WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BETWEEN NOW AND THE 1ST DAY OF your senior year COLLEGE PLANNING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BETWEEN NOW AND THE 1ST DAY OF your senior year

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PROCESS

STEP #1 WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Complete and Return to Student Services!

STEP #2 COUNSELOR INPUT FORM

The New Naviance Click About me → My Surveys → Surveys Not started

Make Sure You Answer With Great DETAIL “Counselor Information Form - Class of 2018” can be found on the “about me” tab under “surveys to take” (on the left side of the screen)

Ask 2 Teachers To Write Your Letters of Recommendation STEP #3 Ask 2 Teachers To Write Your Letters of Recommendation

wHO sHOULD wRITE yOUR lETTERS??? How well does the teacher know you? What kind of student were you in their class? Could they speak to your resiliency, work ethic, respect, etc? What major/academic program do you want to pursue? Do your colleges ask for recommendations from a specific content area? wHO sHOULD wRITE yOUR lETTERS??? Some things to consider when choosing two teachers...

REQUEST TEACHERS ON NAVIANCE STEP #4 REQUEST TEACHERS ON NAVIANCE

Click on “Colleges” at the top of the page Under Applying to colleges Section, Click “Letter of recommendation” 3. Click “add REquest” 4. Use the Drop Down Menu to Select the Teacher(s) and Select Which Colleges You Need Letters Sent To 5. Click “Submit Request” NOTE: ARL teachers WILL NOT be on the list but they can submit letters of recommendation

STEP #5 TEACHER INPUT FORM

Make Sure You Answer With Great DETAIL Teacher Information forms can be found on the “about me” tab under “surveys to take” (on the left side of the screen)

STEP #6 pARENT INPUT FORM

Help Your Parents Access Their Naviance Account! Once they have logged on, have them complete the Parent Input Form!

BE AN INFORMED CONSUMER

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES Four-Year College Two-Year College Colleges Outside of Maryland Vocational School Apprenticeship Military Gap Year EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Understanding Key Factors In Choosing A College Retention Rate Career Placement College Costs Value Of Your Major Graduation Rate Loans vs. Grants vs. Scholarships Your Maturity Understanding Key Factors In Choosing A College

NARROW YOUR LIST OF SCHOOLS (& KNOW Application Type/DEADLINES!!)

CREATING A LIST Academically Socially Financially Geographically Apply to 5-7 Schools That Represent a STRONG Match Be Open Minded AND Realistic A Safe School NEEDS To Be Financially Safe As Well

Add To “Colleges I’m Thinking ABout” Use “SuperMatch College Search” to Research Colleges Sign-Up to Meet with College Admissions Reps

APPLICATION TYPES EARLY DECISION: Early deadline, early response, BINDING EARLY ACTION: Early deadline, early response, NON-BINDING PRIORITY DEADLINE: Students apply to any earlier deadline and receive priority over students who don’t meet that deadline REGULAR ADMISSION: Apply by regular deadline and hear a response by April 1st ROLLING ADMISSION: Students receive decision as applications are received RESTRICTIVE EARLY ACTION: Same as Early Action but limits your ability to apply Early Action or Decision to other schools

REGISTER FOR SATs AND ACTs

ANTICIPATED SAT AND ACT TEST DATES August 25th * October 6th * November 3rd December 1st ACT September 8th * October 27th December 8th * You MUST take these tests to meet November 1st application deadlines * You MUST request your scores to be sent directly to your November 1st colleges PRIOR to taking the test

ATTEND SUMMER WORKSHOPS

July 17th July 31st August 14th 50 Career Paths That Don’t Require a 4 Year Degree College Essay Workshop 1 July 17th Financial Aid College Essay Workshop Part 1 July 24th The Application Process College Essay Workshop Part 2 July 31st How to Research Colleges & Careers August 14th Writing Workshop 2 College Admission Testing

What You’ll Need To Do In The Fall JUST A HEADS UP What You’ll Need To Do In The Fall

Transcript Request Form & Deadlines Due To Student Services 20 School Days Prior To 1st Application Deadline (i.e. due on September 17th for an October 15th deadline) Teacher Recommendation Request Forms & Deadlines Due To Your Teachers 20 School Days Prior To 1st Application Deadline Send SAT/ACT Scores Directly Through CollegeBoard and ACT Applications/Deadlines It’s YOUR Responsibility To Keep Track Fafsa Is available on October 1st