Junior Checklist
Winter 2022, juniors should determine what if they are going to sign up for this entrance exam...
What is the SAT or ACT
Many colleges require that SAT scores are sent to colleges through this testing agency
What is the CollegeBoard
This is one of the most important factors to consider when building a college list
What is Program of Study or Major
Most prospective college lists include about this many schools (this is a range).
What is 8 to 10 schools.
Students who apply during this admissions deadline are not permitted to apply early decision or early action at other private institutions.
What is Restricted Early Action
During the months of January through March, juniors should attend this with their parents/guardians...
What is the Junior Meeting or Junior/Parent Meeting
Your test scores are NOT part of this supplemental document for your college application
What is your Official Transcript
When considering affordability of a college, students/families can fill out this free application to acquire federal and institutional funding for college.
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Your college list should consist of about this percentage of Reach schools
What is 25%
This is the central hub of the college application process, and can be accessed via the school’s website in the Family/Student portal. This is where you will build your college list, request transcripts and letters of recommendation, and specify application deadlines.
What is Naviance.
Your 'college brag sheet" for your school counselor and teachers (who are your recommenders) is due when?
What is June 13, 2023
Some colleges allow you to do this to your test scores through Common App instead of sending the scores through a third-party testing agency.
What is self report
When I am considering the community on a college campus, I am considering what?
What is Student Life
or
What is Student Activities
Your test scores and GPA closely fit the ones of accepted students or at least fall within a realistic range. You have a reasonable chance for admission.
What are Level Schools
Some schools require you to self-report your high school transcript either in the Common App or through the college's application portal.
What is the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR/SSAR)
In the summer of 2023, you should schedule this to begin your college application and essays.
What is an appointment with my School Counselor
This is when a college will receive all scores but will only consider the best scores from each section.
What is Super Scoring
When college admissions counselors review your application, they are considering what?
What is the academic capability or potential of the student (facilitator's discretion can be used with this response)
All Ivy League and highly selective schools are these type of schools. Your GPA and test scores may match those of accepted students. However, due to the number of qualified applicants, your chance of being accepted is like that of winning the lottery.
What are Lottery Schools
Through Common App, you must waive your rights to view/read your Letters of Recommendation from your teachers and counselor.
What is the FERPA Waiver
The virtual College Night presentation with the Princeton Review is happening on this date at 7pm
What is January 27th
This allows you to submit your best scores from each test section from the test dates of your choosing
What is Score Choice
Alumni Admissions Representative can conduct this to determine if you are a fit for the institution...
What is a admissions interview
Your school counselor recommends using this feature on Naviance to determine if a school is a reach, target or safety school.
What is the Scattergram
This is an online tool, created by the United States government, for consumers to compare the cost and value of higher education institutions in the United States. It displays data in five areas: cost, graduation rate, employment rate, average amount borrowed, and loan default rate.
What is the College Scorecard