1. Post-secondary Planning
MONTOUR HIGH SCHOOL
Post-secondary Planning

2. WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY TO SCHOOLS?
Begin the application process NOW!
Be aware of application deadlines
Colleges, universities, community college, tech and career schools
All applications should be finalized before Thanksgiving break.

3. First Step…… Items you may need:
Apply to Schools- via specific school website or Common Application (
If using the Common App you must link your Common App in Naviance
Items you may need:
Official College Entrance Exam Scores
Essay or Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Official High School Transcript

4. Official College Entrance Exam Scores
SAT or ACT TEST SCORES MUST BE SENT FROM THE TESTING AGENCIES
Log on to the websites to send scores:
SAT –
ACT –

5. Essay or Personal Statement
Draft a detailed personal statement or essay; whichever the school requires
Ask an English teacher to review
This statement or essay may be used when applying for scholarships

6. Letters of Recommendation
Request at least two teachers write letters of recommendation for you
Allow them plenty of time
Use the “Recommendation Request Form” or resume
Forms are available in the counselor’s office
Teachers will upload your letter to Naviance and it will be sent directly to your school(s)

7. New Platform- Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/montourhs

8. NAVIANCE Go to “College” tab Click on “colleges I am applying to”
Enter the college(s) that you are applying
Select the way in which you are applying:
Directly to the institution
Common App
Click the “send transcript” box
Submit

9. SCHOLARSHIPS
You should actively seek scholarships for which you may be eligible. There are many website search engines you can use (i.e
Check the “Scholarship Information” tab on the Counselor’s Corner of the High School website for local scholarship information.

10. POST SECONDARY FAIR Montour High School Post Secondary Fair
Montour High School Cafeteria
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Financial Aid Presentation
Montour High School Auditorium
7:00 – 8:30

11. QUESTIONS? Please complete the survey (email)
Please see your counselor with any questions.