Hello Seniors,
We hope you will enjoy a day off from school tomorrow! This could be the perfect time to work on some applications, get some rest and make some fun plans for the weekend ahead.
To help keep you on track, please take a few minutes to read the following updates and information.
November and December "to do" list and important dates:
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November 12: Senior College Day (no classes). A good day to work on RD applications and attend virtual college events
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November 17: Last day for seniors to complete transcript requests and submit writing for review for colleges with a deadlines of Nov 30
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November 29: Last day to make transcript requests for final list of schools
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November 30: UC application due date
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December 13: Last day to submit essays for review for colleges with January deadlines
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Please refer to the attached Scholarship Listing for further information/opportunities.
Transcript Request form
For applications due November 30 - submit the form by November 17 for each college application
For applications due January 1 or later - submit the form by November 29 for each application
Requesting First Quarter Grades to go to the Colleges
Remember that there are two instances when first quarter grades would be shared with the colleges, either the grades are requested, or you volunteer them. Please use the following link for any first quarter requests. Please allow the registrar approximately five business days to submit your request(s).
Applying to the University of California system? Regular decision deadline is November 30
Here are some useful sections of the UC admissions site for your reference: learn more about the personal insight questions here, freshman admit data is here. Please refer to the attached form for UC Application Tips and here is a webinar taking you through the application step-by-step.
Reminder! You are invited to connect with a Sidwell alum!
We understand that learning about and researching colleges can be challenging during this time of COVID-19 especially when you cannot visit the campus or meet with the students. The College Office is excited to partner with the SFS Office of Alumni Engagement to provide you with an opportunity to connect with a Sidwell graduate who attends or recently graduated from a college or university you are interested in. Please feel free to complete the following form to connect with a Sidwell alum!
Applying for Financial Aid?
For families applying for financial aid, we wanted to direct you to the two most commonly used forms: FAFSA: All colleges require the FAFSA (Free Application Form for Federal Student Aid) for need-based aid, The earliest you can file the FAFSA is October 1. CSS PROFILE: Approximately 400 private colleges also require the CSS PROFILE. The CSS PROFILE is typically available beginning October 1. Remember, each institution has different rules and requirements. It is never too early to investigate these requirements and complete the forms, as a late submission could negatively impact an admission decision.
Wishing you a great weekend!
In friendship,
The College Counseling Team