Instructional videos
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