Any senior who has applied to any college with the Common Application must now send a Mid Year Report to each college. Some of you have already given me the form for the report. If you have not, print out the MR (Mid Year Report-2 pages), sign it and bring it into the College and Career Center.
Then, you must order transcripts for each college. These cost $2 each.
Large Brown Envelope with three stamps is needed for mailing, one for each college If you can preaddress the envelope, it will save us time. If necessary,we can provide the envelope if you can provide the stamps and the address.
Do this now as decision dates are soon!
Friday, January 28, 2011
BEWARE OF FACEBOOK in College Admissions
Students, I have often said that you need to make sure there is nothing negative on your personal Facebook page. This is an exerpt from the Daily Pennsylvanian, the college newspaper of UPENN. Please read it and then see if there is anything on your page would portray you in a negative way.
A 2008 Kaplan survey of 320 admissions officers from various high-ranking schools found that one in ten had visited applicants’ Facebook profiles in the decision-making process. Of those who had viewed students’ profiles, 38 percent reported that their opinions of the applicant were influenced negatively.
Furda stressed that, while Penn does not actively seek out personal information that is not already included on an application, the Admissions Office “remains aware in what is an intense and highly public process.”
We don’t use social media systematically in our evaluation process, but if there’s something on a site like Facebook that a student invites us into, that’s one avenue that we might take a look at,” he said. “On the applicant’s part, a lot of it is about common sense.”
A 2008 Kaplan survey of 320 admissions officers from various high-ranking schools found that one in ten had visited applicants’ Facebook profiles in the decision-making process. Of those who had viewed students’ profiles, 38 percent reported that their opinions of the applicant were influenced negatively.
Furda stressed that, while Penn does not actively seek out personal information that is not already included on an application, the Admissions Office “remains aware in what is an intense and highly public process.”
We don’t use social media systematically in our evaluation process, but if there’s something on a site like Facebook that a student invites us into, that’s one avenue that we might take a look at,” he said. “On the applicant’s part, a lot of it is about common sense.”
Sunday, January 23, 2011
National College Fair in Miami
Juniors: There is a National College Fair in Miami on Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at the Doubletree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel and Convention Center. Approximately 200 colleges will be attending. This is your opportunity to look at many colleges in a very short amount of time. For more information or to register: http://www.gotomyncf.com/ You will be able to talk to the reps, attend workshops and talk to counselors regarding majors, testing etc.
TIP: Before you go, print out some labels with your contact info: name, address, phone, email. This way you can save time by not having to fill out information cards at each booth you visit.
TIP: Before you go, print out some labels with your contact info: name, address, phone, email. This way you can save time by not having to fill out information cards at each booth you visit.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Need More Help with Financial Aid Forms?
Students and their parents are encouraged to attend College Goal Sunday on February 20th from 2:00-5:00 where experts will help you fill out your FAFSA form for free. This event will be held at the Urban League, 1700 N Australian Avenue in West Palm. You will need to bring your financial information with you. Students are encouraged to register online at http://www.collegegoalsundayflorida.org/ and check the website for details on what to bring.
Norwich University Event
Any students interested in Norwich University in Vermont may meet with the Vice President of Enrollment and the Director of Athletic Recruiting at an information session on Sunday, January 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek Ft. Lauderdale. Find out about academics, althletics, ROTC scholarships and the Corps of Cadets.
Register online at http://norwich.gotoextinguisher.com/Event or call 1 800 468-6679
Register online at http://norwich.gotoextinguisher.com/Event or call 1 800 468-6679
Financial Aid Night at West Boca High
For any seniors or families of seniors that missed our Financial Aid Night in December, you are invited to attend a session at West Boca High on January 19th at 6:30 in their theater. The FAFSA process will be discussed and there will be a representative from FAU to answer questions regarding FAFSA.
NO TIME TO SLACK, SENIORS!
The following is from the ACT bulletin this month and is essential reading for all seniors.
No time to slack, seniors
Once you have a college offer in hand, you may get the urge to coast through the rest of the school year, or maybe you've already decided to slack off. It's your senior year and you deserve it, right?
Before you give in to “the easy life,” you should know that your future college may be watching you.
Colleges, especially selective universities, have been known to withdraw offers of admission to students who drop college prep classes or begin earning uncharacteristically low grades. If you've slumped, but not too far, colleges might send you a warning letter and add certain stipulations to your admission, such as requiring a certain grade point average during the first year of college.
Taking an extended breather during your senior year can make your freshman year in college difficult. Sohave fun your senior year, but don't give up on your college preparation. Study hard!
No time to slack, seniors
Once you have a college offer in hand, you may get the urge to coast through the rest of the school year, or maybe you've already decided to slack off. It's your senior year and you deserve it, right?
Before you give in to “the easy life,” you should know that your future college may be watching you.
Colleges, especially selective universities, have been known to withdraw offers of admission to students who drop college prep classes or begin earning uncharacteristically low grades. If you've slumped, but not too far, colleges might send you a warning letter and add certain stipulations to your admission, such as requiring a certain grade point average during the first year of college.
Taking an extended breather during your senior year can make your freshman year in college difficult. Sohave fun your senior year, but don't give up on your college preparation. Study hard!
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