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2015-2016
Application Bootcamp
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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
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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!)
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“About Me” tabFree app!
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Go to Your “Profile”
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Update Your Email
Click on the pencil
to edit
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Go to “Colleges” Tab
Start with “Colleges I’m Thinking About”
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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
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Moving from thinking about to applying to.....
Simply check the box next to the school and
select “Move to Application List”
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Colleges that you KNOW you are applying to, select “add to this list” and add them to your list of schools
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Research and understand the many different application types. BE AWARE: SOME ARE BINDING AGREEMENTS!
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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
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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
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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
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Notice the different Symbols...
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Q: When should I apply using Common App?
A: If you are applying to 2 or more schools that use Common App
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Match Your Naviance Account to Common App
Be sure to enter the same email account you used to register with Common App
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Q: How Can I Attach my Transcript to my Applications?
Select “add request”
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Check the Office Status and My App. to check application process
Check in with the office if the office status exceeds 10 days
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Complete Paper Copy of TRF in the Counseling Office
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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
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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
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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!
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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!