The College Search Process Presented by The Quakertown High School Guidance Department
Agenda Overview of the College Search Naviance Family Connection College Search Tool Testing Reminders Other Resources
Overview It’s a Subjective and Objective Process. Do They Match Up? An effective search consider both!! Quality of life, Activities, Programs, Environment. It’s home for at least four years… Numbers! GPA, Rank, Test Scores, finances. (individual appointments completed, students have this data)
Naviance Family Connection Naviance is an all-in-one student planning resource. Career search/investigation Test Prep (ACT and SAT) College Search and Application Important Note! Family Connection is required for Quakertown students applying to college. Students must: Update Prospective & Active Applications Request Transcripts through Naviance Update College Responses Respond to Surveys (homecoming, Brag Sheets, Graduation Survey) (Application Process will be covered in a September Presentation)
The Naviance School Link
Guest Access Available Guest Access
Guest Page Features College Search Feature Scholarship List and National Scholarship Data Base List of Upcoming College Visits and Career Speakers Program of Studies Online Resources
Completing a College Search
My Colleges
General Advice on the College Process Keep the process in perspective (they will follow your lead!) Students must take ownership Discuss finances openly Start early and meet all deadlines
Hit the Road Visit school’s websites: General College Information Requirements for Applications Deadlines Attend open houses and tours Speak to current students
College Fairs Juniors participated in our 2 nd annual college fair on March 3 rd. Main Line Regional College Fair Villanova University, May 3, :30 to 9:00 PM
College Admissions - Testing Students must register to take the ACT and/or SAT. ACT & SAT Test fee includes sending scores to 4 colleges free (PSU and NCAA) SAT Subject Tests are required for some colleges, usually more competitive schools (check with each school) Quakertown High School CEEB Code:
ACT Test Dates * * Students must choose writing or non-writing when registering for ACT
SAT Test Dates
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Additional Resources, Naviance Family Connection – “Online Resources Link”
Junior Year Checklist College and Career Readiness Portfolio - linklink Register for ACT and/or SAT Complete Family Connection College Search Research schools of interest (add to my colleges) Plan and conduct college visits – 3 days excused Become familiar with application requirements Update Student Resume Spring/Fall Meet with counselor to plan application process. *NEW* - Financial aid process begins October 1 st fafsa.govfafsa.gov