An Introduction to

What can you do on Family Connection? Search for and compare colleges Track Deadlines and documents Show schedule of college visits Search for Scholarships Receive communication from Guidance Keep Journal Entries Share your resume and game plan Complete surveys

How is Family Connection accessed? On the Web – (There is a link on the high school’s web page under the technology banner) Student account – Registration code attached to your welcome letter. Parent accounts –Registration codes mailed home with welcome letter.

Family Connection Sign-In Enter Registration Code attached to your welcome letter. Click “Register” Enter Registration Code attached to your welcome letter. Click “Register”

Reset Password Enter your address and create a new password (at least 6 characters)

Get Started! Check your inbox for messages from the Guidance Department Naviance includes a resume builder. Make use of this feature. Also, complete the Game Plan section and check your test scores.

My Colleges The first time you access my colleges, complete the recommendation waiver section and enter your Common Application username and password. We recommend that you click “Yes, I DO waive my right to access, and I understand I will never see this recommendation. Visit CommonApp.org to create an account

My Colleges Here is where you request and check the status of teacher recommendations. Add colleges, request transcripts, check deadlines and link to their websites.

College Search Enter your preferences. Skip criteria that is unimportant to you. Click next when you get to the bottom to continue searching. You can view your results at any point along the way by clicking View Matches.

College Visits View scheduled college visit information.

Scholarship Search Learn about scholarship opportunities available to Onteora students.

Naviance Tips Visit the website often! Explore on your own. Keep Journal Entries. Consider an appropriate address.

Please see your counselor if you have questions! ONTEORA HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS: Grade 12 A - G Ms. Evers H - RmMrs. Turk Rn - Z Mrs. Krieger Grade 11 A - D Ms. Evers E - OMrs. Turk P - Z Mrs. Krieger