The Common Application (CA) & Naviance

How to navigate the guidance webpage

How to access your Recommendation Questionnaire

College Application powerpoint:  Click to move to next slide

College rep visits: How to register for them on Naviance. Obtain teacher permission if the visit is during class time and bring your chromebook and earbuds to the library.

Step 1:  Creating your common app account

Step 2:  Completing the Education section  (see detail sheet below)

Step 3:  Adding colleges & FERPA waiver in your common application

Step 4:  Matching your Naviance account to your Common Application

Step 5:  Adding colleges to your Naviance account

Step 6: Requesting letters of recommendation through Naviance 

Step 7: How to send SAT scores to colleges (if applicable)

Step 8: How to send ACT scores to colleges (if applicable)

Step 9: Submitting your application on the Common app (Do NOT invite YHS staff recommenders on the common app. Only invite teachers in your Naviance account)

Completing FAFSA: How to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in October

Additional instructional videos for your common app: includes directions and support for creating, using, and submitting your common application to college admissions offices. Topics include how to complete FERPA, activities, testing, and writing section.

Common App Youtube channel: instructional videos