CRYSTAL BONDS, PRINCIPAL
College Preparatory
Handbook
For The
Graduating Class
Of
2016
A Comprehensive Guide of
Facts, Procedures, Strategies, and
Encouragement
To Successfully Complete
The College Application Process!
Written and Compiled by:
Wade A. Klein, M.A., Ed.M., M.S.Ed.
Director of College Services & School Counselor
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HSMSE @ CCNY
Counseling Department
Mailing Address: Wade Klein, Director of College Services & Counselor High School for Math, Science, and Engineering @ City College Baskerville Hall 240 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 Location: Baskerville Hall, Room B20 Corner of 140th Street and Convent Avenue Phone: 212-281-6490 ext. 5240 Fax: 212- 281-6918 Website: www.hsmse.org College Board High School/CEEB/ACT Code: 333 691 School Counselors Ms. Sujeidy Cedano [email protected] 9th & 10th Grades, Special Education Mr. Wade Klein [email protected] 11th & 12th Grades, Director of College Services Counseling Department Assistant Ms. Ivette Ortiz 7:00 – 3:00 (M-F) [email protected] Counseling Department Graduate School Interns Honor Society AdvisorPlease use the “[email protected]” email addresses as the email address and on all
documents and applications.
Senior Caseload Intern Intern Email
Abraham, J. – Freeman, E. Carla Espinoza [email protected]
Garcia, I. – Islam, A. Laura Li [email protected]
Jenkins, Z. – Rai, A. Morgan, Karese [email protected]
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Guidance Department Schedule
FALL Semester 2015
Ms. I. Ortiz Guidance Dept. Assistant Ms. S. Cedano 9th & 10th Grade Counselor Special Education Mr. W. Klein 11th & 12 Grade Counselor Director of College ServicesGraduate School Guidance Interns
Junior and Senior Caseloads
Intern Intern Email Senior Caseload Junior Caseload Carla Espinoza [email protected] Abraham, J. – Figuero, M. Abir, A. – Elbargoury, Y. Laura Li [email protected] Finkel, J. – Konforti, N. Esseks, W. – Lin, J. Morgan, Karese [email protected] Lam, M. – Regan, R. Lin, S. – Powpour, K. Wu, Ting-Yi [email protected] Rivera V., E. – Zilkic, D. Queener, C. – Zheng, S.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Ivette Ortiz 7:00 – 3:00 Ivette Ortiz 7:00 – 3:00 Ivette Ortiz 7:00 – 3:00 Ivette Ortiz 7:00 – 3:00 Ivette Ortiz 7:00 – 3:00 Sujeidy Cedano
8:45 – 4:00 Sujeidy Cedano 8:45 – 4:00 Sujeidy Cedano 8:45 – 4:00 Sujeidy Cedano 8:45 – 4:00 Sujeidy Cedano 8:45 – 4:00 Wade Klein 7:45 – 3:00 Wade Klein 7:45 – 3:00 Wade Klein 7:45 – 3:00 Wade Klein 7:45 – 3:00 Wade Klein 7:45 – 3:00 Karese Morgan
9:30-4:30 Carla Espinoza 9:30 – 4:30 Carla Espinoza 8:30 – 4:00 8:00 – 3:00 Laura Li 8:00 – 3:00 Laura Li
Karese Morgan
8:00 – 3:30 Ting-Yi Wu 8:30 – 4:00 Karese Morgan 8:30 – 4:00 9:30 – 4:30 Ting-Yi Wu
Ting-Yi Wu
9:30 – 4:30
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HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK
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New York State
Graduation Requirements
Current as of May 2015
Subject Area Regents Diploma Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Minimum Number of Credits English 8 Social Studies 8 World History: 4 US History: 2 Government: 1 Economics: 1 Mathematics 6 Science 6 Life Science (2 credits: Biology) Physical Science (2 credits; one Subject: Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics) Laboratory Science (Physical Science or Senior Year Elective) Languages Other Than English (LOTE) 2 6 Art & Music 2 Physical Education 4 7 semesters Health 1 Elective 7 3 TOTAL 44
New York State Diploma Requirements
Regents Diploma
(4+1 Option) Regents Diploma with HONORS Advanced DesignationRegents Diploma with Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with HONORS
English Language Arts English Language Arts English Language Arts English Language Arts Global or US History Global History Global History Global History
Mathematics (one exam) US History US History US History
Science (one exam) Mathematics (one exam) Mathematics: Integrated Algebra, Geometry, AND Algebra II/Trigonometry Mathematics: Integrated Algebra, Geometry, AND Algebra II/Trigonometry +1 Option: One additional exam in Social Studies, Math, or Science Science (one exam) Science: Living Environment Physical Science Science: Living Environment Physical Science Minimum Grade: 65 on each exam Minimum 90 average for mean of all exam scores Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Minimum Grade:
65 on each of the nine exams Minimum 90 average for mean of nine exam scores
HSMSE Endorsement Requirements
Advanced Engineering Program Mt. Sinai Biomedical Research Program Mathematics Concentration
Advanced Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma
10 Math credits 10 Math credits 12 Math credits
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10 STEPS TO COMPLETING
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
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10 STEPS TO COMPLETING
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10 STEPS TO COMPLETING
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Continued Taking the time now to make good choices will save you time and money in the future by possibly preventing you from transferring from a college that was not a good match or fit for you. Worried about the high cost of tuition and “sticker shock”? Do not base all of your college choices on your financial situation and the cost of attending a college. You should apply to more affordable colleges such as CUNY and SUNY schools; however many expensive, private colleges are very generous to students from low-income families. Private schools may become a more affordable option because these colleges may provide them with generous amounts of grant and scholarship money. It is often a reasonable option for students and families to borrow money to finance a college education. 5. Ask Teachers, Counselors, and Mentors for Recommendations Please see the “Recommendation Letter” section of this handbook. Ask your letter writers as early as possible because some staff members will refuse to write letters after a certain date. Present each recommender with your transcript and a completed “Letter of Recommendation and College Resume Worksheet (Brag Sheet).” This is available on the HSMSE website as a Microsoft Word document. You can complete it on the computer and email it to your teachers and counselors. 6. Read, Review, and Complete Your College Applications Please see each section in this handbook to learn how to apply to: CUNY SUNY Private and Out-of-State public colleges Make a file for each college to which you plan to apply to store a copy of your application and any other important information. Read and review the directions and requirements for each application. Bring in your 2013 income information (tax forms, pay check stubs, Social Security statements, and/or public assistant documents) to determine if you qualify for financial aid programs that assist highly qualified, lower income students to gain admission to college:
Type of College Degree Program Financial Aid Program
CUNY Four (4) Year Bachelor’s Degree SEEK Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge
CUNY Two (2) Year Associate Degree CD College Discovery
SUNY Two (2) & four (4) Year Degrees EOP Education Opportunity Program Private Colleges in
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10 STEPS TO COMPLETING
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
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10 STEPS TO COMPLETING
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Continued
8. Market (Sell) Yourself to the Colleges Marketing yourself to the colleges will enable them to learn more about you as an individual and not just as another applicant. Give yourself a competitive edge over the other applicants by becoming your own public relations representative. Use the “Marketing Strategies” section of this handbook for practical interview questions and strategies. Write your Resume • Do not just provide a list of activities. Write a “college resume” to highlight your accomplishments! See the “College Resume” section of this handbook. • Use the Brag to help organize your achievements and skills. Practice Your Interviewing Skills Some schools require an interview; other schools recommend it. It is usually to students’ advantage to interview at a school. You may also request to interview at a college that does not require or recommend it. Use “The College Interview” section of this handbook for practical interview questions and strategies. Practicing interviewing skills and questions will also help you impress admissions representatives if you meet them during a high school visit or college fair. 9. Apply Early for Financial Aid
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INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONNAIRE
©COLLEGE INFORMATION
Check all answers that apply. Answering these questions will enable you to narrow your focus on the type of schools to which you want to apply. Academic Information:/
G.P.A.(weighted) (4.0 Scale) G.P.A. Rank
SAT Verbal (highest) SAT Math (highest) SAT Writing (highest) SAT Total ACT English ACT Math ACT Reading ACT Science ACT Composite ACT English/ Writing
Geographic Preference Location School Size
Northeast Urban Very Large (20,000 +)
Mid-Atlantic Suburban Large (15,000 – 20,000)
Southern Rural Medium (7,500 – 15,000)
North Central No Preference Small (2,000 – 7,500)
Northwest Very Small (under 2,000) West No Preference International No Preference
Type of Institution Specific Population Specific Services
Community/Junior College Co-educational (both M & F) Learning Disabilities
Liberal Arts College All Women’s Colleges Visual Disabilities
University All Male Colleges Hearing Disabilities
Private Institution Historically Black Colleges Physical Disabilities
Public Institution and Universities (HBCU) Wheelchair Accessibility
Out-of-State Colleges Hispanic Serving Medical Services
Technical Schools Institutions (HSI) Psychological/Counseling
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COLLEGE MAJOR & CAREER INVENTORY
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HSMSE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
DUE DATES & DEADLINES
You must “invite” Mr. Klein, interns, and your other letter of recommendation writers by the HSMSE Deadline. You may submit your apps to your colleges by the College Due Date!Application
Due Date
College
Deadline
HSMSE
Brag Sheets
Email to Mr. Klein, Guidance Interns, Letter of
Recommendation Writers
September 1
Questbridge Scholarship September 28
September 10
1. Early Decision (ED) 2. Early Action (EA) 3. Public Colleges & Universities 4. Recommended submission date for all college applications November 1
October 1
All Applications including: 1. CUNY and CUNY Selective Programs: 2. Macaulay Honors College 3. Brooklyn College BA/MD Program 4. City College Spitzer School of Architecture 5. City College Grove School of Engineering 6. Applications that are due on December 1st - January 1st December 1November 1
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education January 8January 3
Applications that are due on January 15th – February 28th January 15 - February 28January 7
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Testing Date
Tests Given
Registration Deadline
October 3, 2015
Current SAT & Subject ExamsSeptember 3, 2015
November 7, 2015
Current SAT & Subject ExamsOctober 9, 2015
December 5, 2015
Current SAT & Subject ExamsNovember 5, 2015
January 23, 2016
Current SAT & Subject ExamsDecember 28, 2015
March 5, 2016
Redesigned SAT & Subject ExamsFebruary 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
Redesigned SAT & Subject ExamsApril 8, 2016
June 4, 2016
Redesigned SAT & Subject ExamsMay 5, 2016
ACT
REGISTRATION & TESTING
DATES 2015-2016
fee waivers are deactivated after the registration deadline
TESTING DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
September 12, 2015
August 7, 2015
October 24, 2015
September 18, 2015
December 12, 2015
November 6, 2015
February 6, 2016
(Not offered in New York State)
January 8, 2016
April 9, 2016
March 4, 2016
June 11, 2016
May 6, 2016
SAT & SAT SUBJECT EXAM
REGISTRATION & TESTING
DATES 2015-2016
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College Application Deadline Form
To access this Google Form, click the image of the form below or the this link: Class of 2016: College Application Deadline Form
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SENIOR YEAR CALENDAR
AUGUST/SEPTEMBERo
Complete the “HSMSE Brag Sheet 2016”
before you start the doing any of the necessary paperwork. The Brag Sheet will help you organize your information and thoughts that will make completing the application, essays, resume, and interviews much easier AND effective!o
Email the Brag Sheet to Mr. W. Klein ([email protected]) and your other letter of recommendation writers by September 1!o
Keep researching colleges!o
Schedule a visit! Take campus tours, and meet with admission representatives. Look at the interview questions and questions you can ask college representative in this handbook in preparation.o
Have a family meeting…Discuss your application plan with your parents or guardians.o
Financial Planning…Develop a financial plan with your parents or guardians that explores how you will pay for your college education.o
Start completing the Common Application and CUNY application!Application College Due Date HSMSE Deadline
Brag Sheets
Email to Mr. Klein, Guidance Intern,
Recommendation Writers
September 1
Questbridge Applications September 28 September 10
Early Admission Plans: Early Decision (ED) & Early Action (EA) Public Colleges & Universities Recommended submission date for all college applications! November 1 October 1
Exam Testing Date Registration Due Date
Current SAT & SAT Subject Tests October 3, 2015 September 3, 2015 Current SAT & SAT Subject Tests November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015
ACT September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015
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CONTINUEDo
Brainstorm, write, and re-write your essay and short-answer questions. See the “Effective Essay Writing” section of the HSMSE College Prep Handbook.o
Write your resume. See the “The College Resume” and “Resume Worksheet” sections of the HSMSE College Prep Handbook.o
Rehearse interview questions. See the “The College Interview” section of the HSMSE College Prep Handbook.o
Organize Early…Create a file (either a hard or electronic file) for each college and keep all important information in this location. Application Planning & Completion Activities:o
Complete the “Individual Questionnaire,” “College Major & Career Inventory,” and online career assessments, and personality tests to see which college majors you will prefer! All of these tools are available in the HSMSE College Prep Handbook.o
If you choose to apply to a college using an early admission program, select your Early Decision (ED) and/or Early Action (EA) colleges and complete the applications. Early Decision and Early Action applications are usually due November 1st. The Counseling Office deadline for these applications is October 1st! That means you must “invite’ you recommenders to your applications. Some schools have more Restrictive EA programs, which limit the number of schools to which you may apply under Early Action programs. Please consult individual colleges for this information. If you apply to a school(s) through an Early Admission candidate (either ED or EA) you MUST apply to other schools under the regular decision programs. You MUST apply regular decision to other schools so if you are not accepted under an Early Admission program (ED or EA), you will not miss the deadline for applying to other colleges.o
Prepare for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and/or ACT. See information on the Test Prep Resources section of the HSMSE website. Don’t forget that all HSMSE students have free access to online SAT Exam preparation via Method Test Prep. If you are pleased with your scores and you do not need to take any additional exams…o
Send SAT, SAT Subject Exam, and/or ACT scores to your colleges.o
English Language Learners (ELL) and native foreign language speakers should determine if they qualify and need to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This test is for non-native speakers to measure their use and understanding of English. For more information, please visit the TOEFL website: www.ets.org/toeflo
Recently naturalized citizens and Permanent Residents should copy all of their documents to verify their status to the college admissions and financial aid offices. Please note that only students who are naturalized citizens and Permanent Residents are considered eligible non-citizens who may receive financial aid.27
OCTOBER
Financial Aid Due Date CSS Profile Available October 1 Completing Your Applications:o
Send scores (especially to Early Decision/Early Action college choices.) Contact the College Board to send SAT, SAT Subject Exams and contact the ACT to send ACT scores to your colleges. Send the scores early because it takes at least three (3) weeks for your scores to arrive at the colleges. Upon your request, Ms. Ortiz can send your scores to SUNY and CUNY colleges.o
Determine if you qualify for application & financial aid programs (see below and the “10 Steps to Complete the College Application Process” section (#6) for details: CUNY:4 year study: SEEK Program (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge)
2 year study: CD Program (College Discovery)
SUNY: EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)
Private colleges in New York State: HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity Program)
Application College Due Date HSMSE Deadline
Brag Sheets Email to Mr. Klein, Guidance Intern, Recommendation Writers September 1 Early Admission Plans: Early Decision (ED) & Early Action (EA) Public Colleges & Universities Recommended submission date for all college applications! November 1 October 1
Exam Testing Date Registration Due Date
Current SAT & SAT Subject Tests November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 Current SAT & SAT Subject Tests December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015
ACT October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015
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OCTOBER
Continued Completing Your Applications:o
Finalize and perfect your college essays, short answer questions, resume, portfolio materials, and all other documents required by the colleges by meeting with the interns.o
Complete private and out-of-state college applications. Don’t forget to complete required supplemental essays, short answer questions, and forms! See the Common Application and the individual colleges’ website for details. On the Common Application, to gain access or see the writing supplement (if offered) you must first complete all the college specific questions. Some writing supplements differ depending on the major/program you select on the school's specific page. Financial Aid:o
CSS Profile: To receive financial aid, some private and public colleges require you to complete the CSS Profile to provide them with more detailed financial information. Check to see if your school requires the CSS Profile. The fee for the initial application and one college or program report is $25. Additional reports are $16. Payment may be made via credit or debit card. Fee waivers are granted automatically — based on the information entered on the PROFILE application — to students who are first-time college applicants and are from families with low incomes and assets. International students are not eligible for fee waivers. This waiver covers the application fee and the reporting fees for up to eight colleges or scholarship programs. Not available until October 1.NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
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NOVEMBER
Financial Aid Due Date
CSS Profile Available October 1
Please note: Selective colleges and universities usually will not accept SAT, SAT Subject Exams, and ACT scores after January 1
Completing Your Applications:
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Finalize and perfect your college essays, short answer questions, resume, portfolio materials, and all other documents required by the colleges by meeting with the interns.o
Complete private and out-of-state college applications. Don’t forget to complete required supplemental essays, short answer questions, and forms! See the Common Application and the individual colleges’ website for details. On the Common Application, to gain access or see the writing supplement (if offered) you must first complete all the college specific questions. Some writing supplements differ depending on the major/program you select on the school's specific page.o
CSS Profile: To receive financial aid, some private and public colleges require you to complete the CSS Profile to provide them with more detailed financial information. Check to see if your school requires the CSS Profile. The fee for the initial application and one college or program report is $25. Additional reports are $16. Payment may be made via credit or debit card. Fee waivers are granted automatically — based on the information entered on the PROFILE application — to students who are first-time college applicants and are from families with low incomes and assets. International students are not eligible for fee waivers. This waiver covers the application fee and the reporting fees for up to eight colleges or scholarship programs. Not available until October 1.Application College Due Date HSMSE Deadline
All Applications including: CUNY and CUNY Selective Programs: • Macaulay Honors College • CCNY: Spitzer School of Architecture • CCNY: Grove School of Engineering • CCNY Honors Program • Brooklyn College BA/MD Applications that are due on December 1st - January 1 December 1
November 1
Common Application invitation Deadline: You must invite Mr. Klein and all of your letter of recommendation writers to the Common Application by November 1Exam Testing Date Registration Due Date
SAT & SAT Subject Tests November 8, 2014 October 9, 2014 SAT & SAT Subject Tests December 6, 2014 November 6, 2014
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DECEMBER
Financial Aid Due Date
CSS Profile Available October 1
Please note: Selective colleges and universities usually will not accept SAT, SAT Subject Exams, and ACT scores after January 1, 2015
Completing and Submitting Your Applications:
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Take the FINAL SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and/or ACT.o
Send scores (especially to Early Decision/Early Action college choices.) Contact the College Board to send SAT, SAT Subject Exams and contact the ACT to send ACT scores to your colleges. Send the scores early because it takes at least three (3) weeks for your scores to arrive at the colleges. Upon your request, Ms. Ortiz can send your scores to SUNY and CUNY colleges.o
Submit college applications by the due dates posted above! Submitting late applications late may delay the processing of your applications!o
Follow up on any additional information requested from any of your schools.Application College Due Date HSMSE Deadline
All Applications including: CUNY and CUNY Selective Programs: • Macaulay Honors College • CCNY: Spitzer School of Architecture • CCNY: Grove School of Engineering • CCNY Honors Program • Brooklyn College BA/MD Applications that are due on December 1st - January 1st December 1
November 1
Common Application invitation Deadline: You must invite Mr. Klein and all of your letter of recommendation writers to the Common Application by November 1stExam Testing Date Registration Due Date
Current SAT & SAT Subject Tests December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 Current SAT & SAT Subject Tests January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015
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JANUARY
Academic Activities:o
Keep working on your grades. Colleges will review your spring semester grades.o
Mid-year reports (mid-year transcript) will be sent out by February 15th. Mid-year transcripts are not available until the beginning of the spring semester.o
Confirm receipt of the Mid-Year Report with each college and scholarship program.o
Update your colleges with any new academic or extracurricular accomplishment or award. Financial Aid Tasks:o
Submit the FAFSA, beginning on January 1st! You and a parent/guardian will both need an individual PIN (personal identification number) to “sign” the online FAFSA.o
Submit the FAFSA (use 2014 tax statements, if you do not have your 2015 income information). The FAFSA will register your first submission of the FAFSA as your application date, which may enable you to receive more financial aid!o
Confirm receipt of the Mid-Year Report with each college and scholarship program.o
Update your colleges with any new academic or extracurricular accomplishment or award.o
Submit the CSS Profile to those schools and scholarships that require it.Application College Due Date HSMSE Deadline
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education January 14
January 3
Applications that are due on January15th – February 28th January 15 - February 28
January 7
Last day to submit applications! March 1
February 1
Financial Aid Due Date Date to submit the FAFSA (use 2013 tax statements, if you do not have updated 2014 income information) January 1 Parent(s)/Guardians receive W2 Wage and Income Statement from Employer(s) January 31 If applicable, please inform caseworkers form governmental social service agencies that you will need financial statements for 2014 January 31 Update the original FAFSA with the new 2014 income information
using the SAR (Student Aid Report) As soon as the 2015 information is available
Updated FAFSA (using 2014 information) February 28
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FEBRUARY
Academic Activities:o
Keep working on your grades. Colleges will review your spring semester grades.o
Mid-year reports (mid-year transcript) will be sent out by February 15th. Mid-year transcripts are not available until the beginning of the spring semester.o
Confirm receipt of the Mid-Year Report with each college and scholarship program to which you apply.o
Update your colleges with any new academic or extracurricular accomplishment or award. Financial Aid Tasks:o
Submit the FAFSA beginning on January 1st! You and a parent/guardian will both need an individual PIN (personal identification number) to “sign” the online FAFSA.o
Confirm receipt of parent(s)/Guardians’ receive W2 Wage and Income Statement from Employer(s).o
If applicable, confirm receipt of governmental social service income information for 2014o
Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible! The FAFSA will register your first submission of the FAFSA as your application date, which may enable you to receive more financial aid!o
You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) within a few days of submitting the FAFSA. Please review it and submit any necessary changes.o
Submit the CSS Profile to those schools and scholarships that require it.o
Submit a copy of all acceptance letters, financial aid award letters, and scholarship notifications to the Counseling Office!Application College Due Date HSMSE Deadline
Last day to submit applications! March 1
February 1
Financial Aid Due Date Date to submit the FAFSA (use 2014 tax statements, if you do not have updated 2014 income information) January 1 Parent(s)/Guardians receive W2 Wage and Income Statement from Employer(s) January 31 If applicable, please inform caseworkers form governmental social service agencies that you will need financial statements from 2014 January 31 Update the original FAFSA with the new 2014 income information
using the SAR (Student Aid Report) As soon as the 2014 information is available
Updated FAFSA (using 2015 information) February 28
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MARCH & APRIL
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MAY
Academic Activities:o
Keep up your grades! Colleges will review your spring semester grades. They may rescind or defer an acceptance if an admitted student fails or receives poor grades in classes. Likewise, colleges may also rescind any scholarships or grants you received. College Admission and Attendance Activities:o
Submit attendance/matriculation deposit to the college that you plan to attend.o
Notify every other college to which were accepted, but are not attending that you have accepted another college’s offer of acceptance. See example below. If you developed a relationship with an admissions representative, but are not attending that college, you should personalize the email or write a personal letter stating how much you appreciated their effort and assistance.o
Submit the Google Form, “Final College Attendance, Acceptance, and Financial Aid Form” New MessageTo XYZ University Admissions
Subject Attending ABC College
Dear XYZ Admissions:
Thank you for your consideration and acceptance. However, I have decided to attend ABC College in the Fall 2016.
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COLLEGE CHOICE WORKSHEET
Link to download this individual form (MS Word): http://www.hsmse.org/college-couseling/college-handbooks/ Use this list to help classify and or prioritize your college choices. Academic Information:
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G.P.A.(weighted) Rank Verbal SAT (highest) SAT Math (highest) SAT Writing (highest) SAT
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COLLEGE CHOICE SPREADSHEET
Link to download this individual form (MS Excel):
http://www.hsmse.org/college-couseling/college-handbooks/
College Majors College SAT Subject Exams Special Interests College State Size Avg Choice 1 Choice 2 SAT/ACT Avg Math Level
2
Physics English Lit Double Major Student
Study
GPA Gov’t Abroad
Columbia
U. NY 8,000 3.71 Math Physics 2100 700 750 650 ü ü ü
COLLEGE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Link to download this individual form (MS Excel):
http://www.hsmse.org/college-couseling/college-handbooks/
Applications College 1 College 2 College 3 College 4 College 5
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FREQUENTLY USED CONTACT INFORMATION
SAT Customer Service (College Board) 866-756-7346 Email (on-line form): http://www.collegeboard.com/inquiry/sathome.html www.collegeboard.com Advanced Placement Exams (AP) Customer Service (College Board) 888-225-5427 Email: [email protected] ACT Phone Number Customer Service 319-337-1270 Email (on-line form): http://www.actstudent.org/forms/index.html CUNY Undergraduate Admissions 212-997-CUNY (2869) Email: [email protected] www.cuny.edu SUNY Application Processing 800-342-3811 Email: [email protected]
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INTERNET RESOURCES
Exam Information and Registration
SAT I & SAT Subject Exams: www.collegeboard.com
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INTERNET RESOURCES
continued Financial Aid & Scholarship Info: College Answer (SallieMae) College Board FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Fastweb NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) NASFAA (National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) (New York State Aid) StudentAid.com COLLEGE GUIDES Author/Publisher Title (The) Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students College Board College Handbook Fiske, Edward Fiske Guide to Colleges Mitchell, Joyce S. Winning the Heart of the College Admissions Dean Peterson’s Undergraduate Guide: 4 Year Colleges47
COLLEGE BOARD’S COLLEGE PREP GLOSSARY
College Admissions from A to Z
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TYPES OF COLLEGE DEGREES
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Continued Schools of Art and Design § Art schools are for students who possess great artistic talent and have the motivation to work within various artistic fields including:ú apparel design ú film, animation, video ú jewelry making
ú architecture ú fine arts ú metalsmithing
ú art & design ú furniture design ú painting
ú art therapy ú glass arts ú performing arts
ú building arts ú graphic design ú photography
ú drawing ú history of art ú printmaking
ú ceramics ú history of architecture ú sculpture
ú curatorial studies ú illustration ú textiles
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TYPES OF COLLEGES
Continued Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) § Black colleges provide a unique education for African Americans. § Students who attend HBCUs graduate with greater frequency than African American students at predominantly White universities. The following schools are considered members of the “Black Ivy League” Fisk University Hampton University Howard University Lincoln University Morehouse College Spelman College Tuskegee University Howard University, Washington, DC Lincoln University, PA Morehouse College (Men’s College), Atlanta, GA Spelman University (Women’s College), Atlanta, GAFor a comprehensive list of HBCU’s please visit: CollegeView.com or www.ed.gov
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TYPES OF COLLEGES
Continued Women’s Colleges § Women’s colleges are some of the most prestigious colleges in the nation. § Women in all women’s colleges tend to participate more fully in and out of class than in coeducational institutions. § Students are more successful in careers; that is, they tend to hold higher positions, are happier, and earn more money. § Students report greater satisfaction than their coed counterparts with their college experience in almost all measures - academically, developmentally, and personally. § Women in all women’s colleges develop measurably higher levels of self-esteem than other achieving women in coeducational institutions. § Students tend to choose traditionally male disciplines (math and science) as their academic majors and in greater numbers. List of Women’s CollegesAgnes Scott College College of Saint Benedict Meredith College Scripps College
Alverno College College of Saint Elizabeth Midway College Simmons College
Barnard College College of Saint Mary Mills College Smith College
Bay Path University Colorado Women's College Moore College of Art & Design Spelman College
Brenau University Columbia College Mount Holyoke College St. Catherine University
Brescia Univ. College Converse College Mount St. Mary's College Stephens College
Bryn Mawr College Cottey College Notre Dame of Maryland Univ. Sweet Briar College
Carlow University Douglass College of Rutgers U. Russell Sage College Trinity Washington Univ.
Cedar Crest College Hollins University Saint Mary's College University of Saint Joseph
Chatham University Judson College Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Wellesley College
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Continued Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) “CTCL is dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process. Namely, we work to educate families that the criteria used by most college bound students and their counselors, such as name and prestige, do not acknowledge the importance of understanding an individual student’s needs and how they “fit” with the mission and identity of an individual college community.” Source: http://www.ctcl.org/about/ctcl, 2014 § Small, liberal arts colleges that seek to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and provide a foundation of skills for a successful life beyond college. § Colleges That Change Lives is a non-profit organization of colleges dedicated to a student-centered college search process. § These colleges consider individual students’ experiences and circumstances, as well as their academic and personal potential, when making admissions decisions. § Member colleges strive to admit students who are a strong “fit” for their individual schools. List of Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)Agnes Scott College Eckerd College Kalamazoo College Southwestern University
Allegheny College Emory & Henry College Knox College St. John's College
Antioch College The Evergreen State College Lawrence University Saint Mary's College [CA]
Austin College Goucher College Lynchburg College St. Olaf College
Beloit College Guilford College Marlboro College Univ. of Puget Sound
Birmingham-Southern Hampshire College McDaniel College Ursinus College
Centre College Hendrix College Millsaps College Wabash College
Clark University Hillsdale College New College of Florida Wheaton College [IL]
Cornell College Hiram College Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Whitman College
Denison University Hope College Reed College Willamette University
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SAT AND SAT SUBJECT Exams services & FEES
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/us-services-fees 866-756-7346
Testing Date
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Registration Deadline
October 3, 2015
Current SAT & Subject ExamsSeptember 3, 2015
November 7, 2015
Current SAT & Subject ExamsOctober 9, 2015
December 5, 2015
Current SAT & Subject ExamsNovember 5, 2015
January 23, 2016
Current SAT & Subject ExamsDecember 28, 2015
March 5, 2016
Redesigned SAT & Subject ExamsFebruary 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
Redesigned SAT & Subject ExamsApril 8, 2016
June 4, 2016
Redesigned SAT & Subject ExamsMay 5, 2016
Test Fees SAT Reasoning Test (includes scores reports sent to four (4) colleges) $54.50 SAT Subject Tests Basic registration fee (includes scores sent to four (4) colleges) $26.00 Language Tests with Listening add $26.00 All other Subject Tests add $18.00 Registration Services (add to total test fees) Late registration fee $28.00 Re-registration by telephone $15.00 Waitlist testing fee $46.00 Change test, test date, or test center fee $28.00 Additional Services Question-and-Answer Service $18.00 Student Answer Service $13.50 Score Reporting Services Extra score report to a college or scholarship program At registration students are allowed to send score reports to four (4) colleges for free. You may add or change schools that receive these free reports until nine (9) days after the Saturday on which the test is taken. for each report $11.25 (website or phone orders) Rush reporting service $31.00 for each report $11.25 Source: https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/us-services-fees, 2015
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http://www.actstudent.org/regist/actfees.html 319-337-1270 Test Fees ACT registration fee (Plus Writing section-Recommended) (includes scores sent to four (4) colleges) $56.50 ACT (no writing section) $38.00 Extra score report to a college or scholarship program At registration students are allowed to send score reports to four (4) colleges for free. You may add or change the schools that receive these free reports until to the Thursday after the Saturday on which the test is taken. $12.00 Registration Services (add to total test fees) Late registration fee $25.00 Registration by telephone (repeat test takers) $15.00 Standby testing fee $49.00 Change test & test date fee $23.00 each Change test center fee $24.00 each Additional Services Test Information Release (TIR) service: Test Information Release service enables you to receive a list of your answers, a copy of the multiple choice questions used to determine your score, the answer key, and scoring instructions. If you took the Writing Test, you will also receive a copy of the writing prompt, the scoring rubric, and the scores assigned to your essay by two readers. You may also order a photocopy of your answer document for an additional fee. TIR is only available if your exam was administered at a nationally testing center on a national testing date. This service is not available for exams administered at HSMSE. $20.00 Source: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/actfees.html, 2015
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SAT, SAT SUBJECT EXAMS and ACT SCORE REPORTS
HSMSE code: 333691
www.collegeboard.comwww.act.org or www.actstudent.org When students apply for the SAT, SAT Subject Exams, and ACT, they can send their scores from the test that they took on that date to four (4) schools, free of charge! The Counseling Office will send out the reports to the colleges. Please be aware that if you did not write your high school’s CEEB/ACT Code on the SAT and ACT application, we did not receive a copy of your reports. In this case, please have the College Board or the ACT send us your scores. Please be aware that some colleges will only accept score reports sent directly from the College Board or ACT. To look for your high school’s code: http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_code/codeSearchHighschool.jsp
SAT & SAT Subject Exams
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FORMATS FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS
SAT vs. ACT
(The revised SAT exam will not be in effect until March 2016) SAT ACT Test Format Three (3) Critical Reading sections Three (3) Math sections One (1) Writing section (with Essay) An Experimental section is included which looks like a regular section, but is not scored. One (1) English section One (1) Math section One (1) Reading section One (1) Science Reasoning section The Experimental section is clearly marked and is not scored. It is only given on certain test dates.Essay Yes Optional (but, recommended)
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HSMSE TEST PREP RESOURCES
http://www.hsmse.org/college-couseling/test-preparation-resources-for-hsmse/ HSMSE has partnered with three test preparation companies to assist our students prepare for the SAT, SAT Subject Exams, and the ACT. It is suggested that you take the SAT or ACT Exam at least twice. For the SAT, most colleges will view the highest scores from each of the three sections Critical Reading), Math, and Writing, even if they are taken on different dates, and add them together to obtain a final score. FREE online preparation for HSMSE students! Check your individual Engrade accounts for your login information. HSMSE Registration: https://app.methodtestprep.com/HighSchoolforMSE/signup Free Method Test Prep Webinars: http://info.methodtestprep.com/upcoming-mtp-webinars/
The Ivy Key Tutoring Company provides classes and individual instruction throughout New York City.
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Suggested* SAT/ACT STUDENT PLAN
*Based on the application deadlines of most colleges and your individual performance and goals
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“SCORE CHOICE” OPTION FOR THE SAT AND ACT EXAMS
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Free And Low Cost SAT/ACT Prep Services
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TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
continued IMPORTANT! After you register for an exam with testing accommodations call the College Board or ACT to confirm that your application was accepted and you are scheduled for the correct date. You may be assigned to a test site that could provide you with the proper testing accommodations. Be sure to record the name or ID number of the person with whom you speak. Important! Bring verification to the testing center indicating that you were approved by the College Board or ACT to receive accommodations. ACT Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Registration 319-337-1332 Accommodations that students may receive on the ACT exam are separated into three categories, Center Testing #1, Center Testing #2 (extended time on nationally scheduled exams), and special testing.
Center Testing #1 Center Testing #2 Special Testing
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TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
SATURDAY SABBATH OBSERVERS
There is Sunday testing available for individuals whose Sabbath is on Saturday. To register, please check the College Board website www.collegeboard.com, review the SAT Registration Booklet (see your counselor), or call the College Board 609-771-7600 for details. For the first SAT that you take you must register using a paper application. You will need to include a signed letter on official church or synagogue letterhead from your clergy to verify your observance. For first time SAT registrants: On your paper application, choose the Saturday testing date that precedes the Sunday on which you want to take the exam. Mark the Testing Center code as “000000.”
If you wish to take the exam a 2nd or 3rd time, you may register via the College Board website or by phone. Continue to mark the Testing Center as “001000” and the testing center where you originally took the exam should be indicated on your account. If you continue to choose to register using the paper application, you must submit a copy of the letter from your clergy member again. After you register for a Sunday test date call the College Board to confirm your application was accepted and you are scheduled for the correct day and date. Be sure to record the name or ID number of the person with whom you speak.
TEOFL (TEST OF ENGLISH as a FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Top Nationally Ranked SAT & ACT Optional
Liberal Arts Colleges
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THE COMMON APPLICATION
www.commonapp.org The Common Application is a standardized application that is accepted by hundreds of colleges. Whenever possible, the HSMSE Counseling Department mandates that you to use the on-line Common Application to apply to college. Common Application Links: Common Application Account Registration Common Application Help Center Instructional videos and documents College Search Admission requirements for each Common Application school Suggestions for using the Common Application: Completing the Common Application is as easy as filling-out a form. Remember the old computer adage, “save early, save often.” “Invite” your recommenders as soon as you establish a Common Application account- and definitely by September 1st! Do not wait to submit an application! See next page on how to “invite” recommenders.
Please be aware that many colleges have supplemental (additional) questions, essays, and forms to the Common Application. Click the above link AND confirm by consulting the individual college’s websites for requirements. You are responsible for submitting all required materials.
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APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
To receive a fee waiver, please verify if you are eligible to receive a free or reduced price lunch. Please see Mr. Klein, Ms. Ortiz, or the Principal’s secretary, Ms. Mack, regarding this application.
Please see the Principal’s Secretary, Ms. Mack, for a paper lunch application or apply: http://www.ApplyForLunch.com or http://www.nyc.gov/accessnyc.
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COMPLETING SENIOR YEAR COURSES
ON THE COMMON APPLICATION
When filling out the information about your current courses, you must follow this format or your individual courses. HINT: “Cut and Paste” the information below into the Common Application!
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Eng12 T1: Academic Writing
(College-Level Course) Eng12 T2: Short Story/Lit Essays (College-Level) Economics (College Course) Government (College Course) Government (College Course) Economics (College Course) Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus AP Computer Science (Advanced Placement) AP Computer Science (Advanced Placement) AP Calculus AB (Advanced Placement) AP Calculus AB (Advanced Placement) AP Calculus BC (Advanced Placement) AP Calculus BC (Advanced Placement) Advanced Physics w/Calculus
(College Course) Advanced Physics w/Calculus (College Course) AP Chemistry (Advanced Placement) AP Chemistry (Advanced Placement) AP Environmental Science
(Advanced Placement) AP Environmental Science (Advanced Placement) AP German Language
(Advanced Placement) AP German Language (Advanced Placement) Networking (Computer Engineering- College-Level) Networking (Computer Engineering- College-Level) Innovation & Design (Mechanical
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How to “Invite” or “assign” Recommendation
Letter Writers
Email the Brag Sheet to your letter writers by September 1ST! Email a transcript to each letter writer when you return to school.
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How to address envelopes for Recommendation
Writers who need to mail
their letters to colleges
How to Address envelopes:
Write in neatly, easy to read, BLOCK print. The College Office will usually need to include transcripts, letters of recommendation to any envelope that you submit, so please use only large, 9”x12” or 10”x13”, envelopes! Use MS Word and other word processing programs to create, save, and print mailing labels. Your Name
Teacher Recommendation Letter Mr. J. Doe, English Teacher
Wade Klein, School Counselor HSMSE @ CCNY
240 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS ABC COLLEGE
MAIN HALL, ROOM 100A CITY, STATE, ZIP
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SUNY (STATE UNIVERSITY of new York) INFORMATION
University Centers 4 Year Colleges University at Albany Brockport Binghamton University Buffalo State College University at Buffalo Cortland Stonybrook University Fredonia Geneseo New Paltz Institutions offering Advanced Degrees Old Westbury College of Ceramics at Alfred University Oneonta Cornell University Oswego Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Plattsburgh Potsdam Purchase Colleges of Technology
(2 and 4 year programs) Community Colleges (with on-campus student housing)
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SUNY APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Use the Common Application to apply to most SUNY Colleges and Universities! It is the preferred method of applying by many SUNY colleges and universities. This is preferred by the colleges because your application gets sent directly to the college, rather than processed through the SUNY Application Services Center—which often causes a delay in the processing of your application! Check the Common Application to determine which colleges are “member institutions.” If a SUNY college to which you are applying does not accept the Common Application, apply online at www.suny.edu.
Check to see if these colleges have any Supplemental Applications and Forms. The Supplemental Applications usually consist of additional, resumes, letters of recommendation, and short answer questions. They could be online forms, too. It is a good idea to submit your essay, resume, and letters of recommendations to all schools, even if they do not require these documents. If you apply using the online SUNY application, be sure to download and complete two (2) forms, which you need to complete and sign before giving it to either Mr. Klein or Ms. Ortiz: SUNY Online Application School Counselor Form SUNY Fee Waiver Form (Must be signed by your “head of household”)
Determine if you are financially eligible to apply for the Economic Opportunity Program (EOP). This program provides tremendous financial and academic support for its eligible students. Apply early because this program has a limited amount of students on participating campuses. EOP is only for SUNY colleges; HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity Program) is a similar program for New York State private colleges and universities. Likewise, CUNY has similar programs, SEEK (4 year schools) and College Discovery (2 year schools). Apply early because these programs have a limited amount of students on participating campuses.
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CUNY (CITY university of new york) INFORMATION
COLLEGE OFFICE DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 1ST Apply On-line: http://www.cuny.edu/undergraduate StreetMidtown Manhattan
CUNY Welcome Center
Grace Building 1114 Avenue of the Americas at 42nd Street Manhattan Entrance located on the ground floor of the Grace Building between 5th and 6th Avenues directly across from Bryant Park. A valid photo id is required. 4-Year Colleges Senior Colleges 4 & 2-Year Programs Comprehensive Colleges 2-Year Programs Community Colleges Baruch College NYC College of Technology Bronx Community College Brooklyn College John Jay College Hostos Community CollegeCity College Medgar Evers College Kingsborough Community College Hunter College College of Staten Island LaGuardia Community College
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CUNY APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Apply on time and online! Applicants have a greater chance of being accepted if they apply early! You must register at the CUNY Portal. If you do not see HSMSE in the dropdown menu, simply write “High School for Math, Science, and Engineering @ CCNY” 2. Choose six (6) schools, majors, or programs in order of preference. Each major or program is assigned an individual code. Please consult Mr. Klein or a Guidance Intern to assist you in deciding which schools are the best for you.
3. Fill out the SEEK and College Discovery (financial aid admission programs) portion on the application if you meet the income qualifications. You may receive additional financial aid and assistance if you qualify. 4. You have an option of paying by credit card online or mailing a money order or check separately. The cost is $65.00. If you pay by money order or check, please do not forget to write your name and CUNY number on the front. The check should be made out to ‘UAPC.” Make a copy of the check or money order and keep the receipt. Please be aware that using a credit card will speed up the processing of your application.
5. CUNY Fee Waivers: Only a very small amount of fee waiver forms are issued to the high school by CUNY. These will be reserved for students who are ONLY applying to CUNY schools, on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. Supporting documents to verify income must be presented at the time of request. Please see Mr. Klein to receive a fee waiver.
6. Please indicate your Student Identification Number (formerly called your OSIS number) on the application. This will allow UAPC (the University Application Processing Center) to automatically download your high school transcript. This number is located on your transcripts and report cards.
7. IMPORTANT: After you submit your CUNY application, you will print out a copy of your application and the Document Receipt Form. Keep the printed copy of your application because CUNY
applications have been deleted from the system.
8. IMPORTANT: Give the copy of your Document Receipt Form to Ms. Ortiz. This document must accompany your transcript that is sent to CUNY. CUNY process their application in six to eight week phases. So your application may not get processed for two months after you submit your application. Please contact CUNY to verify that that your application has been processed: 1-800-CUNY-YES / 212-997-CUNY (2869) or [email protected]
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