INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION TO COLLEGES

The completed application usually includes:

  1.       An application form and fee

  2.       A counselor/secondary school report form from the college counselor (Mrs. Rollins or Mrs. Sohns)  The form for this is supplied by the college.

  3.       A transcript from EHS  (Request from Mrs. Ware)

  4.       Standardized test scores  (Sent directly from College Board and/or ACT)

  5.       Letters of recommendation from one or two teachers

  6.       A school profile (Sent with your transcript)

  7.       A Financial Aid Form (FAFSA and/or PROFILE), if needed

Here are some suggestions that may improve your applications:

  1.       Write, email, or call each college for admission forms, as well as for financial aid, scholarship, and housing forms.  Ask for a catalog; some schools such as The University of Texas at Austin may require payment for their catalogs.  Applications for many of the colleges are available in the College Counseling Office; however, request your own to be certain you meet application deadlines.  Most applications are available online.

2.              As early as possible submit to the College Counseling Office your requests for transcripts and school recommendations.  Please note deadlines for submitting materials to the colleges and allow sufficient time for the counselors to do their part and still meet deadlines.  Be sure you have COMPLETELY filled out the forms before turning them in to the College Counseling Office.  Be sure your name appears on all of the forms you turn in!  Students need to include an addressed envelope.  Your transcript request will be processed as soon as possible, usually within five working days if all necessary information is available.  Most students submit their college applications and transcript requests during the months of October through December of their senior year, using December 5 as the EHS deadline for college applications.

IF YOU HAVE JANUARY 1 DEADLINE DATES, BE SURE TO NOTE THAT TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL AFTER DECEMBER 5 CANNOT BE GUARANTEED OF PROCESSING PRIOR TO THE JANUARY 1 DEADLINE.

  3.    Make certain college applications are neatly and thoroughly completed.  Type or print legibly unless a sample of your handwriting is specifically requested.  Spend lots of time on your essays.  Plan them, organize them, rewrite them, refine them, and proofread them.  Evaluate both for content (ideas) and composition (writing style, syntax, etc.); they can greatly influence the outcome of decisions--both positively and negatively.

IMPORTANT TIP:      Make copies of all application forms to use as rough drafts.  Save the official copies to complete and mail to the colleges.

  4.       When a photo is required, make certain it is a good one.  Be sure to print your name and Social Security number on the reverse side. If submission of a photo is optional, it's best to send one. An application "comes alive" with a picture of the candidate!

  5.      Make certain your application fee accompanies your application.  Be sure to write your social security number on your check.

  7.        Keep abreast of college admissions officers' visits to EHS through the calendar posted on the College Counseling bulletin board and email.  The majority of college representatives will visit in September and October of the senior year.  Get a permission slip if you are interested and arrange with your teachers AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE for any classes you will miss because of interviews or on-campus visits here at EHS.

  8.       Many college catalogs, viewbooks, videos, and admissions handbooks are available in the College Counseling Office.  Feel free to browse through these materials during break, lunch, free period, and after school.  You must "sign out" any catalogs or videos for overnight use.  Please return them within the week.

  9.       All college related announcements will be emailed to you.