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Start the application process early to meet deadlines for colleges, universities, and more. Get information on Naviance, required documents, scholarships, and attend the Post-Secondary Fair. Take action now for your future!
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MONTOUR HIGH SCHOOL Post-secondary Planning
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.
First Step…… • Apply to Schools- via specific school website or Common Application (www.commonapp.org) • 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
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 – www.collegeboard.org ACT – www.actstudent.org
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
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)
New Platform- Naviancehttp://connection.naviance.com/montourhs
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
SCHOLARSHIPS • You should actively seek scholarships for which you may be eligible. There are many website search engines you can use (i.ewww.scholarships.com) • Check the “Scholarship Information” tab on the Counselor’s Corner of the High School website for local scholarship information.
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
QUESTIONS? • Please complete the survey (email) • Please see your counselor with any questions.