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Own your college search!
Own your college search!
Consider fit criteria
Consider fit criteria
It is important to determine individualized and personalized fit criteria based on your needs and learning style. These questions encourage thoughtful conversations.
Once fit criteria is established, the Naviance SuperMatch tool can be used to identify an individualized list of schools to begin research.
Build a Balanced List
Build a Balanced List
Students are advised to use the Scattergrams data in Naviance as well as consult with their counselor to determine Reach, Target and Favorable Schools.
Balanced List includes:
1-2 Reach Schools
2-4 Target Schools
2-4 Favorable Schools
building a balanced list - WHPS Post-High School Planning Presentation-3.webm4-Year College Checklist
4-Year College Checklist
Academic Record
Academic Record
Transcript
Cumulative Weighted GPA (Grades 9-11)
Senior Year Academic Courses
Total Credits
Standardized Testing
Standardized Testing
Standardized test scores are often times used in the college admissions process as a piece of a students application package.
IMPACT ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A strong test score will strengthen a students application
Some colleges require test scores to apply
Certain college programs/majors (Nursing, Engineering) may require test scores for admission
Can be used in place of a placement exam at Community Colleges
Test scores are required for certain scholarships 💲
SAT
SAT
MARCH 19th CT SAT School Day: No Registration Required
Weekend testing available: Registration Required
Free Test Prep Resources: Collegeboard, Bluebook, Khan Academy
ACT
ACT
Weekend testing available: Registration Required
Extracurricular Activities/Resume
Extracurricular Activities/Resume
Students can share with colleges any clubs, sports, leadership roles, jobs, familial commitments, etc., inside and outside of Conard High School, to demonstrate commitment to their community and overall passions!
Common App Activities Section
Option to upload a resume to Common App/Online Applications
Personal Essay
Personal Essay
Each student will complete a personal essay in their English class semester 2 of their junior year.
Supplemental Essays/Questions
Supplemental Essays/Questions
Supplemental essays/questions are viewable under each colleges 'tab' in Common App or directly embedded in their online application.
Supplemental essays/questions are viewable under each colleges 'tab' in Common App or directly embedded in their online application.
Students are responsible for keeping track of additional essays/questions that are required for admission.
We recommend students complete supplemental essays/questions even if the school indicates they are optional.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
Demonstrated Interest
Demonstrated Interest
College Applications
College Applications
Common Application
Common Application
Online application used by over 1000 colleges and universities around the nation! One application that can be submitted to multiple schools
Supplemental questions/essays are often required for school specific information
In Junior Workshop students will create a Common App account, understand each section and begin to fill out the application
In Senior Workshop students will finalize their Common Application.
School Specific Online Application
School Specific Online Application
Certain colleges/universities do NOT accept the Common Application. Instead they supply their own online application via their schools website. This information can be found in Naviance.
Admission Deadlines
Admission Deadlines
It imperative to be aware of the college admission deadlines and to stay organized based on your list of schools.
It imperative to be aware of the college admission deadlines and to stay organized based on your list of schools.
Admission Deadlines:
Regular Decision
Early Decision
Early Action
Restrictive Early Action
Rolling
Most common deadline dates:
Most common deadline dates:
November 1st
November 15th
December 1st
STARs (Self-Reported Transcript & Academic Record System)
STARs (Self-Reported Transcript & Academic Record System)
This is completed by the student using the transcript provided to them.
Students must create an account, link colleges they are applying to and fill out academic information.
Financial Aid Applications
Financial Aid Applications
Must be completed to apply for financial aid to ALL institutions
The FAFSA form offers a streamlined user experience for students and families
Reduce in maximum questions from 108 to 46
Used to prove need for many scholarships, grants and institutional aid
Will determine your “SAI” - Student Aid Index
Required by many private colleges- more detailed than the FASFA
Most common to have a fall or early winter deadline- be sure to check ALL schools’ deadlines found on the admission/financial aid website page!
Charge: $25 per school
Roles in the College Application Process
Roles in the College Application Process
Student
Student
Complete Application
Application Fee
Upload Personal Essay
Supplemental Materials (if required)
SAT/ACT scores directly from Collegeboard (This can take 3-4 weeks for schools to receive)
Complete and send STARS (if applicable)
Complete FAFSA/CSS Profile (Financial Aid Applications)
Complete Transcript Request Form and Records Release form (Submit to Counseling Department)
Request teacher letters of recommendation in Naviance
Track application status and materials
School Counselor
School Counselor
Responsible for sending the following:
Student Transcript
School Profile
Counselor Letter of Recommendation
1st Quarter grades (by student request only)
Mid-year grades and final transcript
Teacher
Teacher
Responsible for uploading the following:
Letter of Recommendation
*Teachers can only upload letters of rec successfully once the student requests them in Naviance
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