Berlin High School 1999-2000

Senior Class College Application Manual

All Completed College Applications Are Due

In The Guidance Office No Later Than

Friday, December 3, 1999

Important Dates The Interview
Guidance Dept. Questionnaire College Evaluation Chart
Application Process Letters of Recommendation
SAT Application Instructions Sample Letter Requesting Recommendation
College Application Checklist Filling Out the Application
Sample Letter Requesting Materials The College Application: Do and Do Not
Sample Letter Requesting Interview What to do When the Admission Decisions Come In
Campus Visits Scholarships

College Links (including financial aid resources)

Important Dates

September 14 Deadline for Oct. SAT's (Regular registration fee = $23.50)
September 24 College fair - University of New Hampshire
October 1 Deadline for Nov. 6 SAT's
October 9 SAT I & II
October 28 Parental Survival of the College
Admission Process 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Lecture Hall)
October 29 Deadline for Dec. 4 SAT's
November 2 ASVAB
November 6 SAT I & II
Begin Filing Profile Forms
November 19 Deadline for UNH Early Readings Applications.
(Bring to Guidance Office)
December 1 Early Reading Applications Due at UNH
December 3 All College Applications Due in the Guidance Office.
(Check your applications for earlier deadlines)
December 4 SAT I & II
December 9 Financial Aid Night 6:30 - 8:30pm
January 1 File FAFSA (Financial Aid Form)
March - First Week Scholarship Packs distributed
March 7 ASVAB
March 31 Deadline for May 6 SAT's.
April/May Check deadlines for local scholarships
April 6 Spring Award Packaging Seminar (6:30 - Library)
April 28 Deadline for June 3 SAT
May 6 SAT I & II
May 8-19 Advanced Placement Exams
June 3 SAT I & II
June 9 (Tentative) Graduation

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About Myself

Dear Student:

My responsibility in preparing the Secondary School Report for colleges and universities is to provide a summary of your academic and extracurricular achievement. The counselor also presents some sense of the student's promise for further personal and intellectual grow. Conveying your unique qualities is not an easy task. Therefore, I would appreciate your giving me an honest estimation of yourself, what you have done, and what you have left to do.

Don't limit your discussion what has happened to you in school. Include experiences drawn from any part of your life.

Sincerely,
Mr. Proulx

  1. Which course(s) have you enjoyed most? Why?
  2. Which course(s) have given you the most difficulty? Why?
  3. What do you choose to learn, when you can learn on your own?
  4. What book have you read on your own in the past year?
  5. What has been your most stimulating intellectual experience in recent years?
  6. Is your high school academic record an accurate measure of your ability and potential? If not, what do you consider the best measure of your potential for success in college?
  7. What circumstances, if any, have interfered with your academic performance?
  8. Has any summer experience, job, or study been of significant importance to you? Please explain.
  9. Describe yourself in five adjectives.
  10. What are your proudest personal accomplishments?
  11. Is there any other information you would like to share with me so that I can make an accurate appraisal of you to colleges and universities?

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Application Process

_____1. Research colleges, majors and admission criteria in the Guidance Office.
_____2. Write or call colleges which are of interest to you. Ask for a view book and an application.
_____3. Schedule an appointment with college admissions for an interview and a tour. (Not all colleges require interviews) Attend college open houses.
_____4. Sign up for any tests which are required by each college. This information can be found in view books and/or in our CHOICES computer files.
_____5. Check the application and/or the college catalogues to insure that you are aware of all deadlines. ie: early notification, application, financial, housing, testing.
_____6 Ask teachers for letters of recommendation well in advance. Ask them to bring the letters to the Guidance Secretary. She will make copies to keep in your file.
_____7. Type your essay or print in ink. Have someone proof read your essay for content and grammar and typing errors.
_____8. Type or print neatly (in ink) all responses on the application. Do notsubmit an application filled with crossouts, poor grammar or poor spelling. Very often, it is through the application, that you make your first impression on a college.
_____9. Be sure that both you and your parents sign all areas where a signature is requested.
_____10. The Guidance Secretary and Mr. Proulx are notaries public, should your application need to be notarized by you or your parents. Parents/Students requiring a notary seal must sign the application
in person in the guidance office.
_____11. Submit the completed application, which includes the application itself, the essay, application fee and any college financial aid forms (not federal forms) to the Berlin High School Guidance Office on or
before December 3, 1999. Remember - THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM. We will accept applications after that date, but they will be processed after the ones submitted on or before December 3. We cannot guarantee submission by due dates on applications brought in after December 3.
_____12. You and your parents should attend Financial Aid night at the high school library on December 10.
_____13. Bring acceptance letters to the Guidance Office for newspaper publication and for our records.
_____14. By May 1, let colleges that have accepted you know of your intentions regarding attendance at their institution.

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SAT Application Instructions

1. Read the entire registration bulletin. Remove the registration form from the envelope. Use a #2 pencil when completing the form.
2. Items 1-4: Enter information (Name, date of birth, sex, SS#) in the blocks and blacken the corresponding ovals beneath the blocks.
3. Item 5: School code is 300040. Blacken boxes and ovals.
4. Item 6-7: For seniors, blacken 12th grade oval. Juniors blacken 11th grade. Graduation date for seniors is June of 99, for juniors it is June of 00.
5. Item 8: If you blacken the oval for Yes, you should complete item 12.
6. Item 9: Blacken the oval for SAT I and the appropriate date. If you are taking the SAT II, consult guidance. Berlin does not test in January or March.
7. Item 10: Test center code for Berlin High is 30-105. Do not enter a second choice
8. Item 11a: Starting on page 32 of the bulletin, every college has a 4 digit code. Enter up to 4 colleges. Each additional college (Item 11b) will cost $6.50 each.
9. Item 12: (Optional) Fill in as well as you can. If you blackened No on item 8, you do not have to fill this section in. Estimate GPA and Class Rank on numbers 7-8.
10. Item 13: Boxes & ovals for telephone number. Include area code.
11. Item 14: Print required information.
12. Item 15: IN CURSIVE, copy the printed statement and sign your name.
13. Item 16: Boxes and ovals, fill in your complete address. Omit item 17 if you live in the USA.
14. Item 18: Fill in only if using a credit card.
15. Item 19: Fill in only if taking the SAT II. If you are taking the SAT II, consult guidance.
16. Item 20: Blacken oval for SAT I and write in amount, ($23.00). If you are registering late or are requesting other services, consult guidance. Where the words TOTAL are printed, enter $23.00 and blacken the ovals.
17. If paying by check or money order, make payment to SAT Program. Enclose the check and application in the envelope from which you took the application. On the front of the envelope, attach the sticker with the appropriate date. Check the box on the envelope front with the appropriate date. Print your return address on the back of the envelope. Envelope must be postmarked on or before the deadline date given in the registration bulletin. Do not bring money or return the completed form to the guidance office. This will only delay your registration. Mail it directly.

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College Admissions

Important Topics for Consideration

A. Without a formal application, college will not consider you.
B. The college or university is looking for five basic types of information.

1. Application
2. SAT & Achievement Scores
3. The transcript
4. School recommendation
5. Letters of recommendation

1. The Application

This serves to identify the student to the college. Name, address, high school, test information, choice of major, family history and other personal information is requested. In addition, a personal statement reflective of your personality is usually requested through an essay.


2. SAT & Achievement Scores

Usually sent directly to the colleges. Colleges will only accept scores directly from the testing agency or on the high school's official transcript. Check the schools you are applying to for their particular requirements. Berlin High School CEEB #300040.


3. The Transcript

Record of grades through four years of high school (9-12), rank in class, test scores, and extra-curricular activities. Official transcripts are sent directly from the guidance office and should accompany your application.


4. School Recommendation

While the greatest emphasis is placed on the academic record of four years of high school, other factors can weigh heavily in the decision making process. The letter of recommendation from your high school guidance counselor can be meaningful when an admissions committee is reviewing hundreds of candidates with similar grade point averages, SAT scores, and extra curricular activities.


5. Letter of Recommendation

Some colleges request a teacher's assessment of your ability. Recommendations may also come from community leaders, influential friends, employers, etc. Do not feel obligated to submit a recommendation if it was not requested, however, submitting a recommendation gives the admissions committee additional information which may prove helpful. Confer with your counselor prior to submitting any recommendations.

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The College Application Checklist

College Name:______________________________

Sat Req'd ______( )

Address:______________________________

Ach. Tests______( )

______________________________

Areas: ___________

______________________________

___________

Tel:______________________________

___________

Admissions:

SAT Ave. Scores V_______M_______C_______ Your scores: V_______M_______C_______
Class Rank: College Ave. _____________________ Your Class Rank ________________________
Recommended H.S. Program: ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
  ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
  ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

Expenses: Enrollment:
Tuition $ ___________________ Men: __________________
Room&Board $ ____________ Women: _______________
Fees $ ___________________ Total: __________________
Other $ __________________  

Academic Program: Extra-Curricular Activities:
Major ______________ Minor_______________ ______________________________
  ______________________________
Materials Request Letter Sent: _________________

 

Request for College Visit: ____________________

 

DEADLINES:  
Application: ________________  
College Reply Date: __________  
Financial Aid: _______________  

Federal: ___________________

School: _______________


TEST SCORES SUBMITTED:  
SAT/ACT: _______________ ACH. TESTS: _______________

Interview Required? Yes ( ) No ( ) Recommended ( )
College Visit Scheduled: _________________________
Contact Person at the College: ____________________

Application Form:
Application & Essay Submitted to Counselor: _____________________
Financial Aid Form Submitted on: ______________________________
Mid-Term Report Given to Counselor: __________________________
Teacher Recommendations:
#1 given to: ______________________
on _____________________________:
#2 given to: ______________________
on: _____________________________
#3 given to: _______________________
on: _____________________________

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Sample Letter Requesting Materials

Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date


Director of Admissions
School Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am currently a senior at Berlin High School and plan to enter college in the fall of 2000. I am interested in learning more about (name of school) and would appreciate receiving the following pieces of information.

1. An application and general bulletin explaining the entrance requirements, school costs, course offerings, and facilities.

2. Financial aid information.

3. Special information related to (particular area of interest)


Thank you for your consideration.


Sincerely,


(Your signature)
Your full name-typed
First, M.I., Last

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Sample Letter Requesting Interview

Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date


Director of Admissions
School Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am currently a senior at Berlin High School and plan to enter college in the fall of 2000. I am interested in scheduling a campus visit and an interview at (name of college/university) on ______________ (date) at ______________ (time). In addition, I would like the opportunity to attend a class if possible. My intended major field is
______________.
I would be happy to consider an alternate date and time if the above is inconvenient.


Thank you for your consideration.


Sincerely,


(Your signature)
Your full name-typed
First, M.I., Last

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Campus Visits

When you talk to students ask...

1. How many hours a week do you study? Is it typical of students here?
2. Are campus jobs readily available?
3. Are faculty members interested in students and accessible outside of class?
4. Do many students go home on the weekends or does the social life revolve around the campus?
5. How important are fraternities/sororities to social life?
6. Are there social pressures? (how important are money, possessions, and appearances)?
7. Is the food good?
8. Is it possible to study in your dorm room?
9. What is the library like as a place to study...do research?
10. What do you like most about this college?..least?
11. How easy is it to get the classes you want at registration?
12. If you had to do it again, would you still choose this college?

If you attend a class, ask yourself?

1. Are the students interested in the material?
2. Is there time for questions and discussion? Do students participate?
3. Are students prepared for the class?
4. Am I intellectually challenged by what is taking place in the class?
5. Do I feel that the students are learning - either new facts or new ways of thinking about a subject?
6. Is there good rapport between professor and students?
7. Would I feel comfortable as a student in this setting?

As you tour the campus, ask yourself...

1. Are the older buildings in good repair?
2. Are there new buildings as well as older ones?
3. Is lab equipment up-to-date and plentiful?
4. Are rooms in residence halls pleasant? Quiet enough to study?
5. Are common areas in residence halls attractive? Are there laundry and kitchen facilities?
6. What are the living arrangements for freshmen?
· large dorms
· small dorms
· single sex/coed dorms
· house or college system
· fraternities/sororities
· off campus apartments
7. How is housing allocated after freshman year?
8. What are the living arrangements for upper classmen. Are upper classmem guaranteed space on campus?
9. Are there limitations on visiting hours? Are there "quiet hours"?
10. What is the cafeteria like?
11. Are the grounds well kept?
12. Is the setting and architecture appealing?
13. What is the surrounding town or city like? Would I feel comfortable here?
14. Does the campus appear well lighted, accessible to all buildings, and safe?
15. Do the students seem friendly? Have they been helpful to you?
16. Does there seem to be a "typical" student? How would you characterize him/her?(Preppy, offbeat, nondescript, clean-cut, all-American, messy, grungy, etc.)
a. How is an atypical student accepted?
b. Is there a great deal of student diversity?
17. Is there school spirit?
18. How do you evaluate the overall social atmosphere?
(unappealing) (appealing)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
19. How do you feel you would fit in socially?
(not at all) (very well)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
20. What is the students' attitude toward learning?
21. Do students exchange ideas outside of class?
22. Is there pressure for good grades? Internal or external?
23. Is there interest in political, social or world issues?
24. Do students place a higher priority on academics or other activities?
25. How would you evaluate the intellectual atmosphere?
(unappealing) (appealing)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
26. How do you feel you would fit in intellectually?
(not at all) (very well)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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The Interview


Although some colleges require an interview, you will find that many do not. It is strongly recommended, however, that you plan both a college visit and an interview at each of the colleges to which you will apply. The interview process will afford you the opportunity to:

a. Visit the school at which you may spend four years of your life.
b. Talk to admissions, staff, and students and help verify your choice.
c. Provide for an opportunity to share a personal side of you that may not be addressed in the application.

When planning an interview, keep the following in mind:

a. Plan a time when high school is not in session but college is.
b. Request a definite date and time, but allow for an alternate.
c. Advise the admissions office of any delays or cancellations.
d. Avoid "drop-in" visits.
e. Learn as much about the college as you can prior to the interview.
f. Go alone - parents often will transport and should have the opportunity to visit the school with you but the admissions interview is "your time" with the admissions staff. Often separate meetings are scheduled for parents.
g. Be honest at all times.
h. Dress neatly.
i. Be familiar with your academic background & testing. Take an "unofficial transcript" with you.
j. Be prepared to tell why you have chosen this particular college and what you expect to get out of four years there.
k. Thank the interviewer for his/her time. Follow up the visit with a thank you note.

During the interview process, you will be asked questions about your background, interests, hobbies, goals and why your are applying to that particular college. Approach this interview as a conversation rather than an "evaluation" of you as a prospective student. Interviews are intended to allow both you and the school personnel to learn more about one another on a more personal basis. Both you and the school need to be concerned that the college is more than just an "academic fit".

Questions that you might ask at an interview:

1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the program you are interested in?
2. What is the average class size?
3. How do I compare academically with students attending this school?
4. What extra-curricular activities are there on campus?
5. What are the facilities like?
6. What percentage of students are placed in employment (within their major) after they graduate?
7. What percentage of students receive financial aid? How available are campus jobs under work-study and under individual initiative?
8. What types of research facilities are on campus? (e.g. library, lab facilities, computer availability)?
9. What are the school policies regarding freshman vehicles?
10. What types of academic and emotional support services are available?
11. Can freshmen select their own roommates?
12. What kinds of living accommodations are there? Dorms? Foreign language or theme (chem free, etc.) houses? Campus apartments? Percentage of students that live on campus?

Questions that you may be asked during an interview:

1. How did you first hear about our college?
2. What are your career goals - long and short term?
3. What is your intended major? Minor?
4. What are your interests outside of school?
5. What accomplishments or activities in which you have participated have had a particular effect on you or your life?
6. What are your academic strengths and weaknesses?
7. How familiar are you with this college and its programs?
8. What are your priorities in selecting a college? How does this college fit those priorities?
9. Are there activities in which you hope to become involved while here?
10. How do you see yourself contributing to our college community?
11. What have you read most recently? Did it make an impression on you? The way you think? Your approach to life?
12. How do you see yourself contributing to your community and society in the future?

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College Evaluation Chart

College/University: ______________________

You have gathered a lot of information from your reading, conversations and campus visits. This chart is intended to help put some of this information into perspective for you.
For each of the college selection factors listed, evaluate each college on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent). YOU determine whether a college or university receives a 1,2,3,4 or 5 on a particular factor.
Now, for each factor, compare your evaluations of the colleges. Keep in mind that it is unlikely that all of the college selection factors will be of equal importance to you. Pay special attention to those you think are most important to your interests and needs.

Selection Factors:

1

2

3

4

5

Academic Program and Atmosphere          
Student-Faculty Ratio          
Accessibility of faculty outside of class          
Faculty teaching reputation          
Opportunities for independent study          
Opportunities for international study          
Opportunities for off campus work internships          
Academic counseling program          
Career Counseling Program          
Special Education Services          
Campus setting and architecture          
Academic facilities(classrooms,labs,practice rooms)          
Library as a place to study and do research          
Cultural facilities(theaters,galleries,concert halls)          
Opportunities to hear visiting lecturers          
Opportunities to see visiting artists and performers          
Personal counseling program          
Recreational facilities(gyms,tracks,pools,ice, etc.)          
Student health facilities          
Location of campus          
Distance form home          
Size of student population          
Opportunities to participate in clubs, sports, activities, etc.          
Residence Halls or other types of college housing (special houses, fraternities, sororities, etc.)          
Opportunities for entertainment and social life          
Food          
Total Costs          
% of students receiving financial aid          
TOTALS:          
Grand Total Number of Points  

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Letters of Recommendation

Counselor Recommendations:

Counselors write a comprehensive letter of recommendation for each student. This descriptive letter is sent with the student's transcript to all schools to which he/she applies. These recommendations are developed through personal contact with the student, information gathered from the student and teacher input.

Teacher Recommendations:

The student should first inquire whether a teacher is willing to write about him/her. This request should be put down in writing. A sample request letter is included in this booklet. Since most colleges request similar information, teachers generally write one letter of recommendation which they will duplicate as necessary. Guidance will mail this to every college which a student applies. Therefore, students should ask only one teacher within each department to write a recommendation. Teachers receive many requests, so students must see teachers early and submit forms, when needed, to them by December 1, at the very latest.

Other letters of Recommendations:

It is often appropriate for a student to include letters of recommendation from an employer, coach or other advisor. These letters should be on letterhead whenever possible and addressed "To Whom It May Concern". These letters can also be kept on file in the Guidance Office and sent with the student's application packet.

Sending in too many letters of recommendation can work against a candidate. As a rule of thumb, do not have people send letters unless they know the student well enough to provide evidence of direct observations they have made. Guidance Counselors will be glad to advise students about the number of letters to send.

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Sample Letter Requesting Recommendation

Date

Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms:

I am applying for admission to ___________________________ College/University and would value a letter of recommendation from you on my behalf. I would appreciate it if you would return the attached evaluation form and your letter of recommendation to the guidance office by __________________.

Thank you very much for your help in this application process.

Sincerely,

(Your signature)
Your full name-typed
First, M.I., Last

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

I am involved in the following extra-curricular activities:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

My career plans are as follows:

________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________


I was a student in your class for:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

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Filling Out the Application


The college application should be typed or neatly printed. Do not cross out, write over, or use "white out". Use a photocopy of your application as a rough draft. This application is your request for admission to an institution of higher learning. It should reflect your most conscientious effort.


Your completed application should be returned to the guidance office for review by your counselor. Make sure to include a check, money order or fee waiver to cover the application cost (do not include cash). At this time, the school recommendation, an official transcript, and other letters of recommendation will be attached and the entire packet will be forwarded to the college or university. A record of the date of submission will be entered in the guidance office file for future reference.


You must insure that requests for school and teacher recommendations are made well in advance of your application deadline. In addition, check your application for a "mid term report" form which should be given to the guidance office.


Check the application or college catalogue to insure that you are aware of all deadlines outlined by the college. These deadlines should be noted on your "College Application Checklist" form. Deadlines of importance are:


a. Application
b. Standardized Tests (SAT and Achievement).
c. Financial Aid
d. Housing

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The College Application

DO: 1. Type or neatly print with a pen
  2. Use a photo copy of the application as a rough draft.
  3. Bring the completed application to your guidance counselor for review by or before December 6.
  4. Check application deadlines of the schools to which you are applying for possible earlier dates.
  5. Have parents review your application and sign where appropriate.
  6. Proof read your essay and ask for a second opinion from a teacher, parent or your guidance counselor.
  7. Include a check for the amount of application cost.
  8. Request recommendations from teachers well in advance of application deadline.
  9. Check the application and/or the college catalogue to insure that you are aware of all deadlines. i.e. application, financial aid, housing, testing.
  10. Make a photocopy of your final application and of any financial aid forms that you send out this year.
  11. Bring acceptance letters to the guidance office
  12. Let colleges know if you are or are not going to accept their offer of admission.
     
DO NOT: 1. Cross out, write over, or use "white out"
  2. Use pencil
  3. Send in the application yourself (It will not be complete without an official transcript and a letter of recommendation from your counselor.
  4. Use cash for application fee. It will not be accepted.
  5. Miss deadlines (The early bird gets the worm)
  6. Bring an application to the guidance office the day before it is due. (It takes us several days to process your application.)
  7. Forget to let colleges know of your final decision.

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What To Do When the Admission Decisions Come In

Inform your counselor of any action by colleges on your applications.

Most students will receive some rejections. Try not to take a rejection personally. Admissions decisions are made based on the needs of the school and the composition of the applicant pool that year. Sometimes students are rejected by schools they would have been admitted to in a previous year. You are not a failure if you did not get into a particular school. If you have been careful in your research and investigation of colleges and have followed the rule about applying only to schools you would gladly attend, you will be fine. If you hear negatively from a school that you had considered a safety, see your counselor immediately. Each spring counselors receive a list of colleges across the country that still have openings.

Seniors should hear from all their schools by April 15 and have until May 1, the Candidate's Reply Date, to let the colleges of your choice know you plan to attend.

When you are sorting out acceptances and trying to decide the school you will attend, it will be helpful to 1) talk to several people - counselors, friends, currents students, 2) visit the campuses again, 3) compare the courses, activities and other opportunities among the schools and compare expenses and/or financial aid packages. Be sure to attend the Spring Award Packaging Seminar sponsored by the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation on April 6, 2000 (tentative), at 6:30 pm in the Berlin High Library.

Once the decision is made, you need to send in a deposit by May 1, the Candidate's Reply Date. Courtesy dictates that you inform other colleges that you will not attend.

You may be notified that you are on a Waiting List, which means that the college has many more qualified applicants than they can accept. Waiting List status dictates that the admissions officers feel that you can do the work but that there is simply not enough room in the freshman class. There are specific strategies that help when you are wait listed at your first choice school, therefore you should seek the help of your counselor.

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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS


Various local businesses, civic organizations, school organizations and individuals make scholarships available to graduating seniors. Each of these scholarships has specific criteria. For example, to qualify for the Local 75 scholarships, one of the student's parents must be a member of that union. Some scholarships have long term requirements. For example, a substantial hospital scholarship requires the recipient to work at AVH for a specified time upon graduation from college.

Each scholarship application requires some work on the part of the student. In addition to filling in the personal information on the application, many of the scholarships require the student to write an essay, sometimes on a specific subject. Those scholarships that are based on need require some financial information. In the past, some scholarships have gone unclaimed because no student fit the criteria or because students chose not to write the essay.

THE SELECTION PROCESS


Each scholarship specifies who chooses the recipient from among the applicants. Many organizations have their own selection committees. Some prefer that select committees from the school choose from the applicants. Some committees are standing committees; others are ad hoc committees. Each of these is given specific criteria for choosing the recipient. The committees have little latitude, especially for those scholarships that specify certain careers or professions.

Because there are so many varied committees from different organizations, it is difficult to arrange coordination among them. Therefore during Berlin High School's annual award night, it sometimes seems that a few seniors are awarded many scholarships. This, in fact, does happen. Two different businesses may choose the same individual to receive their scholarships. They do not communicate among each other to discuss who their choices are. Individuals and businesses are providing the funds for these scholarships and they control how these funds are disbursed.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS


In the past, the guidance office has made scholarship applications available to seniors during the late winter and early spring. The notices were posted on the bulletin board outside of the guidance office and were read during the daily announcements. Students stopped by when they could to pick up the applications. This worked well when there were only a few local scholarships available. With the increase in the number of scholarships over the past few years, this system has become cumbersome.

During the first week of March, the guidance office will provide each senior with a scholarship packet. The packets will list the name, a short description, the criteria and the deadline date of each available scholarship. The listing is for those local scholarships for which a formal application is available.

Every year, some scholarships are offered on a one-time basis or new ones are made available. We will continue to post notices for these. We will not post notices for those listed here. If any of those listed here are withdrawn by their sponsors, we will inform the student.

We will ask each student to read carefully the description of each scholarship or program. Then complete the checklist on the last page and return it to Mrs. Lemoine in the guidance office who will then assemble a packet of applications. It is the student's responsibility to observe deadline dates. Deadline dates are based on past years' applications. Once applications are sent to businesses or organizations, the process is closed.

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COLLEGE LINKS

FastWeb
The mission of FastWeb is to improve the educational experience for millions of students annually by being the leading provider of practical tools and information to promote student success before, during and after college. FastWeb is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of over 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans.

Lycos College Guide
College may be one of the greatest adventures of your life. However, deciding where to go, getting there, and making the most of it can be a challenge. These resources can help you make the right decisions from the planning process right through graduation day and beyond.

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