College Application Process

After students have determined which colleges they wish to apply to,
the following procedures should be followed:

 

 

• Check to make sure requirements regarding SAT I, SAT II, or ACT are met.

• Obtain complete applications. Make an extra copy for a rough draft. Check on any option for applying on-line.

• Request letters of recommendation at least two weeks in advance of when the application needs to be mailed. Provide stamped, addressed envelopes for each.

• Write any required or optional essays, and have them checked by your English teacher or other appropriate person.

• Make sure your counselor has a complete and updated list of school and community activities, honors received, and special projects you have done.

• Complete the application - proofread it carefully!

• Obtain a transcript release from the Guidance Office and make sure it is filled out carefully and completely, with all information. If you are under 18, you must have the form signed by a parent. A separate transcript request must be filled out for each application.

 
 

The completed application, check (with student's social security number listed), essay, resume, activity sheet, etc. should be mailed directly to the college by the student. Make sure that all components are in place; including required signatures. Applications should be mailed a minimum of two weeks before the college deadline date.
 
At the same time, obtain a transcript release form from your Guidance Counselor. Completely fill out the release form with the name and address of the college/institution to which you are applying. If you are under 18, you must have the form signed by a parent/guardian. If your college application package has a "Counselor's Recommendation" form or "Secondary School Report" form, please complete the student information section and include this report with the completed transcript release form. Your Guidance Counselor will mail a copy of your transcript, your first quarter/first semester grades, Stonington's school profile, letter of recommendation, copy of SAT scores, and any additional teacher recommendations to the appropriate college. This procedure should be completed a minimum of two weeks prior to the deadline. The above procedure is also required for scholarship applications.
 
Remember that many colleges, as well as the NCAA Clearinghouse require that an official SAT score report be sent by The College Board. Although a copy may be sent from the Guidance Office, this does not replace the official score report.
 
Note that many colleges require a separate financial aid application. Most colleges require the completion of the FAFSA form, many require the CSS PROFILE, and many also have their own institutional financial aid form. Please check with each individual college to which you are applying.

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