Upper School: College Counseling Handbook

MANLIUS PEBBLE HILL COLLEGE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK
2008 - 2009

I. THE MISSION

II. FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

A. Sizing Yourself Up
B. Resources: Websites, Books, People
C. Developing a List
D. College Admission Plan Definitions

III. GETTING ORGANIZED

A. Students: Working with Your Parents
B. Parents: Parenting the College Applicant
C. Checkist for Summer

IV. YOU: THE CANDIDATE

A. Components of a College Application Folder
B. What Do Colleges Want to See
C. Your Transcript
D. Standardized Testing
E. SAT or ACT?
F. Test Optional Colleges/Universities
G. Going on a College Visit
H. Your Activity Sheet or Resume
I. Your Personal Essays
J. The Interview
K. The Role of Recommendations
L. Tips for Completing Your Applications

V. SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONS

A. Step by Step Guide for the Student
B. The Teacher Recommendation Process
C. The Pink Sheet
D. Application Checklist

VI. PAYING THE BILL

A. Financial Aid Basics
B. Applying for Aid
C. Financial Aid Websites

VII. TIMETABLE

A. Junior Year
B. Senior Year