RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND COUNSELOR

Student Responsibilities:

Begin process of selection early
Attend and keep a file of all large group guidance handouts
Use resources in College Guidance Office
Check the college bulletin board regularly for information, updates, and meeting times.
Fill out third academic biographical questionnaire; ask a friend to complete peer reference forms
  Attend at least two (2) meetings with Mrs. Birtel
  Be aware of grades, strengths, and weaknesses
  Secure information about deadlines and special requirements for standardized testing
  Ask teachers for letters of recommendation
  Be aware of college fairs in the New Orleans area
  Talk with parents about their expectations, your desires, financial considerations, etc. 
  Obtain a Social Security Number if you do not already have one
  Write follow up letters and thank you notes after college interviews and meetings with college representatives
  Update Mrs. Birtel on summer activities, awards, and accomplishments
  Let Mrs. Birtel know your schedule for college interviews
  Read college guidance updates that are mailed home


Parent Responsibilities:

  Discuss future plans, including the financial picture and any restrictions, with your daughter early in the selection process
  Be aware of deadlines
  Keep records of everything; phone calls, names, meetings, etc.
  Call the college counselor with any questions
  Check with your daughter periodically about college bulletins or other information distributed in the school
  Start thinking of college visits for you and your daughter (Spring Break & Summer)
  Read college guidance updates that are mailed home


College Guidance Office Responsibilities:

  Discuss college plans with the student
  Provide information regarding admissions
  Provide opportunities to learn about various colleges
  Publicize college visitations, special events, open houses and scholarships
  Provide certain applications and forms
  Provide applications for some colleges and universities
  Provide SAT I, SAT II Subject Tests and ACT registration forms
  Provide Financial Aid forms
  Provide Special scholarship applications
  Prepare transcript and recommendation letter for each student
  Update information about the student; honors, awards, special considerations
  Send semester and final grade reports to colleges
  Provide supporting documents; transcripts, school profile, course descriptions and grading system

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Updated: 01/22/02