Attention Seniors



Attention Seniors!

SENIOR PACKET… DO NOT LOSE!

Let’s

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Plans for Senior Year & Beyond!

Table of Contents

College Applications: How to Apply 3

Senior Year Checklist: September - October 4

Senior Year Checklist: Nov. - June + My Counselor Information 5

SAT / ACT: General Information 6

SAT / ACT: Test Dates and Registration/Prep Information 7

Local Vocational and Technical Schools/Federal Job Information 8

Helpful Websites 9

Forms:

Final Transcript Request Form: Given to counselor in June 10

Records Request Form 11

Financial Aid Checklist 12

College Application Checklist 13

Activity Sheet: Required for letters of recommendations & Scholarship Opportunities 14

Parent Insight Form: Optional 16

APPLYING TO COLLEGE

It’s time to start the applications…

It’s now September of your Senior Year. Below is what you should have completed by now! If not, GET WORKING ON IT!!

✓ You should have taken your SAT and/or your ACT. If not, sign up for the November 7 SAT (deadline is October 9)

✓ Set up a PIN number on FAFSA. for Financial Aid

✓ Develop your activity resume

✓ Write your college entrance essay, if applicable.

Step I: Application Prep Work

You should have your list of college choices narrowed down to 3-6 schools. Review deadlines for college application. Some Early Decision deadlines can be as early as October 15th! Ask your teachers, counselor, etc to write letters of recommendation.

Step II: Sending the Applications

Students apply by:

A. Turning applications into your School Counselor with ALL supporting documentation including check or money order for the application fee. Your counselor will review all application materials, attach required information and mail everything.

B. Send applications directly to the colleges on your own, or apply online. A request form must be filled out in your Counseling Office for needed documentation to be sent to the colleges.

Commonly used online applications can be found on the school’s website, , and SUNY.edu

* Dr. Davis’ Email for Common App and SUNY APP:

jdavis@

Please ALLOW up to TEN school days for applications to be reviewed and processed by your School Counselor. All college applications with a December 1st deadline are due no later than Friday, November 7th. All applications with a January 1st deadline are due no later than Friday, December 5th.ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE HANDED IN COMPLETE WITH APPLICATION FEES, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND LABELED WITH THE APPLICATION DUE DATE AND ADMISSIONS ADDRESS!!

Senior Year Checklist

Here’s a cheat sheet of important things you will need to complete your senior year!

BEWARE OF DEADLINES!! (Especially Early Decision and January 1st deadlines). ALL deadlines are the STUDENT’S responsibility. DO NOT expect your application to be processed over Christmas vacation or at the last minute. All applications should be submitted at least TEN SCHOOL DAYS in advance of their due date.

Continually check the Remsen Guidance website for scholarships! Announcements of available scholarships will continually be posted on the Remsen Guidance Website. Again, adhere to deadlines! It is the student’s responsibility to gather and complete this information.

September – October

1. All students should meet with their counselor to conduct their “Senior Reviews”. In this meeting, you will discuss all graduation requirements you will need to complete. You will also begin to finalize post-graduation plans with your counselor.

2. Work on and complete applications.

3. Ask teachers to write letters of recommendation.

4. File early decision or early action applications according to college deadlines and procedures.

Early decision plans are binding. You agree to attend the college if accepted and if the college offers an adequate financial aid package. Although you can apply to only one college for early decision, applying to other colleges through the regular admission process is allowed. If you are accepted by the first-choice college early, all other applications must be withdrawn.

Early action plans are similar to early decision plans, but are not binding. If accepted, you can choose to commit to the college immediately, or wait until the spring. Under these plans, you may also apply early action to other colleges. Usually, candidates have until the late spring to let the college know their decision.

Regular Decision applicants have the option to apply to as many colleges as they wish, and eventually weigh all offers of admission and financial aid before making a final commitment.  Applicants generally have until May 1 to make a final decision about whether to attend. An enrollment deposit will hold a place in the freshman class

5. All students retaking the SAT 1/SAT 2/ACT should register for these tests ASAP and be

aware of deadlines for these tests! Note: October is the last test date that makes scores available

in time for early decision and early action programs

Fall SAT DATES:

November 7 (Deadline to register is 10/09/15)

December 5 (Deadline to register is 11/05/15)

Fall ACT DATES:

October 24 (Deadline to register is 09/18/15)

December 12 (Deadline to register is 11/06/15)

Remember to add the colleges you are applying to, to the list of schools you wish to receive

your SAT/ACT scores.

6. COLLEGE NIGHT is Oct 6, Utica College , 6:30 – 8:30 PM

7. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT at Remsen is, January 6, 2016, 6 PM-7PM

8. Actively update your activity sheets.

November

1. College search should be near completion.

2. File any early applications by the college deadline.

3. Follow up with teacher recommendations

January – June

1. Attend financial aid seminars. File FAFSA (required of everyone for financial aid) and any other financial aid forms required by the colleges you are applying to as soon as possible after January 1. It is recommended that you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) complete your tax return before filling out your FAFSA. This will make completing the FAFSA easier. If you have not filed your tax return yet, you can still submit your FAFSA but you must provide correct income and tax data once you have filed. Verification and specificity will come on the second form (SAR) afterwards. When you receive the SAR form you will need exact information.

2. Continue to monitor the Remsen Guidance Web Site for Scholarship applications and opportunities. Also check back with your counselor regularly for scholarship applications. The number of students applying for scholarships is decreasing nationwide. Use this phenomenon to your advantage and APPLY!

3. Admissions decisions and financial aid award letters begin to come in around April.

4. Notify your Guidance Counselor regarding college decisions and noteworthy information.

5. Make sure you understand your financial aid offers thoroughly. There is room to bargain, depending on offers from other schools of similar quality (private schools only).

6. Choose the college you will attend and send the universal notification and deposit by their deadline, usually May 1st. (CHECK WITH COLLEGE TO MAKE SURE)

7. Inform all colleges you applied to of your decision.

8. JUNE: Submit transcript request form to your counselor. This will inform your counselor where to send your final High School Transcript confirming your graduation and final grades.

My Counselor’s Information:

Name: Dr. James Davis

Phone: 315-831-3851

Email Address: jdavis@

SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams

Almost all colleges accept each test equally. As always, check with individual colleges to see which test they require and accept. Students should use the free practice test and simulate the test conditions as much as possible. Some colleges are trying to de-emphasize these tests (called “test-optional”). Again, you should have taken the PLAN and the PSAT as practice for these exams.

Competitive schools may require the SAT 2’s. These are subject tests for competitive programs that need additional information to differentiate applicants.

SAT/ACT should be taken at least once in the Spring, Junior year, and re-taken in the Fall of Senior year. Statistics show improvement between first and second testing is the largest, on average. You can take them as many times as you want, but don’t place too much emphasis on these tests. They are the only ways that colleges can compare high school students on the same measure. There are many other factors that colleges look at when making a decision to accept a student.

SAT ACT

Test Fee $52.50 $39.50 (no writing)

$56.50 (with writing) - Recommended

Test measures aptitude in Critical reading achievement in English, Math,

Math, essay-writing Reading, Science reasoning,

Based on NYS learning standards

Essay Mandatory Optional

Critical Thinking/problem content based

solving

Scoring Scores adjusting for guessing. Scores based on number of correct

Most incorrect responses carry answers. No penalty for guessing.

a penalty of 1/3, ¼ of a point.

Score Scales 200-800 Per Section 1-36 Per Section

Composite 600-2400 sum of test areas 1-36 average of four test areas

College Selectivity (Based on a combination of critical reading and math for SAT 11)

Open --950 17-20

Liberal 870-990 18-21

Traditional 950-1070 20-23

Selective 1070-1220 22-27

Highly Selective 1220-1380 27-31

“Write your ticket”

(most times) 1380 -- 31—

College Entrance Exams 2011-2012

SAT EXAMS

Register on-line at

High School Code: 334-695

|Exam Date |Registration Deadline |Late Registration Deadline (a $28 fee |Exam Location(s) |

| | |applies) | |

|October 03, 2015 |September 03, 2015 |September 18, 2015 |Check Website |

|November 7, 2015 |October 9, 2015 |October 23, 2015 |Check Website |

|December 5, 2015 |November 5, 2015 |November 20, 2015 |Check Website |

|January 23, 2016 |December 28, 2016 |January 8, 2016 |Check Website |

|March 05, 2016 |February 05, 2016 |February 19, 2016 |Check Website |

|May 7, 2016 |April 8, 2016 |April 22, 2016 |Check Website |

|June 4, 2016 |May 5, 2016 |May 20, 2016 |Check Website |

ACT EXAMS

Register on-line at

High School Code: 334-695

|Exam Date |Registration Deadline |Late Registration Deadline (a $25 fee |Exam Location(s) |

| | |applies) | |

|October 24, 2015 |September 18, 2015 |October 2, 2015 |Check Website |

|December 12, 2015 |November 6, 2015 |November 20, 2015 |Check Website |

|April 09, 2016 |March 04, 2016 |March 18, 2016 |Check Website |

|June 11, 2016 |May 6, 2016 |May 20, 2016 |Check Website |

Test Prep Opportunities

Test preparation available on the SAT and ACT websites and at:

College Advisory Service:

MVCC:  mvcc.edu

Local Vocational & Technical Schools/Federal Job Information

A vocational school (or trade school or career school), is a school in which students are taught the skills needed to perform a specific job. Vocational schools offer training in specific fields, and give students enough skills to enter the work force.Traditionally, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Health Care are just some of the fields vocational schools can train people in.

Is it for me?

Vocational schools are a good for individuals who want to enter the work force in a relatively short amount of time. They may also help someone learn more about the field they’re interested in, while having the opportunity to work once the vocational program is complete. Students should attend a reputable and accredited vocational school, so that their chances of employment are higher. And given their hands-on experience in their respective fields, trade school graduates will be able to enter the field with a formidable amount of knowledge and skill.

However, vocational schools are not for everyone. Anyone interested in vocational schools should understand the pro’s and con’s of attendance versus going to a two or four-year college or university. Bypassing any kind of baccalaureate education and heading straight to vocational school prevents individuals from gaining a strong educational background that could be valuable in other job areas, besides what one studies in trade school. While one may find employment in their field, it could prove to be difficult finding jobs in other fields without a solid education. Salaries and lifetime earnings can also vary greatly depending on what kind of employment one finds with vocational school training.

For basic information for New York Vocational and Technical Schools:



New York State Department of Civil Service Exams

Tests are required for specific groups including foreign service officers, customs, some secretarial and clerical, air traffic control, law enforcement, postal service, and for certain entry level jobs. The majority — approximately 80% — of government jobs are filled through competitive examination of your background, work experience, and education, not through a written test. Visit the website below for more detail and available positions:



Oneida County Civil Service Exams:



John Paolo’s Extreme Beauty Institute: The Central New York JATC

4948 Commercial Drive Electrical Construction Apprenticeship Program:

New York Mills, NY 13495 Central New York JATC

315-736-2002 4566 Waterhouse Rd

Clay, NY 13041

315-546-0221



Interested in the Military? Learn about different services at:

Helpful Websites for High School Students

Career Exploration Websites











planning





nymentor.edu







College Planning Websites







fafsa.





proctor.

suny.edu/Student/apply_online.cfm

Study Skills Websites









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Final Transcript Request

Have you selected your college?

Please provide your college selection and address for your guidance counselor.

We need this information to send your final transcripts.

Name:_______________________________________

College:______________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

State:_______________ Zip Code:______________

Records Request Form

Remsen Jr/Sr High School

Counseling Office

Student Name : _______________________________________________

I would like the following information sent to (please list college & address):

1. College Name : ___________________________________

Admissions Address: _______________________________

_______________________________

2. College Name : ___________________________________

Admissions Address: _______________________________

_______________________________

3. College Name : ___________________________________

Admissions Address: _______________________________

_______________________________

Please check off what you would like sent to the above colleges:

____ Official Transcript _____ School Profile

_____ SAT Scores _____ ACT Scores

____ Letter of Recommendation _____ Final Transcript

____ Other: ____________________

_______________________________ ____________________

Student Signature Date Submitted

_______________________________ ____________________

Counselor Signature Date Sent

Financial Aid Checklist

State and school deadlines will vary and tend to be early. Check with them to find out their exact deadline dates.

It is recommended that you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) complete your tax return before filling out your FAFSA. This will make completing the FAFSA easier. If you have not filed your tax return yet, you can still submit your FAFSA but you must provide correct income and tax data once you have filed.

Applications are found online at:

|Financial Aid Forms |

|Priority financial aid deadline | |

|Regular financial aid deadline | |

|Forms completed | |

|Forms Submitted | |

|After Application is Submitted |

|Receive letter from office of admissions | |

|Receive financial aid award letter | |

|Send deposit | |

|Good luck! | |

Information Regarding Student Loans

Subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans

If you are awarded a loan as part of your financial aid package, you may be eligible for either subsidized or unsubsidized funds, or a combination of both. The big difference between the two is when the interest begins to accrue.

• Subsidized loans are awarded on the basis of financial need. You won't be charged any interest before you begin repaying the loan because the federal government subsidizes the interest during this time.

• Unsubsidized loans charge interest from the time the money is first disbursed until it is paid in full. The interest is capitalized, meaning that you pay interest on any interest that has already accrued. One way to minimize how much interest accrues is to pay the interest as it accumulates.

College Application Checklist

Use this checklist to help you stay on top of your application tasks, paperwork and deadlines!

|Application Checklist |College 1 |College 2 |College 3 |

| | | | |

|Applications |

|Request info/application | | | |

|Regular application deadline | | | |

|Early application deadline | | | |

|Other | | | |

|Grades |

|Request high school transcript sent | | | |

|Request midyear grade reports sent | | | |

|Final transcript sent | | | |

|Test Scores |

|SAT® required | | | |

|SAT Subject Tests™ required | | | |

|Release SAT Subject Test scores | | | |

|Send SAT scores | | | |

|Send AP® grades | | | |

|Letters of Recommendation |

|Request recommendations | | | |

|Send thank-you notes | | | |

|Essays |

|Write essays | | | |

|Proof essays for spelling and grammar | | | |

|Have two people read your essays | | | |

|Interviews |

|Interview at college | | | |

|Alumni interview | | | |

|Send thank-you notes to interviewers | | | |

|Send and Track Your Application |

|Make copies of all application materials | | | |

|Apply online | | | |

|Include application fee | | | |

|Sign application | | | |

|Confirm receipt of application materials | | | |

|Send supplemental material, if needed | | | |

|Good Luck! | | | |

Activity Sheet

Completion of this activity sheet is required of all seniors. Answering these questions will serve the dual purpose of having you begin to think about questions which are often asked on four-year college applications, and provide your counselor with more specific information in order to most accurately write your college recommendation.

Please return promptly to ensure thorough consideration.

Name : __________________________________________________

Major : __________________________________________________

School(s) Applying to : _______________________________________________

In the space below, please describe any unusual situations such as: other language spoken at home, unique academic or personal circumstances, etc., that may have affected your achievement, either positively or negatively.

Please list the activities in which you have been involved. Please include school, community, and family activities. Be specific and list events, accomplishments, musical instruments played, varsity letters earned.

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List any work experience you have had during your high school years, including summer employment, volunteer work, and community service.

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Please discuss one or two academic experiences (e.g., a book you’ve read, a paper you’ve written, a class you have taken, etc.) that have meant the most to you during your secondary school years.

Briefly discuss the one or two extracurricular, work, or community activities that have meant the most to you during your secondary school years.

Below, please list THREE to FIVE words that you feel best describe yourself.

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

4. ________________________________

5. ________________________________

Please tell us something interesting or important that most teachers or students may not

know about you.

Why is going to college so important to you?

Remsen Jr/Sr High School

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Parent Insight

Please consider providing us with any information regarding your son/daughter which may be useful in the college application process.

Parent Name:

Student Name:

Please describe any special interests/talents your student has that may not be evident at school.

Describe an experience that illustrates a quality in your student which gives you the most pride.

Please share any insight into your student that you feel is relevant when describing his/her strengths and abilities.

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I am not sure what I want to do after High School…

How do I apply to college and figure out what school is right for me?

I think I might need some help with my studies…

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