1. Your Final Curtain Call!
Senior Audit Class of 2019
Your Final Curtain Call!

2. Naviance Student https://student.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 NAVIANCE STUDENT
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. SAT Test & SAT Subject Tests
*Test Date: Sat., Oct. 6th
Online registration deadline: Fri, Sep. 7th
*Test Date: Sat., Nov. 3rd
Online Registration deadline: Fri., Oct. 4th
*Test Date: Sat., Dec. 8th
Online Registration deadline: Thurs., Nov. 2rd
COST: SAT Test $47.50 without essay
$64.50 with essay
Subject Tests- See Collegeboard website for details
Fee waivers are available for students with free/reduced lunch.
See your counselor for information

5. ACT Test ACT *Test Date: Sat., Oct. 27th
Registration deadline: Fri., Sep. 28th
*Final test date for scholarship consideration at many colleges.
*Test Date: Sat., Dec. 8th
Registration deadline: Fri., Nov. 2nd
COST: ACT (No Writing) $46.00
ACT Plus Writing $62.50
*If you receive free or reduced lunch contact your counselor for fee waiver request.

6. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Move your “Colleges I’m Thinking about” to “Colleges I’m applying to”. You can link to the college application page through Naviance Student.
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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. COLLEGE VISITS
On site college representative visits – Sign up through Naviance Student.
CMU – Admissions Interview (paper)
9/20 ???
WMU – Admissions Interview (online)
10/29 ???
Go to the college’s admissions website to set up an appointment for on-campus visit.

10. College Nights -National Christian College Fair at
Cornerstone University
Oct. 1st / 6:30-8:30pm
-College Night at Aquinas College
Oct. 23rd/ 6:00-7:30pm

11. 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

12. TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
All transcript requests go through Naviance Student, even if we are sending a paper application.
We are still able to send paper transcripts per your request. Allow 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.

13. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Log into Naviance Student. 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 Naviance Student, enter used for CA and match.

14. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
MUST request transcript and recommendation letters online through Naviance Student. 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.

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

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

17. GENERAL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid Meeting: October 10th, 2018/6:30pm
Financial Aid Workshop: Nov. 15th, 2018/6-8pm
FAFSA recommended deadline- Feb. 15, Actual deadline- March 1, 2019
Check prospective college websites regarding additional financial aid requirements. (CSS Profile or Institutional )
Scholarship Information in Naviance Student under the “college” tab (frequent updates).
RaiseMe - Check out your micro-scholarships!

18. SPRING College commitment: May 1st, 2019
*Students must make a final decision on the institution they will be attending
A.P. Testing: May 6th – May 17th, 2019
CLEP Testing: Prior to fall college semester (Check with selected college if interested)
Senior Exit Survey
Graduation: Wed., May 29th, 2019

19. SENIOR INTERVIEW SHEET
Senior Interview Sheet is a new “Task” in your Naviance Student.
Due date is end of September. We MUST have your completed Senior Interview Sheet prior to writing a recommendation letter.
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!

20. ACT 2
Transcript Review
and Senior Audit Form

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

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