College & Academic Guidance Handbook

COLLEGE & ACADEMIC GUIDANCE HANDBOOK

CLASS OF 2024

Your Guide to Success

HAFTR HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & ACADEMIC GUIDANCE HANDBOOK CLASS OF 2024 This College & Academic Guidance Handbook was prepared by Mrs. Joan Parmet, Mr. Steven Harris, Mrs. Emily Comack, and Ms. Jes Bellsey in cooperation with Ms. Naomi Lippman, Principal, and Dr. Joshua Wyner, Associate Principal

FOREWORD A primary purpose of the College & Academic Guidance Of ice is to guide and assist our students and their parents through the college application process. We will arrange meetings with individual students, parents and college representatives, at our school and at the college campus.

It is our sincere desire that this handbook serve as an invaluable resource for students and their parents as they prepare for college.

For students at HAFTR High School, there are two words associated with College & Academic Guidance, namely, CHOICES and DECISIONS. This handbook is an overview of the materials, procedures and information about college preparation, college entrance tests and the many factors related to entering college. Planning involves both short-term and long-term goals. It is to your advantage to plan ahead and to have an idea of your course selection for the senior year and even what to do over the summer. A variety of summer activities give you the opportunity to try new subjects, meet new people, do research, explore the arts or volunteer to do community service. Importantly, meaningful summer activities give the opportunity to request letters of recommendation, a requisite for most colleges and scholarships.

Much of the information on the following pages is subject to change, and we suggest that you check with HAFTR's College & Academic Guidance Of ice for the most current information. As a inal note, parents and students are urged to attend meetings speci ically geared to college and career decisions.

Communication between the College & Academic Guidance Of ice and the families of prospective applicants is essential. The College & Academic Guidance Of ice communicates with students and their families through email. We encourage all families to read the information. Deadlines are extremely critical.

Joan Parmet, Director, College Guidance Steven Harris, Associate Director, College Guidance Jes Bellsey, College Guidance Counselor Emily Comack, College Guidance Counselor

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GETTING INTO COLLEGE The goal of College & Academic Guidance is to assist you throughout the college admissions process. College & Academic Guidance makes recommendations based upon students’ personal aspirations and talents, academic average and program, standardized test scores, Orthodox campus life, area of academic interest, extra-curricular activities, geographical preferences, and personal inances. Recommendations may include the selection of a particular school within a college or university. College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.

Students have many responsibilities during the college application process. These include sending SAT/ACT scores to colleges, completing essays and applications ON TIME, following up on letters of recommendation, visiting campuses and checking with colleges to determine if applications are complete. In addition, while College & Academic Guidance assists in every possible way, it is the student’s responsibility to prepare his/her own application. Parents should recognize their child’s responsibility in this area.

Admission to college has become increasingly competitive. Students should broaden their choices whenever possible. College & Academic Guidance will continue to recommend additional schools where we feel our students can maintain an Orthodox lifestyle. For example, HAFTR students now apply to The University of Michigan, Rutgers University, Washington University of St. Louis, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Indiana University, Pace University and the University of Pittsburgh, schools to which they had very infrequently applied in the past.

The college admissions process is not a science; it is often unfair. Many colleges reject far more quali ied students than they accept. They make selections based upon their mission.

Our job is to help students have a realistic chance for success. We want to help you ind the colleges that will support your religious, academic, social and emotional achievements, challenges and needs. To succeed we need your understanding and cooperation. In addition, academic integrity is vital to the college admissions process. We strongly encourage you to write your own essay and to be accurate and truthful on your activities list and resume.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FOREWARD

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GETTING INTO COLLEGE

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAMS Choosing Between the ACT or SAT PRE ACT & PSAT/NMSQT Test Blind/Flexible/Optional De initions Registering for ACT / SAT Testing Accommodation Policies Sending Scores to College

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TYPES OF COLLEGES

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KEYWORD USED IN COLLEGE CATALOGS

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COLLEGE PLANNING Naviance – College Planning Tool College and Academic Guidance Google Classroom Link Junior Year Senior Year 12th Grade College Admissions Timeline Application Procedures Building a Resume and/or Activities List Resume (Sample) Activity Sheet (Sample) Factors to Consider in Selecting a College College Interviews Visiting Colleges Suggestions for Essay Writing Financial Aid

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USEFUL RESOURCES

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JOINT APPLICATION INFORMATION/ISRAEL OPTION

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

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COMMON APPLICATION (Sample)

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TRANSCRIPT (Sample)

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OU-JLIC College Campus Information

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAMS CHOOSING BETWEEN THE SAT OR ACT Given that colleges and universities will accept either the SAT or ACT, it is very important that you familiarize yourself with both exams so that you can pick which test is best for you. We strongly recommend that students take both the SAT and the ACT to determine the best result.

Why Take It Test Structure

SAT Colleges use SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.

Reading Writing & Language Math

Length

3 hours

Reading Science

5 reading passages None

Math

Essays

Covers: Arithmetic Algebra I & II Geometry, Trigonometry, and Data Analysis Some math questions don’t allow you to use a calculator Discontinued by College Board

How It’s Scored

Scored on a scale of 400-1600

Calculator Policy

ACT Colleges use ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.

English Math Reading Science Reasoning Essay (optional) 2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay) 3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay) 4 reading passages 1 science section testing your critical thinking skills (not your speci ic science knowledge) Covers: Arithmetic Algebra I & II Geometry and Trigonometry You can use a calculator on all math questions Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues Scored on a scale of 1-36

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STANDARDIZED TEST OPTIONS AND TEST DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS. Students must frequently check the College Board and test center websites for the most up-to-date information.

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PRE-ACT By taking the PreACT, students are exposed to content and test items that simulate the ACT testing experience, leading to greater familiarity of the knowledge and skills tested by the ACT. Further, by receiving feedback on their PreACT performance, students may focus on areas that need more work and may be likely to engage in other preparation and learning activities.

Students take the PreACT in the Spring of their sophomore year.

PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (PSAT) NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST (NMSQT) The PSAT scores are used to produce the list of National Merit semi- inalists and commended scholars. The semi- inalists are then permitted to complete applications for inalists early in the senior year.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures skills that are important for success in college—verbal reasoning, math problem-solving, and writing. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT enables students to: ● Practice for SAT Program tests ● Get feedback about critical academic skills ● Seek information about colleges ● Qualify for scholarship competitions The Selection Index (SI) score is used in determining National Merit eligibility. The SI changes each year, depending on the scores of junior test takers in New York. The PSAT/NMSQT is given in the fall of their junior year.

TEST BLIND / TEST FLEXIBLE / TEST OPTIONAL POLICIES TEST BLIND/SCORE FREE Test Blind or Score Free colleges do not factor test scores into admissions decisions even if students submit scores. CUNY has not yet announced if they will continue to be Test Blind/Score Free for Fall 2023 admissions cycle.

TEST FLEXIBLE A rare variation of this is “test lexible.” This means you may be able to take a test other than the SAT or ACT, such as AP Exams, to meet the school’s requirements for admission. Some schools may also require you to submit a graded essay, with comments for review, instead of a standardized test.

TEST OPTIONAL Please see below for the different examples of what test optional might mean for a college. The list of test-optional colleges is changing all the time, especially considering temporary policy changes in response to the coronavirus. Always check directly with the college to con irm their policy, either by going to its website or calling its admissions of ice.

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Example 1: Test-optional admissions policy for some At some colleges, if your GPA or class rank meets the minimum requirements, you can decide not to submit SAT or ACT scores. Some applicants, like homeschooled or international students, are required to submit scores, regardless of GPA. Example 2: Test-optional admissions policy for all In some cases, the college allows students to decide for themselves whether to submit test scores.

Applicants are told, in essence, “if you think your scores are an accurate representation of your ability, feel free to submit them. If you feel they’re not, don’t.”

Example 3: Test optional for admissions, but required for enrollment or scholarships Some colleges that are test-optional for admissions require SAT or ACT scores for other uses, such as academic counseling and placement, or for institutional research. Students who don’t submit their scores as part of their applications will be required to do so before arriving on campus.

Remember: Many schools that don’t require scores for admission still consider them when awarding merit scholarships. When in doubt, check with the school.

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REGISTERING FOR AND TAKING THE SAT For the Class of 2024, HAFTR will be offering the SAT in school on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Information about registration and the collection of payment for this exam will be shared at the beginning of 2023. In addition, we will offer the SAT during the school day during Fall 2023, the exact date to be announced. If you are applying for extended time, please see the separate directions for extended time testing.

HAFTR’s Test Center Code for the SAT is 33302 The SAT Tests are given seven times during the school year between August and June. Students who will be taking the SAT for the irst time MUST register online as a Saturday tester and then call the College Board to change to a Sunday tester. You must see your guidance counselor for a clergy letter that has to be submitted to the College Board as proof that you are unable to test on Saturdays. Your guidance counselor is always available to answer any questions regarding the tests, when to take them. Check the College Board website for details. It is your responsibility to check your ticket when you print it or receive it by mail and make sure the date and test are correct. All students must bring a valid photo I.D. REGISTERING FOR AND TAKING THE ACT For the Class of 2024, HAFTR will be offering the ACT in school on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Information about registration and the collection of payment for this exam will be shared at the beginning of 2023. In addition, we will offer the ACT during the school day during Fall 2023, the exact date to be announced. If you are applying for extended time, please see the separate directions for extended time testing.

HAFTR’s Test Center Code for the ACT is 234771 The ACT is given six times per year. For other test dates, nearby test centers are HANC (Test Center Code 225881), SKA (Test Center Code 234831), and Lawrence (Test Center code 159041).

Register for the test online at www.act.org. Students must upload an appropriate photo or your registration will be canceled. If you are applying for extended time, please see the separate directions for extended time testing. Please register well in advance of the registration deadline as capacity in the Sunday test centers is limited. It is your responsibility to check your ticket to make sure the test date and center are correct. All students must bring a valid photo I.D. Please make sure to print your admission ticket well in advance of the test date and verify that the correct testing site is listed. Do not ever wait until the Saturday evening before the exam; websites are often down or inaccessible on weekends.

ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE KNOW THAT ALL STANDARDIZED TEST OPTIONS AND TEST DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS. Students must frequently check the College Board, ACT, and test center websites for the most up-to-date information.

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TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES High stakes testing for college admissions is of concern to all students. Please be mindful that these exams are timed tests, which puts pressure on all students to successfully navigate the exam in a time-sensitive manner. As students and their families sometimes raise questions about whether or not they may qualify for testing accommodations (extended time and other accommodations), we have developed some guidelines for you to consider.

Some SAT/ACT tutors advise students to obtain testing accommodations to improve their performance on these high stakes tests without a full understanding of the criteria for approval of such accommodations. Test anxiety is prevalent, and it is an unfortunate outcome of high-stakes testing. Anxiety, in and of itself, is not a justi ication for receiving testing accommodations. Students must meet certain criteria that are established by the federal and state government and assessed by the Lawrence School district in order to be granted testing accommodations through an Individualized Education Services Program (IESP) or 504 Accommodations Plan.

HAFTR High School will not develop a 504 Plan for a student who is tested privately by a psychologist, unless the student displays consistently weak academic performance, which could include failing grades in multiple subjects and a low GPA. Requests for accommodations to College Board or ACT CANNOT be submitted without an IESP or 504 Plan. The biggest red lag in an application for testing accommodations is a late diagnosis by an outside professional. We caution you to carefully consider the expense and unlikely approval from one of the testing organizations before you contract with an outside professional.

If you have an Individualized Education Services Program or a 504 Plan already in place in the school, you may be eligible for testing accommodations, including extended time. Obtaining accommodations on standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT is not automatic; your IESP/504 Plan and your educational testing results will be reviewed by the College Board or ACT, who are not obligated to grant your request. An application consists of a diagnosis (ADHD, learning disability, physical disability, etc…) by a licensed professional, psycho-educational or neuropsychological testing, a school plan, and a request for testing accommodations. Applicants must demonstrate that “their disability substantially limits their daily functioning and their ability to take the test.” Documentation review for testing accommodations has become more stringent over the last several years.

Mr. Steven Harris, Ms. Jes Bellsey, Ms. Emily Comack and Associate Principal Dr. Josh Wyner can assist students with disabilities in applying for testing accommodations. Students with a school plan will automatically be submitted at the end of tenth grade for testing accommodations for all College Board exams (PSAT, SAT, and AP exams). There are separate applications and procedures for the ACT; please see your College & Academic Guidance Counselor for additional information regarding the ACT.

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SENDING SCORES TO COLLEGES Colleges are continuously updating their standardized testing score submission policies, especially considering temporary policy changes in response to the coronavirus. Always check directly with the college to con irm their policy, either by going to its website or calling its admissions of ice.

The College Board has a policy called Score Choice which allows you the option of deciding which SAT scores by test date and by individual test will be sent to the college(s). The scores of individual sections from different test dates cannot be selected independently for sending. Scores from the entire SAT test (critical reading and mathematics sections) that you choose will be sent.

There is no additional fee for this preference, and we strongly urge you to seek assistance from College & Academic Guidance if you choose to participate in this very important change. You should still feel comfortable sending all scores, since most colleges will consider your best score.

All scores will continue to appear on your score reports given to you and your college counselors.

Once you have decided which college(s) you will be applying to, you must send all of your SAT scores to the college(s) directly from the College Board. Most colleges will not accept scores from us. This can be done on the form when you are registering to take the test and on-line as well. The College Board will allow you to release your scores to up to four schools when you register at no additional charge. Releasing scores after you take the test can be done as well for an additional charge either on-line or by calling 866-756-7346.

Rushing Scores: Please check with the College & Academic Guidance Of ice before rushing scores. It costs more, your test will NOT be scored any faster with this service and most often, colleges prefer that you do NOT rush scores.

Important Numbers and Information: Register to take the SAT examinations at: www.sat.org/register or 866-756-7346.

HAFTR CEEB code: #331885 When you register for the ACT, you can send your scores directly to four colleges for free (if you know the colleges to which you are applying) OR you can check your scores and then send your scores to colleges for a fee. ACT now offers a Superscore, so you only have to pay the Superscore of each section to each college to which you want to send your scores. For more information, please check www.act.org or call (319) 337-1313.

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TYPES OF COLLEGES COLLEGE An institution that offers educational instruction beyond high school level in a two- or four-year program.

UNIVERSITY An academic organization that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of ields and which supports at least two degree-granting professional schools that are not exclusively technological (such as medicine, journalism or agriculture). It is composed of a number of "Schools" or "Colleges," each of which encompasses a general ield of study.

LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Four-year institution that emphasizes a program of broad undergraduate education.

Pre-professional and professional training may be available but are not stressed.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Two-year institutions of higher learning that provide both career training and academic curricula, either for transfer or terminal. The transfer program is an academic program designed to lead to a four-year course at another college or university. The terminal program is complete in itself. A student who completes it may not apply to a four-year college without completing additional course requirements.

ENGINEERING OR TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE Independent professional schools that provide four-year training programs in the ields of engineering and physical science. They are often known as Institutes of Technology or Polytechnic Institutes.

TECHNICAL SCHOOL A two-year institution that offers terminal occupational programs to prepare students for immediate employment in technical ields.

NURSING SCHOOL A Nursing School af iliated with a hospital offers the R.N. upon completion of training. At schools af iliated with a two-year college program, an A.S. degree along with the R.N. is given. At a four-year college the R.N. and B.S. are given.

BA/MD, BS/MD, BS/DO, DENTAL Programs Some colleges offer these programs so that a student can pursue both degrees. Very few colleges have this and the programs are extremely competitive.

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KEY WORDS USED IN COLLEGE CATALOGS ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM A service of the College Entrance Examination Board that provides schools with course descriptions in college subjects and Advanced Placement Exams in those subjects.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE A two-year degree offered by junior and community colleges with the opportunity in certain situations to transfer to a four-year college.

BACHELOR DEGREE The degree given for completing certain undergraduate college programs that normally take four years; also called the Baccalaureate Degree.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION DATE The date by which an institution will announce its decision on a student's application.

CANDIDATE REPLY DATE The National Decision Day, May 1st, is when students must notify the colleges that have accepted them as to their plans for attending in the fall.

CEEB NUMBER HAFTR High School CEEB Number is 331885.

COALITION APPLICATION An alternative application to the Common Application used to apply to college. Currently, over 140 colleges accept the Coalition Application. For a complete list of participating schools, log on to www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org.

COMMON APPLICATION One type of application used to apply to college. Currently, approximately 700 colleges accept the Common Application. For a complete list of participating schools, log on to www.commonapp.org.

CUNY An acronym for The City University of New York. Schools in this system include Queens College, Hunter College, City College, Baruch College, Brooklyn College, Macaulay Honors College, and many others.

GPA Grade Point Average on a 100 point scale, unweighted. HAFTR High School uses two averages one General Studies and one Judaic Studies, each based on grades 9, 10, and 11.

MATRICULATE To register or enroll in a college or university as a candidate for a degree.

DEFERRED ADMISSION An admissions decision given to students who have applied Early Action or Early Decision, meaning that the student’s application will be put into the regular decision applicant pool for re-evaluation.

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KEY WORDS USED IN COLLEGE CATALOGS – Page 2 DEFERRED ENROLLMENT Admitted student delays or defers enrollment for one year or one semester with a guarantee of enrollment at the time he/she chooses. Deferred enrollment paperwork must be completed when a student chooses to take a gap year between high school and college.

EARLY DECISION/EARLY ACTION Early Decision: Apply to a irst choice college early in the fall of the senior year. The application is binding; the student must enter that institution if offered admission. If deferred or rejected, the student may submit additional applications elsewhere.

Early Action: Early iling but not binding. The student will receive a decision earlier than the regular applicant pool. Students can ile other applications, and the candidate decision is reserved until May 1st. Some schools have Early Action, Single Choice.

FINANCIAL AID FORMS - FAFSA and TAP These forms are available online at www.fafsa.gov. These are forms for families of student applicants to use in supplying information about their income, assets and other inancial circumstances for agency use in estimating how much money a family contributes toward a student's college costs. The Financial Aid Of ice of the college then prepares a Financial Aid package based on the Student Eligibility Report. This package may include grants, loans and work-study. Consult each college to determine which forms are needed. FAFSA is available to begin working on as of October 1st of the student’s senior year of high school.

CSS FINANCIAL AID PROFILE A form and service offered by the College Board and used by some colleges, universities and private scholarship programs to award their own private inancial aid funds. Students pay a fee to register for the pro ile and send reports to institutions and programs that use it. Check with the colleges to which you plan to apply and see if the CSS Pro ile is required.

REGULAR ADMISSION Regular decision applications typically have submission deadlines between January and February 1st. Applicants are reviewed at the same time. Decision noti ications are sent between March and April.

ROLLING ADMISSIONS Review of applications for admission on a irst come, irst served basis. Noti ication of acceptance or rejection is usually a few weeks after all credentials have been received by the college.

SUNY An acronym for the State University of New York. Schools in this system include State Universities at Binghamton, Albany, Buffalo, Stony Brook, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and several others.

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KEY WORDS USED IN COLLEGE CATALOGS – Page 3 SUPPLEMENTAL COLLEGE APPLICATION MATERIAL In addition to completing either the Common Application or Coalition Application, some colleges may require additional/supplemental information. The additional information will vary by school and can include a request for additional personal/family information, an additional essay(s), or additional short answer questions. Some students may want to submit talent portfolios (art, music, etc.), which would be considered additional supplemental material.

TEST CENTER NUMBER HAFTR High School SAT Test Center Number is 33302.

HAFTR High School ACT Test Center Number is 234771.

WAITING LIST A list of students not initially accepted to an institution that may be accepted at a later date.

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COLLEGE PLANNING

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COLLEGE PLANNING TOOL: Naviance Student We are very excited about an effective college planning tool we have implemented in College & Academic Guidance. Naviance Student is a web-based system for schools to manage all aspects of the college admissions process. Students and parents can use this tool to search for and research colleges, track applications, build resumes, and view historical information about where HAFTR students have been offered admission. Through the use of scattergrams (graphs indicating where students were accepted and with which grades and standardized test scores), students can plan realistic college choices. In addition, College & Academic Guidance will have the ability to electronically send students’ transcripts and letters of recommendation.

Students and their parents will receive information about how to access the college planning tool.

Remember: all college applications must be done online. Naviance is a key tool in college planning for everyone to use.

COLLEGE PLANNING TOOL: Google Classroom Information: College and Academic Guidance Google Classroom Link Join Code: ioz62oq JUNIOR YEAR With the start of school in September, juniors begin the college admissions process. Students register for the PSAT/NMSQT by submitting payment for the exam. In the fall semester, a workshop for parents and students is presented. Once the PSAT scores are received and mid-year grades recorded, a parent-student conference is scheduled in which we discuss college and career plans and we begin a plan of action. This early planning will prevent mistakes and will be especially helpful in choosing the senior year course of study. During May of the junior year, we suggest students speak to their teachers about letters of recommendation. This is a most important aspect of the college application and cannot be emphasized too strongly.

Vacation time should be set aside to visit colleges. When visiting colleges, sit in on classes, ask questions, visit the Hillel facility and acquaint yourself with the college campus.

The following calendar highlights the 11th Grade College Planning Process: October

PSAT/NMSQT

December

COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP

February

FAMILY COLLEGE PLANNING CONFERENCES BEGIN

February 12

ACT - Not given at HAFTR

March 1

SAT - In School for HAFTR Juniors Only

March 12

SAT - Not given at HAFTR

March 28

ACT - In School for HAFTR Juniors Only

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JUNIOR YEAR - Page 2 April 16

ACT - Not given at HAFTR

May 7

SAT - Not given at HAFTR

May 1-12

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS

June 1

US History Regents

June 4

SAT - Not given at HAFTR

June 11

ACT - Not given at HAFTR

June 14-22

New York State Regents Exams

July 16

ACT - Not given in New York

Summer before senior year: Review applications (commonapp.org or on the college’s website), visit colleges (either in-person or virtual). Early Decision applicants must begin the process at once! Applications are available as of August 1st.

Please note: The Common Application now allows students to create an account in their junior year. The answers you provide to any questions that appear in the six sections of the “Common App” tab (Pro ile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, and Writing) will roll over into the senior year application. All students MUST complete the six sections of Common App in order to schedule their Junior Conference with their College & Academic Guidance Counselor.

SENIOR YEAR All applications can be submitted online. Colleges are moving away from automatically sending viewbooks and course catalogs; most of these items can be viewed on college websites.

Deadlines are extremely important and you should allow ten days lead time to process your application. Early Decision and Early Action applications are due to us by the beginning of October. By December 1 all Regular Decision applications must be submitted to the College & Academic Guidance Of ice. All material must be processed through the College & Academic Guidance Of ice so that everything related to the application goes to the college in one mailing.

This is very important because it adds to the ef iciency of our processing.

Teacher recommendations are extremely critical. Before asking a teacher to write a recommendation, discuss your request with College & Academic Guidance. A brag sheet, which can be found in College & Academic Guidance, must be illed out and submitted to the teachers who will be writing your letters of recommendation. In addition, one of the counselors will write a letter of recommendation for you.

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12th Grade College Admissions Timeline August/September ● If applying early, please make an appointment with your College & Academic Guidance Counselor ● Update Naviance Student account ● Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from academic teachers. Please provide all teachers you request letters from with a brag sheet which can be found in College Guidance. Please make sure to let the teacher(s) know your earliest college submission deadline. ● Begin college applications ● SAT offered in August ● ACT offered in September ● Register for October or November SAT/ACT if necessary ● Early Action/Early Decision applications due in the College & Academic Guidance Of ice by the end of September.

October ● Register for December SAT/ACT if necessary ● Begin iling Financial-Aid forms on October 1 ● CUNY Macaulay Honors applications due in College & Academic Guidance by the middle of October.

November/December ● Regular Decision applications due in College & Academic Guidance by December 1 ● Noti ication of admissions decision for early applicants ● YU/Stern interviews January/February ● Mid-year reports due to colleges requesting grades. Please see your Guidance Counselor if you receive noti ication from a college requesting mid-year grades.

March/April ● Noti ications on college admission decisions begin ● Attend Accepted Students Day at the colleges to which you have been accepted in order to make your inal decision May ● National Decision Day-May 1st: must notify the college you will be attending ● AP Tests are given June ● High School Graduation ● Make sure all d+eferral paperwork is submitted if you will be studying in Israel before attending college

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES: ● Create a neutral email to use for college applications; do not use a cutesy or inappropriate email. ● Do not submit any applications until they are checked by College & Academic Guidance. ● Update your “Naviance Student” account – add the colleges to which you will be applying. ● Give a “Teacher Recommendation Form/Brag Sheet” to two teachers at the end of your junior year. You will also need to send a request through Naviance so that the teachers can submit their letters. ● You are responsible for notifying colleges of your scores. College Guidance does not send them on behalf of students.. ● Submit a blue Record Release Form available in College & Academic Guidance for each of the schools to which you apply. ● Students must check individual college websites for updates on college admissions and standardized testing requirements.

If you have read this information carefully, you have completed the irst step on your road to college. Good luck, and remember, College & Academic Guidance is ready, willing, and able to lend a hand.

BUILDING A RESUME/ACTIVITIES LIST When you list an activity on your resume, we expect that the list is accurate and truthful.

The colleges assume that you are being truthful about your activities, and if they ind out that anything on your application is untrue or not your own work (essays, for example) there could be consequences. Please do not over-state any experiences, leadership, titles, or any other part of your resume. Maintaining academic integrity is essential in the college admissions process.

Every student needs to compose a resume or activities list, which includes “in school” activities (clubs, sports, student government, publications, …), “out of school” activities (community service, volunteer activities, sports, …), and employment experience. The activities list/resume can be started in the summer prior to the senior year, so don’t wait until the last minute.

Several examples are included on the following pages. There are generally two types of resumes/activity lists: a traditional resume, and a list or chart of your various activities. The activity list should be grouped by category (all clubs, all volunteer activities and so on), and the most relevant to your potential major or interests should be at the top of the list. For example, if you are going to pursue a medical degree, then scienti ic research or a science-related club or activity should top the list. Naviance has a resume tool that students can use.

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Education

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway High School - Cedarhurst, NY Sept 2018-Present

Volunteer Service

IShine Mentor Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Work with children whose family members have a serious illness. Assist them with homework and socialize with them.

Extracurricular Activities

“Tattler” Section Editor/Writer Grades 10, 11, 12 Write and edit articles for student newspaper College Bowl Captain Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Captain of a competitive academic team where we engaged with other schools in academic trivia.

Chair/Delegate for Model Congress Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Chaired committees where we researched and presented bills on a variety of issues.

Intern for Assemblyman Grades 10, 11 Volunteer in the local politician’s of ice. Assist with administrative tasks and lobby for voters Political Discussions Club Grades 10, 11 Head/leader for political discussions club. We research and discuss current political issues.

Awards/Certi icates

Spanish Honor Society Grades 10, 11 Principals’ Honor Roll Grade 9

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Sample Activity Sheet Adam Shapiro EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY

GRADES PARTICIPATED

POSITIONS HELD

HAFTR Theater

9,10,11,12

Actor Assistant Director

Student Government

11, 12

President

Model Congress

11, 12

Delegate

Food Collection and Distribution for the Needy

9,10,11,12

Volunteer

Math Team

9,10,11,12

Competitor

Tutor

10, 11, 12

Volunteer

JV Basketball Team

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Center

WORK EXPERIENCES TYPE OF WORK

EMPLOYER

DATES

HRS. PER WEEK

Cabana Boy

Plaza Beach Club

Summer 2019

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Camp Counselor/ Karate Instructor

Camp Lavi

Summer 2020, 2021

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HONORS AND AWARDS Principals’ Honor Roll National Honor Society Member AP Scholar with Honors Spanish National Honor Society MVP Basketball Community Service Honor Society

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTING A COLLEGE There are many subjective and objective factors to consider in choosing a college or university: Competitiveness of the College Students are encouraged to apply to a mixture of safety, target, and reach schools. Safe schools are colleges to which you have an excellent chance of being accepted, target schools are schools in which your quali ications meet the stated requirements of the school, and reach schools are more competitive, and a little out of your league, but which you have a desire to attend.

Location In what part of the country would you like to live? Would you like to attend college in a big city, a suburb or small town, or a rural area? How close would you like to be to your home?

Size Colleges come in many sizes. There are pros and cons of attending a small vs. a large school. The size of the college may affect course selection, opportunities for interaction with professors and students, and the diversity of campus activities.

Areas of Study/Programs Offered Does the college you’re considering offer your potential major? If you’re looking for a very speci ic major (linguistics, physical therapy, education, business, engineering,…), check the list of majors offered.

Cost State (SUNY) and city (CUNY) universities offer a great value for the money. Private colleges, of course, offer many advantages, but can also be very expensive. Consider the entire inancial package when making a decision.

Facilities When evaluating potential colleges, explore the college’s facilities, including state of the art technology, athletic facilities, library, dorms, food, class size, clubs, and services/activities offered in nearby cities and towns.

Atmosphere/Jewish Life Will you feel comfortable on the campus of the colleges you are reviewing? What is the Jewish life like?

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COLLEGE INTERVIEWS Make an appointment by calling the College Admissions Of ice. Check to determine if your targeted college requires interviews. Call by August prior to senior year. Some colleges will contact you for interviews.

Helpful Hints: ❖ Be prompt, neat, well prepared ❖ Read the catalog prior to your interview ❖ Be ready with your scores, grades and information about HAFTR ❖ Be yourself, not someone you are not…relax ❖ Write a thank you note after the interview ❖ Check the website for each college ❖ No gum chewing or candy when interviewing Examples of Interview Questions: 1. What three adjectives best describe you?

2. What sets you apart from other applicants?

3. What have you enjoyed most about high school?

4. What were you proudest of in high school?

5. What do you do well?

6. What has been a major struggle in your life?

7. What strengths would you most like to develop?

8. What do you do for fun and relaxation?

9. How do you respond to academic pressure?

10. What are your short-term and long-term goals?

11. Describe your family, your community.

12. What issues concern you?

13. What books have had an impact on you?

14. How do you spend your summers?

15. What experiences have you had with people different from you?

16. What do you see yourself doing in ten years?

17. Why do you want to attend this college?

18. What do you think you could add to our campus/classroom?

19. What three activities do you want to participate in while in college?

20. What are three academic interests you might want to pursue?

21. Tell us something about yourself that isn’t in your application.

22. Are you aware of any recent events that have been taking place on campus?

23. Why did you choose this essay topic and why was it important to you?

24. If you had to give a last lecture, what would it be on?

Questions for You to Ask at an Interview: Ask about the student body, social life, campus facilities…housing, dining, food plans, class size in lecture halls, Jewish life on campus and the adjoining community, and special interest areas by department.

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VISITING COLLEGES Plan your visits, either in-person or virtual, during our spring break or the summer before your senior year. Arrange to observe daily college life via campus tours or by staying overnight with someone you know based on the college’s COVID-19 regulations.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT ❖ Email or call the Admissions of ice in advance to schedule your visit. ❖ Talk to students...read the college newspaper, campus bulletin boards and arrange to visit classes. ❖ Speak with former HAFTR students who are enrolled in the college. We can help you with this information.

CHECKLIST FOR CAMPUS VISIT ❖ Typical class size for freshmen, upperclassmen ❖ Housing, dining facilities, kosher meal plan ❖ Counseling facilities for personal assistance, career plans, academic adjustment and course selection ❖ How active is the Hillel? ❖ Is there an Orthodox synagogue near the campus? ❖ If you are interested in playing a sport, does the college compete at the intramural or intercollegiate level? ❖ Are the cultural opportunities for concerts, lectures, etc. available on campus or in the community? ❖ Are there volunteer opportunities in the community? ❖ Academic facilities (courses, equipment, reputation of professors)

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SUGGESTIONS FOR ESSAY WRITING Writing an essay for college admission is a challenge in itself. Where you are given a topic, it is advisable to use an in-depth approach; do not skim the surface.

Hints: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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The reader must learn about you!

Be speci ic, anecdotal.

Demonstrate personal qualities, risk taking, initiative, self-discipline, and motivation.

Answer the question.

Don’t be shy.

Focus – pick one moment or incident or an aspect of an experience. o Something the reader couldn’t know about you from other materials.

Your voice.

Show, don’t tell.

Write in the irst person.

Make the irst sentence and introduction a grabber. o Admissions people read thousands – get their attention Write numerous drafts o Have others read it. Ask them to respond to the following: ❖ What am I trying to say? ❖ How do I come across as a person? ❖ Where were you confused? ❖ Where do I need more detail? ❖ What parts did you like best?

Have someone who doesn’t know you well read it. Ask him or her to describe the person who wrote the essay. Does the reader get an accurate picture of you as a person?

Try to discuss a topic you are passionate about.

Use journalism's WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and HOW. There is no "correct" way to respond to a generalized statement. Let your imagination carry you through!

“Of all the essays I have read, roughly 70% do nothing for the student; 20% help the student because they do an outstanding job bringing the two-dimensional application to life; and 5% kill the applicant’s chances due to poor writing and inappropriate topics.”

- Adam Max, Emory University “It still amazes me that during the four years I read essays for Dartmouth, over 80% of those I read were just plain bad.”

- Michelle Hernandez, Dartmouth College

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SUGGESTIONS FOR ESSAY WRITING – Page 2 Some Don’ts ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Don’t rehash what they already know from your transcript and activities sheet.

Don’t write about any issues that you cannot personalize in some form.

Don’t use a thesaurus.

Don’t think that one draft is enough.

Don’t have another person write the essay for you.

Small Essays/Supplemental Essays ● Most Meaningful Activity (Common Application) o Exactly what it means ▪ Not necessarily your best one or one you think impresses the most – just what you found most meaningful.

▪ Give details ● What Career Interest Do You Have/Interest In A Major? o Never say undecided or “I don’t know.” o Describe where you are at NOW ▪ Not sure of exactly what career or even major, but I know I have an interest in ________. Explain something about that interest. As a result, I am interested in pursuing courses in ________ because ________. ● Why Do You Want To Study At This University? o Talk in DETAILS. o Discuss two or three speci ic aspects of that college’s programs or environment that have drawn you to it. o Review its website and their college catalog and other information available in the College & Academic Guidance Of ice. Visiting the college campus will also provide additional details to bring to your supplemental essay. o There is no such thing as ‘optional.’

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FINANCIAL AID Attending college these days is a burden for almost every family, so you are not alone if you are already panicked about the cost. Please be aware that many colleges are very generous with their need-based inancial aid, and the likelihood of you having to pay the full cost of college if your family has inancial need is very slim. Please fully research and understand how inancial aid works. You are now able to apply for inancial aid starting on October 1st using the prior-prior year inal tax returns. You no longer need to estimate your tax information.

Cost of Attendance The cost of attending college, as you probably know, surpasses the mere price of its tuition. The components that make up a college’s total cost include: ● Tuition ● Fees and Other Institutional Expenses include any college charges above and beyond general tuition. A college might charge a “registration fee” or “activity fees.” ● Room and Board at a single institution can vary tremendously depending upon whether a student lives in campus housing or off-campus, and what kind of meal plan he/she chooses. ● Health Insurance costs vary depending on your health and the program option that you choose. ● Books and Supplies costs vary depending upon what kinds of classes a student takes and whether he/she purchases new or used books. ● Transportation costs include fares for travel by airplane, bus or train, as well as car expenses, including the cost of insurance, parking permits, gas money, and tolls. ● Personal Expenses and Entertainment are highly variable depending on your habits and interests. ● Miscellaneous Costs associated with college include special lab or studio fees for science or art students, registrar fees (required for dropping and adding courses, changing to a different grading option, etc.), participating fees for club sports and other activities, and fraternity membership fees.

Methodologies Used to Calculate Need-Based Financial Aid A school can award inancial aid on the basis of academic or other merit, inancial need, or some combination of both. Merit-based aid is granted by institutions to students whom it deems especially worthy of receiving funding to attend their colleges: merit-based aid is often given to students who fall in the upper range of the applicant pool in terms of grades, scores, and the extra-curricular pro ile. When aid is based fully or partially upon inancial need, the school calculates aid using one of many methodologies, which fall into one of two categories: the Federal Methodology (FM) or the Institutional Methodology (IM).

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FINANCIAL AID – Page 2 Most public institutions use the Federal Methodology (FM), which calculates need based upon information you supply on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Most private colleges use an Institutional Methodology (IM), which is not one formula but a variety of non-federal formulas. An IM calculates need based upon information you supply on either The Financial Aid Pro ile (Pro ile) created by the College Scholarship Service or on an institution’s own inancial aid form.

A school uses one of the FM or IM equations to determine how much a family can afford to pay for college, or the “Estimated Family Contribution” (EFC). The EFC is the amount that a student and his or her family will have to supply to pay for college costs. If one subtracts the EFC from a school’s total cost of attendance (which includes not only tuition but also room and board, books, travel costs, etc.), the resulting igure is called “demonstrated need,” or the amount of funding that a student requires from other sources in order to attend college.

A student’s EFC and “demonstrated need” can be calculated in a variety of ways. Both the FM and the IM base their calculations on family income and assets from the calendar year prior to a student’s entry into college, which is called the “base year.” The FM and IM methodologies differ in how they treat real estate assets, the number of siblings in college at one time, and a variety of other issues.

Please learn more about the various need-determination methodologies from the sources themselves: For FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov For NYS TAP: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for- inancial-aid/nys-tap.html For CSS Pro ile: https://csspro ile.collegeboard.org/ The CSS Pro ile is an online application for non federal student inancial aid that is used by nearly 400 colleges, universities, professional schools, and scholarship programs to award more than $9 billion in grants. Check the College Board’s website for a list of schools and institutions that require the CSS Pro ile application.

How Demonstrated Need is Ful illed A student’s demonstrated need can be ful illed through gift or self-help funding. Gift funding includes grants and scholarships—anything that is essentially “free money” and does not need to be paid back in any way. Self-help funding includes loans and earned contributions to college costs obtained from working, often through the federal Work-Study program. Gift money and self-help can be combined in an endless variety of ways to make up a student’s entire inancial aid package.

Financial Aid Deadlines to Be Aware of The College Deadline: this deadline varies from school to school. Many of these due dates are priority deadlines meaning you need to get your inancial aid form in by that date to be considered for the most money. Many of these deadlines coincide with application deadlines, so apply for colleges and inancial aid at the same time.

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FINANCIAL AID – Page 3 Types and Sources of Need-Based Financial Aid GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: Do not have to be paid back. ● Federal Pell Grants make up the largest of the Federal gift programs. Pell Grants represent the basic building block of student inancial aid, the bottom layer to which all other aid is then added. ● Federal Student Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOGs), awarded in amounts of $100 to $4,000 per year, are intended to help low-income students with high demonstrated need pay for their educational opportunities. ● State inancial aid programs provide support to residents who attend public or private colleges within their state to help ill in the gaps after federal funds have been distributed. ● Collegiate institutional aid includes all monies given out by colleges from their own coffers. ● Private organizations award need-based grants to students who apply for special awards.

LOANS: ● The Family Education Loan Program and the Federal Direct Student Loan Program run in parallel. The Family Education Loans include: Subsidized Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans. These are all made by commercial lenders who design their own loan terms. Federal Direct Student Loans include: Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans. The Federal Direct loan programs are simply variations of the usual loan programs that are distributed through the Treasury via colleges, requiring no middlemen to manage the loan process. ● Stafford Loans are loans granted to those enrolled at least half-time. They are available to all families regardless of need. Students with demonstrated need receive subsidized loans, in which the government pays the interest while the student is still in school, for six months after graduation, and during deferment periods. Students with no need receive unsubsidized Stafford Loans, in which they must pay the interest that accrues while they are in school.

Stafford loans are granted by private lenders such as banks, credit unions, and insurance companies. Direct Stafford loans are granted by the government. ● Perkins Loans are awarded to those with “exceptional need,” as determined by the college. ● PLUS Loans are not based on inancial need and are granted to credit-worthy parents of any inancial background from private lenders or, in the case of Direct PLUS Loans, from the U. S. Government. ● State loans can be secured in addition to (or in place of) federal or college-based loans. ● College loan programs are often used in place of grant money as a regular component of aid packages. ● To obtain loans from private lending institutions, you apply directly to the lending institution after you have received your aid package and know how much money you will need in order to make up the difference between what the school expects you to pay and what you can realistically afford to spend.

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FINANCIAL AID – Page 4 WORK STUDY: Work Study is a program offering federal assistance in the form of earned wages to students with need. Work-study can include both on and off-campus employment, and the salary must equal at least minimum wage.

Remember that all college students – regardless of whether or not they are eligible for inancial aid – can ind jobs on or off-campus.

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FINANCIAL AID – Page 5 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICER: ● What methodology does your school use in determining aid packages? Does your school rely on the information provided by FAFSA, Pro ile, the state’s evaluation form, or your own aid evaluation form (or a combination of several of the above)? ● If your college relies upon its own institutional methodology, what speci ic adjustment does it make to the federal formula? ● What special circumstances will change my inancial aid package? ● Will you assess the inancial situation of my non-custodial parent when determining my aid as well as that of my custodial parent? ● What is your minimum student contribution? ● If I have my own savings, how much of it will you expect me to pay? ● If I earn signi icant wages during college, how will that change my aid package? ● Do you consider special medical expenses when determining a family’s need? ● Do you meet the full need of every student? If so, for all four years of college? ● What percentage of last year’s freshman class paid full tuition? ● What percentage of last year’s freshman class received full need? ● What percentage of last year’s freshman class received grant or scholarship funding (i.e. gift funding rather than self-help) from the college? ● How will my aid package change after freshman year? Is the continuation of my aid package dependent upon a minimum grade point average? ● How do I go about renewing my aid package each year? ● What if something unfortunate happens to change my family’s inancial situation, thus increasing my need later on? ● Can aid packages be adjusted mid-year in the case of emergency situations? ● Is there a maximum grant that your institution offers? ● Do I have to meet a minimum need level in order to receive aid? ● How does your school treat outside scholarships or grants? Does an outside grant replace self-help (loan or work-study) or the school’s own grant money, leaving me in no better position than without it? ● Does your school accept students on an admit/deny basis? ● If I don’t qualify for or apply for aid in my freshman year, can I apply later on? When? ● Do you practice need-blind admissions? ● What is the best way to raise any concerns I might have after receiving my offer? ● If I take a semester abroad or as a transfer student elsewhere, do I pay that school’s tuition for the semester or the tuition of my home institution? Is your school’s inancial aid portable if I decide to go elsewhere for a semester?

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USEFUL RESOURCES There are many helpful resources available to make the college research and application process easier. Take advantage of them! Here are some of the better resources that we recommend: Publications: Fiske, Edward B., Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021. Sourcebooks Inc., 2021.

Wolf, Karen. Cliffsnotes Roadmap to College. Wiley, 2009.

General College Search/Application Web Resources: College Board: www.collegeboard.org GoCollege: www.gocollege.com Hillel Organization: www.hillel.org Peterson’s: www.petersons.com Princeton Review: www.review.com Application Web Resources: The Common Application: www.commonapp.org The Coalition Application: www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org Virtual Campus Tours: www.campustours.com Standardized Test Web Resources: ACT: www.act.org College Board: www.collegeboard.org Financial Aid Web Resources: FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov NYS TAP: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for- inancial-aid/nys-tap.html CSS Pro ile: www.csspro ile.collegeboard.org Fastweb: www.fastweb.com Financial Aid: www. inaid.com Going Merry: www.goingmerry.com Student Aid: www.studentaid.ed.gov Wired Scholar: www.wiredscholar.com Career Assessment/Portfolio Planning: www.mymajors.com www.nycareerzone.org www.careerkey.org

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JOINT APPLICATION INFORMATION COLLEGE/ISRAEL OPTION As our students approach their inal year in high school, there are many questions to be answered regarding college decisions. Foremost in our thinking is the direction that a yeshiva graduate takes in terms of maintaining traditional Jewish values and the observance of these values.

Simultaneously, while seeking college information, you may also be considering a year of study in Israel. This will require two sets of applications, letters of recommendation, health reports, parent af idavits and various legal documents. With preparation, this process can be done with ease. The joint college programs are run by Yeshiva University and Touro College. Transfer credit is available through these programs subject to individual review. Attending a yeshiva without college af iliation requires personal arrangements to work out the college credit if it is available.

Many of the universities in Israel have programs with a coordinated Hebrew-English curriculum.

These schools all have New York of ices and our school is in direct contact with their admissions representatives.

The college decision making process in iling joint applications presents several considerations.

Yeshiva University and Stern College have a complete program with transfer credits permitted.

This is a decided advantage when planning to continue one's college education at either of these schools.

The HAFTR College & Academic Guidance Of ice is in contact with all these agencies and the experience to date has been most positive.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Most colleges use the CommonApp (commonapp.org) which is a universal application for more than 900 member colleges. CommonApp allows you to complete one application for all of the member colleges, although some colleges do require supplemental questions and/or essays. The colleges that do not use CommonApp are CUNY, MIT, Rutgers, Touro, Yeshiva University, and some of the art schools. If you are applying to one of these colleges, you will have to use the college’s own application or the Coalition Application. Check each of the college websites in which you plan to apply for more information. The following is a sample Common Application:

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HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT The OU’s Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (OU-JLIC) in partnership with Hillel helps young men and women thrive and observe key aspects of Jewish life in secular campus environments across the United States, Canada and Israel. Ongoing learning and social opportunities, Shabbat and Holiday meals are core components of what OU-JLIC does on campus. Being there for students with personal and halachic advice as they go through their college years and plan for tomorrow is a meaningful way OU-JLIC Directors create lasting relationships with their students.

OU-JLIC Directors strive to enhance the learning opportunities available to students, and also to bolster an infrastructure for Orthodox life to lourish. They offer weekly shiurim and classes, bring guest speakers and events to campus, and make key Orthodox necessities, such as Kashrut, Chagim and Shabbat, easier to observe and more meaningful. Our Directors also strive for a more individualized touch, getting to know students personally. Students grace their Shabbat tables as regular guests, interact with them in informal settings, such as the cafeteria, and learn with them B’Chavruta.

OU-JLIC CAMPUSES ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY BROOKLYN COLLEGE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT NORTHRIDGE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY/BARNARD COLLEGE CORNELL UNIVERSITY GREATER ATLANTA GREATER TORONTO IDC- HERZLIYA JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY MCMASTER NEW YORK UNIVERSITY OU-JLIC JERUSALEM

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OU-JLIC TLV PRINCETON UNIVERSITY QUEENS COLLEGE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SANTA MONICA COLLEGE THE DR. MORDECAI D. KATZ Z'L PROGRAM AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY UCLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY

For more information about the individual OU-JLIC campuses, please click the hyperlink above, review the PDF guide that was emailed, or go to oujlic.org.

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