APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES & REQUESTING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION CLASS OF 2016

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1 APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES & REQUESTING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION CLASS OF 2016 Presented by IHS Counseling Department

2 PRIVATE COLLEGES Private colleges are not part of a system of colleges. Private colleges differ in cost from public colleges. Private colleges may differ in financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Private college deadlines and application plans vary greatly.

3 APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES READ application(s) thoroughly. Verify if the college to which you are applying requires a supplemental application. Become familiar with admission plans. Private colleges will expect that you understand admission plans

4 COMMON APPLICATION Private Schools Utilize the Common Application

5 COMMON APPLICATION Your Part Create an Account (AFTER AUGUST 1 ST ) Complete Application Invite Your Recommenders (AFTER asking in Person) Request Transcripts (PARCHMENT) Parts You Will Need Assistance With Letters or Recommendation (Counselor and/or Teacher)

6 CREATE AN ACCOUNT AFTER AUGUST 1 ST!

7 COMPLETE APPLICATION

8 INVITE RECOMMENDERS (FALL) Teachers: Ask in person and then invite on Common Application. Each teacher may have a separate process. Ask Early- some teachers will set a limit to the number of letters they write. Counselors: Ask in person then invite on the Common Application. Steps will be given at the FALL Letter of Rec Workshop.

9 FERPA Release of Authorization: FERPA form must be completed in order for us to communicate and or submit information on your behalf to colleges.

10 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Private colleges generally require recommendations from your counselor and one or two teachers. You are responsible for determining the letters and forms that are required by reading the application thoroughly. Verify deadlines prior to making your request for application assistance. Make all requests for recommendations in person!

11 SCHOOL REPORT FORMS Report Forms are usually required and can be found in the application. (Included in Common Application for Common App Schools) You may find separate forms for teachers and counselors. PLEASE NOTE: IHS Counselors may use our own common IHS school report forms for schools that do not use the Common Application.

12 REQUESTING TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS For TEACHER recommendations: Make all requests for recommendations in person! Choose carefully and consider those who know you well. Consider teachers in academic subjects who can write about your academic strengths.

13 REQUESTING COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATIONS For COUNSELOR recommendations: Make all requests for recommendations in person first Complete IHS Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire Complete or update your Resume Provide other required forms Request and purchase transcripts Meet with your counselor (once the above items are complete)

14 MAKE IT EASY FOR THE WRITERS Make Your Request in person, and obtain your Letter of Recommendation Ticket from your counselor. Make your request between: October 1 st -October 15th Counselor recommendations require that you go to the document library in Naviance for instructions and required forms. A note about NAVIANCE

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24 TIPS TO CONSIDER Read applications and instructions. Verify and adhere to all timelines. Use one name only and an active ! Begin the financial aid process. Research, and apply for, scholarships. Organize your educational records. Keep your grades up! Stay on task.

25 AND CLARIFY, REFINE, NARROW YOUR LIST Seniors spend innumerable hours preparing applications to private colleges to which they have no intention of attending. Discuss and consider this option with your parent(s) or guardian(s).

26 IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO: Make all requests in person! Read your applications thoroughly Follow instructions. Provide all required information. Do NOT miss required deadlines! ADHERE TO DEADLINES!

27 THINGS YOU CAN DO OVER THE SUMMER Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire (NAVIANCE) Resume (NAVIANCE) Common Application (After August 1 st ) Apply for Scholarships fastweb.com collegeboard.com naviance.com

28 IMPROVE YOUR COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE COLLEGE GUIDES COLLEGE WEB SITES COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS ADMISSION OFFICES COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES LIFE CENTER AREA VISITS

29 SOME www RESOURCES anycollegename.edu