Senior College NightMullen High School

September 2, 2015

Ms. Santillo, Director of College Counseling, L-Zsantillo@mullenhigh.com x3338Mrs. Eggleston, College Counselor, A-Kkimberly.eggleston@mullenhigh.com x3312

Text @mullencollegeprep to 23559for important reminders

Agenda College Application List Deadline Terminology Student Responsibilities & the Transcript Request Process College Counselor Responsibilities Testing Naviance & the Common App Applications & Essays Financial Aid & Scholarships College Visits & Fairs NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Centers & Student-Athlete Recruitment

The College Application List The average number of colleges to which a Mullen student

applies is five. It is recommended that students diversify their list of

colleges, applying to schools ranging from most likely to be accepted to those that are a reach. Foundation Target Reach

Statistics from the previous year’s admission pool for that college are good measures to compare your credentials (i.e., Average SAT/ACT score, Average GPA, Percentage of Applicants admitted).

Naviance Scattergramswww.connection.naviance.com/mullen

Deadline/Decision Terminology

Early Action Restrictive Early Action Early Decision Priority Regular Decision Rolling

www.connection.naviance.com/mullen

Student Responsibilities for Applying Application, Application fee to the college Standardized test scores to the college (Mullen does

NOT release) Essay (email a copy to your College Counselor for

feedback) Any essay or other supplements required by the

college Activities list or résumé (Can create in Naviance) Submitting transcript requests ($3 each) to your

College Counselor a MINIMUM OF 15 DAYS prior to your deadline

Student Responsibilities for Applying Teacher recommendations (2 teachers from

academic subjects) Provide teacher with helpful information about you (blue

Teacher Rec form from last spring, Activities Résumé, etc.) Thank them!!

Counselor recommendations See Counselor writing your rec to provide required

information Keep them in the loop and thank them!!

Any recommendations from people outside of Mullen (optional)

Student Responsibilitiesfor Transcript Requests Transcript Requests will not be processed unless a student

has a Mullen Transcript Release Form on file with the College Counselors

$3.00 fee per transcript/college See your College Counselor to fill out the pink Mullen

Transcript Request Form a MINIMUM of 15 days before application deadlines

All Early Decision/Early Action Transcript Requests are due no later than OCTOBER 15, 2015

All Transcript Requests for a deadline during Christmas Break (Dec. 31, Jan. 1, Jan. 2, etc.) are due no later than DECEMBER 7, 2015

Mullen Transcripts Transcripts have all 9th, 10th, and 11th courses listed with grades. 12th

grade courses are also listed. T1 and T2 grades are added to your transcript once available.

Transcripts sent two weeks after T1 finals will have T1 grades listed. Transcripts sent two weeks after T2 finals will have T2 grades listed.

T1 grades may be requested by colleges for students who have applied Early Action/Early Decision.

In December, Mullen automatically sends the Mid-Year Report to those colleges to which you have applied. The Mid-Year Report includes T1 senior grades.

Final Year Grades are automatically sent to the college to which you inform us you will be attending.

College Counselor Responsibilities

Oversee the college search and application process.

Provide feedback and recommend colleges to consider.Help determine which colleges are foundation, target, and reach schools.Meet individually and in groups with students/parents to form college application plans and timeline to apply.Provide essay feedback. Help proofread applications.Prepare students for interviews.

College Counselor Responsibilities

Also…

Assist student-athletes with the college recruitment process.Assist with scholarship search and financial aid questions.Help students make the final decision.Answer questions. Offer support.Be your “College Coach”Celebrate acceptances!

College Counselor ResponsibilitiesOnce a pink Transcript Request Form is completed, your Mullen

Counselor will provide and submit to colleges:

Secondary School Report Transcript (with Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 grades once

available) Counselor letter of recommendation Teacher letters of recommendation Mullen School Profile Final transcript/graduation confirmation (sent

automatically once available)

Testing – what to knowSeniors may retake the ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject Tests in the fall of

their senior year. Mullen CEEB code: 060-600 NCAA Clearinghouse: 9999

Reporting Scores to Colleges Students are expected to keep records concerning their own testing results. Students are responsible for reporting their scores directly to the colleges.

Note: Students can request which test dates can be forwarded to colleges.

Non-Report Testing Options Approximately 850 four-year colleges and universities deemphasize the use of

standardized tests in making admissions decisions by offering waiver or non-report options.

For a complete listing of schools with Non-Report Testing Options, go to www.fairtest.org/university/optional

Testing – dates and deadlinesSeniors may retake the ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject Tests in the fall of their senior

year. Mullen CEEB code: 060-600 NCAA Clearinghouse: 9999

ACT – www.actstudent.org Sept. 12, 2015 – Register by Aug. 7 (or register with Late Fee by Aug. 21) Oct. 24, 2015 – Register by Sept. 18 (or register with Late Fee by Oct. 2) Dec. 12, 2015 – Register by Nov. 6 (or register with Late Fee by Nov. 20)

SAT – www.sat.collegeboard.org Oct. 3, 2015 – Register by Sept. 3 (or register with Late Fee by Sept. 22) Nov. 7, 2015 – Register by Oct. 9 (or register with Late Fee by Oct. 27) Dec. 1, 2015 – Register by Nov. 5 (or register with Late Fee by Nov. 23)

Test Prep at Mullen! Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 – SAT/PSAT prep in Student Life Center – Register at

www.doorwaytocollege.com Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 – ACT prep in the Rilko – Register at www.prepforthefuture.com

Naviance & the Common App Consider using the Common App if you are applying to at

least two Common App schools. Use Naviance to figure out which of your schools accept the Common App.

There is no advantage to using the Common App over the college’s own application or vice versa.

Your Naviance email = Your Common App email When completing the FERPA waiver in the Common App,

we highly recommend that you agree to WAIVE. This helps strengthen your application.

DO NOT INVITE YOUR REC WRITERS THROUGH THE COMMON APP – This will be done through Naviance.

Application Sections Course Listings – 10 sections but 15 classes Standardized Tests – list what you intend to send as official Activities Section –

List all 9th-12th activities (even ones not yet completed – i.e. winter/spring theater or sports activities) in order of importance to YOU - #1 should be your favorite

If you have more than 10 activities, try grouping things together. Don’t forget to include your service work, employment, etc.

Honors Section – Subject Awards, Honors Societies, Torch Awards, etc. Residency Section – Have your parents nearby to help you fill out this section! Additional Information Section – OPTIONAL – “if you wish to provide details of

circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application.” (Common App) This is a good place to include information not presented elsewhere in your

application. For example, if you experienced something that has impacted your academic record or ACT/SAT performance.

College Essays Do:

Write an interesting narrative essay that demonstrates the qualities you want a college to appreciate about you.

Provide evidence of those qualities. (“Show, don’t tell.”) Remember your reader. Use your voice. Re-use your essays for different colleges where possible!

Don’t: Re-state the prompt. Use a title. Write just what you think the college wants to hear. Use a different college’s name in your essay.

Financial Aid & Scholarships Explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities in the Fall Financial Aid/Scholarship search links on Mullen->Affording College Attend Mullen Financial Aid Night – December 8, 2015 January 1: FAFSA application available on web at www.fafsa.ed.gov Complete CSS/Profile if it is required for college at

www.collegeboard.com A copy of all merit-award scholarship letters must be turned in to

your College Counselor. Please keep these! College Opportunity Fund – apply now at

www.collegeincolorado.org for in-state schools Net Price Calculators

College Visits & Fairs Over 100 College Reps visit Mullen each year! Sign up in Naviance

24 hours in advance and get a pass from your College Counselor. Wed. Sept. 9 – JET College Fair (during lunch in Rilko) Wed. Oct. 7 – Out-of-State College Fair (Monarch H.S., 6:00PM-

8:00PM) Thurs. Oct. 8 – Out-of-State College Fair (Lakewood H.S., 6:00PM-

8:00PM) Sun. Oct. 10 – In-State and Out-of-State College Fair (Mountain Vista

H.S., 10:00AM-12:30PM) See the College Event Calendar:

http://www.mullenhigh.com/NetCommunity/2015-design/pages/academics/2015-bootstrap-college-planning-page

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Centers & Student-Athlete Recruitment All prospective student-athletes must register with the

appropriate Eligibility Center NCAA: http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp NAIA: http://www.playnaia.org/page/freshmen.php

Be sure to send the results of at least one ACT/SAT to the NCAA (code: 9999) or NAIA (code: 9876)

Sending Transcripts NCAA: Mullen automatically sends your transcript once you register,

as well as your final transcript once you graduate NAIA: You must complete a “US High School Students Cover Page”

(http://www.playnaia.org/page/transcripts.php) for your College Counselor in order for your current and final transcript to be sent

Dates to Know Transcript Request Forms (due 15 days prior to deadline)

October 15th – Early Action/Early Decision apps December 7th – Regular Decision apps

Wed. Sept. 9 – Common App Workshop – 8-9AM (SLC) Wed. Sept. 9 – JET College Fair (during lunch in Rilko) Wed. Oct. 14 – College App Workshop – 8AM-noon (SLC) Tues. Dec. 8 – Financial Aid Night (Rilko) January 1st – FAFSA is available – do your taxes ASAP! February 15th – FAFSA due date (most colleges) May 1st – National Candidates Reply Date

Contact Information

Ms. Santillo, Director of College Counseling, L-Zsantillo@mullenhigh.com x3338

Mrs. Eggleston, College Counselor, A-Kkimberly.eggleston@mullenhigh.com x3312

Text @mullencollegeprep to 23559for important reminders