What parents need to know DSF Counseling Department Where is your Senior applying Decide on the schools to which to apply Research their application process Plan ahead New this year Parchment ID: 650903
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The College Application Process
What parents need to know
DSF
Counseling DepartmentSlide2
Where is your Senior applying?
Decide on the schools
to which to apply
Research their application process
Plan aheadSlide3
New this year: Parchment
Parchment is the online provider
for
our new e-transcript request system
Freeman will be using Parchment to send senior student transcripts to colleges/universities this year Slide4
Benefits to Students
A simple online order form
that lets
students order
transcripts
to be sent to any destination worldwide while also collecting their payment electronically
Students can track their transcript request from beginning to end
online
and ensure transcripts are received The school counselor receives student requests, sends transcripts and adds any needed supplemental documents such as recommendations or school profile, and can track the process along the wayStudents/parents save both time and money Transcripts are secure and FERPA compliant (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)Over 2,500 colleges and universities are current Members of Parchment nationwideSlide5
Our Parchment Process
Yesterday counselors held Senior
Meetings to discuss College Application Process/Senior Year/Transcript Ordering
We distributed
Permission To Send Electronic Transcript Forms
to students
Form covers
release of your child’s educational records requiring signed consent under FERPA
AND Letter of recommendation waiver Discusses payment – First 2 transcripts are FREE; each additional transcript request is $5.00 per transcript (paid online thru Parchment)ONLY students that have returned the signed parent permission form may receive their registration code to register for Parchment and order transcriptsSlide6
Our Parchment Process
Student MUST turn in permission form to Mrs. Noe in Counseling office
Student will then receive their Senior folder which includes a form with their individual registration code inside (generated from the Parchment system)
Student uses code to create a Parchment account connected directly to DSF
Once account is setup, the student will log in to order/pay for transcripts Slide7
What is a Senior folder?
Each senior
is given a folder that keeps all
forms
together
Outside of folder indicates schools student has applied to and transcripts requested through Parchment (for counselor notification purposes)
This is how we keep track of what we have sent to colleges
on student’s behalf
If college does not accept transcripts via Parchment, student will indicate a separate transcript request on folder (few and far between) Inside folder are directions for the application process, senior counseling questionnaire/resume, and parental questionnaire Slide8
Best Practices
Help
your student “own” the application process
Get organized: may want a spread sheet to list schools and deadline dates
Schedule time
to work on applications/essay
Setting up an email that they use and will check
often
Make sure they review all applications for completeness as it is their responsibility to get all supplemental materials to the appropriate person i.e. counseling reports, essays, teacher recommendations, etc. Help them review all parts of the application for errors such as spelling, especially the essaySlide9
Different Types of Applications
Common
Application
School specificSlide10
The Process for Common Application
Many schools
accept the common application
Follow the tutorials for filling out the information
https://www.commonapp.org/Slide11
School Specific Applications
Fill out all necessary
information
Invite teachers to write letter of recommendation, if needed
Download Secondary School Form (if applicable) and email
to counselor
or look for
it on DSF School Counseling website
Counseling office DOESN’T handle teacher letters except for Virginia Tech (student must ensure the recommendation letter is sent to their counselor) Slide12
What if we are thinking about
starting at a Community College?
Many Virginia Colleges/Universities
have articulation agreements with the Virginia Community College System
Visit the website for J.
Sargeant
or John Tyler to view the step by step application processSlide13
Difference in Terms
Early
Decision:
A binding agreement with the college/university
Early Action:
College notifies student of decision before the regular decision date but student still has an option of not acceptingSlide14
How are mid-year grades and final grades sent?
At the semester, we will announce for seniors to request their transcript with mid-year grades included through Parchment
Make sure
students email us
the appropriate forms (mid-year and final)
At end of year, students will be able
to request their
final transcript
be sent through Parchment Slide15
My Senior is
planning to play sports in college
Don’t forget
to register with the NCAA clearing house.
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
A transcript of grades must be sent.
Need to request transcript in the counseling officeSlide16
We are still looking at colleges?
HCPS College & Career Night
At Freeman High School this school year
6:00 to 8:00 pm Slide17
How do we pay for this?
Scholarships
Freeman website
Rebel Hub
Financial Aid
Mrs. Janet
Andrews, GRASP Advisor
freeman@grasp4virginia.com
Here on Thursdays and some Fridays to meet with students and parentsSlide18
Enjoy Senior YearSlide19
Questions