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1 Senior Presentation College Application Procedures and Information

2 The purpose of today s presentation is to present you with the policies and procedures of the college application process. WELCOME

3 Career Center Coordinator - Kim Trocola Walk-in hours are available for students to meet with a counselor to answer questions every period Resources include: scholarship information, Naviance, college catalogues, SAT/ACT registration material, college admission representative visits

4 College Representatives Visit DHS Each year admissions representatives from various colleges, universities and military branches visit DHS Visits are for students only View Naviance for frequent updates Listen to the student announcements and check the student bulletin to learn about scheduled visits

5 Finalizing the College List We recommend most students apply to 6 to 8 colleges Ensure student s list is balanced - 3 reach schools, 3 match schools and 2 safety schools

6 Types of Admission Rolling Admission - no specific deadline. It is best to submit the application in the fall Regular Decision - most students are notified by the spring Early Action - non-binding. Can apply to more than one school. Many applications are due in November Restrictive Early Action - non-binding contract to one school only Early Decision -binding contract and commitment to one school only. Most applications due in November; decisions rendered in December

7 What is a College Application? School Materials Test Scores Teacher Recommendations Application, essay and fee If applicable, interview and supplemental materials

8 Naviance Family Connection Keep college info updated to receive notices about college rep visits and scholarship opportunities Transcripts will be sent to colleges through Naviance

9 3 types: Common Application Universal College Application School Specific Application For all Early Decision, must print, sign and send ED agreement Many colleges require their own specific supplements Application

10 Common Application What is the Common Application? The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application that students may submit to any of their members. Create a Common Application account at on or after August 1st

11 Requesting a Transcript In order to have your school transcript, counselor recommendation, secondary school report and school profile sent to colleges, please complete the following steps at least 4 weeks prior to your college application deadline: Create a Common Application account at Complete the Important Privacy Notice for Common Application

12 Sign onto your Naviance account (

13 In Naviance, click on the college tab, then click colleges I m thinking about. (All prospective colleges should be listed under colleges I m thinking about. If not, you must first add each college to which you are applying to that prospective list.)

14 From your list of colleges I m thinking about, check the box next to each college you plan to apply, then click on Move to Application List at the bottom of your list.

15 For each college, select the application plan from the drop-down menu (regular decision, early, etc.), then check the appropriate box if you have submitted your application.

16 Click on colleges I m applying to and print the page. Give the list to your school counselor along with the Danbury High School Transcript Release form (found under the Guidance tab on Danbury High School s website).

17 Submit the following items to your school counselor (all forms are online under the Guidance Tab under Danbury High School): Danbury High School Transcript Release Form. This PDF is interactive and information can be typed directly into the form. This form is required in addition to the Privacy Notice (on bottom of same form) completed online. Complete only one Danbury High School Transcript Release Form regardless of how many colleges to which you are applying. Student Activity Sheet. This PDF is interactive and the information can be typed directly into the form. Parent/Guardian Brag Sheet (optional). This PDF is interactive and the information can be typed directly into the form. Your guidance counselor, in writing his or her college recommendation, will use this.

18 Counselor Recommendations Student Activity Sheet and Parent/Guardian Brag Sheet (optional) are essential in the creation of a thorough counselor recommendation After a completed transcript request has been submitted, your counselor will write a recommendation to accompany the transcript and school profile, if requested

19 AP Test Scores Reporting of AP scores in the admissions process is optional. Students can self-report on the application. Individual colleges, not the College Board AP Program, grant course credit and placement based on qualifying scores

20 Essay/Personal Statement Needs to be in the voice of a high school senior Teachers and counselors are available to review

21 Interview Check with each school to determine if interviews are required If a school recommends an interview, arrange one

22 NCAA Eligibility Division I or Division II schools (not for Division III) Eligibility Center Complete Registration Complete Transcript Release form and give to school counselor Final eligibility is granted after graduation by the NCAA Please direct specific questions to DHS s Athletic Director, Chip Salvestrini at (203) or salvec@danbury.k12.ct.us

23 Visual/Performing Arts Check with each individual school for specific instructions Audition/CD/DVD Portfolio National Portfolio Day

24 Students with Learning Differences If you will be seeking academic accommodations at the college level, please be aware of the following: It is a family decision whether or not to disclose Documentation requirements and eligibility criteria, as well as accommodations provided, may differ from college to college

25 How Does Everything Get There? Application, Essay and Fee Transcript, Secondary School Report Form, School Profile & Counselor Recommendation Test Scores Teacher Recommendations Sent by Student Sent from Danbury High School Requested by student/sent from SAT/ACT Requested by student; sent directly to college by teacher

26 Financial Aid Financial Aid Night is in December Check Naviance and the Career Center for up-to-date scholarship information Complete the FAFSA at

27 Scholarships Check with each college you applied Check with your parent/guardian s employer and community organizations Check Naviance and the Career Center regularly

28 Suggestions Ask for your parent/guardian s support during this process Keep all your information private Delete anything on-line that is inappropriate Be organized: schedule college visits, keep track of deadlines, send test scores to colleges and confirm all materials received Send thank you notes to anyone who helps you

29 This presentation can be found under the Guidance tab on Danbury High School s website under Presentations. The forms referred to in this presentation can be found under Forms under the Guidance tab. Good Luck!

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