1. SENIOR COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS 2018
Presented by:
Your Friendly Husky Counseling Office

2. Objective What are your options after high school?
What is and how to use Naviance Student?
The college selection process The application process Important dates Q&A

3. What are your options after High School?
Community College
Technical Training
Credit Transfer to a 4 year college/university
Usually SAT/ACT are not required
NOVA Pathways to the Baccalaureate
Military
Academies
Enlistment
Reserves, VA National Guard

4. What are the options after High School (cont.)?
Vocational Schools
Auto Diesel Institute
Culinary Schools
Art Institute
Welding
Many others
Full-Time Employment
Four Year Colleges

5. The College Selection Process
Traditional Advice- Pick Three to Five Colleges:
“Reach” School
“Good Chance” School
“Safe” School
Balancing “Going For It” with “Being Realistic”
Apply to colleges that are a good fit
Look at GPA’s, test scores, high school courses, admission rates
Consider the following when selecting your college choice:
Location Majors Internships/Co-ops
Setting Extracurricular activities Tuition/Fees
Size Social Opportunities

6. The College Selection Process (Transcripts)
Students must use Naviance Student to request transcripts for colleges AND turn in the PINK transcript request form to Ms. Vocke All transcript request for Dual Enrolled classes MUST be requested through the college Your semester transcript, which includes GPA and Class Rank, will be sent to all colleges you have applied to in the middle of February.

7. The College Selection Process (Transcripts)
Final transcripts are only sent to the college or university that YOU select in your Senior Survey
Colleges will see the mid-year grades and take into consideration any grades that have fallen substantially!
Acceptance is conditional and may be revoked
SAT Subject Tests-Check with colleges to which you have applied to see if these are required and crucial for placement

8. The College Selection Process (Test Scores)
Seniors are responsible for determining the tests needed for the college they are applying to:
SAT Reasoning Test-Collegeboard.org (typically for determining admissions)
ACT-ACT.org (typically for determining admissions)
SAT Subject Tests-Collegeboard.org (typically used for placement)
Seniors are responsible for having their test scores sent to the colleges to which they apply
Requests to have scores sent are made directly through CollegeBoard or ACT
Seniors can also request scores be sent when they take their test

9. Add Active College Applications and Request Transcript in Naviance Student

10. Naviance Student

11. Common Application Account Matching Tutorial

12. Requesting a Letter of Recommendation in Naviance Student

13. Important Terms
Early Decision: Earlier application deadline. If you are accepted, constitutes a legally binding agreement that you will attend that school. You may only apply to one school Early Decision.
Early Action: Earlier Application deadline that is non-binding.
Deferred Admission: Depending on the college, this definition varies. Please check with the college’s Admissions Office for their policy. If you have questions please see your school counselor.
Accepted: Accepted to the college – You should only give an answer and deposit ONLY if you are going to attend that school.
Waitlisted: College may offer a spot if space available after regular admissions.

14. Important Dates
College Application Process Night on September 20, 2018 at 7:00
Loudoun County Public Schools College Fair on September 23, 2018 from 2:30-5 at Stone Bridge High School
Historically Black Colleges & Universities Showcase on October 25, 2018 at 7:00-9:00
GAP Year Fair on February 5, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 at Broad Run High School
Career & Apprenticeship Fair on April 3, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 at Heritage High School

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Last Thoughts….
Utilize all resources that are provided to you through Tuscarora to achieve your future goals
Make sure you are checking your on Naviance/Naviance Student
Don’t forget to complete the Senior Survey during 4th quarter

16. Questions?