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College Application Process 
 
Characteristics to consider when choosing a college.
Size
Geographic Location
Public or Private
Majors Offered
Flexibility of Degree Programs
Two or Four Year Institutions
Faculty Accessiblity
Cost of Attendence
Support Services
Campus Activities
 
 
College Application Process
 
  1. Student fills our application on-line.
   2. Student sends transcript to all schools via Parchment,   www.parchment.com.
  3.   Student sends ACT/SAT test scores to all schools via www.actstudent.org or/and
                 www.collegeboard.com (SAT), if not previously sent.
 4.   Student notifies counselor and teachers if recommendation is needed  and  where they applied.
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If a student is using the Common Application,
they will need to follow the steps below:


 
  

  

COMMON APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 

1.    The Common Application process is slightly different.  If you are going to apply to a school that utilizes the common app forms you will find them at www.commonapp.org .

2.    When you process the school forms, which will include a recommendation from your counselor and 2 teachers; an email will be generated to them directly from the common app.

3.    The counselor part is very important – the email requests our “approval” for the application process.  Your counselor MUST approve the application BEFORE you can request a transcript through Parchment.  You will receive an e-mail notifying you that your counselor has approved your application.

4.    Once your counselor has “approved” the application you must log onto Parchment to request that your transcript be sent.  ***VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU PROCESS THE REQUEST IT MUST BE DONE VIA THE COMMON APP TAB WITHIN PARCHMENT.  (THIRD TAB FROM THE LEFT ONCE YOU GET TO THE REQUEST SCREEN).  If you are uncertain it is best to process your application with your counselor.  If it is not done properly your transcript will not merge with your common app and your file will be incomplete.

 

 

 

Jill.Davenport@gpschools.org 313-432-3225

Joyce.Lyjak@gpschools.org 313-432-3223

Milissa.Pierce@gpschools.org 313-432-3226

Brian.White@gpschools.org 313-432-3221

Barbara.Skelly@gpschools.org 313-432-3221

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

    

  

Informational Websites 
 
 
www.youniversitytv.com  - An online video resource of campus tours of 100 of the top colleges and universities in the United States.   Tour the campus, dorms, classrooms and special project areas. The site is safe, student-friendly where students can  also learn about career requirements and ,career earnings.
 
www.MyCollegeOptions.org  - A resource site that has information on financial aid, loans, colleges and offers help in the college selection process based on the students interest.
 
www.collegeboard.com- A nonprofit association that assists with major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, teaching and learning.  The College Board administers the AP curriculum.

www.princetonreview.com- The Princeton Review helps students navigate standardized tests and the college and graduate school admissions process.

www.petersons.com- An educational resource helping with college selection, test preparation and financial aid.  Petersons also has essay editing and resume writing.
 
www.unigo.com  -A resource that will give you hints on what college admissions are looking for in your application, along with much more information that can be beneficial to high school seniors.