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College Counselingat
Hyde School
In this presentation:
Hyde PhilosophyWhat’s happening here this springStudent expectationsWhat we doParent responsibilitiesApplication and disciplinary/legal questionsHelpful tools for parentsOur commitmentYour questions and comments
Our Philosophy
“College admission is a match to be made—not a prize to be won.”
A partnership for the journey
Schools that are the best fit for a student
The Hyde School experience make a difference in the college process
State of College Admissions…
Colleges seek to determine “serious applicants” Distinguishing characteristics Demonstrated interest
Number of test-optional colleges increases Be aware that this can affect acceptance rates www.fairtest.org
High Schools now submit application materials electronically Student must read the fine print Deadlines are critical
What’s Happeningat Hyde School this spring:
College Fairs – • Pomfret School (next week)
Testing • ACT (next test June 13th, www.actstudent.org)
• SAT (May 2nd , www.collegeboard.org)• Optional SAT or SAT Subject tests @ HOME (June 6)
What’s Happeningat Hyde School this spring:
Individual college counseling session
Initial development of list of prospective colleges Based on questionnaire, students’ preferences and
profile
Introduction to Naviance - our web-based
college counseling system (http://naviance.connection.com/hyde)
Review of summer college assignments
Student Expectations…
Be the “manager” of their college process
Carefully research prospective colleges; create a list of a maximum of 8-10 colleges; APPLY
All Seniors will be given a comprehensive College Process Workbook that they need to utilize (“how to” guide)
Communicate with their college process “team”
Student Expectations
Working with their college counselor and parents, students will: Register and prepare for the SAT and/or ACT Know application requirements and deadlines for
each college on their list Choose Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular
Decision Submit applications in a timely manner
Internal deadlines vs college deadlines
Student Expectations
Do summer college homework!o Visit a variety of colleges o Develop a working list of colleges that they
are considering o Write a draft of their college essayo Prepare for their next SAT/ACT/SAT
II/TOEFLo Begin to fill out the Common Application
after August 1st
What We Do
Educate versus DO
Develop a list of prospective colleges for each student
Counsel students and parents as the students’ final list of colleges is developed
Recommend actions that will strengthen a student’s chances for admission
Guide students during their College Workshop
More of What We Do
Establish internal deadlines to encourage timely submission of college applications
Monitor and review student’s materialsCoordinate and submit all school-related
materialsOversee teacher recommendation processAdvocate on behalf of our studentsServe as a resource for parents
Key Responsibilities of Parents
Approach this process as your child’s consultant—not as the manager
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO VISIT COLLEGES DURING THE SUMMER!
Work with your child to develop a final list of colleges by early September
Know how your child is progressing in the application process
Own the financial aid application process
Important Application Factors
The High School Transcript
Recommendations 2 academic, school statement
Distinguishing Characteristics essay, resume, explanation of transcript
Test Scores SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, TOEFL
Demonstrated Interest
Disciplinary/Legal Questions
“Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.?”
Disciplinary/Legal Questions…
Parents, please verify! Notify College Counseling if your student will need to answer “yes.”
Provide us with your own written explanation of the circumstances.
We will work with your child to develop his/her written explanation.
Disciplinary/Legal Questions
Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime? Yes No
[Note that you are not required to answer “yes” to this question, or provide an explanation, if the criminal adjudication or conviction has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise ordered by a court to be kept confidential.]
Helpful Tools for Parents
Hyde Central – www.hyde.wikispaces.net Go to the College Office page on the Woodstock
Campus – it’s our in-house one-stop-shopping page which will include: 1. Summer Homework for Incoming Seniors2. Links to Naviance, Common Application,
College Board, ACT3. Search engines for colleges4. Financial Aid information and links
Helpful Tools for Parents & Students…
Fair Test—www.fairtest.org*a list of colleges that are test-score optional for admission
FinAid - www.finaid.com or FastWeb - www.fastweb.com
*scholarship search engines
Financial Aid—www.studentaid.ed.gov*all you need to know to apply for
federal student aid
Helpful Tools for Parents…
Our Favorite Books:*40 Colleges That Change Lives*College Unranked-Ending the
College Admissions Frenzy*Princeton Review’s The Best 373
Colleges*The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges*The Fiske Guide*The College Finder
Our Commitment
We will work as your partner to:
Help your child find colleges that are a good fit for him/her to be admitted
Work with your child to produce high-quality application materials that present him/her in the strongest light
Keep you aware of their progress
Your questions are always welcomed!
Tricia Uber [email protected] of College Counseling
Karen McGovern [email protected] Office Assistant
(860)-963- 4782 or (860) 963-4712