1. SENIOR Counseling MEETING
While we are waiting
Sign up for ‘Remind’
Fill in Diploma Form LEGIBLY

2. STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNEL
COUNSELORS
Mr. Nick Bernbeck
Mr. Eric Burson
Mr. Troy Glasser
Mrs. Aja Perales
Mrs. Beth Walsh-Sahutske
Counseling Office
Mrs. Armentrout
Career Resource Center
Mrs. Naporano
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Mr. Doug Roby
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Mrs. Lisa Khoury

3. College Application Process
OVERVIEW
Explore using Naviance (try SuperMatch). Save interesting schools to “Colleges I’m Thinking About”
Apply to colleges online either at the university web site or through the Common Application.
Select the school from “Colleges I’m thinking about” and click “Move to Application List” This will trigger transcript request
On “Colleges” tab you can also send transcripts and link to “Letters of Recommendation” to make a request (only request letter if needed)

4. College Application Process (continued)
OVERVIEW
Send ACT/SAT test scores from testing company
Complete CRC paperwork
Check back to Naviance when you hear a decision from the schools

5. Where Do You Start?

6. Sending your Transcript
Use Naviance Family Connection
In the login box entitled “Username” enter your school ID. For “Password” use your school password
Click on “Colleges” tab at top
Click “Transcripts” at left
Follow on screen instructions
Sending your transcript is critical to your application.

7. Sending Your Test Scores
YOU must send official test scores to the colleges where you apply to have a complete file.
ACT: go to the website if you have not already sent your score when you registered.
SAT: go to the website if you have not already sent your score when you registered.

8. Teacher Letters of Recommendation
FIRST Check to see if your schools require a letter of recommendation
Face to face request is important (NOT )
Choose a core academic teacher that will best represent you as a student.
Give at least two weeks notice
Request officially via Naviance in the “Colleges” tab
Thank the teacher
Ask the Teacher
Request in Naviance
Thank You Note
in Two Weeks

9. Student Letters Of Recommendation Video

11. And…we wait.

12. Common Application www.commonapp.org
Standard Uniform College Application
Used by over 700 member schools
May be used exclusively or optionally by schools
Includes: University of Michigan, Kalamazoo College, University of Miami, Albion…
If you use this you need to MATCH your
Common App Account with your Naviance account
(CLICK HERE)

13. Frequently Asked Questions:
What is this Coalition Application?
This is a new type of generic application that some colleges are offering. For now we recommend avoiding it while they work out the issues

14. When Do Colleges Start Considering My Application?Q:
When Do Colleges Start Considering My Application?
Not until your application is COMPLETE
College Application (and fee if required)
Counselor Recommendation Form or Letter (if required)
Official High School Transcript
Official Test Scores
Teacher Recommendation (if required) A:

15. Student
Input
Form

16. When You Write Your Essay . . .
DO:
Start early
Read the directions carefully
Tell the truth about yourself
Focus on your best side
Feel comfortable with your anxieties
Tie yourself to the college
Speak positively
Write about your greatest assets and achievements
Have someone else proofread before sending

17. When you write your essay
DON’T:
Repeat info. elsewhere on the application
Write on general, impersonal topics
Use the personal statement to excuse your shortcomings
Use clichés
Go to extremes such as too witty, too opinionated or too intellectual
Write a serious essay, from the bottom of your heart, in the most mature manner possible.

19. Campus Visits
The Office of Admission at Alma college suggests you ask these questions:
How is admission to the college determined?
How do I take a campus tour? Sit in on a class? Have lunch in a dining hall? Stay overnight in a dorm?
Do you have a Career Planning program?
What is the school’s overall job placement rate? What is job placement rate in my intended major?
What kinds of financial aid programs are available? What extra forms do I fill out? Are there any special scholarships offered by the school or its alumni?
Can I have a car on campus during my freshman year?
What are the dorm facilities like?

20. Five good reasons to choose Community Colleges
MONEY – CCs cost a fraction of a four year college and can be a great way to get the basics out of the way
WEAK GRADES or TEST SCORES – if you can’t get in to your top school you may well be able to transfer in after a couple of semesters at a CC
WORK or FAMILY OBLIGATIONS – CCs allow flexible scheduling with weekends and evenings so you can juggle your family and work life.
YOUR CAREER CHOICE DOESN’T REQUIRE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE – Many service and technological careers do not require a four year degree.
YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE - A lot of high school students have a sense that they should go to college, but they aren’t sure why and aren’t really fond of school. If this describes you, CC can be a good option. You can try out some college-level courses without committing years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars to the experiment.

21. College Resource Center
Located next to Counseling Center in former Attendance Office Open 7:30 – 10:30 every morning Mrs. Naporano Career Pathways, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service information, College Night, Financial Aid Night

22. NCAA Divisions I & II
Consult the NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet on the website
ACT and SAT scores must be sent directly to the Clearinghouse from the testing agency
NCAA’s SAT/ACT code is 9999

23. Financial Aid
and Scholarships

24. Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial Aid and Scholarship information is available both in the Counseling Center and in the College Resource Center. Now is the time to start researching options for next year.
Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine
Check Naviance & CRC Scholarship page
Research scholarships affiliated with your parent’s business, religious organizations, vocational interests, community non-profits and the like

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