DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL - Worcester Public Schools

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INTRODUCTION This handbook is designed to assist students and their parents in the college application process. The junior and senior years of high school are important years in the student’s adolescent development, and they are, at the same time, particularly crucial for careful planning for their adult future. We hope to simplify the planning process for you by focusing on key steps in applying to college during these busy years. As we all know, applying to college takes a considerable amount of time and effort on the part of students and guidance counselors. College admission counselors take into account the following factors when making admissions decisions: high school transcript, rigor of courses, grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, college essay, class rank, extra-curricular activities, recommendations, community service and leadership. In order to be successful, a student must have a clear understanding of the factors involved in the college selection process. In addition to the materials presented in this handbook, students should take advantage of the many services that are available in the Guidance Department. Services include: individual college counseling, visits from college representatives, college field trips, College Night Forum, Career Day, On-the-Spot Decision Days and Financial Aid Night. In addition, Mrs. Colleen Paradis, Financial Aid Advisor, is available for assistance with completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms. Students are encouraged to utilize the resources in the Guidance Library (Room 105) including scholarship resource materials. Primarily, the student should plan to meet regularly with his/her guidance counselor. Remember, your counselor is eager to assist you. Make an appointment as soon as possible. Counselors: Ms. Barouk Ms. Prior Ms. Knox Ms. Pulda Ms. Fairfull (Head Counselor) (508) 799-3277
TABLE OF CONTENTS The Junior Year – Application Guidelines …………..……………….…………….….1, 2 The Senior Year – Student Responsibilities...……...……………………..............3, 4, 5 Tips for Choosing a College………………………………………………...…………..6, 7 Massachusetts State Colleges & University New Minimum Admission Standards ………………………….…………………..……..8 Standardized Tests ……………………………………….………………………….........9 Entrance Exams, Deconstructed …………………………….……………………........10 Test Score Comparison – Old/New SAT/ACT ……………………………….………...11 The College Board, SAT Dates ……………………………………………………........12 Taking the TOEFL …………………………………………….…………………..……...13 Stanley Koplick & John and Abigail Adams Scholarships…………....……………….14 SAT and ACT Preparations ………………………………….……………………...…...15 Websites: Careers, Colleges, Tests ……………………….…………………..………..16 College Resources for Students and Families …………..…………………..........17, 18 Financial Aid ………………………………………….…………………………..……….19 Tips on Writing the Admissions Essay …………………………………………..……..20 • DMHS Class of 2007 College Acceptances • College Admissions Vocabulary • Sample form: Transcript Request to Guidance Counselor • Sample form: College Counseling Questionnaire • Sample form: Activity Sheet for Teacher Recommendation Page ii
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