Application bOOTCAMP Student Presentation

Application Process: Counselor Responsibilities Continue discussion regarding college exploration process Guide students in finding the ‘best fit’ colleges (location, majors, cost, extracurricular opportunities, etc.) Provide direction to support the application process Prepare and send all official school documents to admissions offices Provide resources on Scholarship opportunities, Financial Aid, and Networking opportunities

Application Process: Parent Responsibilities Encourage your child to choose a college based on “Fit” Guide, not do Allow your child to self-advocate; direct parent communication is frowned upon by college representatives Visit colleges with your child Financial Aid Support

Application Process: Student Responsibilities Complete applications Counselor Meeting Send Standardized Test scores Request Teacher Recommendations Continue to Visit Colleges Update Naviance account Submit Transcript Requests (beginning September 12) Check Email regularly Check status updates on Naviance and on College Portals Request Senior Grades

Application Tasks Dfas

Determine Application Type: COLLEGE SPECIFIC APPLICATION COMMON APPLICATION UNIVERSAL APPLICATION COALITION APPLICATION

Components of the Application Personal Data Educational Data Testing Information – Standardized Test Recommendations Extracurricular Activities Academic Honors Work Experience Personal Statement/Essays

Additional Application Requirements Essay Supplements Musical Audition Art Portfolio Interview Financial Aid/CSS Profile Scholarships NCAA Eligibility - Register at http://eligibilitycenter.org

2017-18 SAT National Test Dates Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Fee *August 26 July 28 August 15 *October 7 September 8 September 27 *November 4 October 5 October 25 December 2 November 2 November 21 *March 10 February 9 February 28 *May 5 April 6 April 25 *June 2 May 3 May 23 Test Fee is $46.00 w/ Essay 60.00 - Late Registration Fee is an additional $29.00 “Waitlist” Fee is an additional $49.00 Subject Testing Fee is $26.00 and $21.00 for each subject test Register at www.collegeboard.org *Test Administered at CR-North

2017-2018 ACT National Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee *September 9 August 4 Aug 5 - 18 October 28 September 22 Sept 23 - Oct 6 December 9 November 3 Nov 4 - 17 February 10 January 12 Jan 13 - 19 *April 14 March 9 March 10 - 23 June 9 May 4 May 5 - 18 ACT Plus Writing Test Fee $62.50 ACT without Writing Test Fee $46.00 Late Fee is an additional $29.50 Standby Fee is an additional $53.00 Register at www.actstudent.org *Test administered at CR-North

Online Must Haves… Use appropriate email address and usernames Appropriate use of social media: http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/6/5/2021-offers-rescinded-memes/ Check email often- check spam filter for misplaced college emails For each college applied, check portal for receipt of required documents

Trending…Student/Self Reported Grades/Transcript Please be very careful reporting your grades, etc. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact your counselor! Do not let this happen to you… University of Rochester rescinds admission for student who misrepresented themselves: https://www.yahoo.com/news/university-rochester-rescinds-admission- student-145449955.html?soc_src=community&soc_trk=ma

Counselor Meeting Tasks Review/Finalize list of College Options and Application Types Review Transcript Review College Application Process Sign CR Secondary School Report Submit Parent Authorization Form Receive Authorization to Request Transcripts

Create a Common Application Account Create account after August 1st Never Registered? Click “Create an Account” Register using an appropriate username/email and password www.commonapp.org

Common App Must Do’s Email Compatibility… Add Colleges… Sign FERPA Agreement… Early Decision…

Common Application Information Weighted GPA scale = 4 Size of senior class = 425 Counselor Title = Counselor Principal= Mrs. Susan McCarthy

NAVIANCE TASKS

How do I log into my Naviance Account? Can’t remember your password? Click on the “Forgot Your Password link”. A temporary password will be sent to your email. Go to CR North’s Website Click on Counseling Tab Click on Naviance Logo at the bottom of the Welcome page Enter email and password Update profile under ‘About Me’

How do I update my Naviance account information? 1. From the Home screen, click the “About Me” tab 1. 2. Under Official Things, click on “Profile” link 3. Verify all information in Personal Profile section, especially name, Counselor, birth date, and email 2. 4. 4. To edit information, click the “edit” button. 3. 5. To edit your email address, click pencil icon 5.

How do I match my Naviance account to my Common App account?

Common App Matching Video https://vimeo.com/102639828 - click here to view a Common App matching instructional video…

How do I request a transcript through Naviance? All transcripts are requested online via Naviance! Transcripts can be requested and released once the student has met with his/her counselor individually, and the Student/Parent Authorization form is completed and submitted. It is a best practice to follow the quick guide closely when requesting your transcripts! Click here for the Quick Guide.

Transcript Requests

Transcript Requests

Transcript Requests

Transcript Requests

How do I track the status of my transcript request? From the Colleges tab… 1. Click transcript link

Track Status of Transcript Request Click on link to view status of your transcript request

Transcript Request Status Date transcript was mailed IMPORTANT! The date from which you submit the electronic request form is the date when we will begin counting 10 school days.

How do I request a Counselor Letter of Recommendation? Fill out Counselor Letter of Recommendation Survey on Naviance: Go to ‘About Me’ tab Click ‘Counselor Letter of Recommendation survey’ in left hand column Be sure to indicate to which colleges you would like you letter to go in the first question!

Letter of Recommendation Survey Location Be certain to sign the waiver on the Student?Parent Authorization form!!!

Teacher Recommendations Consult - Requesting Teacher Recommendations - Process Flow Chart: S:\Admin\Guidance\College Application Curriculum\teacher rec flow chart.pptx Consult - Requesting Teacher Letters of Recommendation Through Naviance Instructions: Requesting Teacher Recs via Naviance ppt - 2017- 2018.pptx Or watch the video!

How do I send my first quarter or midyear grades to colleges? Keep in mind- Colleges typically only consider grades they have requested! First Marking Period: Submit Senior Year Grade Request Form for all requests: Midyear Grades: (includes first and second marking periods) Submit the Senior Year Grade Request Form after January 1st * All grades are sent electronically, approximately 1 week after report card distribution

Keep your grades up!!!

Quick List Request individual meeting with your Counselor beginning September 6th. Meetings begin on September 11th. Submit remaining LINCS hours before September 11th to Mrs. Boyle in Athletic Office. Complete and submit applications either via Common Application or School specific website Match your Common App Account in Naviance (if applicable) Send SAT/ACT scores through collegeboard.org or actstudent.org Request teacher recommendations Track status of transcript through Naviance Request Senior year grades at appropriate time

Admissions Committee What happens to your application once it is complete? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB86s3JYkbg

Suggested Deadline: THANKSGIVING Suggested Timeline Suggested Deadline: THANKSGIVING Last day to submit transcripts for 2017 delivery: December 15th

Questions???