In-house College Application Process Howard High School Mrs. Nicola Hildreth School Counselor

Student Responsibilities The following items are due before you leave for summer break. 1.Counselor Information Form 2.Teacher Information Forms (2) 3.Parent/Guardian Information Form 4.A Colleges I Am Thinking About list

College Application Checklist Complete the Counselor Information form by June 19 th DIRECTIONS: Log into Naviance, click “about me”, on the left-hand side of page see “surveys to take”, click “counselor information form”

College Application Checklist Students will ask 2 teachers to write a recommendation letter. Complete the 2 Teacher Information Forms.

College Application Checklist PARENTS: Complete the Parent Information form by June 19 th

College Application Checklist Add colleges of interest to the College I Am Thinking About list by June 19 th and ongoing

College Application Checklist TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM (pg. 5) Submit 20 School Days Prior to First Application Deadline (ex., Sept. 30 deadline for Nov. 1 college deadline) $4 Per School Students MUST meet in-person with a Registrar to submit their transcript request form

College Application Checklist TEACHER RECOMMENDATION REQUEST FORM (pg.6 and 7) Submit to teachers 20 School Days Prior to First Application Deadline (ex., Sept. 30 deadline for Nov. 1 college deadline) Hand to teachers face-to-face

Teacher Recommendation Request Form

Does your school have a stamp icon? If yes, provide your teacher with an addressed, stamped envelope so they can mail your recommendation. IMPORTANT! A new form will need to be completed and given to teachers if you add more schools at a later date!

INVITE TEACHERS This task will be completed during your meeting with the Registrar when you hand in the Transcript Request Form. ARL teachers will not be on this list – you will need to speak to them in person.

The Common Application Are you applying to colleges using the Common Application? (most are) If yes: –Create an account ( –Search and add your colleges that participate with common app –Complete the Education section of the application –Watch this video for more detailed instruction:

COMMON APPLICATION to do

Common Application to do TO DO: 1. Click “Common App” tab after you search and add a school. 2. Complete the “Education portion” first

Common Application to do TO DO: 1.Click “My Colleges” 2.Click “Recommenders and FERPA” 3.Add your teachers and complete the FERPA form

What is FERPA? Waiver of access (FERPA) Under the terms of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you can review letters of recommendation and accompanying forms after you enroll at a postsecondary institution and only if that institution saves the documents post- enrollment. Why should you consider waiving your right of access? Waiving your right lets colleges know that you will never try to read your recommendations. That in turn reassures colleges that your recommenders have provided support that is candid and truthful. While you are free to respond as you wish, if you choose not to waive your right, some recommenders may decline your request, and some colleges may disregard letters submitted on your behalf. Remember, even if you retain your right of access, you still won't be able to view any recommendations until after you have been admitted to and enrolled in a college. In other words, FERPA does not give you the right to inspect recommendations before they are sent to your colleges. After you make your selection, you will be able to invite your counselor and recommenders. Once you make the first invitation, you will not be able to change your response to the waiver question. To ensure that you fully understand the implications of your selection, we urge you not to answer the waiver question until you have consulted with your guidance counselor or another school official. For more information on FERPA visit: ortal/33011/33013/Article/92/Waiver-of- access-FERPA

THE COMMON APPLICATION to do TO DO: 1.Match your Common Application with Naviance (on students Naviance home page) 2.Complete this task after you turn in your transcript request form the fall of your senior year.

View this video for step by step directions to match your Common App account with Naviance: TO DO: 1.Complete this task after you turn in your transcript request form the fall of your senior year. 2.Click “colleges” 3.Click “colleges I’m applying to” 4.Follow directions

Remember your School Counselor is here for you! Contact us with any questions.