Catholic Central High School
Troy, New York
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL OR ON-LINE.
All mail applications should be processed through the guidance office. Please submit the following materials for all college applications you wish to send in the mail.
- The completed application form done neatly, typed or printed.
- If an essay is requested, please take the time to correct it before it is put on the application or submitted with the application. Have a good essay on hand, just in case you need it. This will eliminate having to rush..
- Check to see if the college to which you are applying requires official SAT I/II or ACT scores. If so, get an application from the guidance office to request the scores be sent to the college or request them on-line.
- Letters of recommendation required by college. It is your responsibility to request letters of recommendation from the teachers or other persons. If the letter is to be sent directly to the college, you should supply the teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to the admissions office. The teacher may return the letters to you in a sealed envelope or give it directly to the Guidance Secretary. The teacher may, but has no obligation to share this with you. Do not wait until the last minute. It is very inconsiderate to expect this from a teacher.
- Your resume - stop in the guidance office for an example of an activities/service resume.
- A check or money order made out to the college for the application fee.
- An envelope addressed to the Admissions Office of the college to which you are applying and (2) two stamps or money for postage. SUNY has an attached envelope. Please attach postage (2-3 stamps) or give the secretary the money.
- A transcript fee of $l.00.
- Complete forms which will be given to you by guidance.
ON-LINE APPLICATIONS
Once you have completed the on-line portion of the college’s application:
- Make a note of the password you used so you can go back in and make changes.
- Print out a copy of the application (if possible) for your records
- Print out a copy of the list of the colleges requirements. This list will include many of the same items listed above in the mail applications.
- Notify guidance of the colleges you apply to on-line. We need to mail a transcript and will assist you in sending your check, letters of recommendation etc.
If you are applying to any school in the SUNY system, in addition to the above process, be sure to check the booklet HOW TO APPLY, which you will receive with the SUNY application, for any special instructions.
Applications for schools in the SUNY system may be obtained in the Guidance Office. Applications to other colleges may be obtained by writing to the college's Admissions Office. Addresses are available in the Guidance Office.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
The Common Application can be used at over 200 highly selective colleges. It can be completed online or downloaded and filled out on your computer. You fill it out once and print it for as many colleges as you like.
Important - You should also print out:
IF AT ANY TIME YOU NEED HELP, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR COUNSELOR!