Class of 2018 NAVIANCE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS LHS

Class of 2018! NAVIANCE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS LHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Today’s Lesson Naviance Login Options After High School NAVIANCE Research Tools College Application Procedures College List

Getting Started With NAVIANCE Go to the Lowell High website: http: //lhs. lowell. k 12. ma. us Click on “Naviance” at the top right corner Select “Student Login” from the dropdown Your Username and Password are your LHS ID # Type in your LHS ID# as your username and password Then click “Log In” You DO NOT need to click “I Need To Register” under the “Are You New Here Box. ”

NAVIANCE Log In Select Link to Log -in Ente r LHS Stud ent ID https: //w ww. lowe ll. k 12. ma. u s/lowelllh s

Options After High School 2 & 4 Year Colleges Technical/Trade Programs Military Employment

NAVIANCE Research College Options Career & Military Options

College Research Options Click Colleges Tab, Select Super. Match Great Search Engine Type Name or Click Letter Search By Category College Visit Sign Ups

Career & Military Options Click Careers Tab Find Career By Name Career Examples Research Choices

2 & 4 Year College Planning 2 Year College: Associate’s Degree/Certificate Programs v Any student with a high school diploma or GED can attend v Generally, no GPA requirement or SAT tests (check specific program) v Quick application process; transcript required v Must take Accuplacer before selecting classes; prepare ahead 4 Year College: Bachelor’s Degree v Eligibility Requirements= 3. 0 minimum GPA (sliding scale will apply), SAT/ACT/TOEFL test scores (example: UML 1190 average), essay, & letters of recommendation; more competitive colleges may require SAT Subject Tests; SAT Optional may be available v High school coursework to include: 4 English, 4 Math (Alg. I/II, Geometry), 3 Science (with 3 labs), 2 Social Science, 2 Languages, Electives; more competitive colleges will require 4 years of all subjects v No GPA below a 2. 0 will be accepted; alternative admission programs may be available to students between a 2. 0 -3. 0 who struggled with SAT

Build Your College List Build a college list that includes Reach, Target, and Safety schools based on GPA and standardized test scores; include both public and private, selective and less selective schools to increase your chance of admission and financial aid opportunities, including the more expensive/selective colleges; your list should range anywhere from 6 -12 colleges (fee waivers available to income-eligible students) Reach: HARDEST v. A more selective/competitive school that is your dream school; your GPA & standardized test scores fall at or below the school’s published data on accepted students and/or the acceptance rate is less than 30% Target: MEDIUM-HARD v. Your GPA and standardized test scores fit the school’s published data on accepted students and the acceptance rate is around 30% - 60% Likely/Safety: EASY-MEDIUM v. Your GPA and standardized test scores are at or above the school’s published data on accepted students and the acceptance rate is 60% or higher

Type of Admission Programs Regular Admission: A set deadline which all materials must be postmarked (Ex. Jan. 1, Jan. 15, Feb. 1) Try to submit well before deadline Early Action: Non binding early deadline in addition to regular deadline (Ex. Nov. 1 st Nov. 15 th) Pros: shows motivation, may qualify for merit scholarships, receive decision earlier, you don’t have to attend if accepted; Cons: college may not see your Q 1 grades or Senior SAT scores Early Decision: Same as Early Action except it is a binding contract which means you must attend that school if accepted Rolling Admission: Applications accepted & decisions made as soon as completed apps come in Submit applications after your Q 1 grades are available Spots are first come, first serve and fill up quickly

College Application Requirements Use Common Application or individual college application; submit online or by mail Take SAT, Subject Tests, ACT, TOEFL Tests; add colleges during registration to send scores (fee waivers available); you MUST send official test scores through your SAT/ACT account Create resume in Naviance Write, edit, submit college essays; complete supplemental essays on CA, if required Request Letters of Recommendation from teachers/counselors in person Register with the NCAA for D 1/D 2 sports: www. eligibilitycenter. org

Common Application www. commonapp. org Complete All Sections Create Common App Account Add Colleges To List

Common Application Recommenders STEP 1: Select Assign Recommenders STEP 2: Complete FERPA Authorization

Common Application Match For Common App Schools: Enter Email, DOB, & Click Match Other Applications, Click Here

NAVIANCE College Application Process Still Thinking? Move your colleges from Colleges I’m Thinking About list if you definitely plan to apply Click Colleges Tab Undecided? Research Colleges Here Already Decided? Click Colleges I’m Applying To & Then Select Add to List

STUDENT ACTIVITY: Adding Colleges To Your List Lookup College Choose Admission Type: Early Action, Regular Decision

Sample College List Click Add To This List

Edit Your College List Update Application Info & Save Edit Click Pencil To Edit

Transcript Request Click Request Transcripts View Transcript Status Select Documents Additional Requests

Letters of Recommendation Ask Teacher/Counselor In Person, Bring Teacher Letter of Rec Request Form Deadlines for Guidance Letters Nov 1. & Nov. 15 Deadlines = Oct. 18 Dec. 1 & Dec. 15 Deadlines = Nov. 15 Jan. 1 & Jan 15 Deadlines = Dec. 10 Feb 1 & Feb. 15 Deadlines = Jan. 18 NOTE: If you add a new college to your list after your initial request, you must notify your teacher/counselor to send; letters are not sent automatically Next, Click to Get Started Select Teacher & Indicate Colleges Send Personal Note Track Status

Submit College Applications Have You Applied? Update Your Status Have You Requested Transcripts?

Financial Aid/Scholarships FAFSA v To rec eive grant s, loans, & or trainin scho v Regis g program, you mu larships from your college s ter onlin e at fafsa t complete the free v Apply FAFSA. gov beginnin g Oct. 1 f or the be st aid CSS/ FINANCIAL AID PROFILE v Some private colleges will require CSS & FAFSA; check requirements of each college you are applying to v Application opens Oct. 1; check your college deadlines, submission could be as early as November v Initial fee, $25 & additional reports, $16; fee waivers available v Complete online: www. collegeboard. org LHS ight N s r Hono ships ar l o h c S ine onl e t e l p com must s ; r y o r i a n u Se n Febr nded LHS i n o i t applica GPA+, attend a 2. 5 to have a ar, and plan ye ollege c. junior r y 4 2/

Helpful Resources NAVIANCE: o Log on regularly to check email/announcements Merrimack Valley College Fair, October 12, 6: 30 -8: 30 PM, LHS Gym Over 130 colleges will be attending the fair this year. Senior Financial Aid Night , November 8, 6: 00 PM, Little Theater Important meeting for you and parents/guardians about the financial aid process College and Career Center, Room 116 College & career planning services provided to all students College rep info sessions Sept-Dec; signup in Naviance or Rm. 116 One-On-One Guidance Counselor Meetings o Counselors will meet with each senior individually to discuss postgraduate plans o On-Site College Admission Decision Days, Rm. 116 o Students apply to and receive an answer from a college the same day Visit: http: //lhs. lowell. k 12. ma. us/pages/Lowell_High & select guidance