The College Application Process:Naviance & eDocsMendham High School Counseling Office

September, 2012

Welcome!Dr. Marianna Marchese - Director of School CounselingJohn McGoldrick- CounselorJoan Rosen- CounselorMarlene Russell- CounselorJim Simmons- CounselorAbby Stead- CounselorStephanie Gardner- College & Career Center

Agenda60-75 minutesPractical informationChanges to the Application Process5 EASY STEPSImportant DeadlinesUpcoming EventsQuestion and Answer (General)Personal Training

The College Application Process

Naviance Family ConnectionA comprehensive website that students and parents can use as a tool in planning for their future.

Has been used in the past for:College researchStudent Data (test scores, GPA etc.)Prospective CollegesScholarshipsScattergrams

New Naviance Initiative: The College ApplicationSchool Documents will be sent online through the Naviance programCommon Application ReportsTeacher and Counselor RecommendationsTranscriptsSchool ProfileSome schools will still be sent paper copies

Overall ExpectationsKeep the process in perspectiveWork together as a familyStudents must take ownershipDiscuss finances openlyStart early and meet all deadlines

Expectations for the StudentMendham High School uses Naviance exclusively to manage the College Application Process. Students are expected to:Update Colleges Im Thinking AboutContinue to research/visit collegesRequest Teacher Letters of Recommendation in NavianceComplete Brag Sheets for the counselorSubmit a Transcript Request Form to your counselor

Students - Check email daily and respond. Is your email address appropriate?

Step 1: Apply via The Common ApplicationGo to Commonapp.org and set up your accountWrite down your common app username and passwordList your colleges that you are applying to via the Common AppLogin to Naviance and sign the Common App Waiver & FERPA form and enter your Common App username and password

Naviance Family Connection https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=wmmhs

Step 2: Teacher RecommendationsAlways allow at least 3 weeks for teachers to complete the letterPlease make sure you personally ask the teacher prior to submitting the official request.Click on the College tab, then Colleges Im Applying ToScroll down to Teacher RecommendationsClick add/cancel requestAdd new request, click the drop-down list and choose the teacher from the list, click submit request.

Step 3: View Prospective Colleges and Update Application Status

Step 4: View Active Application and Delivery Type

Types of ApplicationsQuestion Mark = Student hasnt listed the college in the Common App websiteBlank Computer = Accepts EDocs and is not a Common App schoolCA in Computer = Accepts EDocs and is a Common App SchoolStamp = Paper Copy must be mailedCA with line = Common App School but student has elected to use School Application instead

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Step 5: Requesting a TranscriptApplication should be submitted prior to this step

Your counselor should have brag sheets from you prior to this step

Submit a completed Transcript Request Form to your counselor personally. DO NOT LEAVE THIS FORM IN A COUNSELOR MAILBOX!

Requesting a Transcript

Updating the Application StatusClick on Colleges You are Applying ToUnder My Applications it will ask you if you have applied. Click on the question.Update the information that is requested.

Throughout the ProcessCommunicate with your counselorAs you hear back from schools, let your counselor knowCheck for emails from the Counseling Office regularlyParents can contact the counselor at any time

Review: 5 Easy StepsStep 1: Set up a Common Application AccountStep 2: Enter CommonApp ID in Naviance and complete FERPA waiverStep 3: Update Colleges Im Thinking AboutStep 4: Invite Teacher Recommendations under Colleges Im Applying toStep 5: Request a Transcript

Benefits of NavianceStreamline the processEverything is liveEverything can be sent at onceQuick to updateEco-friendly

Senior MeetingsCounselors meet with seniors regarding the processBy end of September Steps 1-3 are complete.Review this process with your child prior to the meetingCome prepared with questionsContact your guidance counselor at any time

Upcoming EventsSeptember:College Fair at County College of MorrisSeptember 18th from 12:00-3:00Mini-College FairsIndividual College Rep VisitsOctober:SAT: October 1st (Deadline passed)ACT: October 22nd (Registration by tomorrow)Financial Planning Night: October 19th at 7:00pmNovember:SAT: November 5thApplication Deadlines for Early Decision/Early Action (November 1st/November 15th)

ConclusionSeniors need to visit their counselor frequently during the application seasonParents should communicate on a regular basis with their child about this process

The process requires a minimal amount of time and effort outside of completing the actual application!

Q & A

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