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Tips for applying:
Tips for applying:
- Always use your personal email address (not your school email address) for any college related materials. You need to be able to access all this information after you graduate!
- Remember to check your email frequently for important communication from colleges you apply to.
- SAVE YOUR PASSWORDS for every account you create! You will need to use them over and over.
- Keep an eye on deadlines and application types. Here are some common terms you'll see:
Regular admission = the most common way to apply; usually has a deadline
Rolling admission = usually means they accept students on an ongoing basis, but always check for a deadline
Early action = applying before the regular admission deadline, usually by November or December; if you apply this way, it shows the college you are motivated to getting your application submitted early. This is recommended if you are applying to a competitive program or are very motivated to attend a certain college.
Early decision = applying to a school and, upon acceptance, you sign a contract stating that you will withdraw applications from all other schools and commit to that school. You can apply early decision to only one school, and regular admission to others at the same time. But if you get admitted via early decision, you are committing to attend that college.
***THe majority of your college applications should be submitted before thanksgiving!***
***THe majority of your college applications should be submitted before thanksgiving!***
Important NOte about financial aid:
Important NOte about financial aid:
If you are interested in applying for EOP, you MUST click "Interested in EOP/financial aid" when filling out your Common App or HVCC application. You will be asked to provide financial information to prove eligibility in a follow up email from each college. Your counselor can help with submitting these materials.
For more information, please see the Financial Aid Resources page!
Apply to HVCC by clicking "Apply" on their website www.hvcc.edu. The application is FREE! You must know which program or major you want to apply for before you fill out the application. If you're undecided, you can choose "Individual Studies" and an advisor will help you create a plan that meets your needs.
Check out Upcoming Events for more information about Instant Admissions Day at LHS in November!
Use the common app
Use the common app
As discussed in your senior meetings, students are encouraged to use www.commonapp.org to apply to all 4-year colleges.
The SUNY Educational Opportunity Program allows students who have a slightly lower high school GPA and who come from a lower socioeconomic status to be admitted to college with supports to be successful.
Please click the link above to read about applying to EOP.
*If you are interested in applying for EOP, you MUST click "Interested in EOP/financial aid" when filling out your Common App or HVCC application. You will be asked to provide financial information to prove eligibility in a follow up email from each college. Your counselor can help with submitting these materials.*
HEOP is often what EOP is called at private colleges. Each college has its own criteria and admissions process.
Please click the link above to read about applying to HEOP programs.
You must request letters of recommendation from your teachers. On SchooLinks, each college you apply to will show the required number of letters and the allowed number of letters. We recommend you request 2-3 teacher letters of recommendation. Counselors write one letter of recommendation for each student as well.
Please click the above link to see the steps to request letters of recommendation.
athletics
athletics
Search for colleges that have academic and athletic programs that you are interested in. Pay attention to Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, etc.
Fill out the sports questionnaire on each college’s website
Email coaches to let them know you are interested in their programs. Create an email template (name, high school, position and sport, any press you’ve received, awards, accolades, etc) to use for all schools.
Consider requesting a letter of recommendation from your coach(es) when you apply to the college
If necessary, monitor your social media accounts - once you make yourself public, schools will be googling you!
If you’re getting recruited by D1 or D2 schools, you have to pay $100 for a NCAA Clearinghouse profile online. (Fee waivers are available if you qualify – check with your counselor.) You should be hearing from schools if you are being recruited by the fall of your senior year. You are encouraged to make a free NCAA profile online if you are playing Division III.
*Note that if you do receive offers and scholarships, they are generally good for one year at a time and not guaranteed for 4 years. Make sure to read the fine print, and your counselor can help.
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