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APPLICATIONBOOTCAMP

Student Presentation

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Continue discussion regarding college exploration process

Guide students in finding the ‘best fit’ colleges (location, majors, cost, extracurricular opportunities, etc.)

Provide direction to support the application process

Prepare and send all official school documents to admissions offices

Provide resources on Scholarship opportunities, Financial Aid, and Networking opportunities

Application Process:Counselor Responsibilities

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Encourage your child to choose a college based on “Fit”

Guide, not do Allow your child to self-advocate; direct

parent communication is frowned upon by college representatives

Visit colleges with your child Financial Aid Support

Application Process:Parent Responsibilities

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Application Process: Student Responsibilities

Complete applications online via Common App or College Specific website

Counselor Meeting Send Standardized Test scores Request Teacher Recommendations Continue to Visit Colleges Update Naviance account Submit Transcript Request Form Check Email regularly Check status updates on Naviance and on College

Portals Request Senior Grades

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Counselor Meeting Tasks

Review/Finalize list of College Options and Application Types

Review Transcript Review College Application Process Sign CR Secondary School Report Ask Questions! Receive Authorization to Request Transcripts

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Dfas

Application Tasks

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Components of the Application

Personal Data Educational Data Testing Information (must be sent directly

from testing agency at your request) Extracurricular Activities Academic Honors Work Experience Personal Statement/Essays

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2014-2015 SAT National Test Dates

Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Fee

*October 11 September 12 September 30

*November 8 October 9 Oct. 28

December 6 November 6 Nov. 24

*January 24 December 29 Jan. 13

*March 14 February 13 March 3

*May 2 April 6 April 21

*June 6 May 8 May 27

Test Fee is $52.50 - Late Registration Fee is an additional $28.00

“Waitlist” Fee is an additional $46.00

Subject Testing Fee is $26.00 and $16.00 for each subject test

Register at www.collegeboard.org

*Test Administered at CR-North

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2014-2015 ACT National Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee

*September 13 August 8 Aug 9-Aug 22

October 25 September 19 Sept 20- Oct 3

December 13 November 7 Nov 8-21

February 7 January 9 Jan 10-16

*April 18 March 13 March 14-27

June 13 May 8 May 9-22

ACT Plus Writing Test Fee $54.50

ACT without Writing Test Fee $38.00

Late Fee is an additional $24.00

Standby Fee is an additional $47.00

Register at www.actstudent.org

*Test administered at CR-North

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Additional Application Requirements

Essay Supplements Musical Audition Art Portfolio Interview Financial Aid/CSS Profile Scholarships NCAA Eligibility

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Online Must haves…

Use appropriate email address and usernames

Appropriate use of social media Check email often- check spam filter

for misplaced college emails For each college applied, check portal

for receipt of required documents

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Teacher Recommendations

Request recommendations from teachers early in the year

Teachers may submit recommendations electronically or by U.S. Post. If by U.S. Post, provide teachers with:o Stamped envelope pre-addressed to Admissions Office o Teacher Recommendation Form, if required

Allow 2-4 weeks to complete recommendation

***Please note, teacher might request additional information

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Athletes (Division I & II)

Must inform your counselor if you intend on participating

Register at http://eligibilitycenter.org

Transcript request form required

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Determine Application Type:

COMMON APPLICATION

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COLLEGE SPECIFIC APPLICATION

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Create a Common Application Account

Create account after August 1st

Never Registered? Click “Go Here”

Register appropriate username/email and password

www.commonapp.org

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Common App Must Do’s

Email Compatibility…

Naviance and common app email addresses must be the same.

Add Colleges…

If you are applying via the Common App, you must first add the college to your Common Application account before submitting the transcript request form. The system will not allow us to send your transcript unless it is added in your Common App account.

Early Decision…

If you are applying Early Decision, via the Common App, you will need to indicate such. Both you and your parents will need to sign electronically. Once this is complete, your counselor will have the ability to sign electronically as well. No early decision applications will go through without all signatures.

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Common App Must do’s Cont.Common App Matching…

If you are applying via the Common App, you must Common App Match in Naviance… (See Slides 19-21)

Common App Info…

Weighted GPA scale = 4

Size of senior class = 451

Counselor Title = Counselor

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Log into Your Naviance Account

• Can’t remember your password?

• Click on the “Forgot Your Password link”. A temporary password will be sent to your email.

1. Go to CR North’s Website2. Click on Counseling Tab3. Click on Naviance Logo at the

bottom of the Welcome page4. Enter email and password5. Update profile under ‘About Me’

Verify and Update Account Information

1. From the Home screen, click the “About Me” tab

2. Under Official Things, click on “Profile” link

3. Verify all information in Personal Profile section, especially name, Counselor, birth date, and email

4. To edit information, click the “edit” button.

5. To edit your email address, click pencil icon

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If you are using the Common App, you must Common App match on Naviance!

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Common App Matching

https://vimeo.com/102639828 - click here to view a Common App matching

instructional video…

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Counselor Letter of Recommendation

Fill out Counselor Letter of Recommendation Survey on Naviance:

Go to ‘About Me’ tab Click ‘Counselor Letter of Recommendation

survey’ in left hand column

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Letter of Recommendation Survey Location

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Fill out and Submit Transcript Request Form

• Please note that we require a minimum of 10 school days to process your transcript request. The clock does not start until you turn in the paper request form!

Be Thorough!Enter the following information: • Student

Demographic Info

• College Name • Due Date• Check box(es)

for materials needed

• Initial statements

• Sign (Student and Parent Signatures required)

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Track Status of Transcript Request

From the Colleges tab…

1. Click transcript link

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Track Status of Transcript Request

Click on link to view status of your transcript request

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Track Status of Transcript Request• “Mailed”

column refers to the Counselor’s responsibility of mailing your transcript

• Pending means transcript has not been sent yet.

• Be sure allow 10 school days for transcripts to be sent

Mailed status currently says “pending”

Transcript Request Status

Date transcript was mailed

IMPORTANT! The date from which you submit the paper transcript request form is the date when we will begin counting 10 school days.

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Senior Grades

For all requests, the Senior Year Grade Request Form must be submitted: (click here for printable grade request form)

First Marking Period grades mailed to the college at their request only

Midyear Grades (includes first and second marking periods)Submit Senior Year Grade Request form in January

Sent electronically approximately 1 week after report card distribution

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Quick list - click here for printable quick guide

1. Request individual meeting with your Counselor beginning September 15th. Meetings begin on September 22nd.

2. Create a Common Application account (if applicable) 3. Complete and submit applications either via

Common Application or School specific website 4. Match your Common App Account in Naviance (if

applicable)5. Turn in Transcript Request forms to Counseling office

for all colleges.6. Track status of transcript through Naviance7. Request Senior year grades at appropriate time

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Suggested Timeline

THANKSGIVING

Last day to submit transcripts for 2014 delivery:

December 15th

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QUESTIONS???

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Application Process: Student Responsibilities• Choose colleges

• Complete and submit applications online

• Submit Standardized test Scores

• Teacher recommendations

• Additional requirements

• Verify Naviance Account Info

• Match Common App Account on Naviance (if applicable)

• Track Transcript Request through Naviance

• Complete Counselor Letter of Recommendation Survey

• Turn in paper transcript request form for all transcripts

• Pay for transcripts that do not accept transcripts electronically

• Senior Grade Requests

• Sign CR Secondary School Report

• Review process and ask questions

• Review Transcript

Common Applicatio

n Tasks

Naviance Tasks

Counseling Center

Tasks

Counselor Meeting

Tasks