College Application Process for Eastview Seniors September, 2015 Eastview High School
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How involved should I be in my child s college preparation and application process? (from THE COMMON APPLICATION) Regardless of whether or not you ve been to college yourself, you have an important role to play in your child s journey to college. No one knows your child better than you, so you should follow your instincts and let past experience serve as a guide. If your child has a proven record of following through with responsibilities and obligations, that trend will likely continue throughout the preparation and application process. If your child is someone who requires structure and guidance, then you should offer to help. But remember: there is a difference between helping and over-stepping. College will require your child to be independent and self-reliant and managing the process of applying to college is his or her first step towards a successful, fulfilling education. 3
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5 Start the Application Process! Considerations for Fall: Meet w/counselor Log in to Naviance Family Connection Finalize College Search/Apply List Visit College Representatives/Campuses Take/Retake College Entrance Exams Request Recommendation Letters- if needed
Family Connection Access NAVIANCE through the FAMILY CONNECTION link at the EVHS website home page or go to: www.connection.naviance.com/evhs 6
Returning Users Login w/username & Password. Grade 10-12/parents = Email New Users Create an Account with an E-mail & Password 7
Welcome to Your Home Page! Check out: Pages, Links, What s New, Document Library, Messages, & Mobile App 8
Colleges Tab: College Apply List, Research, Resources, Transcripts, Upcoming College Visits, & More! 9
College Search NAVIANCE Advanced College Search & Super Match Additional search under LINKS at Home page in NAVIANCE: Princeton Review Find Your Dream School College Navigator U.S. Federal Govt. site (a favorite!) CollegeBoard bigfuture! US College Score Card - US Dept of Ed. Site (New!) (Check for additional college search resources on Family Connection) 10
NAVIANCE Advanced College Search under college search 11
NAVIANCE SuperMatch College Search 12
Princeton Review Find Your Dream School http://www.princetonreview.com/college-education 13
College Navigator http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ 14
bigfuture by College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ 15
2015 MN National College Fair Oct. 21-22 Register @ https://www.gotomyncf.com 16
College Resources 17
Explore Net Price Calculators http://studentnpc.collegeboard.org/ 18
College Admissions Representatives @ EVHS -Visit Schedule- 19
Careers Tab: Personality Type, Explore Careers & Clusters, Career Interest Profiler 20
Explore Careers & Clusters 21
Personality Type Do What You Are [A Personality/Career Inventory] 22
About Me Tab: Resume, Surveys to Take, Test Scores & More! 23
Resume (needed for recommendation requests) 24
Surveys to Take (Counselor or Teacher Recommendation Survey if requesting a letter of recommendation) 25
THE APPLICATION PROCESS Mainly an online process! Not all colleges or universities process in the same way or require the same things! Non Common Application Schools VS. THE COMMON APPLICATION NOTE: Students must use their own Naviance account not a parent account to process applications/transcripts. 26
Types of Admission Options 27
EVHS STEPS to SUBMIT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS [Not for use for Common App schools] (Blue handout provided)) 28
THE COMMON APPLICATION http://www.commonapp.org/ 29
Steps to Submit THE COMMON APPLICATION (Pink handout provided) 30
The Common Application serves over 600 Colleges and Universities Minnesota Institutions: Augsburg College Carleton College College of Saint Benedict Gustavus Adolphus College Hamline University Macalester College Saint John's University Saint Mary's University St. Catherine University St. Olaf College University of St. Thomas 31
The Common Application: Step 1 Create a user account @ www.commonapp.org Step 2 Complete the Education section, then go to Assign Recommenders. Complete the FERPA waiver on Common Application (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act) Step 3 Complete CommApp Account Matching Process in Naviance Step 4 Follow steps 2-7 above as they apply to you; completing the application sections in Common App and requesting recommenders, transcript and counselor recommendation through Naviance! 32
Common App: Applicant Solutions Center 33
The Common Application: Essay Prompts 34
Combined both forms for tonight s presentation (white, stapled, with graphics) 35
Step 1: COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS @ each school s official website. Follow ALL instructions carefully! 36
Common App Account Matching click on Not Needed if sure you will NOT apply to any Common App Schools 37
Step 2: Add schools to your colleges I m applying to list (Add to this list, view status, track results, actions, etc.) 38
Step 3: Counselor Forms If Needed Many colleges and universities do NOT require a Counselor form or recommendation. The Common App typically requires 2 teachers and a counselor. If you are required to submit a Counselor recommendation, you MUST complete the Counselor Recommendation Survey in Naviance to obtain one. About Me tab Surveys to Take Counselor Recommendation Indicate the name of your Counselor as a recommender in Naviance on the colleges I m applying to page look up their name under the teacher recommendation request link. Counselor will send necessary online school report forms in addition to the transcript and letter (if needed). 39
FERPA Waiver Why should you consider waiving your right of access? Waiving your right lets colleges know that you will never try to read your recommendations. That in turn reassures colleges that your recommenders have provided support that is candid and truthful. While you are free to respond as you wish, if you choose not to waive your right, some recommenders may decline your request, and some colleges may disregard recommendations submitted on your behalf. (The Common App) 40
IMPORTANT! Please note Allow a minimum of 15 school days to process any request for Teacher or Counselor recommendation and/or school report. 41
Step 4: Releasing Official Transcripts (Handout Provided - white) 42
Request Release of Official Transcript: colleges tab colleges I m applying to request transcript 43
Select from current applications already in list, or add under new applications. Be sure to click Request Transcripts at bottom of page. 44
PAYMENT PROCESS: SchoolView/FeePay http://www.district196.org/evhs/athletics/regdefault.aspx Important: There is an $8 fee for each official transcript. (Fee waivers are available for eligible students see your counselor.) Exception: Pay for ALL Common Application schools with one $8 payment no matter how many Common App schools on your list. Look for Activity Name College Application Transcripts. Click on FORM and provide information requested: -Counselor Name (last name by alpha) -Transcript destination (college, scholarship, PSEO) -Honors transcript (if eligible) -Name of college or university 45
Other Types of Transcripts Use for scholarships, athletic recruiting, or personal. Colleges tab transcripts (on left side of page under resources ) Select request transcript for scholarship or athletics. Complete information and submit request. 46
STEP 5: If Needed, Request Recommendations from Teachers (Protocol available under recommendation at links in Naviance home page.) 47
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION REMINDERS Students must first present themselves in person to the teacher to ask if they agree to write a letter of recommendation. If they say yes, provide them with the packet of information follow guidelines. Add requests for teacher recommenders in Naviance and complete Teacher Recommendation #1 and/or #2 Surveys. Be sure to THANK THEM and follow up with them about your application results! 48
Complete a Letter of Request 49
Complete RESUME in Naviance (or Provide a copy of Resume: Activities, Honors, Jobs, etc.) 50
Complete a Teacher Recommendation Survey for Each Faculty Member Writing a Letter for You 51
Step 6: Reporting Official Test Scores: Eastview High School does NOT release student test scores to colleges, NCAA, or scholarship agencies. It is each student s responsibility to release official ACT or SAT test scores if they are not requested at the time of test administration. Consider using the on-line process to release scores by going to www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com. 52
Reporting Official Test Scores: 53
Release SAT (or SAT Subject Tests) Through the CollegeBoard 54
SAT Subject Test Policies: Only Highly Selective Schools Require or Recommend 55
Step 7: Follow up! View status of your application package: -Check the college website -Check your Naviance account Keep a record of your usernames and passwords for all application accounts! 56
Dates to Remember: November 1 Typical Early Decision (binding) or Early Action (non-binding) deadline December 15 Priority Deadline for U of MN TC (Counselor Report Form NOT Required) Priority Deadline UW Madison = 11/1/15. (Optional Online Counselor Recommendation Form Available) February 1 Regular Deadline UW System Schools January 1 Deadlines must be submitted by 12/3/15. 57
Schedule or GPA Concerns (after submitting application) Students should be sure to contact colleges for approval before making any changes to their reported class schedule! Mid-Year Reports may be required by some colleges or universities. Avoid senior slide final transcript will be sent at end of year avoid rescission of admission! 58
Student Responsibilities: What You Need to Do Application Admission Application: Talk t o your school counselor early in the process. He or she will help you through the whole process, from research to filing your applications. Research, understand and comply with the policies/procedures of each college s application fees, financial aid, scholarships, and housing, especially when it comes to making deposits. If you can, visit colleges on your list. Complete the applications and submit them on time. Be honest no one else should be applying for you! 59
Admission: Notify each college whether you are accepting or rejecting its offer by May 1 (postmark date). Enroll at only one school and, if required, submit a deposit. Exception: the waitlist. If you are accepted at a school where you were waitlisted, you may enroll and submit any required deposit. You also must immediately notify the first college at which you enrolled and let them know you ve changed your decision. If you are accepted Early Decision, you must promptly withdraw applications submitted to other colleges. Exception: financial aid. If you are waiting to hear about financial aid before you make a decision, you don t have to withdraw the applications. 60
Students Ultimately Need to take the responsibility to utilize the information presented to them on the college application process and discuss this information with adults in their lives who may be able to help them. EVHS Resources: -Senior Group Meetings w/counselors start 9/23/15 -Individual Counselor appointments are also available. -Information is available on NAVIANCE Family Connection. 61
Additional Perspectives on Parenting Sessions: October 19 th @ 6:30 p.m. Paying for College (MN Office of Higher Education) January th @ 6:30 p.m. Understanding Financial Aid Awards (Presented by College Financial Aid Rep.) March 10 th @ 6:30 p.m. (during conferences) College & Post HS Planning gr. 9-11 62
Parents thank you for coming tonight to learn about the EVHS college application process!! Your gentle help and support is vital to your son or daughter s success!!! Just remember.you are serene (marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude) 63