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Guidance
To: SENIOR STUDENTS
Steps to applying to College
1. Many colleges prefer that you apply online. A paper application can be downloaded from the colleges website. Some schools accept the Common Application.
2. Follow application directions carefully. Complete only the student part of the application. Print neatly in ink or type.
3. Request an official transcript from the Guidance Secretary by completing the Transcript Requests form for each college. Pick up a RELEASE FORM in the guidance office and have your parent sign it so we can release your transcript when requested. If you are over 18, you may sign your own form.
a. Attach the application (if not applying online) and
the transcript fee.There is a $4.00 transcript fee per application. No fee for Scholarship transcripts.
b. Give these to the Guidance Secretary.
c. Allow 10 school days for the transcript to be sent to the college.
Letters of Recommendations
Request TWO (preferably more) RECOMMENDATION LETTERS from current classroom teachers. You can also bring in from outside contacts recommendation letters to be kept on file in the guidance.
Complete and return to guidance A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION WORKSHEET. Your counselor will use the information about you as they write a letter of recommendation be sent with the college application.
Some colleges require the application to ask individual teachers to submit letters of recommendations directly to the college. Students are responsible for making these arrangements with the teachers.
Some schools, require an essay to accompany the application. This gives the admission committee a sense of the applicant's writing ability and provides insight in the student. The essay should address the topic clearly and honestly. Also ask a teacher or parent to proof your essay.
WATCH DEADLINES
- Colleges do not accept late applications.
- Sign your application.
- Follow all instructions carefully. Each college has its own set of instructions and requirements.
SENIORS:
Please allow the Guidance Dept. two weeks to process your applications.
COMMON APPLICATION FOR SENIORS
If the college you are applying to requires the Common Application the following instructions are to be used for the application process:
- Student applies online
- Invite teachers and counselor
- Counselors have to go into the website and "Opt Out" of completing the "Secondary School Report" online.
- The student will need to download the Report, complete his or her portion of the form and turn it in with the Transcript Request form to Mrs. Diamond in the Guidance Office.
 VIRTUAL COLLEGE ADVISOR LIVE CHAT LINE
Monday through Friday 8-4:30pm
POWER POINT ON SENIOR YEAR - click here
COUNSELORS
Mrs. Diamond
Secretary
(216)529-4032
Mrs. Young
Guidance Facilitator
(216) 529-4040
Mr. Daley, Jr.
Counselor
(216)529-4124
Mr. Francu
Counselor
(216)529-4170
Mrs. Hoopes
Counselor
(216)529-4141
Mrs Schuckert
Counselor
(216) 529-4272
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Mr. Pajka
(216)529-4201
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