1. College Planning Workshop Day 2

2. Review from Yesterday’s Lesson
Discussed various paths you can take after high school (military, trade school, employment, community college, 4 year college)
For students interested in community college, we reviewed the process for RCGC
For students interested in 4 year colleges, we discussed various criteria that you need to consider to help find the right fit.
Today’s focus: College Application Process and Using Naviance to identify schools that meet your preferences!

3. Application Process: Get Ready to Apply! pg 47-54
Develop an Activity Resume (pg. 50)
Write your essays! (pg )
Ask for letters of recommendation
must use WDHS’s letter of recommendation form, available in Naviance document library or the Guidance Office

4. APPLY  Online at college’s website OR Common App
Send SAT and/or ACT scores from testing service
Use Naviance to manage your college applications
ALL college applications must be logged into Naviance
Update your applications in Naviance to indicate when you’ve applied so your counselor can send your transcript and supporting materials
Remember, RCGC process is different!

5. College Application Process RCGC vs. 4 Year Colleges
Rowan College at Glo. Co.
Attend RCGC assembly at WDHS in October / November of 12th grade
Apply online (“Priority Admissions”)
before Christmas Break
No application fee
Take Placement Test Here at WDHS in Feb.
(if not Exempt due to high enough SAT/ACT scores)
Highly Recommend taking the SAT or ACT even though not required
4 Year College or University
Complete the Application (almost always on-line)
Pay Application Fee ($40 - $75)
Send SAT/ACT scores
Write Essay
Complete Letter of Rec Request Form and Request Letters
Update your Activity Resume
GOAL: Have everything completed by Thanksgiving!

6. REVIEW the PROCESS Junior Year Timeline (pg 78)
Senior Year Timeline (pg 79)
TIP  Post these timelines on your
refrigerator to help keep you on track!

7. Additional Help & Resources
Read the rest of the ABCs Book and Share it with your parents!
Guidance College & Career Planning Toolkit
Everything you will need can be found HERE!

8. Guid. Dept’s College & Career Planning Toolkit
WDHS Homepage, Guidance Tab
Also under Student Tab and Parent Tab

9. Next Steps….. Course Selection for Senior Year
February
Be sure to take at least 4 academic classes if you plan to go to a 4 year school
Individual Conferences with counselor to discuss your specific goals & plans
April / May
Schedule college visits for the Spring
Schedule your SAT or ACTs (Dates are on handout)

10. Naviance Activity: “Super Match” College Search
On WDHS homepage, use the student drop down and select Naviance (
Enter YOUR Student ID#
Enter the word password
Click on “Remember Me”
Click “Log In”

11. SuperMatch  Click on Colleges Tab at top left
Under “college research” click “SuperMatch college search”
Work your way through the orange tabs on the left
Find which colleges are a good fit for YOU!!!!!
Remember chart on pg. 37 (“Safety”, “Realistic”, “Reach”)

12. Sign Up for Guid. Remind 101
Send Text to:
Message: @wdhs19

13. colleges/plans listed
MUST COMPLETE
Small response sheet
with
colleges/plans listed
THANK YOU! 
WDHS GUIDANCE DEPT