ANTS? COLLEGE?

1. ANTS? COLLEGE? DO THEY RELATE?

2. 3 Simple Steps for Any Application TRACK NAVIANCE APPLY

3. Complete the 3 steps of A N T, and all documents will be sent for your applications! A T N N A V I A N C E A P P L Y T R A C K

4. FACT: Ants are capable of carrying object 50x their own weight. FACT: The total weight of all the ants in the world is the same , if not greater than that of all humans.

5. Step 1: Apply!Different Types of Applications College’s own Application – on their website Common Application - link from college website Non Standard

6. Complete Your Applicationsfrom the college’s website

7. “Common Application”Used by thousands of colleges

8. SEND TEST SCORES Most colleges prefer that your test scores be sent directly from the testing agency. www.collegeboard.com or act.org

9. Still Time to Sign up ACT: www.act.org Deadline is Nov 6 for the Dec. 12th test SAT: www.collegeboard.org Deadline is October 1st for November 7th test. Deadline is November 6th for December 5th test Free/Reduced lunch? Fee waivers available

10. Step 2: Enter it in Naviance Enter Data Dashboard ID # Here

11. Click On “Colleges” Tab, then “Colleges I’m Applying To”

12. Match & Link your Common Application to your Naviance

13. If you aren’t applying to any Common Application schools, just click “Not Needed”

14. MATCH YOUR COMMON APP & NAVIANCE https://vimeo.com/102639828

15. Click on “Add Colleges to this List” to add your college(s)!

16. Do your colleges require Letters of Recommendation?

17. Letters of Rec ONLY IF YOU NEED ONE! Provide Teacher/Counselor 3 weeks notice. Ask politely  Note: Counselor letters are required for all schools that use the Common Application Fill out a Brag Sheet for teacher and counselor. The more details the better! Enter request into Navance. Be sure to follow up with a thank you!

18. Letters of Rec. Cont’d… Add the teacher names

19. Request that your TRANSCRIPT is sent through Naviance Before requesting transcripts in Naviance, pick-up an unofficial transcript from Ms. Roma ASAP. Make sure transcript is correct. Remember to request final transcripts later! (handout available in counseling office)

20. Transcripts in Naviance

21. Transcripts…

22. Non-standard applications

23. NEW THIS YEAR!!!Self Reporting Schools

24. Step 3: Tracking Form

25. Turn it in to Ms. Roma in Counseling Office!

26. Let’s Review • Apply (through College Website) • Naviance – Enter it into your account, including what you need sent from SW • Track – Turn in your Tracking Form to Ms. Roma

27. Annie Ant(Sample Student) Annie applies via WWU on line application

28. Annie completes Naviance Steps

29. Annie submits her Naviance/College Tracking Form to Mrs. Roma

30. Annie Ant Follows Up Makes sure her applications are complete through college websites & Common App Checks her Naviance to be sure it’s up to date Alerts Ms. Roma if there are changes/additions for tracking sheets Contacts colleges directly, by email or phone, with any questions about her applications and requirements.

31. DEADLINES!!!!! Pay close attention to these! University of Washington’s deadline is December 1st!

32. Not sure where to apply? Naviance Mrs. Spellman National College Fair (October 16th) SW college reps visits Counselors

33. READ THE DIRECTIONS!!! • It is your responsibility to figure out exactly what each school wants. • Make Checklists for each school, with due dates, passwords, and parts needed. • No more, no less. Only get transcripts and letters of recommendation if they are needed!

34. NCAA Athlete? REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED! Make sure you are in right classes – check NCAA At the end of the year, have your final transcript sent to NCAA (enter it in Naviance). Keep your grades up for NCAA’s new rules Be sure you’re enrolled for NCAA recruitment: eligibilitycenter.org

35. COLLEGE & LIFE SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

36. Questions • Counselors • Mrs. Spellman • Mrs. Roma • Colleges!

37. DON’T FORGET… A N T N A V I A N C E A P P L Y T R A C K