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School Counseling Office Tips and Resources for College Application Process

Access valuable tips for successful college applications and scholarships, along with essential info on graduation requirements and career portfolios. Stay informed on important timelines and resources for financial aid.

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School Counseling Office Tips and Resources for College Application Process

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  1. CLASS OF 2014

  2. SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE COUNSELORS ASSIGNED ALPHABETICALLY LAST NAME • A-E: Mrs. Caitlin Hawkins chawkins@boyertownasd.org • F-K: Mrs. Beth Shive bshive@boyertownasd.org • L-Rh: Ms. Sandra Gallagher sgallagher@boyertownasd.org • Ri-Z: Mrs. Christy Greener cgreener@boyertownasd.org CLERICAL STAFF • Counseling Secretary: Mrs. Wilma Schaeffer • Career Assistant: Mrs. Susie Groff

  3. COLLEGE TIMELINE – SENIOR YEAR

  4. COLLEGE TIMELINE – CONTINUED

  5. TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION PROCESS: • There is always a portion of your application that must be completed by your school counselor • Sometimes just transcripts, sometimes includes a school profile or counselor recommendation • We process the school portion of the Common Application online • We do not process any other applications online • Make sure your counselor has at least 10 school days to complete her portion before the application is due (this includes all scholarships) • Make sure you provide stamped, addressed envelopes for your school counselor and the teachers sending your recommendation letters • Make sure that your SAT or ACT results have been sent to the colleges you are applying to (does not apply to Community Colleges and most trade and art schools – ask your counselor for clarification) • If your application requires a counselor recommendation, please be sure to update your resume and have your parents fill out the “Parent Brag Sheet” • Make sure you sign and date all applications • MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF ALL DEADLINES – SCHOOLS WILL NOT PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION IF IT IS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED!

  6. TIPS FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS • PROOFREAD everything before hitting send • Print a copy for your records before hitting send • Look for e-mail confirmation within 48 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation email, make sure that the application was received. • Do not wait until the last minute to submit your application • Know the college’s policy for supplying supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation • Be aware of deadlines

  7. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION • Scholarships will be posted monthly in homeroom and on the school website • You will receive a sheet monthly with scholarship information • Additional scholarships can be found on websites such as: • www.fastweb.com • www.schoolsoup.com • Individual college websites • Questions on Financial Aid and grants should go through individual college Financial Aid Offices

  8. BASIC SCHOOL INFORMATION • Boyertown Area Senior High120 North Monroe StreetBoyertown, PA 19512 • Phone number: 610-473-3690 • Fax number: 610-473-3709 • CEEB or School Code: 390390

  9. WHAT DOES A STAMPED, ADDRESSED ENVELOPE LOOK LIKE? Boyertown Area Senior High 120 North Monroe Street Boyertown, PA 19512

  10. FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

  11. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • High School Began in 9th Grade! • 24 Credits • 4 years of math, social studies, English, phys. ed. • 3 years of science • 2 computer courses (credit value does not matter) • 2 years of wellness (grades 10 and 12) • electives • Career Portfolio (non BCTC students) • Senior Project (BCTC students) • It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to make sure that all requirements are completed before graduation

  12. SENIOR PROJECT (BCTC STUDENTS) • Culminating project in content (“shop”) area • Completion of several learning guides • Presentation prior to spring/Easter break of senior year • Work directly with your instructor to ensure timely completion of this project

  13. CAREER PORTFOLIO (NON BCTC STUDENTS) • Grade 9 • Career Matchmaker • Resume • Grade 10 • Career Matchmaker • College Visitation and Reflective Essay • Decision Making and Career Research • Grade 11 • Job Shadow • Grade 12 • October 1st – Portfolio Completion Night (sign-up only, information will be sent home via Week in Review and available on the website) • November 25th and 26th (time slots will be assigned)

  14. IMPORTANT WEBSITES • www.boyertownasd.org • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org • www.careercruising.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov

  15. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? • Don’t worry! You can make an appointment with your counselor. • Fill out the slip provided thoroughly (including circling your counselor’s name and listing any Open Campus/LGI Study Hall periods) • Please make sure that you come to the counseling office when your appointment is scheduled, or request for your appointment to be rescheduled!

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