1. Login Log on to chrome book using Log on to Naviance
Username: last name, first 3 initials of first name, day student
Password: First initial last initial capitalized, 4 digit pin, first initial last initial lowercase
Log on to Naviance
Username: last name, first 3 initials of first name, day student born

2. Learning Target
Today, I will learn key elements of the Naviance program and post-secondary options.
So that I have a better understanding of the Naviance program and explore my goals in relation to post-secondary plans.
I know I will have it when I have completed the game plan survey on Naviance and also have an action plan to prepare me for my senior year.

3. Naviance Student Students can search prospective colleges
Can explore interests and career pathways
Take a personality assessment
Track college and scholarship applications
Request official transcripts
Sign up for college visits at Mesa Ridge (Second semester)
Receive reminders from the Counseling Center

4. Naviance Resource Change email address in profile to one you use daily
Create tasks and goals for future
Create a Plan of Study or ICAP
Create Resume
Links to important websites – NCAA, FAFSA, SAT
Tasks assigned from Counselors
Can access anytime

5. Importance of SAT It measures what you have learned
Colleges/Universities use this for admission and course placement
Relationship between score and college readiness
All juniors must take in April
The test that you take at Mesa Ridge does not qualify for NCAA
High Scores help with admission and scholarship criteria

6. ACT and SAT Fall Test Dates ACT - Oct. 27th (register by Sept 28th)
- Dec. 8th (register by Nov. 2nd)
SAT – Oct. 6th (register by Sept. 7th)
- Nov 3rd (register by Oct. 5th)
Practice tests

7. SAT Preparation
Create College Board account and link PSAT to Khan Academy. The Khan Academy will create a personalized study program for students. Students are also able to access practice tests.
Research and purchase practice books
Perform successfully in class

8. NCAA Eligibility
Students will need to meet specific requirements to receive athletics aid, practice, and compete their first year of college. For more information about NCAA go to Students will also need to register with NCAA Clearinghouse before entering college.
Credit Recovery, D3MyWay, Tech Writing, and the SAT taken in April at Mesa Ridge High School do not count towards NCAA eligibility.

9. Naviance Careers Tab

10. Looking at my post-secondary options
First figure out what drives you
Take interest inventories
Take personality assessments
Look at careers that interest you
Speak to people in those career fields
Volunteer or find leadership opportunities if possible in those career fields – make the connection

11. College Tab

12. How to Choose a College Academic Programs – Major
Chances of Being Accepted
Size – Large vs. Small
Location - Instate vs. Out of State
Cost – Community Colleges vs. Public vs. Private
Naviance College search narrows down college interests – College Tab

13. College Application Process and Preparation
Based off possible interests and/or degrees research colleges/universities
Visit those colleges if possible
If not, contact the school for virtual tours
Narrow down your perspective colleges to no more than 5 for application during senior year

14. Planning for College Essays
Start thinking about personal statements, significant events, significant people
Practice writing essays. Look at example writing prompts and write an essay.
Have others proof read and give you feed back
This type of practice will help you for your senior year

15. Resume
Sit down and list all the work you have done since freshmen year
Include paid work, internships, volunteer work, student groups in and outside of school
Be detailed – write total number of hours
Write down your job duties in paid or unpaid positions
Egs. Called local businesses for financial support of our community parade
List all your AP, Honors classes
List other classes that may connect with your career – CAD, AVP, etc

16. Resume
Write down personal experiences or what you learned from past jobs, classes or events – this may not be on your resume but it will give you good information for possible essays or personal insight
Resume will be helpful for college/universities or work force
Create a Resume on Naviance
Think of three personal references for resume – these may be potential letter of recommendations for senior year

17. Creating opportunities
By looking at resume, you can evaluate what other activities may help you in your future goals
Look at leadership opportunities that you can include in resume
If possible, interview people in your career field

18. Colleges Tab Colleges I’m Thinking About Colleges I’m Applying To
Upcoming College Visits
Colleges Tab

19. How to Ask for Help Stop by the Counseling Center and make
an appointment
Students can send s from Naviance
site
Parents can send an from the
MRHS Counseling Center website or Naviance website

20. Learning Target
Today, I will learn key elements of the Naviance program and post-secondary options.
So that I can have a better understanding of the Naviance program and explore my goals in relation to post-secondary plans.
I know I will have it when I have completed the game plan survey on Naviance and also have an action plan to prepare me for my senior year.

21. Game Plan Go to about me tab – Post secondary plans – Game Plan
Complete the questions to guide you in senior year planning
You can update at anytime
Go to my planner tab and write a goal for senior year
Go to college tab, college research and complete the College Search to narrow college interests