Utilize Naviance account
Establish Common App account, complete application(s)
Complete your own college search, determine admissions criteria and “fit”
Discuss your preliminary list with your school counselor.
Link your CommonApp and enter that school into Naviance.
Request and schedule Senior Interview with your school counselor
Complete ‘Brag Sheet’ in Naviance
Identify 2-3 teachers for rec letters, ask them face-to-face and then request via Naviance
Attend your Senior Interview
Finalize list of schools you will apply to
Know your application deadlines
Enter list into Naviance
Cover your bases: Reach, Target, Safety (Incl. Financial Safety).
Attend sessions given by visiting admissions reps
Visit Campuses, take tours, interview, ask questions.
Fill out a transcript release form and list each school you intend to apply to
At least 2-weeks prior to each due date (mind school vacations)
Fill out and release form and list each school turn in to Guidance Office
Submit completed applications prior to deadlines.
Write Essays and supplemental Essays if required
Pay Applications Fee(s) – If you are worried about paying talk with your school counselor.
Submit OFFICIAL SAT/ACT scores from those organizations themselves if required.
Submit scholarship applications prior to deadlines.
Make an informed decision with input from your parents and your counselor.
Notify the school that you plan to attend, pay any and all fees associated.
Tell your school counselor where you plan to attend in the fall.
Establish/Utilize Naviance
Be sure to include working email address
Have open conversations about expectations, especially financial
Review preliminary list of colleges/universities
Review admissions criteria for each
Review financial implications for each
Contact your student’s school counselor with questions/concerns.
Encourage your student to visit schools.
Attend with them, ask questions, tour campuses.
Review finalized of schools your student will apply to.
Be informed of all application deadlines.
Transcript release forms are submitted and need to be received at least 2 school weeks prior to each deadline for schools.
Have federal and state income tax returns completed on time.
Attend financial aid awareness sessions. Check out FAME for online sessions.
Submit fin aid paperwork/apps to schools and FAFSA prior to deadline.
Weigh all factors with your student, make an informed decision.
Submit all required fees/deposits
Utilize Naviance account for communication and to monitor student progress
Conduct senior interviews.
Serve as a resource for the college search process.
Answer questions related to: Naviance, Common App, and financial aid, and many more.
Review finalized list of schools and support in determining “fit”.
Write recommendation letter(s) when requested.
Provide school forms for Common App colleges.
Accept each transcript release form for each school/scholarship.
Submit official transcripts.
Submit recommendation letters.
Submit mid-year transcripts.
Submit final transcripts to the student’s institution of choice.