College Application Procedure
Please Read Carefully.
SUGGESTED DEADLINE DATES FOR SUBMITTING COLLEGE APPLICATIONS TO THE COUNSELING CENTER by TYPE OF APPLICATION:
  1. Early Decision,Early,Action (College Deadline-November 1 or 15) Counseling Center Deadline-October 15
  2. Rolling Admission (Various Deadlines)
    Counseling Center Deadline-3 weeks before desired submission to college.
  3. Regular Admission (College Deadline-January 1)
      Counseling Center Deadline-November 15



Also see College/University Deadlines,
Early Action/Early Decision,
Rolling Admissions/Regular Admissions
The procedures listed below must to be followed to ensure that proper consideration is given to your application for college admission. Remember, your transcript cannot be released unless a transcript request form has been completed.

SPECIAL NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING YOUR SAT 1 AND SAT II SCORES SENT FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD TESTING PROGRAM DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING CENTER FOR THIS PURPOSE OR YOU MAY USE THE COLLEGE BOARD TELEPHONE SERVICES. THE HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT REPORT OFFICIAL SAT SCORES.

YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING ADVANCED PLACEMENT TEST SCORES (AP) TO YOUR COLLEGES FOR ADMISSIONS PURPOSES.


APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

  1. Fill in the application completely. Answer all questions. If a question does not apply, simply indicate "Not Applicable". Print neatly or type. It may be helpful if you 'xerox" the application form and use the copy as a rough draft.
  2. Make sure you sign the application. Have your parent or guardian sign if necessary.
  3. If required, enclose a check with your application for the correct amount, payable to the college.
  4. If the college does not provide one, you may wish to enclose a self-addressed postcard in the application which will be mailed back to you indicating that the application has been received by the college admissions office. It is also advisable to keep a copy of your completed application for your personal records.
  5. Enclose neatly typed or written pages if needed for essay, or if necessary to answer questions. Place your name and Social Security number on each extra sheet of paper included in your application.
  6. Follow your application instructions carefully. If appropriate, mail your portion of the application directly to the Office of Admissions of the college, and submit the "Secondary School Report" portion to your counselor. If a transcript is required, complete the REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT form. Your counselor's recommendation is usually included with the "Secondary School Report", so it is important to follow procedures outlined for requesting a recommendation.
  7. Any application, or any part of any application, including recommendations and transcripts, submitted to the Counseling Center for mailing should be accompanied by a 9x12 envelope. Address the envelope to the Office of Admissions of the College/University. The return address should be COUNSELING CENTER, PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL, 27118 SILVER SPUR RD., ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274 or COUNSELING CENTER, PALOS VERDES HIGH SCHOOL, 600 CLOYDEN RD.,PALOS VERDES ESTATES,CA 90274.
  8. Place ample postage on the 9x12 envelope and pencil your name on the outside flap of the envelope.
  9. Address a business envelope to the college, place $.37 postage on this envelope for your mid-year report to the colleges and pencil your name on the outside flap of this envelope. The return address should be COUNSELING CENTER, PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL, 27118 SILVER SPUR RD., ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274 or PALOS VERDES HIGH SCHOOL, 600 CLOYDEN RD.,PALOS VERDES ESTATES,CA 90274.
  10. University of California and California State University applications will be available in the College/Career Center. Refer to Getting Applications, The Common Application.
    Before attempting to complete the application, you should read the accompanying booklets.
    • The California State University system filing dates begin on October 1 and for impacted campuses, such as San Luis Obispo, Chico, San Diego, and Long Beach, ends November 30. The other campuses remain open until all available spaces are filled..
    • The University of California System requires that applications be submitted November 1 through 30. Applications submitted too early may be placed in jeopardy.Only one application, with choices listed, may be submitted to the University of California.
    • Community college applications become available in the Spring.
    • Neither the University of California nor California State University require transcripts at this time, however, an individual campus may request additional information from you at anytime. Recommendations are not required for either system.
  11. The Common Application, University of California, California State University applications, as well as Harbor and El Camino applications will be available in the Counseling Center. Harbor and El Camino will have counselors available to assist students with the process. See Getting Applications, The Common Application.
  12. Be sure your application is complete and neatly filled out. Use a pen or type all information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS:

THE APPLICATION is a form provided by the college which you must complete. Some colleges provide a specific section called the Secondary School Report (this is to be completed by your counselor). The application may also include personal information, etc. It is each student's responsibility to complete the application form neatly and correctly. Sometimes the college instructs you to send the application directly to them, other times you are asked to submit it to your counselor. Please read the instructions on each application carefully.

THE TRANSCRIPT is a copy of your high school record. It is the high school's responsibility to compile this information and send it to the college. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FORM WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE COUNSELING CENTER. NO TRANSCRIPT WILL BE SENT WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION IN WRITING. Please note that the colleges will be notified of any changes in your Grade 12 courses.

SPECIAL NOTE: The earlier you submit your application and/or recommendation to the Counseling Center with complete information, the earlier it will be processed and mailed to the college. With the number of applications, transcripts and/or recommendations which need to be prepared, it may take three weeks or longer after you submit all materials, before the total information is completed and mailed.



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