1. College Application Parent Workshop
“It’s Not As Scary As It Seems!”
Informational Evening
Centereach High School
October 4, 2018

2. *Introduction*
Students have already received a presentation regarding the college application process this year.
Feel free to contact your child’s counselor if you would like to schedule an individual appointment
West Suite ~ Ms. Levine & Ms. Shumway ~ (A-F) - #
East Suite ~ Mr. Siragusa & Mr. Rivera ~ (G-N) - #
North Suite ~ Ms. Thomas & Ms. Cifuni ~ (O-Z) - #

3. * Senior Presentation Overview *
What Should I Be Doing Now?!
Attend college fairs, continue the college search process online, visit colleges
Update resume in Naviance Student
Request letters of recommendation
Work on/finalize college essay
Register for SAT/ACT (if necessary)
Complete NCAA eligibility (if applicable)
Discuss Early Action / Early Decision options
Prepare a well researched list of schools to begin the application process…

4. The Process Of Applying
Sign on to Naviance Student Account
Submit Release of Records
Request Letters Of Recommendation
In person & Via Naviance
Tutorial Video =
Complete college essay
Work with English teachers for grammar/format review
Have SAT/ACT Scores Sent To Colleges
Work on & Submit Applications Online or
“Pink Sheets” (Application Tracking Form)
1 per college applying to, submitted to counselor in order for documentation to be sent

5. Applying Via The Common App
Register for the Common Application (
To Begin, Everyone MUST:
complete the EDUCATION section
Add at least one college to the MY COLLEGES section
Sign the FERPA waiver
How to Match Your Child’s Naviance Account with The Common Application:

6. FERPA explained
The typical expectation for letters of recommendation in college admissions is that they are kept confidential. Admissions officers give most weight to letters that provide an honest and qualified assessment of the applicant. If you don't waive your FERPA right, you could accidentally signal to admissions officers that you don't trust your recommender or that the recommendation is less candid or genuine.

7. * SAT / ACT * Be aware of upcoming deadlines & new procedures
Register early! (No walk-ins accepted anymore!)
Photo I.D. is required upon registering
Students must send SAT/ACT scores to each college directly through the testing website:

8. *College Rep Visits and On-Site Admissions at Centereach High School*
Please refer to your child’s Naviance Student account to view upcoming college visits:
Click on “Home” under the “Colleges” tab in the upper right hand corner to view all upcoming college visits & on-site opportunities
All sign-ups for On-Site opportunities will be in the West Suite; where the appointments & visits will also take place.
Suffolk Fall 2018 College Fair
Radisson Hotel Hauppauge
5:30pm-8:30pm
For students & Parents

9. *Financial Aid & Scholarships*
FAFSA form should be filled out online after October 1, 2018
Attend our Financial Aid Night
October 15, 2018 at NHS
FAFSA Overview and FAFSA 4CASTER
National Scholarships are posted in Naviance Student, select these links:
“Colleges,” then “Scholarships & Money,” then “Scholarship List”
Local scholarship information given to seniors in February

10. * Guidance Website * District Guidance Website
Consistently updated with pertinent information
“Senior Stuff & College Info” tab will include updates regarding college fairs, on-site admissions, rep visits, etc.
Links to many helpful websites (Naviance, SAT/ACT, Scholarships, Financial Aid, NCAA…)

11. * Student Checklist * Do Your Research! Complete Resume/Activity Sheet
Request teacher recommendations
Complete NCAA eligibility (if applicable)
Send SAT/ACT scores
Submit applications
Fill out and sign a “pink form” for each school & submit to your counselor!

12. ??? Questions ???