senior parent meeting 2013. determine a list of schools 4-7 applications ▪ 1-2 reach ▪ 2-3...
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Updated Calendar on Guidance Website: Students need to SIGN UP on Family Connection 1 day in advance Colleges TabTRANSCRIPT
College Application Process
Senior Parent Meeting 2013
Applying to Colleges
Determine a list of Schools 4-7 Applications▪ 1-2 Reach▪ 2-3 Good Fit▪ 1-2 Safety
Make Campus Visits! Meet with College Representatives Attend College Fairs
College Reps @ Vianney
Updated Calendar on Guidance Website:
www.vianney.com/college-reps
Students need to SIGN UP on Family Connection 1 day in advance Colleges Tab
Vianney College Fair
Thursday, September 19th @ 7-8:30pm Over 100 Colleges/Universities Present Speak with College Representatives Gather information & brochures Students and Parents are invited to
attend!
Students should register online before the event: www.gotocollegefairs.com
College Athletics
NCAA Initial Eligibility www.NCAA.orgClick “Register to be a Student-Athlete”
NAIA Initial Eligibilitywww.playNAIA.orgClick “Register to Play”
Need to Request Transcripts be sent from Vianney on these websites
ACT/SAT Testing Continue Testing in Senior Year:
ACT: September 21, October 26, December 14
SAT: October 5, November 2, December 7
Request scores be sent to potential schools Some schools (Mizzou, SLU) won’t accept test
scores from student transcripts
Test Prep: ACT Class @ Vianney
Application Timeline
September-November (Earlier is Better)
December 1st: Priority Deadline for many schools
Early Decision vs. Early Action Early Decision: Binding, Must attend
College Early Action: Non-Binding, Receive Early
Response
Complete Applications
On Website of College/University
Common Application (If Applicable) Create Account 2 Teacher Recommendations Counselor Letter Essay Supplement
Request a Transcript
Naviance Family Connection Colleges Tab
Scholarships
School Specific: Must be accepted first Higher GPA + ACT Score = More $$ (usually) School will send information to you
General Scholarships: Check with Employer, Organizations, etc. Posted in Family Connection Posted on Bulletin & Newsletter File in Leadership Center
More Scholarships will be available Jan.-May
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Fill out application online:
www.fafsa.ed.gov Request a PIN for student & parent Complete application after January 1,
2014
Mark Your Calendars! Financial Aid Night: Nov. 7, 2013 FAFSA Completion Night: Jan. 28,
2014
Questions? Contact us!
Sarah Hartz (Last Names A-K)[email protected]
Linda Sodemann (Last Names L-Z)[email protected]
Website: www.vianney.com/guidance
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