Roles
- Everybody has a role in the application process. Who is responsible
for which pieces? What is the student responsible for? How do guidance
counselors and teachers fit in to the big picture?
FAQ:
How
many schools should I apply to? -
This is an individual decision that your counselor can help you with.
Typically, we recommend 4-6 schools, including 2-3 target schools,
at least 1 likely school, and, if desired, 1-2 reach schools.
Can
I get college applications from the guidance office?
-
The
Norwell High School Guidance Department keeps current applications
for Massachusetts State Colleges and Universities only.
Do
I give my applications to guidance to be sent to colleges?
- Normally,
the student sends in his/her own application materials. The guidance
office sends the Secondary School Report Form,
transcript, midyear grades (if available), GPA, Norwell High School
Profile, counselor recommendation, and any other school information.
Teachers send their recommendations separately, also. A small number
of schools do ask that all materials be sent in together. In these
cases, we collect all of the materials and send them out directly.
Be sure to read the instructions for your applications.
Tests
& Events To Plan For (Senior Year):
| Test/Event: |
Time: |
| Senior
Parents Evening Meeting |
October |
| College
Mini-Fairs |
October |
| SAT
I/II |
Oct/Nov/Dec |
| Financial
Aid Night |
December |
| Filing
Applications |
Oct/Feb |
| AP
Exams |
May |
College
Application Checklist:
1.
Make sure you have completed, or are completing, the items on the
Junior Checklist, particularly items 7-12.
2.
Sign up early for October, November, or December SAT I and SAT II
tests. Consult application instructions or college catalogs for SAT
II requirements for your colleges.
3.
You must have your scores forwarded to schools directly by The College
Board. Use the spaces provided for this on the SAT registration form
or see the SAT registration booklet to send scores (on-line,
by mail, or via phone).
4.
Request teacher recommendations weeks before
deadlines.
5.
Carefully fill out application forms. Ask someone to proofread your
essay, if one is required.
Follow
Directions & Meet Deadlines
Don't
forget to include a check for the application fee.
Sign the application.
If required, have your parents sign the application.
6.
Make appointments as needed with your counselor.
7.
Check once again to make sure you have taken all of the tests required
by the colleges to which you are applying and that you have had your
scores sent.
8.
Take note of all financial aid deadlines.
For
each completed application, you must submit the following:
I.
Four 1st class postage stamps (required to mail school portion of
college application, which is oversized).
II.
Secondary School Report Forms or Counselor Recommendation
Forms when necessary.
III.
Midyear Report Forms, if necessary.
