College Application Process

After students have determined which colleges or universities they wish to apply to, the following procedures should be followed:

• Check to make sure requirements regarding SAT I, SAT II, or ACT are met.
  
• Obtain complete applications. Make an extra copy for a rough draft. Check on any option for applying on-line.
  
• Make sure your counselor has a complete and updated list of school and community activities, honors received, and special projects you have done.
  
• Request letters of recommendation at least three weeks in advance of the deadline.
  
• Write any required or optional essays, and have them checked by the English teacher or other appropriate person.
  
• Complete the application – proofread it carefully.
  
• Obtain a transcript release form from the School Counseling secretary, and make sure it is correctly filled out (including social security number) and signed by a parent or guardian. A separate transcript request form must be filled out for each application.
  
• Take the completed application to the School Counseling office at least two weeks in advance of the deadline. Make sure all components of the application are in place; including all signatures, the check for the application fee, and the signed transcript request form. Note that many colleges and universities require a separate application for financial aid.
  
• Counselors will review the application, sign transcripts, and mail the complete application packet.
  
• It is not recommended that students send applications on their own. It is better for the college or university to receive them directly from Montville High School in one packet. Unless the application asks that letters of recommendation be sent directly by their author, these should also be included with the entire application.
  
• The Department of School Counseling will maintain letters of recommendation in students’ cumulative folders, and duplicate them as needed for further applications to colleges or for scholarships.

Make sure all applications are completed and mailed well before the deadline.

Make sure that you inform of any mid-year progress reports that are requested by the college or university.