill due January 15
UBC due January 31
Internal
Early Applications
September 5
“Why College ?” Essay
Teacher Recommendation Requests
Transcript Requests
Regular Applications
September 26
All Teacher Recommendation Requests
November 7
All Transcript Requests
WHAT WE SEND AND HOW
ISM Responsibilities
Documents Sent Online
Initial Transcripts
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Evaluation
IB Predicted Scores
Mid-Year Report Updated Transcript Updated Predicted
Scores
Final Transcript
ISM Will Not Send Automatically
Financial Documents International Student Certification of
Finances International Student Financial Aid
Application
Additional Recommendations and Materials
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
After the Apps are Submitted
Financial Aid
Institutional Domestic
Merit-based aid Supplemental Need-based aid
International Merit based-aid Need-based aid
Federal Domestic students only
Need-based aid Grants Loans
Processing Time
Response Time
Rolling Applications From the time the application is complete … A few days to a few months
Early Applications Typically decisions are released in mid-
December A few release decisions in January
Regular Applications Early March to early April
Decisions
Early Application Admitted Deferred Denied
Regular and Rolling Applications Admitted Waitlisted Denied
Making a Choice and Depositing
May 1 Reply Date Deposit to one institution If admitted later from a school to which you
are waitlisted, you forfeit your original deposit
Applying to Countries with Later Decisions Discuss options with your counselor
Q
HOW TO HELP
Tips for Parents
Some Suggestions
Help with the process but don’t complete the application
Support and assist with organization
Balance conversations with more than just college
Continue to have open, honest discussions
Be aware of possible changes in family dynamics throughout the year
Don’t worry if the university says it doesn’t have your documents
Resources
Common Application Workshops
Each senior applying to at least one US college through the Common Application must attend one session.
Sept 1 – Sept 5
3 – 4pm
Room P045
Students Register in the Counseling Center
Senior Essay Writing
Workshops Part II
Students MUST have a complete Common
Application essay draft
Tuesday, September 16Thursday, September 18
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Lofthouse C Students Register in the
Counseling Center
Personal Statement Writing Workshop
Part II
Students MUST have a complete Personal
Statement draft
Wednesday, September 17
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Lofthouse C
Students Register in the Counseling Center
HS Guidance Blog
guidance.ism-online.org
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College Visits
HS Counseling Program
Grade 11/12 Counseling Team Contact Details
Name Email Telephone
David Birchenall
(02) 840 8654
Janelle Grier [email protected](02) 840 8658
Doug [email protected]
(02) 840 8656
Curt Nichols [email protected](02) 840 8661
US Admission Decisions
An Inside Look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB86s3JYkbg
Final Questions
