College Application Glossary

For a college application glossary, click here.

Standardized Test Information

• CEEB Code: 222197
• Test Dates:
• College Board test dates
• ACT Assessment

• Sunday Test Dates: You cannot register for a test online if you need a Sunday test date. To register, see the College Counseling office for a letter to register for a Sunday test date and then complete and send in the paper registration form with the letter.

Standardized Test Links

• ACT
• College Articles and Advice
• College Board
• EDU Prep
• Kaplan Test Prep
• Princeton Review Test Prep
• SAT Online Registration
• SAT vs. ACT
• Test Question of the Day
• The Princeton Review: SAT and ACT

FAQ

What if I opted for score-choice on my SAT IIs?

No problem. All you need to do is first RELEASE the scores and then SEND them to colleges. You can release scores by phone, fax, mail, or e-mail. There is no charge to release scores, but you do pay when you send any scores to colleges.

Can’t the school send my SAT scores?

Yes. Gann Academy receives score labels for all RELEASED test scores, and these are sent to schools along with your transcript. While most schools will accept these scores as official, they will ultimately want the scores sent directly from ETS. Ask Mr. Tabachnik to see a copy of your transcript and score sheet if you have questions about what is being sent to schools.

If I’m applying early, can I take the SATs in November?

Yes, but you’ll need to RUSH your scores.

How many teacher recommendations do I need? When are
the applications due? Where do I send my materials?

The best advice I can give to you is the following: READ DIRECTIONS!! Each college has different directions, deadlines, requirements, etc. It is your responsibility to read and follow the specific guidelines set up by each school. For example, some universities (Syracuse, U. Michigan, U. Maryland, U. Mass, SUNY Binghamton, to name a few) require that the ENTIRE application be submitted in one envelope. If you’re applying to any of these places, give Mrs. Siegel your completed application, along with the application fee or waiver, at least two weeks before the deadline.

What do I send? What does the College Counseling Office send?

You are responsible for: the application itself (including application forms, extra-curricular lists, essays, etc.), the application fee or fee waiver, any supplementary information (portfolio, music tape, etc.) and all financial aid information. The College Counseling Office sends out all teacher recommendations, transcripts, and information about Gann Academy.

How will I survive?

You’ll be fine. Ask for help whenever you need it, and remember that this process is about finding a suitable home for you for the next four (or so) years. Take it seriously, but have fun doing it! Ultimately, the application process is your responsibility, but everyone at Gann Academy will do his/her best to help you in any way possible.

Forms to Print and Use

• How to Apply to College
• College List Worksheet
• Checklist for Seniors
• College Presentation Permission
• Teacher Recommendation Cover Sheet

Information for Students with Learning or Physical Disabilities

If you have learning and/or physical disabilities, you should follow the standard college search and application process while paying careful attention to support services offered at colleges. College visits should include an examination of the support services and a meeting with the head of those services, if possible. While support systems for learning disabilities can vary enormously from school to school, keep in mind that the vast majority of colleges in the U.S. offer a good deal of support. When you visit colleges, think about asking the following questions:

• Is there a specific learning center for LD students? What does this center offer?
• Is there a general academic support center? Who staffs it?
• What kind of advisors are available if help is needed?
• Are tutors peers or specialists?
• At what point is documentation of the learning disability needed? In what form?
• What does one need to do to get extended time on tests and exams?
• Does the school have a foreign language requirement? Are waivers granted? How?
• What kind of information should be on the application regarding the learning disability?
• How does a learning disability factor into an admissions decision? Are extended time SATs a factor?

If you intend to take non-standard administrations of any standardized test, see your counselor immediately to make sure that you have the proper documentation on file.

A Note About How Scores Are Reported

If scores are sent for the first time to colleges after October 1, 2003, non-standard administration, such as extended time, will no longer be noted on score reports. Scores sent before October 2003, will be marked with an asterisk (*) noting that they were taken under a non-standard administration. Although colleges cannot discriminate on the basis of any disability (according to the Americans with Disabilities Act), you should discuss with your college counselor how to best convey information about your disability.