How to Apply

Seniors get ready to apply!!!  

Deciding....................

Begin by going to the webpages of colleges you have been considering and check the Profile of Admitted Students.  Below I have listed examples from Skidmore College, Cornell University, and SUNY New Paltz.  

www.skidmore.edu/about/facts/Skidmore-Facts.pdf 

admissions.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/Class%20Profile%202016.pdf

www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/freshmen.html

Once you have done this, compile your list----chose a reach, then look for targets and likely Colleges.

 This first step is critical and one to take your time and think about.

                                                     

Now take your list of colleges to Naviance

www.naviance.com and add them on
Colleges I Am Applying To 
(be sure to mark your schools RD, EA, ED).  

Next, ask a teacher for a recommendation; once they have agreed, add the teacher's name on the Naviance drop down menu.  Be sure to thank your teachers and remind them to upload their letters on Naviance.

Next you have to (if you have not already done so) go to the Common Application www.commonapp.org and create a username and password.  

Then, back to Naviance and sign the FERPA agreement.  Do you, or do you not waive your rights to see your application at the school you attend?  Check your favored box (I would vote for a waive, but it is up to you) then enter your Common App username and password.  

Now that you have Naviance in place you are ready to apply!!!!  You will apply to MOST of your colleges on the Common Application.*   A reminder, be sure to fill out supplements, pay the fee (unless you are fee waiver eligible)  and make sure you submit your applications.

Once you submit your application, send me an email.  Let me know if you will need for me to submit SAT/ACT scores.  Many of these scores you will be submitting through the ACT or the College Board websites.

Any questions?  Come and see me.  Many of your questions can be cleared up during our pre-application meeting.  If you have not made an appointment, please do.

*You may also use the SUNY application----EOP candidates should absolutely use the SUNY app; and everyone will use the CUNY application......and, just to mix it up---some colleges will use their own applications.

Keep me posted on your progress,
Jennifer