1. To Graduation and Beyond
Class of 2018
To Graduation and Beyond

2. Today’s Presentation NCAA (Athletes)- handout Military-website
College Admission Tests-HHS website
College Application Process-blue handout/neon handout
Financial Aid- blue handout
Naviance- yellow handout

3. Military **Meet and Greet Panel Event** Parents and Students welcome!!
November 1, 2:30 PM, Auditorium
Contact Representatives
Lunch Visits
Individual Appointments available
ASVAB TEST (offered 2x year at Hylton)
Sign up on-line on Hylton Homepage
Test given on 9/21 and 3/22, at 11:00 AM
No commitment to join
Test Prep

4. SAT ($46, with essay $60) ACT ($46, with essay $62.50)
COLLEGE EXAMS: Ask about Fee Waivers- SEE Ms. Edwards, Testing coordinator!
SAT ($46, with essay $60)
Test Dates:
August 26
October 7*
November 4*
December 2
March 10*
May 5*
June *= at Hylton HS
ACT ($46, with essay $62.50)
Test Dates:
September 9
October 28
December 9*
February 10
April 14*
June 9
July 14

5. The College Application Process (see Neon handout):
Select colleges within your range (5-7, varying degrees of difficulty)
Complete application online (college website or Common Application)
Log-on to Naviance and request transcript (2 weeks notice) after you submit your application
Request official SAT’s and/or ACT’s from testing agency
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).
Search for Scholarships in Naviance and HHS Website

6. Financial Aid (see blue sheet)
The process for every student begins by completing the FAFSA through the federal government:
FAFSA may not be completed until after October 1.
Check Naviance and HHS website for scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid Night is: October 5, at 6:30 PM!

7. SCHOLARSHIPS
Class of 2017: $10,890,793
Primary POC: Mrs. Main
If you are awarded any, save documentation regardless of acceptance. (Senior Awards Night)
Request Transcript (10-day window)
Fall Semester: National Scholarships
Spring Semester: Local Scholarships

8. NAVIANCE home screen!
Click “Colleges”

9. Sign up for college visits/manage applications
You must print visit confirmation, as your pass!

10. Add Prospective Colleges on Naviance
Add colleges you are applying to 10

11. Submission Codes???

12. What do the symbols mean?
Choose how you are applying by clicking “unknown”

13. Common App Account Matching
See your tip sheet for directions!

14. Update your status!

15. UPDATE YOUR FINAL DECISION

16. Letters of Recommendation-teachers
Ask teachers in-person, at least two weeks in advance.
Formally request teacher recommendations through Naviance, before requesting transcripts. (see tip sheet) **DO NOT REQUEST THROUGH COMMON APPLICATION!

17. TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

18. Letters of Recommendation-Counselors
Ask counselors in-person or via , at least two weeks in advance.
Complete the college planning questionnaire (About Me tab, left margin), before requesting transcripts. (see tip sheet) **DO NOT REQUEST THROUGH COMMON APPLICATION!

19. Counselor Recommendations
Complete for your Counselor

20. Scholarship List from Naviance

21. Senior powerpoint will be on hylton’s college/career website!
You will meet individually with your counselor, beginning September 18.