College Process - Submitting Applications

Steps To Follow:

• Be certain you have either an SAT I or ACT score on file in the registrar's office. If you have not yet taken either test, you need to get signed up for the earliest available date. Many colleges also require SAT II tests. The specific SAT II needed varies from one college to the next. This is a requirement students must research for themselves. Keep in mind the SAT I and II may not be taken on the same Saturday. Registration forms may be obtained at the Career Center. Students needing the TOEFL TEST - Call Sylvan at 301-718-9893. If you take your exams, in your senior year, please forward your scores through www.collegeboard.com directly to your college of course.



• Your "Senior Brag Sheet" should be completed and handed into the Counseling Office. If available, a copy of your college essay would also be helpful. Keep a copy for your records, for other usage. (ex. teacher recommendations)



• The YELLOW "Authorization to Release Records" form needs to be signed and on file in the registrar's office. Nothing is sent without this form being completed!



• Many colleges ask for specific teacher recommendations. Find out the requirements for each college to which you are applying and then:
  • Make your request personally and talk to the teacher at least 20 days before the recommendation is due
  • Provide the teacher with a stamped, addressed envelope
  • Follow up with a thank you note when the letter is written
    
    
• Transcript & Counselor Recommendation Requests:
• Pay for the transcript at the school bank, and then bring the receipt to the guidance office. Each official transcript costs $3.00 for the first five.  After the fifth transcript, it will go up to $5.00 per transcript.
• Allow a 20 school day turn around time for processing
• Turn in only the Secondary School Report when submitting a request. Be certain you have filled in your personal information before leaving it with us.
• Submit a large (9x12) manila envelope with at least $1.11 postage on it for each application. ( 3 stamps )
• We will not accept entire applications or checks for college application fees
• No official transcripts are given to parents or students, at any given time!!!!
  
  
• Guidance Office Accepts Transcript Requests:
  • Before School – 7:00 AM - 7:25 AM
  • During Lunch – 10:10 AM – 12:30 PM
  • After School – 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
    
    
• Mid-year Reports and Final Transcripts – Students must submit a stamped addressed business envelope for each mid-year report needed. Directions for final transcripts will follow at a later date.
  
• Scholarship applications frequently require an official transcript. This transcript is free! Students must give the registrar 3 days notice. All transcripts must be mailed from the Counseling Office therefore; the scholarship application must be ready to mail when requesting the transcript.
  

Cost
Transcripts can be purchased at the school bank at a cost of $3.00 per transcript for the first five.  After the fifth, the price will go up to $5.00 per transcript.

 

College Due Date	All Requests for Transcripts & Recommendations Are Due By
November 1st	October 2st
December 1st	October 28th
December 15th	November 15th
January 1st	November 24th
January 15th	December 8th
February 1st	December 22nd
February 15th	January 15th
March 1st & Later	January 30th