 |
Spring 2010: College Happenings
Class of 2010
1. Final Transcripts will be mailed be colleges on June 20, 2010. Class of 2011 - Summer Due Dates:WHEN: July 1st ___ WHAT: Six journal entries with likes and dislikes on colleges you are seriously considering WHERE: Completed in the Family Connection WHEN: July 15th___ WHAT: Journal Entry - 3 things you would like a college to know about you - WHERE: Completed in the Family Connection WHEN: August 15th__ WHAT: First draft of a possible college essay WHERE: Attach to an email to your College Counselor WHEN: August 30th__ WHAT: Common Application completed on-line WHERE: Put your username and password in a journal entry in Family Connection) WHEN: August 30th__ WHAT: Résumé Completed WHERE: Completed in the Family Connection
Recommended Reading for Parents:Admission Anxiety, With a Twist, by Gerri Hirshey,New York Times Young, Gifted, and Not Getting Into Harvard by Michael Winerip, New York Times Off the Beaten Path by Randal. C Archibold, a New York Times Staff Writer The Smart Transfer by John Merrow, a New York Times Staff Writer For Girls, It's Be Yourself, and Be Perfect, Too by Sara Rimer, a New York Times Staff Writer Aid Lets Smaller Colleges Ask, Why Pay for Ivy League Retail? by Alan Finder, a New York Times Staff Writer Admissions and the Cold Slap of Rejection by Bill Pennington, a New York Times Staff Writer "How to Get Into Every College on Your List" by Jay Mathews, a Washington Post Staff Writer College Unranked: Affirming Educational Values in College Admissions"The truth could set you free! This Collection of essays and comments adds real insight to the search for college and re-centers the focus to the student's development and well being. Full of excellent observations and advice" Richard H. Shaw, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Yale University
|
College Counseling Calendar | | College Counseling Handbooks | Timeline 10th Grade TIMELINE FOR SOPHOMORES
September
Take a solid and appropriate courseload.
Be an involved community member.
Build strong relationships with Proctor faculty.
Work hard in all classes.
October
Meet with your advisor to build a three-year Academic Plan.
Start thinking about and planning for Off-Campus Programs.
PSAT's: Saturdayy, October 17, 2009
April/May
Register for June SAT Subject Tests, if applicable.
Create an appropriate, yet challenging schedule for junior year. Consult a College Counselor with any questions.
Do a good job on your final exams.
June/July/August
SAT II Subject tests: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at home, if applicable.
Work, pursue a passion, be involved in community service, and read.
Visit a few colleges.
|
|
| Timeline 11th Grade TIMELINE FOR JUNIORS
Junior Year College Seminar Program:
Monday 9/23/09
JYCSP - Session #1
College Admission Rep. Talk - Courtney Wege, Gettysburg College.
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wise Center
Saturday 10/3/09
JYCSP - Session #2
Handbook/ Family Connection
10:15am to 11:00am
Meeting House
Saturday 10/10/09
JYCSP - Session #3
Fall Family Weekend Presentation
Parents and Students
10:00am to 11:30am
Meeting House
Saturday 10/17/09
PSAT
Shirely Hall
9:00am to 11:00am
Meeting House
Saturday 10/24/09
JYCSP - Session #4
Discussion of Standardized Testing.
Register for April ACT.
Parents and Students
10:00am to 11:30am
Meeting House
Tuesday 11/3/09
JYCSP - Session #5
Completion of Junior Questionnaire
10:30am to 11:15am
Meeting House
Thursday 12/3/09
JYCSP - Session #6
Return of PSAT's
10:30am to 11:00am
Meeting House
FThursday 12/3/09
JYCSP - Session #7
College Video - Inside the College Admission Process
6:30pm to 7:15pm
Meeting House
September/October
Optional Explorations Program - Myers Briggs Type Indicator.
Juniors and parents receive College Counseling Handbook and access to Family Connection.
October 17, 2009: Fall Family Weekend -College Counseling Presentation- Panel includes: Dr. Joe Greenberg, The George Washington University, Regional Director of Admissions and Eric Nichols, Stonehill College, Associate Director of Admission.
Junior Parents complete Parent Questionnaire by November 30, 2009.
November
Assignment of College Counselor
Juniors planning on being off campus during the Spring Term:Register for SAT Reasoning Test in Dec. and ACT with writing in Feb. Meet with a College Counselor to develop Exploratory College List
December/January
Schedule a meeting with your college counselor to develop exploratory list.
Begin ongoing research of exploratory list using the Family Connection.
Register for April ACT with writing (Test Center: 216630).
February
Plan and schedule college visits for March break.
College Counselors assist juniors with registering for May SAT Reasoning Test.
Juniors planning on being off-campus during the Spring Term:
SAT's in December and ACT's in February
March
Research and college visits.
Update Family Connection with journal entires about likes and dislikes.
Student/Parent communication.
April/May
Schedule meeting with your College Counselor: Create Probability Chart
Review Senior Year curriculum with your College Counselor
ACT with writing: Saturday, April 10, 2010.
SAT Reasoning Test: Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Thursday, April 29, 2010: College Fair at Colby-Sawyer College
May 1 to May 10: Advanced Placement Exams, if applicable.
Complete Teacher Recommendation Form.
Register for June SAT/ACT (if applicable)
June/July
SAT / Subect Test, if applicable, June 5, 2010
Continue college visits during early June or late August.
Set-up and complete the Common Application.
Start organizing and reviewing applications.
Draft college essay and supplemental essay questions.
Create resume of activities, work experience, interests, and community service
Research scholarships.
Work on portfolio / audition, if applicable.
Have a productive summer: work, study, community service, complete summer reading, and find time to have a little fun.
If you are interested in SAT prep, pursue it at this time.
August
Plan any remaining college visits and interviews for the fall. (Week after Labor Day, Fall Family Weekend, or Bonus Weekend)
Start planning an exciting Senior Project.
|
|
| Timeline 12th Grade TIMELINE FOR SENIORS
August/September/October
Common Application should be completed before returning to Proctor in the Fall.
Update College Counselor on summer visits. Draft a preliminary final list.
Register ONLINE for needed College Testing.
Keep drafting the college essay, complete resume, and work on a portfolio or audition, if required.
Work on Supplemental Forms and essays.
Research scholarships opportunities.
Meet with your College Counselor throughout the fall trimester to put together a well-balanced 'Final List.'
October 10, 2009 - SAT Reasoning / SAT Subject Test.
October 17, 2009: All seniors meet with College Counselors to work on college applications!
Keep working the College Essay with your English Teacher.
Meet with visiting college representatives - In the Fall of 2008, over 65 colleges are scheduled to visit Proctor Academy.
Fall Family Weekend is a terrific time to make final college visits and complete required interviews.
November
SAT Reasoning / SAT Subject Tests recommended, if not taken in October.
Application list is finalized.
Check deadline dates on all college applications.
Note: Transcript Requests are due in the College Counseling Office two weeks prior to deadline.
November 15th -Early Decision deadline for many schools
November 30th - University of California system application deadline
Fall trimester grades are in!!
Interview at schools during Thanksgiving break.
December
SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests and/or ACT (if needed).
Review college applications with your College Counselor prior to Winter Break.
January/February
All applications should be completed by January 15, 2010.
January 21, 2010 - Winter Midterm Grades are available and ready to be sent to colleges.
Financial Aid Information (FAFSA and CSS Profile) should all be completed before February 1st.
March/April
Final winter term grades are in! Many colleges will request these grades before making a decision.
Continue researching scholarships opportunities.
Seek out College Counselor for support in making final college decision.
May
May 1, 2010 : Decision Day! Reservation Agreement and Deposit must be mailed.
May 29, 2010: Graduation Day - You made it!
|
|
College Search & Application Links | Research and Applications Find out more about researching and applying to colleges. |
|
| Schedule Review the different standardized tests and when Proctor students are usually scheduled to take them. |
|
Financial Aid & Scholarship Learn the ProcessForms to be Completed:
1. FAFSA
(required by all institutions)
2. CSS Profile
(required by some private institutions) |
|
| Tips and information for Student-Athletes |
|
| Interim Year Programs and Summer Opportunities Studying abroad, volunteering, traveling, working, or doing an internship in a field of interest are just a few examples of the exciting opportunities you can take advantage of before attending college. Also, check out our extensive list of "Summer Opportunities". |
|
| |