The Common App
Timelines
and Deadlines
Websites
Supplemental
Materials
Counselor
Potpourri
100

True or False - If you are asked on the Common Application for your GPA and decile rank, you should provide that information.

False. The WHS GPA and decile rank scale are not listed so you would be misreporting the information.

100

A binding application plan where the student must attend the college if accepted

Early Decision

100

True or false, you have to use Naviance to apply to college?

True

100

This document summarizes your skills, experiences, and accomplishments. High school students can use it to apply for college, scholarships, employment, and internships

A resume

100

Which counselor has bungee jumped?

Mrs. LeBlanc

200

Who should you show your application and its components to before submitting it?

Your counselor (and/or a parent or guardian)

200

A non-binding application plan where a student applies to a college or university early and receive an admission decision early

Early Action

200

This is a website that you must register with in order to take the SAT and can also research college/major information

The College Board

200

How many teachers should you ask for recommendation letters from?

2

200

Which counselor was in a waterskiing competition?

Mrs. Rugo

300

How many activities fit into the "Activities" section of the common application?

10

300

f your application is due on November 1, what time is it due by?

11:59 pm (BUT never wait until the last minute, you never know when internet issues may strike!)

300

Where can you sign up for WHS College Visits?

Naviance

300

What are the two steps to requesting teacher recommendations?

Ask in person and then send the request in Naviance

300

Which counselor has witnessed a live no-hitter?

Ms. O'Mara

400

After you apply, how can you track your application status with a college?

An applicant portal (access information is sent to you directly from the college)

400

If you apply Early Action or Regular Action, by what date do you need to decide where you're going?

May 1

400

What form do parents/guardians need to fill out for Financial Aid?

The FAFSA

400

What is the maximum word count for the College Essay?

650

400

Which counselor started working at WHS in 2005?

Mrs. Caggiano

500

What does FERPA stand for?

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

500

How many school days' notice do you need to give your recommenders before you application is due?

10 school days/2 weeks

500

Which website would you send official SAT scores from (if needed)

The College Board

500

On which Naviance tab will you find the resume builder?

About Me

500

Which counselor has gone skydiving?

Ms. Dickerson

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