University

STUDENTS

College-bound students are responsible for:

Making appointments with the college counselor as needed to go over choices, procedures, etc. Take initiative—lots of help is available to you.
Ensuring that a complete, official record of grades from any previous high school attended is on file in the Counseling Office.
Thoroughly researching schools using all available resources
Knowing and meeting all QA and College/University (C/U) entry requirements and deadlines.
- Note: the QA university deadline supersedes the posted university deadline unless otherwise specified.
Reading and following each C/U’s application instructions.
Supplying appropriate forms to teachers and counselors in a timely manner.
Preparing supplemental materials (particularly for the Common Application).
Following up with teachers who have agreed to write letters of recommendation
- Completing your Information Sheet in a TIMELY fashion
Requesting and paying for OFFICIAL test results from The College Board (SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests), the ACT, TOEFL and/or IELTS to be sent to each C/U that requires them.
Storing electronic copies of data in a safe place.

The College Counselor is responsible for:

Facilitating guidance on the appropriate C/Us for each student.
Advising students on various programs and courses of study.
Getting to know each student’s strengths and weaknesses, goals and interests in order to craft a compelling counselor recommendation.
Assisting students in completing applications for universities, and helping students register for standardized tests.
Submitting transcripts from all high schools attended, along with a school profile and any required recommendations or supplemental materials, to any C/U requested by the student.
Advocating on students’ behalf to C/U admissions officers. This includes attending professional meetings abroad and hosting C/U representatives on campus.
Helping faculty members write letters of recommendation, and encouraging them to meet deadlines.