1. Your Final Curtain Call!
Senior Audit Class of 2018
Your Final Curtain Call!

2. Family Connections http://connections.naviance.com/northviewhs
Apply to colleges and track applications.
Actively update application activity
Request transcripts to be sent to colleges. YOU MUST REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH FAMILY CONNECTION
Sign up for college rep. high school visits.
Check s regularly from the Guidance Office for relevant information
Check scholarship information frequently as it is updated often.

3. Senior Timeline of Events
ACT 1
Senior Timeline of Events

4. Mavin AdLearn Employability Skills Pilot
“Northview 9”
4 Behavior Skills - CCAP Core
Communication
Collaboration
Attendance
Productivity
5 Functional Skills - STEAM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math

5. MAVIN AdLearn & Students to Business (S2B) Educational Foundation
Cloud-based software platform that allows students to practice the “Northview 9” traits and skills through videos testimony and questions developed by local businesses illustrating how the “Northview 9” are integral in producing their products/services.
S2B Foundation created to promote, educate, train, implement and certify the “Northview 9”.
We welcome videos from businesses and professionals!

6. SAT Test & SAT Subject Tests
*Test Date: Sat., Oct. 7th
Online registration deadline: Fri, Sep. 8th
*Test Date: Sat., Nov. 4th
Online Registration deadline: Fri., Oct. 5th
*Test Date: Sat., Dec. 2rd
Online Registration deadline: Thurs., Nov. 2rd
COST: SAT Test $46 without essay
$60 with essay
Subject Tests- See Collegeboard website for details
Fee waivers are available for students with free/reduced lunch.
See your counselor for information

7. ACT Test ACT *Test Date: Sat., Oct. 28th
Registration deadline: Fri., Sep. 22nd
*Final test date for scholarship consideration at many colleges.
*Test Date: Sat., Dec. 9th
Registration deadline: Fri., Nov. 3rd
COST: ACT (No Writing) $42.50
ACT Plus Writing $58.50
*If you receive free or reduced lunch contact your counselor for fee waiver request.

8. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Move your “Colleges I’m Thinking about” to “Colleges I’m applying to”. You can link to the college application page through Family Connection.
Many applications are due by Dec. 1st.
For best treatment and scholarship consideration, applications should be completed by mid-October.
Please check college websites to verify deadlines. Many colleges have Early Action or Notification for admissions and scholarships

9. GRCC APPLICATIONS Apply online at www.grcc.edu
If you have below a 2.0 and/or you scored below a 25 on SAT subscores in Reading, Math and/or Writing, you must take GRCC placement tests. Visit for more info.
Apply for GRCC scholarships via the Grand Rapids Community Foundation website.

10. Non-Degree Programs GRCC Workforce Training
Weekly information sessions. Monthly enrollment.
Most programs run 20 weeks (approx. 34hrs/wk.)
Program examples include: Auto Tech., Computer Support Tech., CNC Tech., Construction, Med. Assist., Welding.
grcc.edu/jobtraining/programs

11. COLLEGE VISITS
On site college representative visits – Sign up through Family Connections.
CMU – Admissions Interview (paper)
DATE???
WMU – Admissions Interview (online)
Go to the college’s admissions website to set up an appointment for on-campus visit.

12. College Nights -National Christian College Fair at
Cornerstone University
Sep.18th/ 6:30-8:30pm
-College Night at Aquinas College
Oct. 24th/ 6:00-7:30pm

13. NCAA & NAIA Eligibility Centers are linked in Family Connections
Students who wish to participate in athletics at Division I or Division II NCAA or at a NAIA college must be certified by the NCAA or the NAIA eligibility website.
Core curriculum requirements and test scores must meet each organization's standards. Please schedule an appointment with the Guidance Office for more specific information.
NCAA & NAIA Eligibility Centers are linked in Family Connections

14. TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
All transcript request go through Family Connection, even if we are sending a paper application.
We are still able to send paper transcripts per your request. Allow to 3-5 business days. Be sure to let us know if recommendation letters will also need to be sent.
Dual Enrollment – Be sure to send transcripts from your college. Request through the dual enrollment college.

15. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Log into Family Connections. Click on “Colleges”, then click on “Colleges I’m Applying to” and add desired colleges to your list. You can move colleges from your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” and add new ones.
2. If applying to Common Application schools, create an account on Common App website. Complete the FERPA release form in Common App. Return to Family Connections, enter used for CA and match.

16. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
MUST request transcript and recommendation letters online through Family Connection. Counselor and teacher recommendations may require 5-7 working days to process. Students must complete the Senior Interview Sheet before a letter will be written.
*Be sure to ask teacher in person before online request.
4. If ACT/SAT scores need to be sent directly to prospective colleges, go to or to request submission.

17. Common Application Procedure
CA Tip Sheet
Create an account on Common App website.
Complete the FERPA release form in Common App.
Return to Family Connections (“Colleges I am applying to”) tab and enter used for Common App.
Click “Match”

18. Tools for College Essays
Essay Tip Sheet
Video Tips From The Admissions Pros

19. GENERAL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid Meeting: October 3rd, 2017/6:30pm
FAFSA recommended deadline- Feb. 16, Actual deadline- March 1, 2018
Check prospective college websites regarding additional financial aid requirements. (CSS Profile or Institutional )
Scholarship Information in Family Connections under the “college” tab (frequent updates).
RaiseMe - Check out your micro-scholarships!

20. SPRING College commitment: May 1st, 2018
*Students must make a final decision on the institution they will be attending
A.P. Testing: May 7th – May 18th, 2018
CLEP Testing: Prior to fall college semester (Check with selected college if interested)
Senior Exit Survey
Graduation: Thur., May 24th, 2018

21. ACT 2
Transcript Review
and Senior Audit Form

22. SENIOR INTERVIEW SHEET
Senior Interview Sheet is now a new “Task” in your Family Connection.
We MUST have your completed Senior Interview Sheet prior to writing a recommendation letter. At the very least, complete the top portion of name and intended major, school, jobs.
Counselors use as a guide for college AND scholarship recommendation letters.
Be as complete and in depth as possible.
The better we know you the better we can sell you!

23. Maintain a strong schedule, good attendance and grades
ACT 3
FINISH STRONG!
Maintain a strong schedule, good attendance and grades

24. BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR COMPLETED AUDIT SHEET TO YOUR COUNSELOR
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!
BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR COMPLETED
AUDIT SHEET TO YOUR COUNSELOR