Do's and Don't of College Applications
What does it mean to have a balanced list of colleges when you are at Bennett Day School?
You have a equal number of colleges with low acceptance rates, mid-acceptance rates, and high acceptance rates.
What does ED stand for?
Early Decision
What's one way that you can show level of interest sitting at your computer?
Going to the schools website and filling out an interest form?
Emailing a college rep/admissions office.
How do you apply for financial aid? (name 1)
Filling out the FAFSA, CSS profile, or contacting the college where you have been accepted.
What if I want to apply to more colleges, how many colleges does Common App let you apply to?
20
What do you need to make sure a teacher writes a strong letter of recommendation for you? (3 steps)
1. Ask them in person
2. Fill out and give them the form/or an written explanation of why you liked their class.
3. Fill out their name and email on the common app.
It is a binding agreement- which means if you are accepted you agree to enroll at that school.
What's one way to show level of interest during the school day (not on your computer)?
What does the FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
If I have already applied to my colleges what can I do now? (name 2)
Check my email, complete any forms the school now is asking for (SRAR, CSS profile), look for scholarships, continue to add evidence to your transcript, continue to build your resume.
What are three different ways to learn more about a college?
1. Talk to a college rep
2. Visit the school
3. Explore online (maybe a virtual tour)
4. Talk to friends/family
No, because that means you would be enrolling in two different schools.
What's one way to show level of interest on the weekend in Chicago? (give 2 examples)
Attending a college fair, college presentation, college visit.
What does the CSS stand for?
College Scholarship Service (CSS), the financial aid division of the College Board. The CSS PROFILE is required by many private colleges and universities to determine your eligibility for non-government financial aid, such as the institution's own grants, loans and scholarships.
Why is it important to keep all documentation regarding scholarships and grants when your receive it from schools? (give 2 reasons)
It helps you to have a good idea of what your financial aid package will look like.
Ms. Newberry needs this information to report it to our Marketing Director
It will help you to leverage any other schools you are really interested in attending.
What is the name for enrolling in two or more schools?
Double depositing
Yes, if there is a big discrepancy in how much it cost to go to the school and how much your family can afford.
If you are placed on the waitlist, how can you show your high level of interest in the school?
Accept their waitlist offer.
Email the college rep to explain anything interesting you have been doing this winter/spring, and how attending this school is your dream/#1 choice.
When is the deadline for the FAFSA and the CSS profile?
The FAFSA opens on December 1st and there is no deadline.
The CSS profile has a deadline set by each individual school.
What are the different responses you can receive from a college?
Accepted
Deferred
Waitlisted
Denied
Accepted for January acceptance
If you don't _______________ after you apply, you might miss out of fully completing your application, missing out on scholarship opportunities, and getting your 1st or 2nd choice area of study.
Check your email and respond of a daily basis.
If you are accepted ED to your #1 school, what should you do now? (2 answers)
1. Accept their offer
2. Email the remainder of your schools that you will be withdrawing your applications.
If you are VERY interested in the school, how often should you email the regional rep to make sure they know that this school is still your #1 choice?
No more than every other week! In these emails it should be communicating updated information or asking questions you cannot find online.
What are the different types of financial aid? There are several, but you must name at least 3
Loans, grants, scholarships, work-study
You're finished with applications! Woohoo! What's something you can do to continue building your professional relationships with your teachers?
Work hard in class
Write them a thank you card
Keep them updated on your acceptances