College Applications

Application Procedures

Each college application will be processed through the Guidance Department. In order to assist you in packaging your materials; please follow the instructions below:

A.               Paper Application

1.      Fill out the application as completely as possible. There will be sections for your counselor regarding class rank,etc. Leave them blank. We will fill these out.

·        Remember to sign and date the application

·        Make a copy for your records

2.      Enclose your check or money order for the application-processing fee.

3.      Enclose your essay(s) if required.

4.      Enclose a copy of your resume if you haven’t already dropped one off to us for your file.

5.      We will complete your application package by adding a high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, counselor recommendation (if needed) and teacher recommendations. We will then secure the envelope and mail the application. The date your application leaves this office will be noted on the processing form and placed in your cumulative folder

6.      Enclose the application in a manila envelope that is 9 by 12. Address the envelope to the respective college. DO NOT PLACE YOUR RETURN ADDRESS ON THE ENVELOPE. We use a Hoosick Falls School Guidance Office stamp so the receiving college realizes the enclosed materials are official.

DO NOT STICK STAMPS TO ENVELOPE. Attach a book of

stamps for applications, midterm reports and final transcripts.

7.      Bring completed package to your counselor by Thanksgiving (earlier is better).

*8. The state college application has an envelope addressed to a central processing center in Albany. Use this envelope not the manila one. Some private colleges also enclose large envelopes- please bring those in with the application as well.

***Incomplete applications will NOT be processed

B.               On-line Applications

If you decide to apply to your college(s) online please do the following:

1.      After applying on-line please print out the instructions that appear on the screen. (These instructions should address what to do next once you have applied on-line). If you are applying via common application you need to print off the school report and mid year report form.

2.      Make an appointment to see your counselor if one has not been scheduled already.

3.      Bring the instructions that you printed to your meeting with your counselor. The instructions and several questions your counselor will ask you will determine what steps you need to take next.

4.      Follow the directions your counselor gives you in a timely manner.

5.      You will still need to bring a 9 by 12 envelope, postage and application fee if you did not pay on-line.

6.      Follow the same steps as the paper application page.

**Please note that online applications are not compete applications until your official transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations are sent through this office

*** It is your responsibility to see your counselor to discuss this application. Otherwise, we may not know that you have applied and the appropriate supporting documents (transcript, recommendation, etc.) may not be sent to your college.

***ALL APPLICATION REQUIRE A PROCESSING FORM SO IF YOU HAVE 5 APPLICATIONS YOU WILL HAVE 5 PROCESSING FORMS.

I HOPE FOLLOWING THIS PROCESS MAKES THE COLLEGE PLANNING LESS OVERWHELMING FOR EVERYONE.  THANK YOU!

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