2015-2016

Application Bootcamp

Today’s Agenda

Update Naviance profile, college lists, learn how to sync common applications, request transcripts, manage teacher recommendations, & complete transcript release form

Time to complete applications, work on essays, resume writing, and/or ask questions

Where do I begin?

Narrow down your college list

Complete College applications:go to the college website & follow directions carefully

Naviance: request your transcript (this step occurs after you have completed your application!)

“About Me” tabFree app!

Go to Your “Profile”

Update Your Email

Click on the pencil

to edit

Go to “Colleges” Tab

Start with “Colleges I’m Thinking About”

Q: What’s the difference between “Colleges I’m Thinking About” vs. “Colleges I’m Applying To.”

“Colleges I’m Thinking About”: to bookmark schools. “Colleges I’m Applying To”: when you’ve already

applied through the college’s website or Common App

Moving from thinking about to applying to.....

Simply check the box next to the school and

select “Move to Application List”

Colleges that you KNOW you are applying to, select “add to this list” and add them to your list of schools

Research and understand the many different application types. BE AWARE: SOME ARE BINDING AGREEMENTS!

Defining College Application Types

Regular Decision: you apply by a specified date (usually between January and March), after which an application review begins. Usually notified by April

Rolling Admissions: Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and reviewed as they come in. Usually notified within 2-4 weeks of submission

Early Submission TypesEarly Decision: for students who are VERY sure of their 1st choice college and are ready to accept an offer for admission (and financial aid, if applicable). Deadlines between Oct. -Dec.

Binding agreement

You can only apply to 1 school ED

Expected to withdraw all other applications upon acceptance

Other Early Application Submission Types

Early Action/Early Action I: for students who want to apply early (before RD deadline). Non-binding. For students who are sure of their first choice college, but don’t want the restrictions of the ED process

Early Action II: Similar to EA I but with a later deadline. Non-binding

Both options are good for students who know their 1st choice, are applying for competitive majors and/or for scholarship opportunities

Notice the different Symbols...

Q: When should I apply using Common App?

A: If you are applying to 2 or more schools that use Common App

Match Your Naviance Account to Common App

Be sure to enter the same email account you used to register with Common App

Q: How Can I Attach my Transcript to my Applications?

Select “add request”

Check the Office Status and My App. to check application process

Check in with the office if the office status exceeds 10 days

Complete Paper Copy of TRF in the Counseling Office

Q: How Do I Request a Fee Waiver For HHS Transcript?

If you are not sure if you meet the qualifications,

please talk to your counselor

Q: How Do I Get a Letter of Recommendation?

Prior to submitting your request to a teacher through Naviance---PERSONALLY ask them if they would be willing to write would a recommendation for you.

LOR request: Colleges Tab --> Colleges I’m Applying To

Q: How Can I Tell if Someone Submitted a LOR?

Remember: it’s your responsibility to follow up with teachers, coaches, etc. To submit

your letters!

Now: Let’s Get to Work!

Update Profile

Update LOR Survey

Add Colleges to your application list

Complete Applications

Request Transcripts (only if you’ve applied)

Work on Essays/Resumes

Ask Questions!