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Be sure your
counselor has your resume in your file
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Take or
register to take the SAT I or ACT, or the SAT II Achievement
test, if required.
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Find the
colleges you are interested in possibly attending
Request application:
- Private colleges—require you to call or write for their
application
- Public colleges (SUNY)—application guidebook is available in
Guidance Office
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Fill out the
student portion of the application.
- Private colleges - normally require 2-3 recommendations. You
should get 2 from
teachers and the 3rd from an extra-curricular advisor or
employer
- Public colleges (SUNY) - do not require recommendations, but
can help your
chances of admission, especially for a student with unusual
circumstances
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Turn in the
completed application with fee to Mrs. McKeon in the
Guidance Office. If you apply electronically, fill out a
transcript request form with Mrs. McKeon.
Counselor completes school portion of the application
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Mrs.
McKeon mails the application with transcript through the
Schalmont School District mail. You do not have to pay
postage.
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Check with
the Admissions office and Financial Aid Office to determine
your status:
- Application received and files complete?
- Awaiting review?
- Decision rendered?
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The college
will notify you by mail if you have been accepted or denied
admission.
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Give notice
to the colleges that accepted you. You must inform the
school(s) if you plan to attend the following school year. If
you need an extension—request an extension from the Admissions
office at the college.
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A form will
be sent to homeroom in May for you to fill out and return to
Mrs. McKeon informing her where you wish to have your
official high school transcript sent. The colleges will not
admit you without proof of graduation.
