1. Your Final Curtain Call!
Senior Audit Class of 2020
Your Final Curtain Call!

2. Welcome Mrs. Hagler 8 years of school counseling experience
17 years experience working with students
Licensed Professional Counselor
My Story
Caseload

3. 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 Counseling Office for relevant information
Check scholarship information frequently as it is updated often.

4. TYPES OF COLLEGE APPLICATIONS DEADLINES
Main Types of Admissions
Rolling
Open Admissions
Early Admission Options - Apply in November, hear by December.
Early Decision - BINDING. Agree to attend if accepted. Must withdraw other apps. Can only apply to 1 school’s Early Decision program.
Early Action- NOT BINDING. Can apply to more than 1 school Early Action
Early Action-Single Choice - NOT BINDING. Can only apply to 1 school Early Action.
Priority - Early deadline for scholarships consideration.

5. When to Apply?
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

6. COLLEGE APPLICATION Process
1. Complete college application on college website or through Common Application.
2. 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.
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.

7. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
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 SAT/ACT scores need to be sent directly to prospective colleges, go to or to request submission.
Dual Enrollment – Be sure to send transcripts from your college. Request through the dual enrollment college.

8. Naviance Transcript Request Process
Common App Video
Naviance Tour - add colleges move college.
Adding Colleges
Moving Colleges I’m thinking about to apps
Requesting Teacher Recommendations

9. College Application Tour
Central Michigan App
GVSU
GRCC

10. 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 CC Scholarships website.

11. GRCC Workforce Training & Job Training @ M-TEC
Non-Degree Programs
GRCC Workforce Training & Job M-TEC
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.
Job Training
Workforce Training

12. Military Resources
ASVAB Test
Military Websites

13. SAT Test & SAT Subject Tests
*Test Date: Sat., Oct. 5th
Online registration deadline: Fri, Sep. 6th
*Test Date: Sat., Nov. 2th
Online Registration deadline: Fri., Oct. 3rd
*Test Date: Sat., Dec. 7th
Online Registration deadline: Thurs., Nov. 8th
COST: SAT Test $49.50 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

14. ACT Test ACT *Test Date: Sat., Oct. 26th
Registration deadline: Fri., Sep. 20th
*Final test date for scholarship consideration at many colleges.
*Test Date: Sat., Dec. 14th
Registration deadline: Fri., Nov. 8th
COST: ACT (No Writing) $52.00
ACT Plus Writing $68.00
*If you receive free or reduced lunch contact your counselor for fee waiver request.

15. COLLEGE VISITS
On site college representative visits – Sign up through Naviance Student.
Go to the college’s admissions website to set up an appointment for on-campus visit.

16. Upcoming Exploration Events
National Christian College Fair at
Cornerstone University
Sept. 30th / 6:30-8:30pm
Grand Valley State University - Laker Days
Oct. 4th, Nov. 2nd
Central Michigan - CMU & You Day
Oct. 5th
College Night at Aquinas College
Oct. 15th/ 6:00-7:30 pm
GRCC Fall Open House
Oct am - 1pm

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

18. GENERAL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid Meeting: October 9th, 2019/6:30pm
Financial Aid Workshop: Nov. 14th, 2018/7-9pm
FAFSA recommended deadline- Feb. 15, Actual deadline- March 1, 2020
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!

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. SPRING College commitment: May 1st, 2020
*Students must make a final decision on the institution they will be attending
A.P. Testing: May 4th – May 15th, 2019
CLEP Testing: Prior to fall college semester (Check with selected college if interested)
Senior Exit Survey
Graduation: Wed., May 27th, 2020

21. NCAA & NAIA Eligibility Centers are linked in Naviance Student
Please see your counselor if you 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.
NCAA & NAIA Eligibility Centers are linked in Naviance Student

22. Transcript Review,
Senior Audit Form
&
Naviance Student Time

24. Maintain a strong schedule, good attendance and grades
FINISH STRONG!
Maintain a strong schedule, good attendance and grades

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