MID – YEAR GRADES:
Please be aware that mid-year grades will AUTOMATICALLY be sent to ALL colleges that seniors have applied to. It is NOT necessary for seniors to turn in any forms, envelopes or stamps. These grades will be sent in early February as soon as teachers report grades. When first semester grades are given out – students must notify the college office immediately if any grades are incorrect. They must then follow the proper procedures to have those grades corrected immediately.
Check to See if Appliations are Complete:
Check in with Colleges to be sure that they have received ALL materials that are needed. Wait until 3-4 weeks after materials have been sent before you call (do not include the week between Christmas and New Year’s). It takes colleges several weeks (up to six weeks with CUNY and SUNY) this time of year to be able to open and sort mail and update their systems to show receipt. Many schools will let you know if they are missing something, but some will not. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK IN WITH THEIR COLLEGES UNTIL ALL APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETE.
FINANCIAL AID:
College Applications are not complete when you have mailed out your application materials. YOU MUST BE VERY MINDFUL OF FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES. Do not drop the ball on Financial Aid – you must read the financial aid sections of your application instructions for each school. Not all school’s requirements will be the same. Financial aid is first come, first served – don’t miss deadlines.