Click the link! The College Application Process Reference Guide - Naviance 

So you've now requested your transcripts - that's great! But first, be sure you and a parent/guardian have completed the online College Transcript Release Form.

Go to the Genesis PARENT Portal --> "Forms" tab --> "College Transcript Release Form - East." 

We cannot send your transcript to any schools until you complete this step.

If you'd like your counselor to write a college letter of recommendation for you, please complete these two questionnaires in Naviance:

• Student Questionnaire

• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

You can find these questionnaires in your Naviance homepage, listed under "Important To-Dos and Tasks."

IMPORTANT: All questionnaires should be completed on Naviance a MINIMUM of 10 school (business) days PRIOR to the student's first college application DEADLINE. This assists the Counselor in writing the letter of recommendation. Thank you for following this important guideline!

Click here to get to the form! 

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Lots of helpful PDFs here in a variety of topics! www.bentley.edu/undergraduate/school-counselors-resources  - From the college search, testing, finances, through the application process!

Making the Most of Junior Summer -  Click Here for some helpful suggestions as you head into your senior year! Please note - This document was created by CollegeBoard, so there's implicit advertising/marketing, but the tips are still good (just substitute Naviance for any mention of "Big Future")!

HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE

Dual Credit: https://sites.google.com/chclc.org/checougars/dual-credit-courses 

College Now: www.camdencc.edu/about-1/for-school-districts/college-now

• "College Now" gives students the opportunity to begin their college coursework while still in high school. Students can take courses at CCC beginning as a rising junior, and have the ability to potentially earn an Associate’s Degree prior to graduating from high school.

Easy Steps to Enroll at CCC: www.camdencc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/how-to-apply

Childcare Assistance at CCC: www.camdencc.edu/about-1/community-offerings/childcare-on-campus

Scholarship Opportunities at CCC: www.camdencc.edu/about-1/giving/foundation-mission/scholarships

Some scholarships to highlight:

• • President's Most Improved Scholarship - Deadline usually early May. A two-year, $2,000 scholarship (total $4,000) awarded to one graduate from each Camden County public high school who enrolls in CCC in the fall. The two-year scholarship can be renewed for one year with satisfactory academic progress. East Guidance can choose ONE student for this scholarship. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and register for a minimum of 12 credits for the fall at CCC to be eligible. Students who have shown improvement or have overcome obstacles in their academic or social lives while in high school are eligible. If you're interested in this scholarship, talk to your Guidance Counselor!

  • Workforce Training Scholarships - No deadline - Scholarships awarded as applications received. This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students in workforce training (non-credit) programs at CCC. Scholarship is financial need-based. To apply, access the application here: CCC Workforce Training Scholarship Application 

  • Any questions about these two scholarships? Contact External Resources Development Associate, Melissa Daly, at mdaly@camdencc.edu.

The Accessibility Center at CCC: www.camdencc.edu/student_life/student-services/accessibility-center

• The Accessibility Center promotes access to and excellence in the educational opportunities for students with disabilities at CCC.

GENERAL INFORMATION/SUPPORT

Slideshow on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), responsibilities of student, disability services, and faculty, the need for documentation, and local colleges in our tri-state area with comprehensive programs: Colleges & Students with Disabilities

CollegeWebLD helps students who learn differently select and succeed at the right college. Create a free success profile tailored to your unique learning differences, search for colleges, and map your plan for success. "Learning Differently Shouldn’t be a Barrier to College Success."  www.collegewebld.com

National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) - The only federally-funded national center in the U.S. for college and grad students with any type of disability, chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness. Find free information, contact them for questions and help, find stats about schools, and learn how to maximize your accommodations: www.nccsdonline.org

LISTS OF DISABILITY-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS

www.topcollegeconsultants.com/autism-in-college - An extensive list of “neurodiversity-friendly colleges,” including:

• Autism support programs in 4-year colleges.

• Colleges designed exclusively for students with learning differences.

• Support programs for college students with learning differences. 

• A small sample of non-degree certificate programs for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. 

20 Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities: www.petersons.com/blog/20-great-colleges-for-students-with-learning-disabilities

50 Best Disability-Friendly Colleges and Universities: www.collegechoice.net/50-best-disability-friendly-colleges-and-universities

FEATURED SCHOOL RESOURCES

The Camden County College Accessibility Center promotes access to and excellence in the educational opportunities for students with disabilities at CCC. CCC Accessibility Center

Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) Student Support is an important resource at RCBC for students with disabilities. Find information on what to do if you are a new RCBC students with a disability: www.rcbc.edu/student-support

Adult Center for Transition (ACT) at Rowan College South Jersey campuses - Students receive education and employment preparedness and self-advocacy training, training on resume writing and interview skills, job shadowing along with supported employment, and more. ACT helps students define their career goals, and features several different tracks that lead to either work opportunities or further education at the college level: www.rcgc.edu/ACT

"Arch Learning Community program at Dean College is designed to provide comprehensive support to students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or other learning differences, such as attention and memory difficulties, who would benefit from additional academic support while taking part in a traditional college curriculum. Through individual academic coaching, Arch-designated courses and specialized success and career advising, students will work within the program to acquire the skills necessary to be successful in their degree program." This program is located in Franklin, Massachusetts: Arch Learning Community 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Check out this source for scholarships and other financial support for students with disabilities! This website is all about promoting college accessibility for students with disabilities. It's broken down by type of disability and offers tips on additional types of financial aid: www.thebestcolleges.org/scholarships-for-student-with-disabilities

INFORMATION ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Bonjour! Check out "Foreign Language Requirement for College Admissions" for lots of helpful information: www.thoughtco.com/foreign-language-requirement-college-admissions-788842 

COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION

https://commonblackcollegeapp.com

COLLEGE INTERVIEW TIPS & TRICKS

"College Interviews: Practice Questions and Strategies" by BigFuture (CollegeBoard): https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/interviews/college-interviews-practice-questions-and-strategies 

MILITARY/SERVICE ACADEMICS  - ADMISSIONS WEBSITES

U.S. Naval Academy - www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/index.php 

U.S. Military Academy (West Point) - www.westpoint.edu/admissions 

U.S. Air Force Academy - www.academyadmissions.com

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - www.usmma.edu/admissions/application/steps-admission 

ROTC WEBSITES & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION (ROTC = Reserve Officers' Training Corps)

U.S. Air Force ROTC - www.afrotc.com

• Air Force ROTC Scholarship - www.afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/types

U.S. Army ROTC - www.goarmy.com/rotc.html 

• Army ROTC Scholarship - www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html 

U.S. Naval ROTC - www.netc.navy.mil/NSTC/NROTC

• Naval ROTC Scholarship -www.netc.navy.mil/commands/naval-service-training-command/nrotc/apply

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please be aware that these applications & scholarships OPEN EARLY and have EARLY DEADLINES. 

Please also take note of the physical and mental requirements, and that all of these programs necessitate some term of commitment to serve in one of the branches of the military.

Please check our Career webpage for more military info: https://sites.google.com/chclc.org/checougars/career 

INFORMATION ON ONLINE COLLEGES

Check out this list of the 10 Most Affordable Accredited ONLINE Colleges! - www.edsmart.org/cheapest-accredited-online-colleges

WHERE CAN I GET IN WITH MY SCORES?

The CollegeSimply platform analyzes admissions data from over 3,500 U.S. colleges to determine what SAT and ACT test scores get into every college. Select your test score to find out where you may fit in best, and estimate how likely you are to get accepted.  www.collegesimply.com/guides/colleges-by-test-score

TEST SUPERSCORING COLLEGES

Superscoring is the process by which colleges consider your highest section scores across all the dates you took the SAT or ACT. Rather than confining your scores to one particular date, these schools will take your highest section scores from each time you took the test, forming the highest possible composite score for you!

List of colleges that superscore the ACT: https://blog.prepscholar.com/colleges-that-superscore-act-complete-list 

List of colleges that superscore the SAT: https://blog.prepscholar.com/which-colleges-superscore-the-sat 

TEST OPTIONAL COLLEGES

Don't want to use those test scores? Check out these lists for schools that don't require ACT or SAT scores for admission.

List of SAT/ACT Optional 4-year colleges and universities: www.fairtest.org/university/optional

List of Best Test Optional Colleges in America: www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-test-optional-colleges

OUR GUIDANCE "TESTING" WEBSITE

Visit our Guidance Testing Website for more information and resources on testing.

WAITLISTED OR DEFERRED - WHAT TO DO

This article talks about being placed on a school waitlist and what you can do: www.thoughtco.com/ive-been-waitlisted-what-now-788876

This blog contains helpful waitlist notification dates and statistics for several popular private and public schools: www.collegekickstart.com/blog/category/waitlist

This website talks about the differences between being waitlisted and deferred, what they mean, and what you can do about it: www.petersons.com/blog/what-the-waitlist-or-a-deferral-means-for-your-college-acceptance