The Sharon Academy

TSA’s Responsibilities: 

• In PATH class, work with students on many of the elements of this process. 
• Guidance/school letters of recommendation 
• Calculating GPAs 
• Producing and sending Student Transcripts to schools that the student requests 
• Calls to college campuses, if needed 
• TSA School Profile, which is sent to schools 
• Setting up college visits to TSA 
• Organizing college fair trips 
• Assisting with student resume and the writing of college essays  

The Students’ Responsibilities: 

• Come to PATH class every week 
• Personal biography/resume, including parents’ input (and sending it to colleges, if desired) 
• Keep grades up 
• Sign up for standardized tests, take the tests, and have the scores sent to schools 
• Request transcripts and letters of recommendations in a timely manner 
• Create and update list of possible schools 
• Inform us of any special forms or requirements needed from TSA 
• Keep track of user IDs on all online accounts for the college search and application process 

The Families’ Responsibilities: 

• Applications: best if completed in December for regular admissions 
• Requesting fee waivers from guidance, if applicable, for applications and testing 
• College visits 
• Standardized testing sign-ups 
• Financial aid forms: FAFSA, VSAC, and CSS/PROFILE (if needed), by the deadlines 
• Ensuring that TSA has an accurate copy of other high schools’ transcripts to send