WELCOME BACK
SCREAMING
EAGLES
2017 GRADUATES
Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts,
never fears, and never regrets.
Leonardo da Vinci
68 DAYS
AND COUNTING
UNTIL…...
Everyone has APPLIED to
At Least 1 College!
University of Delaware
Mount St. Mary
Towson
University
Frostburg
University
Ohio State University
Montgomery College
Howard
University
VISION
The ability to think about and plan for the future, using
intelligence and imagination.
Someone’s idea or hope of how something should be
done, or how it will be in the future.
Last day for
SENIORS
is May 26, 2017
UNLESS…
SENIORITIS
A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms
include laziness, excessive wearing of old athletic wear,
sweatpants and sweat shirts. Also features a lack of studying,
repeated absences, and a general dismissive attitude. The only
known cure is a phenomenon know as…..
GRADUATION!!!
SENIORITIS MAY RESULT IN:
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Significant drop in GPA.
Failure to graduate in June 2017.
Rescinding of College acceptance decision.
Unusual and unnecessary panic and stress.
Unbelievable amount of counselor, parental, and
student tears.
HOW WILL YOU FEEL IN JUNE?
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE THIS
TIME NEXT YEAR?
COLLEGE?
CAREERS?
MILITARY?
WHETHER YOU ARE PLANNING ON
ATTENDING A 2 YEAR OR 4 YEAR COLLEGE
There is a College for EVERYONE!
People have varying circumstances that require
different types of support. Please see your
Counselor for assistance
COUNTDOWN TO
GRADUATION
Fall
• Follow college application procedure.
• Take SAT and/or ACT and SAT subject test scores if needed. *Send Test Scores!
• Visit with College Reps in the career center. Sign up with Naviance
• Visit College campus.
Fall/Winter
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Complete and submit college application- on time; know your deadline.
Request a mid-year report to college as needed
Complete and submit FAFSA as soon as possible starting October 1, 2016
Apply for Scholarships
Attend the FAFSA workshop on September 28th
• ASVAB test , if needed
Spring
Maintain good grades and attendance-Extremely Important!
Most schools ask for mid-year transcript-Avoid Senior Slump!
Request final transcript from Ms.McCabe
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AT
SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
“FOR MOST AMERICANS APPLYING TO COLLEGE IS A GIANT
MYSTERY.” “IT’S VERY HIGH-STRESS. I’M CONVINCED WE ARE
LEAVING TALENT ON THE TABLE IN THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE
THE PROCESS IS SO COMPLICATED AND STRESSFUL.”
-GOUCHER COLLEGE PRESIDENT JOSE BOWEN
TURN IN THESE DOCUMENTS TO
MS. MCCABE STARTING ON SEPT. 15, 2016.
 Signed transcript request form
 Transcript fees
 Student Brag Sheet
 SVHS Secondary School Report Form
 Stamped, addressed envelopes for colleges that still require mailed
documents.
 Request a Teacher Recommendation (1 or 2)
“THE GOLDEN TICKET”
WHAT’S IN A
COMPLETE APPLICATION?
 A College Application or Common Application.
 Secondary School Report Form
 Official Transcript
 Recommendation Letters (Allow 15 school days)
 Test scores from College Board or ACT (Students
Responsibility)
 Anything else colleges request (Ex. Portfolio)
 Application Fee / Fee Waiver
MATCH THE COMMON APPLICATION ASAP!
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Ms. McCabe will give the counselor the student’s
file with the request for a letter of recommendation
if needed.
Students need to request a recommendation letter
at least 15 business days in advance or
recommendation letters will not make the deadline
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE SENT
BY SVHS?
 Official transcript which lists:
 Courses
 Grades (GPA)
 Credits for grades 9, 10, and 11
 The School Profile
 Recommendation from Counselor
 NACAC /Secondary School Report
 Common App Counselor
WHAT IS THE COUNSELOR’S
ROLE?
To write letter of recommendation for college and scholarships
Assist students with finding a school that is the “Right Fit”
Most colleges/universities want to see at least 5 academic classes
the senior year. Competition for admission is extremely
competitive! Students should check with their colleges before
dropping/eliminating academic classes.
WHAT IS THE STUDENT’S ROLE IN THE
APPLICATION PROCESS?
Students are responsible for sending Test Scores
Create an appropriate e-mail address. Use for applications, Family
Connections and Common App.
Be aware of each colleges requirement and deadlines.
Complete and submit application before deadline (don’t wait until
the last minute).
Follow SVHS College Application Process
Check each college’s scholarship webpage, Family Connections and
the College and Career page for scholarship lists.
THE UNIVERSITY OF
MARYLAND APPLICATION
Priority deadline is November 1st.
Submit by this date for best chance to be considered for Honors,
Gemstone, Scholars, and Merit Scholarships.
95% of the class will be selected from these applicants.
Test scores need to be sent directly from the test centers to
College Park. Request by October 1st.
Request official transcript by October 1st.
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Application online beginning October 1st – March 1st, 2017 FREE.
Due date for the Scholars Program and Macklin Program is in
January 2017. Separate Applications!
MC offers Associate’s degree and Certificate programs.
Students MUST take the Accuplacer if they do not have an ACT or
SAT score higher then a 20 for the ACT and a 500 for the SAT
Take assessment tests before registration No need to request
transcript to apply.
ACCUPLACER
• Determines course placement at many colleges in Maryland if you did not
receive a 20 on each section of the ACT or 500 on both sections of the SAT.
• Test is Untimed so take your time – pace yourself
• Take it SERIOUSLY!!!
• Use online study guides online at: www.montgomerycollege.edu
• A student who tests at the lowest developmental levels will pay an additional
$2,700 (county rate) and complete at least two additional semesters in noncredit courses.
NCAA PROCEDURES
Student athletes considering Division I or II colleges must register
with NCAA no later than October 1st. Request fee waiver when you
register.
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Send ACT and/or SAT scores to Clearinghouse.
NCAA code is 9999 for SAT/ACT scores to be sent.
Request transcript via NCAA online when registering. SVHS will
send electronically. See Mr. Rossini or Mrs. Maloney
CHECK E-MAIL REGULARLY!
( BE CERTAIN IT IS PROFESSIONAL AND
APPROPRIATE )
•Colleges, Federal Financial Aid and
Maryland Higher Education
Commission communicate with
students through e-mail.
IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS
PLEASE
ASK!
“A DREAM DOESN'T
BECOME REALITY
THROUGH MAGIC; IT
T A K E S S W E AT,
D E T E R M I N AT I O N A N D
HARD WORK”.
-COLIN POWELL