SENIOR PACKET … DO NOT LOSE!
Let’s Talk about…
Plans for
Senior Year & Beyond!
The Google Classroom - Class of 2024 2
Senior College Planning Timeline 3
SAT/ACT 2023-2024 Test Dates & Deadlines 4
Important Application Information 5
FORMS:
Activity Sheet: REQUIRED for Letters of Recommendation 6
Sample Resume Template 8
Teacher Letter of Recommendation Form 9
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Sign up for important updates regarding the Senior Class!
BE SURE TO JOIN OUR GOOGLE CLASSRO0M
Class of 2024
CLASS CODE: gdeqdri
**Stay up to date on all college preparation information**
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SEPTEMBER
● Finalize your list of colleges
● Register for the Fall SAT and/or ACT, if you have not done so already
● Set Up a PIN number on [Link] for Financial Aid
● Find out if you will need teacher letters of recommendation, and which teachers you will ask
● If you plan on playing Division I or Division II sports, make sure to see Mr. Gouger in Academy C!
● Are you applying Early Decision/Early Action? If so, check the deadline, some are as early as October 15th!
● Continue working on the activity sheet your counselor has requested for your letter of recommendation
OCTOBER
● Take/Retake the November SAT and/or ACT (if applicable)
● Ask your teachers for letters of recommendation (you can use the recommendation form provided)
● Any Early Decision applications MUST be completed!
● Attend College Fairs ---- Tuesday October 10th at MVCC Jorgensen Events Center 6:30-8:00
NOVEMBER
● Register for the December SAT (if applicable) -- this is the last SAT colleges use for admission purposes!
● Make sure you have asked for your letters of recommendation
● HAVE EVERYTHING COMPLETED AND TURNING INTO YOUR COUNSELOR BY DECEMBER 1st!
DECEMBER
● Check your application due dates!
*ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE TURNED IN AT LEAST 5 SCHOOL DAYS BEFORE THE DEADLINE
● Check out the websites below to search for any scholarships and grants you may be eligible for - SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
[Link]/pay-for-college AND [Link] AND [Link]
● START completing your FAFSA after December 1st [Link]/
JANUARY
● Finish & Submit your college applications!
● Continue to search for scholarships and grants you may be eligible for! -- SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROM!
FEBRUARY
● Let your counselor know if your college requires a mid-year report
● Complete & File your FAFSA!
● Monitor your college applications to ensure all materials are sent and received on time and are complete
● Continue to search for any scholarships and grants you may be eligible for! -- SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
MARCH
● Continue to search for any scholarships and grants you may be eligible for! – SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
● Keep up with your course work -- colleges will ask for your final transcript!
● Make any last minute visits to colleges you are considering
APRIL
● Time to decide where you will go to college next year!
● You MUST notify your counselor where you wish to attend by MAY 1st
MAY
● Notify the college that you will be attending!
● Notify your counselor where you will be attending!
JUNE
● Continue to work hard in your classes, graduation is near!
*All students taking the SAT/ACT need to register for these tests ASAP*
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*Remember to add the colleges you are applying to, to the list of schools you wish to receive your SAT/ACT scores*
Register online at [Link]
Proctor’s Test Center Number: 33942
High School Code: 335700
SAT DATE REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION TESTING LOCATION
DEADLINE DEADLINE
($60) ($30 Late Fee Applies)
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 OCTOBER 5, 2023 OCTOBER 24, 2023 THOMAS R. PROCTOR HS
DECEMBER 2, 2023 NOVEMBER 2, 2023 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 THOMAS R. PROCTOR HS
*MARCH 9, 2024 FEBRUARY 23, 2024 FEBRUARY 27, 2024 NEW HARTFORD/WHITESBORO
** Digital Exam only
Register online at [Link]
Proctor’s Test Center Number: 196120
High School Code: 335700
ACT DATE REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION TESTING LOCATION
DEADLINE DEADLINE
($63) ($88 w/ Writing) ($36 Late Fee Applies)
OCTOBER 28, 2023 SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 OCTOBER 20, 2023 THOMAS R. PROCTOR HS
TEST PREP OPPORTUNITIES:
● DOWNLOAD the “Daily Practice SAT” App in the App Store
● ONLINE & PAPER Practice Tests - [Link] OR [Link]
● ONLINE Practice Tests - [Link]
● PURCHASE an SAT or ACT Prep book at a local bookstore (i.e. Barnes & Noble)
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Do you receive any testing accommodations in school? Students with documented disabilities should apply to SSD to find out if they are
eligible for College Board testing accommodations. Approval can take up to six weeks, therefore please see your school counselor for a
consent form to request accommodations at least SIX WEEKS prior to your test date.
BELOW IS A CHEAT SHEET OF IMPORTANT THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATIONS!
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COMPLETING YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION(S):
COMMONLY REQUIRED INFORMATION ABOUT PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL
Proctor’s High School (CEEB) code: 335700
Graduation Date: 6-28-2024
Class Size: 700
School Address and Phone Number: 1203 Hilton Ave Phone: (315) 368-6400
Utica, NY 13501 Fax: (315) 368-6272
Class of 2024 12th Grade Counselor Information; MY COUNSELOR IS: ______________________
Ms. Allie Bonacci Mr. Bradley Gouger Ms. Marlene Ouderkirk
abonacci@[Link] bgouger@[Link] mouderkirk@[Link]
(315) 368-6940 (315) 368-6423 (315) 368-6111
Ms. Katherine Hall Mrs. Stephanie Gatto Mrs. Margaret Tahan
khall@[Link] sgatto@[Link] mtahan@[Link]
(315) 368-6424 (315) 368-6425 (315) 368-6286
APPLYING ONLINE:
Commonly used online applications can be found on the college’s website or at:
[Link]
[Link]/student
[Link]
* Common App allows student to apply to numerous colleges with ONE application
* The SUNY application, to apply to numerous SUNY colleges in ONE application
* [Link] - a fast application sent directly to you from the college
After you have completed your online application be sure to:
Print a verification page to bring to your counselor - this form needs to be sent with supporting materials. This
form may be called a transcript request form, School Counselor form, etc. If you cannot find a form to print, be
sure to inform your counselor that you’ve applied. Your file will not be complete for an acceptance decision until
the college has ALL required materials.
We cannot send your transcripts if we are not notified!
* Most completed applications will include the following: the application, the transcript of grades, teacher and
counselor recommendations, and documentation of extra-curricular activities.
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Completion of this activity sheet is REQUIRED of all seniors. Answering these questions will
serve the dual purpose of having you begin to think about questions which are often asked
on four-year college applications, and provide your counselor with more specific
information in order to most accurately write your college recommendation.
NOTE: Your recommendation from your counselor can take AT LEAST 2 WEEKS to complete! Be
mindful of your due dates and hand this sheet in AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR FIRST DEADLINE! We
need ample time to complete a good recommendation for you, that accurately reflects who you are.
Name : ________________________________ Personal email address:______________________________
Major : __________________________________________________
School(s) Applying to and application deadlines : ______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
In the space below, please describe any unusual situations such as: other language spoken at home,
unique academic or personal circumstances, etc., that may have affected your achievement, either
positively or negatively.
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Please list the activities in which you have been involved. Please include school, community, and
family activities. Be specific and list events, accomplishments, musical instruments played, varsity
letters earned, etc.
Activity Place an X under Approximate amount Positions held, honors,
each grade you of time spent in this won, etc.
participated activity per…
9 10 11 12 Week Year
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Turn Over ⇒
T.R. Proctor High School Activity Sheet, Page 2
List any work experience you have had during your high school years, including summer
employment, volunteer work, and community service.
Nature of Work Employer Dates Approximate Number of
Hours Per Week
Please discuss one or two academic experiences (i.e. a book you’ve read, a paper you’ve written, a
class you have taken, etc.) that have meant the most to you during your secondary school years.
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Briefly discuss the one or two extracurricular, work, or community activities that have meant the
most to you during your secondary school years.
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Below, please list THREE to FIVE words that you feel best describe yourself.
1. ________________________________ 4. _________________________________
2. ________________________________ 5. _________________________________
3. ________________________________
Please tell us something interesting or important that most teachers or students may not know about
you.
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Why is going to college so important to you?
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If you do not have a resume yet, it’s time to create one! You can
use the template below as a guide, or visit
[Link] to create your resume
online using a template from Google Docs. Just scroll down to
the resume section and pick the design you like!
NAME
[Address] ⚫ [Phone] ⚫ [Email Address]
Profile____________________________________________________
[In paragraph form, provide information on knowledge, skills and abilities. i.e. written
communication, time management. Avoid using “I”.]
Education_________________________________________________
[School Attending] [Graduation Month/Year]
[List challenging and field related courses that you will be taking as a senior. -- I.e. advanced
placement, electives, college courses.]
Extracurricular Activities___________________________________
● [List sport activities and other extracurricular activities or clubs. -- i.e. orchestra, art,
National Honor Society.]
Community, Volunteer and Work Experience___________________
● [List community activities, volunteer and work experience.]
Honors and Awards________________________________________
● [List education, extracurricular or community honors and awards.]
Skills and Interests_________________________________________
● [List computer skills. -- i.e. software programs.]
● [List interests]
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Teacher: _______________________________ Date: _____________
Dear ____________________________,
I am in the process of completing my college applications and I need a letter of
recommendation. Would you be willing to write one for me?
**Please email a copy of my recommendation to my counselor and save a copy for
yourself. This way you can download or print it if you need to.**
My Counselor is: _______________________________________
________ I am using the Common Application. You will receive an email to respond
to and download my recommendation. Please be sure to also email a copy to my
counselor.
________ I have an early action or other deadline. Date: _______________
Thank you,
_________________________________________
