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Chaminade School
Policies and Procedures Pertaining to College
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Many colleges will require a transcript as part of the application
for admission. These are the most
common questions asked by Chaminade students.
q
Where can I order my transcript?
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In the Guidance Office from Mrs. Van Leeuwen, Administrative
Assistant.
q
How do I order the transcript?
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Use the transcript request form located at Mrs. Van Leeuwen’s
desk.
q
What do I need to know in order to complete the transcript
request form?
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You will need the name and address of each college the transcript is
being sent to.
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You need to know which counselor is writing your college
recommendations.
q
How much does each transcript cost?
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$2.00 at the time you submit the order.
q
How long will it take to get my transcript after I submit
the order?
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Typically 48 hours.
q
Where do I go to order a mid-year transcript?
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You go to Mrs. Van Leeuwen and repeat the original transcript
request process.
Teacher
and Counselor Recommendation Requests
Most colleges, outside of the U.C. and C.S.U. systems, require
letters of recommendation with the admission application.
In addition to your grades, test scores and essay, colleges use letters
of recommendation to gain insight about you as a person. Be sure to choose
teachers who know you. If you do not know them, schedule some time to talk with
them. In most cases the College
Counselor will fill out your counselor recommendation.
She will consult with your Guidance Counselor for details as needed.
This is standard procedure and helps to provide a sense of consistency to
College Admission Officers. Here
are the steps you should follow in order to make sure your recommendations are
completed properly and on time.
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Request your letters of recommendation at least two weeks in advance of the application deadline.
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Provide each teacher and counselor with all of the necessary forms at
the same time.
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It is your responsibility to provide the following information at
the time of your request:
-A list of the colleges requiring
recommendations.
-Application deadlines for each college.
-Double
stamped, addressed envelopes for each college.
-The appropriate recommendation form out of the
application with the student sections completed.
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Use the College Recommendation Request Form in this section to help
you.
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Use the application organizer in the College Applications section of
this workbook to keep track of your recommendations.
‘D’
or ‘F’ Grades
Chaminade requires that a semester ‘F’ in any course be made up
in summer school before the next academic year begins. However, every college has its own policy about grades that
fall below a ‘C’. Usually, the
private, U.C., and C.S.U. college systems require a grade of ‘C’ or better
in all required subjects, clearly indicating that a ‘D’ in these courses
should be made up. The C.S.U.
system has been known to overlook a first semester ‘D’ as long as students
have a year-end grade of a ‘C’ or better in that class.
It is the student’s responsibility to learn about the academic policies
of the colleges they might apply to.
How
Do I See My Counselor or the College Counselor?
Do not just wait to be called in to the Guidance Office by your
counselor. You can sign up to see
your counselor anytime! Counselors
have a student appointment sheet on their doors.
You can sign up for a time when the counselor is available; a pass will
be sent to your appropriate teacher for the day and time of the meeting.
The process is the same for meeting with the College Counselor.
You should sign up to meet with your Guidance Counselor before you
meet with the College Counselor. Your
counselor will go over basic college information with you and ensure that you
are on the right track academically for graduation. Once this essential meeting takes place, you are ready to see
the College Counselor for more details about your college search.
College
Representative Visits To Chaminade
Each Fall colleges and universities from all over the country send
representatives to visit Chaminade students.
These visits are only open to juniors and seniors during the second lunch
block. Students no longer need to
sign up in order to attend these visits. Instead, they simply show up at the
designated classroom with their lunch. Also, in the spring some colleges will
visit again, primarily for the sake of the juniors. There are a few ways to keep abreast of the dates that
colleges are visiting.
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Listen to the daily announcements.
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Check the College Corner bulletin board outside of the Guidance
Office.
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Check the Chaminade Web site.
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Ask the College Counselor.
College representatives also visit during Chaminade’s College
Night each Fall. Check your
school calendar for the date and time of this event.
In years past, we have had about ninety different colleges and
universities attend this informative evening.
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