COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENTS OVERVIEW The Hun School of Princeton’s college counseling office proudly hosts a series of events throughout the year to meet individual student and family needs across all grade levels with regard to the college admission process. In addition to the events listed below, over 150 college admission representatives will visit campus throughout the fall semester to meet with seniors. Information about these events will be available on SCOIR and the weekly bulletin. Please note that there are many aspects of the curriculum that also compliment the college process. Community Education Senior Countdown to College Night September 12th grade students and parents/guardians College Financial Aid Night September 12th grade students and parents/guardians Admissions Panel October 9-12th grade students and parents/guardians Introduction to College Planning October 9-10th grade students and parents/guardians Inside the Athletic Process October 9-11th grade students and parents/guardians Standardized Testing Program November 9-12th grade students and parents/guardians Junior College Planning Night January 11th grade students and parents/guardians Princeton Area College Fair April 11th grade students and parents/guardians Parent/Guardian Case Studies Program April 9-11th grade parents/guardians Parent Chats Varies 9-10th grade parents/guardians Seminars, Workshops, and Standardized Testing Admission Representative Workshops (3) August 12th grade students Seminar 10 Aptitude Assessments Sep – Apr 10th grade students PG & New Student w/College Counselors September 12th grade students PSAT Administration October 11th grade students University of California Applications November 12th grade students SAT & ACT Diagnostic Testing April 11th grade students International Student College Process April 11th grade students Junior College Day April 11th grade students Senior Pass-It-On Day May 11-12th grade students Individual Family Meetings Seniors (Fall) Aug - Dec 12th grade students and parents Juniors (Spring) Feb - May 11th grade students and parents One-on-One Counseling Hun college counselors are also available for one-on-one meetings with students and families. Students in grades 9- 10 may meet with Ms. Bank. Students in grade 11 are assigned their college counselor in November and work together through the end of senior year. Students are welcome to contact Ms. Bank and/or their college counselor directly to inquire about their preferred method for scheduling a meeting. COLLEGE COUNSELING AND ADMISSION PLATFORMS Below is a list of the most important college admission platforms for applicants. Students will be expected to regularly update information on each to ensure accurate and timely submission of materials. SCOIR scoir.com SCOIR (pronounced "score") is a college search, selection, and application tool for students, parents/guardians, and college counselors. Each stakeholder in the college process will have their own individual accounts in SCOIR as there are features that are uniquely tailored to the student and parent/guardian role in the college process. Students and parents/guardians received an email in November to “invite” them to initiate their SCOIR account. SCOIR informs the college counselors where to submit your transcript, recommendations, and supporting documents, thus it is important to update your account regularly and notify your college counselor of any changes. Common Application commonapp.org More than 750 colleges and universities participate in the Common Application program whereby a student fills out one application and can use it for more than one college. Common Application is the student’s direct link to universities. Students create their own account, review supplemental essay prompts, and submit it to colleges. Your account can be updated after each submission, but we recommend that you only tailor your supplements for individual colleges and do not do so with the main application. Coalition Application coalitionforcollegeaccess.org A group of 130 colleges and universities across the U.S. that offers college planning tools and an online application for admission. The University of Washington is an exclusive user of the coalition application. Examples include: University of Florida University of Maryland University of Washington Institution-Specific, State Systems & International Applications Some schools still embrace unique application processes. This means they will not accept one of the options listed above, instead relying on an app they developed themselves. Usually, the information being requests mimics any other application. However, your student will need to complete these individually. Examples include: ApplySUNY Georgetown University UCAS (UK) ApplyTexas Military Academies Uni-assist (Germany) California State University MIT University of California FAFSA/CSS Profile fafsa.gov or https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org The FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal aid like the Pell Grant, work-study and federal student loans if you attend most colleges that participate in the Title IV federal financial aid program. The application is also often required by states and schools for their own scholarship and grant programs. The CSS Profile is only used by certain schools, listed on the CSS Profile site, as part of their financial aid process for aid like grants and scholarships. Both FAFSA and CSS become available on October 1st. THE 5 PHASES OF THE COLLEGE ADMISSION PROCESS The Research • Online Research • Meet with College Counselor Phase • Standardized Testing and Preparation • College Visits (Jun - Sep) • Hun College Fair (April) The Reflection • Journal Phase • Take time away from devices/electronics • Just be... (May - Aug) • Students participate in Junior College Workshop The Application • Essay Brainstorming • Essay Writing (August) Phase • Interview(s) • Visit final list of campuses for Early applications (if possible) (Aug - Jan) • Students begin applying to colleges during September • Know that you have submitted your best work and that The Waiting your college counselor has guided you toward a balanced list Phase • Update college admission offices as new information becomes available • Continue to research your schools, fall in love with them (Nov - Mar) all! The Decision •Decisions come out mostly by March 31 Phase • By May 1, you must deposit at one institution, even if you are pursuing a waitlist spot elsewhere (May 1) REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES Student Parent/Guardian College Counselor Register for ACT/SAT/SAT Subject Tests ü Register for campus tours/info sessions ü ü Create application account(s) ü Submit Signed FERPA Release Authorization ü Create NCAA Eligibility Center Account (request ü transcript(s) upload and submit test scores) Complete EDI/EDII Agreement Form (if applicable) ü ü Request 2 Teacher Evaluations/Recommendations ü Maintain up-to-date SCOIR “applying” list ü Complete Net Price Calculator for Each College ü ü Initiate Scholarship Research ü ü Submit Applications ü Submit Supplemental Essay(s) ü Pay Application Fee ü ü Report Official Standardized Test Scores ü Schedule Interviews (policies vary by college) ü Complete Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)* ü Upload Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio ü (Slideroom) Submit Athletic Highlights Reel ü Submit FAFSA/CSS Profile ü ü Report All Schedule/Course Changes to Colleges ü Submit Secondary School Report (including counselor recommendation) ü Submit Teacher Evaluation (2) ü Submit Initial Transcripts ü Submit Non-Hun Transcripts ü Submit MP1 Grades ü Submit Mid-Year Transcripts ü Submit Final Transcripts ü *Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) requires that students input their own transcript information as part of the application process. Examples include: California State University, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers, University of California, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of South Carolina, UT Austin, and Texas A & M. APPLICATION TYPES Application Type Description Commitment Regular Decision (RD) Students submit an application by a Non-binding specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. Rolling Admission Institutions review applications as Non-binding they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle. Early Action (EA) Student apply early and receive a Non-binding decision well in advance of the institution’s regular decision response date. Students may apply to multiple EA institutions concurrently. Early Decision I/II (ED) Students make a commitment to a Binding first-choice institution where, if admitted they will definitely enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early. Families must complete the net price calculator before committing to Early Decision I or Early Decision II. Restrictive Early Action (REA) Students apply to an institution of Non-binding and preference and receive a decision Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA) early. They may be restricted from applying ED or EA or REA to other institutions. If offered admission, they have until May 1 to confirm. APPLICATION OUTCOMES Decision Type Description Admit/Accept You have been offered admission to the college you selected. While you may have been admitted to the institution, you should read your offer of admission to determine if you have also been admitted to your major of choice. Defer You were not admitted for early action/decision, but your application will be reconsidered