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3 Simple Steps for Any Application APPLY NAVIANCE TRACK

A N T APPLYAPPLY NAVIANCENAVIANCE TRACKTRACK Complete the 3 steps of A N T, and all documents will be sent for your applications!

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 College’s own Application – on their website  Common Application - link from college website  Non Standard Step 1: A pply! Different Types of Applications

Complete Your Applications from the college’s website

“Common Application” Used by thousands of colleges

 Most colleges prefer that your test scores be sent directly from the testing agency.  or act.org SEND TEST SCORES

 ACT: Deadline is Nov 6 for the Dec. 12 th testwww.act.org  SAT: Deadline is October 1 st for November 7 th test. Deadline is November 6 th for December 5 th testwww.collegeboard.org  Free/Reduced lunch? Fee waivers available Still Time to Sign up

Enter Data Dashboard ID # Here Enter Data Dashboard Password Here Step 2: Enter it in N aviance

Click On “Colleges” Tab, then “Colleges I’m Applying To”

Match & Link your Common Application to your Naviance

If you aren’t applying to any Common Application schools, just click “Not Needed”

 MATCH YOUR COMMON APP & NAVIANCE

Click on “Add Colleges to this List” to add your college(s)!

Do your colleges require Letters of Recommendation?

 ONLY IF YOU NEED ONE!  Provide Teacher/Counselor 3 weeks notice.  Ask politely  Note: Counselor letters are required for all schools that use the Common Application  Fill out a Brag Sheet for teacher and counselor. The more details the better!  Enter request into Navance.  Be sure to follow up with a thank you! Letters of Rec

Letters of Rec. Cont’d… Add the teacher names

 Before requesting transcripts in Naviance, pick-up an unofficial transcript from Ms. Roma ASAP.  Make sure transcript is correct.  Remember to request final transcripts later! (handout available in counseling office) Request that your TRANSCRIPT is sent through Naviance

Transcripts in Naviance

Transcripts…

Non-standard applications

NEW THIS YEAR!!! Self Reporting Schools

Step 3: T racking Form

Turn it in to Ms. Roma in Counseling Office!

A pply (through College Website) N aviance – Enter it into your account, including what you need sent from SW T rack – Turn in your Tracking Form to Ms. Roma Let’s Review

Annie Ant (Sample Student) Annie applies via WWU on line application

Annie completes Naviance Steps

Annie submits her Naviance/College Tracking Form to Mrs. Roma

 Makes sure her applications are complete through college websites & Common App  Checks her Naviance to be sure it’s up to date  Alerts Ms. Roma if there are changes/additions for tracking sheets  Contacts colleges directly, by or phone, with any questions about her applications and requirements. Annie Ant Follows Up

 Pay close attention to these!  University of Washington’s deadline is December 1st! DEADLINES!!!!!

 Naviance  Mrs. Spellman  National College Fair (October 16th)  SW college reps visits  Counselors Not sure where to apply?

 It is your responsibility to figure out exactly what each school wants.  Make Checklists for each school, with due dates, passwords, and parts needed.  No more, no less. Only get transcripts and letters of recommendation if they are needed! READ THE DIRECTIONS!!!

REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED!  Make sure you are in right classes – check NCAA  At the end of the year, have your final transcript sent to NCAA (enter it in Naviance).  Keep your grades up for NCAA’s new rules  Be sure you’re enrolled for NCAA recruitment: eligibilitycenter.org NCAA Athlete?

SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & LIFE

 Counselors  Mrs. Spellman  Mrs. Roma  Colleges! Questions

A N T APPLYAPPLY NAVIANCENAVIANCE TRACKTRACK DON’T FORGET…