NAVIANCE AND THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCEDURES

NAVIANCE AND THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION PROCEDURES • Ways to Apply – Common Application Colleges • Application materials are submitted directly to Common App – Non-Common Application • Electronic Submission– college accepts electronic documents from Naviance • Mail Submission – certain colleges only accept application materials through the US Mail – Colleges typically require: * Completed Application * Test Scores * Resume/List of Activities * Official Transcripts * Essays/Personal Statements * Teacher/Counselor Recommendation

COMMON APPLICATION COLLEGES 1. Complete the Common Application * Include completed essays and supplements 2. In Naviance: Click Colleges I'm applying to. 3. Click the Add button (Pink Plus) in the upper right 4. Follow Step 1 to begin adding the college: • Use the drop-down to select which college you are applying to? Begin typing the school to see potential matches. • Use the drop-down to select the App Type (regular, early decision, etc. ). • Under I’ll submit my application, use the drop-down to select Via Common App • Click I've submitted my application • Click Add Application ***** Note: teacher/counselor recommendations are requested and submitted directly through Common App 5. Send Test Scores –Students are responsible for sending their test scores

NON COMMON APPLICATION COLLEGES 1. Apply to the college * Include completed essays and supplements 2. In Naviance: Click Colleges I'm applying to. 3. Click the Add button (Pink Plus) in the upper right 4. Follow Step 1 to begin adding the college: • Use the drop-down to select which college you are applying to? Begin typing the school to see potential matches. • Use the drop-down to select the App Type (regular, early decision, etc. ). • Under I’ll submit my application, use the drop-down to select Direct to the Institution • Click I've submitted my application • Click Add and Request Transcript

NON COMMON APPLICATION COLLEGES 5. Follow Step 2 to request a transcript: • Choose What type of transcript are you requesting? (right now it will be Initial) • Choose What additional materials, if any, do you want included? * DO NOT CHECK BOXES. BNHS does not send test scores. • Under Where are you sending the transcripts? make sure the correct college(s) are listed • Click Request and Finish • ***** Note: teacher/counselor recommendations are requested and submitted directly through Naviance 6. Send ACT or SAT Scores –Students are responsible for sending their test scores

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION (if needed) • Submit your request at least 15 school days prior to your application deadline • Counselors automatically submit a School Profile to each school on your behalf • Meet with your counselor and see if they require any additional information from you ****If applying via Common App, you will request a letter directly through Common App. TEACHER RECOMMENDATION (if needed) • Submit your request through Naviance at least 15 school days prior to your application deadline • If the letter needs to be mailed, provide teacher with stamped pre-addressed envelope ****If applying via Common App, you will request a letter directly through Common App.

MONITOR YOUR APPLICATION STATUS Students are responsible for: • Writing their own essays • Submitting applications and official test scores • Meeting deadlines • Tracking their application status Counselors/registrars are responsible for: sending transcripts, school reports, and counselor recommendations Teachers are responsible for: sending teacher recommendations

STEPS IN APPLYING FOR COLLEGE 1. Apply to the College 2. Request Letters of Recommendation (if needed) 3. Request Transcript 4. Send ACT or SAT Test Scores

WE ARE HERE TO HELP • This Power. Point can be found on the BNHS Counseling website under Naviance. • See your counselor for additional assistance.