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Stay organized and on track with this comprehensive checklist for college admissions. Update profiles, request transcripts, review deadlines, and more. Don't miss out on any important steps!
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JUMP START COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CLASS OF 2020
“TO DO” LIST • Log in to Naviance Student to update your profile and resume • Sign the FERPA Form • Match CA to Naviance • Update Email and CHECK Regularly • If Athlete, Register with NCAA--http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/how-register
To Do List (cont.) • Review your DEADLINES • Contact Teachers for Recommendations • Request Transcripts— First 3 are free; $5.00 thereafter. Exceptions: Scholarship apps/NCAA • Request Test scores be sent to colleges- (Collegeboard and ACT) • Clean up internet image (Facebook, Instagram, email, etc.)
KNOW The PROCESS • Common Application, Coalition, Direct to Institution (save all passwords) • Requesting Transcripts • Self-Reported Grades • Sending Test Scores (When, Who) • Deadlines • Essays • Letters of Recommendation (Naviance Student): Teachers/Counselors (what’s required)
Getting into NAVIANCE • https://student.Naviance.com/patriot • User ID is STUDENT NUMBER • PASSWORD IS date of birth with no spaces, ex (01221997) • Students in grades 10-12 MUST use Naviance Student for ALL transcripts • You must have a signed FERPA form turned in to request your transcript.
Include at Least One of Each Reach School may notbe accepted Good Match School should beaccepted Safe School will most likely be accepted Safe schools are only truly safe if you apply on time!!!
Types of Admission • Traditional– apply by a given date, notified in the spring • Open/Rolling– Apply anytime, notified in a few weeks • Early Action– Apply early, notified early…can accept or decline • Early Decision– Apply early, notified early… you must accept offer and withdraw all others!
Narrowing your choices… • Apply to 3 – 6 schools (generally) • Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket!! • Apply to a variety of schools!
NCAA • Hoping to play D1 or D2 athletics? • Visiteligibilitycenter.orgto register • Do you have enough CORE courses? • Request a transcriptfor NCAA
Who Do I see for Help? Counselors Amy Kerns— A-B Courtney Portell— C-Ei Vicky Campbell— El-Hi Eileen Lutkenhouse--Ho-Li Laura Feeley Valentino— Lo-Nh TBD— Ni-Rod Joe Banks— Rof-Ta Susan Sigmon— Te-Z Geulia Boddie—College info & visits/Career info Ms. Baltimore— Transcripts/Naviance Ms. Terri Snoots— Director of Counseling
Resources • OPPORTUNITIES • http://www.nvcc.edu/gaa/ • https://www.collegeboard.org/ • https://www.act.org/ • http://www.commonapp.org/ • https://student.naviance.com/patriot • https://www.smore.com/uqpe5
Final Thoughts • Beorganized • Don’t Procrastinate • Read carefully and follow instructions • Continue to gather information (visits/websites) • Be mindful of deadlines • Utilize allresources— ASK for HELP
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