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, go to www.collegeboard.com  to request the scores be sent to the college.
• 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 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 – see over an example of an activities/service resume.
• A check or money order made out to the college for the application fee.
• Complete forms which will be given to you by guidance.
• You will receive a bill after the application is completed for the transcript fee or postage.

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 wish to apply to a SUNY school, all applications are now completed online.  Visit www.suny.edu, click on “Apply Now”.    Be certain that the campus you want is listed and create an account.  If you click on “What to  Expect” you will find a checklist that will assist you in the process including supplements required by the various campuses.

COMMON APPLICATION

The Common Application can be used at over 200 colleges.  It can be found at www.commonapp.org.  You can complete it online or download and fill 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:

• a school report form (give to guidance)
• letter of recommendation form (give to teacher employer etc.)
• midyear report (give to guidance). 
• See Mrs. Pausley in the guidance office if you have any questions.

 IF AT ANY TIME YOU NEED HELP, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR COUNSELOR

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