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Learning Target Today, I will learn key elements of the Naviance program and post-secondary options. So that I have a better understanding of the Naviance program and explore my goals in relation to post-secondary plans. I know I will have it when I have completed the game plan survey on Naviance and also have an action plan to prepare me for my senior year.

Naviance Student Students can search prospective colleges Can explore interests and career pathways Take a personality assessment Track college and scholarship applications Request official transcripts Sign up for college visits at Mesa Ridge (Second semester) Receive reminders from the Counseling Center

Naviance Resource Change email address in profile to one you use daily Create tasks and goals for future Create a Plan of Study or ICAP Create Resume Links to important websites – NCAA, FAFSA, SAT Tasks assigned from Counselors Can access anytime

Importance of SAT It measures what you have learned Colleges/Universities use this for admission and course placement Relationship between score and college readiness All juniors must take in April The test that you take at Mesa Ridge does not qualify for NCAA High Scores help with admission and scholarship criteria

ACT and SAT Fall Test Dates ACT - Oct. 27th (register by Sept 28th) - Dec. 8th (register by Nov. 2nd) SAT – Oct. 6th (register by Sept. 7th) - Nov 3rd (register by Oct. 5th) Practice tests

SAT Preparation Create College Board account and link PSAT to Khan Academy. The Khan Academy will create a personalized study program for students. Students are also able to access practice tests. Research and purchase practice books Perform successfully in class

NCAA Eligibility Students will need to meet specific requirements to receive athletics aid, practice, and compete their first year of college. For more information about NCAA go to www.eligibilitycenter.org Students will also need to register with NCAA Clearinghouse before entering college. Credit Recovery, D3MyWay, Tech Writing, and the SAT taken in April at Mesa Ridge High School do not count towards NCAA eligibility.  

Naviance Careers Tab

Looking at my post-secondary options First figure out what drives you Take interest inventories Take personality assessments Look at careers that interest you Speak to people in those career fields Volunteer or find leadership opportunities if possible in those career fields – make the connection

College Tab

How to Choose a College Academic Programs – Major Chances of Being Accepted Size – Large vs. Small Location - Instate vs. Out of State Cost – Community Colleges vs. Public vs. Private Naviance College search narrows down college interests – College Tab

College Application Process and Preparation Based off possible interests and/or degrees research colleges/universities Visit those colleges if possible If not, contact the school for virtual tours Narrow down your perspective colleges to no more than 5 for application during senior year

Planning for College Essays Start thinking about personal statements, significant events, significant people Practice writing essays. Look at example writing prompts and write an essay. Have others proof read and give you feed back This type of practice will help you for your senior year

Resume Sit down and list all the work you have done since freshmen year Include paid work, internships, volunteer work, student groups in and outside of school Be detailed – write total number of hours Write down your job duties in paid or unpaid positions Egs. Called local businesses for financial support of our community parade List all your AP, Honors classes List other classes that may connect with your career – CAD, AVP, etc

Resume Write down personal experiences or what you learned from past jobs, classes or events – this may not be on your resume but it will give you good information for possible essays or personal insight Resume will be helpful for college/universities or work force Create a Resume on Naviance Think of three personal references for resume – these may be potential letter of recommendations for senior year

Creating opportunities By looking at resume, you can evaluate what other activities may help you in your future goals Look at leadership opportunities that you can include in resume If possible, interview people in your career field

Colleges Tab Colleges I’m Thinking About Colleges I’m Applying To Upcoming College Visits Colleges Tab

How to Ask for Help Stop by the Counseling Center and make an appointment Students can send emails from Naviance site Parents can send an email from the MRHS Counseling Center website or Naviance website

Learning Target Today, I will learn key elements of the Naviance program and post-secondary options. So that I can have a better understanding of the Naviance program and explore my goals in relation to post-secondary plans. I know I will have it when I have completed the game plan survey on Naviance and also have an action plan to prepare me for my senior year.

Game Plan Go to about me tab – Post secondary plans – Game Plan Complete the questions to guide you in senior year planning You can update at anytime Go to my planner tab and write a goal for senior year Go to college tab, college research and complete the College Search to narrow college interests