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Pre-Senior Checklist.pdfConsider 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.
4-Year College Application Package
4-Year College Application Package
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Transcript
Cumulative Weighted GPA (Grades 9-11)
Senior Year Academic Courses
Total Credits
Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) - if required
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.
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SAT Score
ACT Score
IMPACT ON ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A strong test score will strengthen a students application
Some colleges require test scores to apply
Certain programs (Nursing, Engineering) may require test scores for admission
Can be used in place of a placement exam at any of the Community Colleges
Test scores are required for certain scholarships
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Common App Activities Section
Option to upload a resume to Common App/Online Applications
Students can share with colleges any clubs, sports, leadership roles, jobs, familial commitments, etc., inside and outside of school, to demonstrate commitment to their community and overall passions!
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Personal Essay
Each student completes this during Semester 2 of Junior Year English.
Supplemental Essay(s) / Questions
These are viewable under each college's 'tab' in the 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.
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2 Teacher Letters
These conversations should happen during the spring of Junior Year
Counselor Letter
Letters of Recommendation Information - students DO NOT REQUEST letters of recommendation in the Common App. These are requested in Naviance during the fall of senior year.
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used by over 1000 colleges and universities!
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 Application - only if they do NOT accept the Common Application
This information can be found on the school website or in Naviance.
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Level of Engagement with a particular college or university
Admissions offices use this to predict the percentage of accepted students who will actually enroll.
We suggest opening the school's emails, registering for in person events (if possible), connecting with admissions reps and applying early!
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FAFSA: Free Application for Student Aid
Must be completed to apply for financial aid to ALL institutions
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 FAFSA
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!
Roles in the College Application Process
Roles in the College Application Process
Student
Student
Complete Transcript Request Form 3 weeks ahead of your deadline!
Complete Grade 12 Records Release in the Parent Portal of PowerSchool
Complete Application - including uploading your Personal Essay
Pay Application Fee
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)
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 & Secondary School Report
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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