1. The logistics of applying to college
Step-by-step instructions
class of 2018

2. Issue help #2
Top 5 most common errors when sending transcripts to colleges

3. Didn’t select how applying
ISSUE: When applying to any Common App school, you must tell Naviance if you have applied using the Common App, or directly to the school.
FIX: Naviance  Colleges Tab  Colleges I’m Applying To  I’m Not Sure Yet  Choose: “via Common App” or “Directly to the institution”
Finish by clicking UPDATE APPLICATIONS at the bottom of page

4. incomplete ferpa waiver
ISSUE: If you are applying to any schools using the Common App, you must complete your FERPA waiver in your Common App account.
FIX: Login to your Common App account  My College  Recommenders and FERPA  Click “Release Authorization” and complete the FERPA waiver; be sure to click “I waive my right…”

5. Common app not matched
ISSUE: If you are applying to any schools using the Common App, you must match your Common App account with Naviance (in Naviance).
FIX: Login to your NAVIANCE account  College Tab College I’m Applying To Enter your Common App account , confirm DOB  click the “Match” button.

6. College not in Common app
ISSUE: If you are sending transcripts to schools using the Common App, you must have those schools listed in your Common App “Dashboard.”
FIX: Login to your Common App account  College Search tab add all colleges you are requesting a transcript for.

7. Didn’t request transcript
ISSUE: College is added to Naviance list, but transcript box isn’t checked off; we are not notified you need a transcript when this happens.
FIX: Naviance  Colleges Tab  Colleges I’m Applying To  Request Transcripts  Under “Current Applications,” check “Add Request” box.

8. Stay connected Class of 2018 Guidance page on the West website
Bookmark this, and check it often!
Many important presentations will be posted here.
A link can be found when you first login to Naviance.
Sign up for notices from your counselor
Message to the number “81010”
You will then receive phone alerts from your counselor about scholarships, transcript request issues, and important deadlines.