1. Stevenson Class of 2019 SENIOR MEETING

2. What are we going to cover?
Graduation
College Planning
Applying
Financial Aid & FAFSA
Classes
Credits
Calendar & Deadlines
Research colleges
Visits-at SHS with reps and on campus
Naviance
Common App
Transcripts
Financial Aid night
FAFSA
Scholarships

3. Ensure you are on track to GRADUATE
Review your transcript and check your credits. Use the Graduation Requirements Chart link in Naviance
Take care of Attendance Contracts & sign up for Credit Recovery if necessary
Make sure that you have fulfilled Health, PE, VPAA, World Language and SENIOR MATH-RELATED CREDITS
We will explain how to get your transcript from Parchment later in the presentation
If you have an approved PC, make sure you have the class that was listed as your “swap-out” course
See Mr. Pantano for an attendance contract. See your counselor for Credit Recovery
If you have an issue with missing a class you need, see your counselor
Your credits are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

4. Knowing where you stand on credits is YOUR responsibility
Use your transcript AND this check sheet to check on your own credits.
See your counselor with any concerns regarding your academic record

5. Search for colleges that are a good fit for you
Learn about the colleges through Websites
Schedule a visit at the college
See a presentation here at Stevenson from college reps
Search for colleges that are a good fit for you

6. IN-STATE vs. OUT-OF-STATE
PUBLIC vs. PRIVATE
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
SIZE OF SCHOOL
LOCATION
IN-STATE vs. OUT-OF-STATE
COLLEGE vs. UNIVERSITY
FINANCIAL AID
CAMPUS LIFE
There are many factors to consider when CHOOSING A COLLEGE. Make sure you do your research so that you know you are picking one that will be a good fit FOR YOU

7. College visits at Stevenson can help you choose a school
Sign up on Naviance for college visits AND pick up a College Visit pass in counseling
Make sure you get your teacher’s approval to attend the college visit

8. MOST IMPORTANT COLLEGE TASKS FOR THIS FALL…
Apply to colleges ON THEIR WEBSITE
(by the end of October for best chances)
Complete your FAFSA at – ANY TIME AFTER OCTOBER 1ST

9. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS HAVE MANY COMPONENTS
BEYOND GPA & TEST SCORES, COLLEGES LOOK AT:
Extracurricular activities
Essays (stay on topic & proofread)
Letters of Recommendation
(not always needed. Use Naviance to request from teachers BUT ASK THE TEACHER FIRST IF THEY ARE WILLING)
Your interest in the school
How you are representing yourself – social media
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS HAVE MANY COMPONENTS

10. Consider financial issues
MACOMB
Tuition
$105/credit hour
4 credit class = $420
30 credits/year = $3,150
Oakland University
$414/credit hour
4 credit class = $1,656
30 credits/year = $12,400
Michigan State
$480/credit hour
4 credit class = $1920
Tuition + Room & Board = $24,542

11. Use NAVIANCE to request transcripts
Add colleges to COLLEGES I’M THINKING ABOUT
Check the box for colleges you are applying to and click MOVE TO APPLICATION LIST
Indicate how you will submit your application – COMMON APP or DIRECTLY TO THE INSTITUTION
Click ADD AND REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS.
You are sending your INITIAL transcript
For MACOMB applications, put Macomb in your APPLICATION LIST, click I APPLIED but do not request a transcript.

12. Other info you can find on Naviance
YOUR GPA
Go to ABOUT ME
Go to MY ACCOUNT
YOUR TEST SCORES
Go to COLLEGE HOME
Go to APPLY TO COLLEGE
Go to TEST SCORES
PAST GRADES/COURSES
Go to COURSES HOME
Go to VIEW COURSE RECORDS
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Go to COLLEGES
Go to APPLY TO COLLEGE
Go to LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

13. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor campus
THERE ARE ONLY 3 MICHIGAN UNIVERSITIES THAT YOU MUST APPLY USING COMMON APP
Hope College
Kalamazoo College
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor campus
To learn more about matching your Common App to Naviance, copy and paste the following link –

14. Getting SAT & ACT Scores to Colleges
Does my school require scores directly from SAT/ACT?
Check with the college
How do I do that?
Order score report IF you didn’t put the school’s code down when you tested
Go to or
How much is it?
Approximately $14 per school
Getting SAT & ACT Scores to Colleges

15. DEVELOP A PLAN TO PAY FOR COLLEGE
Attend SHS Financial Aid Night on September 27th at 6:30 in the ECC
Pursue Scholarships
Submit your FAFSA so each school can determine aid you qualify for
Compare Financial Aid Award letters from each school
Search for other funding

16. DO YOUR FAFSA
THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP FOR FINANCIAL AID IS TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA
It’s FREE
Submit online beginning October 1 (but before March 1) in order to be eligible for the greatest amount of state aid

17. These scholarship resources are free of charge
Scholarships
Visit the Scholarship section on Naviance and other scholarship websites such as those listed in the info in the Senior section of the SHS website
These scholarship resources are free of charge
Don’t miss deadlines
Proofread carefully
Complete ALL required information

18. Playing sports in college Any student wishing to play sports at the college level must QUALIFY. You MUST register at
Meet with your counselor to assess your academic readiness
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center after junior year
Closely monitor your classes and grades
Send a transcript to the NCAA eligibility center from Naviance
Send ACT scores to NCAA by entering "9999” as a reporting selection when registering

19. Stevenson counselors are here to help with all of your college prep questions