1. Application bOOTCAMP
Student Presentation

2. Application Process: Counselor Responsibilities
Continue discussion regarding college exploration process
Guide students in finding the ‘best fit’ colleges (location, majors, cost, extracurricular opportunities, etc.)
Provide direction to support the application process
Prepare and send all official school documents to admissions offices
Provide resources on Scholarship opportunities, Financial Aid, and Networking opportunities

3. Application Process: Parent Responsibilities
Encourage your child to choose a college based on “Fit”
Guide, not do
Allow your child to self-advocate; direct parent communication is frowned upon by college representatives
Visit colleges with your child
Financial Aid Support

4. Application Process: Student Responsibilities
Complete applications
Counselor Meeting
Send Standardized Test scores
Request Teacher Recommendations
Continue to Visit Colleges
Update Naviance account
Submit Transcript Requests (beginning September 12)
Check regularly
Check status updates on Naviance and on College Portals
Request Senior Grades

5. Application Tasks
Dfas

6. Determine Application Type:
COLLEGE SPECIFIC APPLICATION
COMMON APPLICATION
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION
COALITION APPLICATION

7. Components of the Application
Personal Data
Educational Data
Testing Information – Standardized Test Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities
Academic Honors
Work Experience
Personal Statement/Essays

8. Additional Application Requirements
Essay Supplements
Musical Audition
Art Portfolio
Interview
Financial Aid/CSS Profile
Scholarships
NCAA Eligibility - Register at

9. 2017-18 SAT National Test Dates
Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Fee
*August 26 July 28 August 15
*October 7 September 8 September 27
*November 4 October 5 October 25
December 2 November 2 November 21
*March 10 February 9 February 28
*May 5 April 6 April 25
*June 2 May 3 May 23
Test Fee is $46.00 w/ Essay Late Registration Fee is an additional $29.00
“Waitlist” Fee is an additional $49.00
Subject Testing Fee is $26.00 and $21.00 for each subject test
Register at
*Test Administered at CR-North

10. 2017-2018 ACT National Test Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee
*September August Aug
October September Sept 23 - Oct 6
December November Nov
February 10 January Jan
*April 14 March 9 March
June 9 May 4 May
ACT Plus Writing Test Fee $62.50
ACT without Writing Test Fee $46.00
Late Fee is an additional $29.50
Standby Fee is an additional $53.00
Register at
*Test administered at CR-North

11. Online Must Haves… Use appropriate email address and usernames
Appropriate use of social media:
Check often- check spam filter for misplaced college s
For each college applied, check portal for receipt of required documents

12. Trending…Student/Self Reported Grades/Transcript
Please be very careful reporting your grades, etc. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact your counselor!
Do not let this happen to you…
University of Rochester rescinds admission for student who misrepresented themselves:
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13. Counselor Meeting Tasks
Review/Finalize list of College Options and Application Types
Review Transcript
Review College Application Process
Sign CR Secondary School Report
Submit Parent Authorization Form
Receive Authorization to Request
Transcripts

14. Create a Common Application Account
Create account after August 1st
Never Registered? Click “Create an Account”
Register using an appropriate username/ and password

15. Common App Must Do’s Email Compatibility… Add Colleges…
Sign FERPA Agreement…
Early Decision…

16. Common Application Information
Weighted GPA scale = 4 Size of senior class = 425 Counselor Title = Counselor Principal= Mrs. Susan McCarthy

17. NAVIANCE TASKS

18. How do I log into my Naviance Account?
Can’t remember your password?
Click on the “Forgot Your Password link”. A temporary password will be sent to your .
Go to CR North’s Website
Click on Counseling Tab
Click on Naviance Logo at the bottom of the Welcome page
Enter and password
Update profile under ‘About Me’

19. How do I update my Naviance account information?
1. From the Home screen, click the “About Me” tab 1.
2. Under Official Things, click on “Profile” link
3. Verify all information in Personal Profile section, especially name, Counselor, birth date, and 2. 4.
4. To edit information, click the “edit” button. 3.
5. To edit your address, click pencil icon 5.

20. How do I match my Naviance account to my Common App account?

21. Common App Matching Video
- click here to view a Common App matching instructional video…

22. How do I request a transcript through Naviance?
All transcripts are requested online via Naviance!
Transcripts can be requested and released once the student has met with his/her counselor individually, and the Student/Parent Authorization form is completed and submitted.
It is a best practice to follow the quick guide closely when requesting your transcripts! Click here for the Quick Guide.

23. Transcript Requests

24. Transcript Requests

25. Transcript Requests

26. Transcript Requests

27. How do I track the status of my transcript request?
From the Colleges tab…
1. Click transcript link

28. Track Status of Transcript Request
Click on link to view status of your transcript request

29. Transcript Request Status
Date transcript was mailed
IMPORTANT! The date from which you submit the electronic request form is the date when we will begin counting 10 school days.

30. How do I request a Counselor Letter of Recommendation?
Fill out Counselor Letter of Recommendation Survey on Naviance:
Go to ‘About Me’ tab
Click ‘Counselor Letter of Recommendation survey’ in left hand column
Be sure to indicate to which colleges you would like you letter to go in the first question!

31. Letter of Recommendation Survey Location
Be certain to sign the waiver on the Student?Parent Authorization form!!!

32. Teacher Recommendations
Consult - Requesting Teacher Recommendations - Process Flow Chart: S:\Admin\Guidance\College Application Curriculum\teacher rec flow chart.pptx Consult - Requesting Teacher Letters of Recommendation Through Naviance Instructions: Requesting Teacher Recs via Naviance ppt pptx Or watch the video!

33. How do I send my first quarter or midyear grades to colleges?
Keep in mind- Colleges typically only consider grades they have requested!
First Marking Period:
Submit Senior Year Grade Request Form for all requests:
Midyear Grades: (includes first and second marking periods)
Submit the Senior Year Grade Request Form after January 1st
* All grades are sent electronically, approximately 1 week after report card distribution

34. Keep your grades up!!!

35. Quick List
Request individual meeting with your Counselor beginning September 6th. Meetings begin on September 11th.
Submit remaining LINCS hours before September 11th to Mrs. Boyle in Athletic Office.
Complete and submit applications either via Common Application or School specific website
Match your Common App Account in Naviance (if applicable)
Send SAT/ACT scores through collegeboard.org or actstudent.org
Request teacher recommendations
Track status of transcript through Naviance
Request Senior year grades at appropriate time

36. Admissions Committee
What happens to your application once it is complete?

37. Suggested Deadline: THANKSGIVING
Suggested Timeline
Suggested Deadline: THANKSGIVING
Last day to submit transcripts for 2017 delivery:
December 15th

38. Questions???