2009 - 2010 Your Counselor Is… Juniors Class of 2011 Mr. Michael Squarcia x6381A - D Ms. Carrie Presuto x6388E - K Ms. Christal Rosenka x6375 L - Q Mrs.

2009 - 2010Your Counselor Is… 

JuniorsClass of 2011

Mr. Michael Squarcia x6381 A - D Ms. Carrie Presuto x6388 E - K

Ms. Christal Rosenka x6375 L - QMrs. Tiffany Slowinski x6378 R – Z

The College Application Process

Class of 2011

Mrs. PresutoMs. RosenkaMr. Squarcia

Mrs. Slowinski

Overview of Information

Guidance Web PageStudent ResponsibilitiesNaviance

Participating Colleges vs. Non-Participating Colleges

Teacher RecommendationsTranscript Release FormCounselor Responsibilities

Guidance Web Pagehttp://www.nhvweb.net/NHHS/Guidance/

Here you will find information on:Staff phone numbers & e-mail addressesCalendar of counseling programs/events

sponsored by the guidance departmentSchool profileTranscript release formsNaviancePower Point PresentationsCollege Visitation Authorization Form

College Visits

If college visit occurs on a school day3 days prior to visit, submit College Visitation Authorization Form to your counselor

After your visit, provide note from the college to the ATTENDANCE office verifying your visit

Immediate Student ResponsibilitiesRegister for SAT/ACT if you have not taken

alreadyDeadline for June SAT is 4/29Deadline for June ACT is 5/7

Register for SAT II if applicableMake sure you have Naviance login infoSpeak to teachers about letters of

recommendationsComplete Junior Packet

Student ResponsibilitiesOver the SUMMER: Check transcript that was mailed home

for errorsFinalize list of collegesPreview applications you plan to

complete Look at essay questions

Student Responsibilities (cont.)In the FALL:Complete applications online

Send application feesSubmit Transcript Release formSend SAT/ACT/AP Scores to each college

you are applying toNavianceMake an appointment with your counselor

Athletes

If you expect to be a Division I or Division II athlete you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

www.eligibilitycenter.orgMeet with your counselor to confirm you will meet the academic requirements

TipsCommunicate with parents about

post high school plansUse Naviance to research colleges

and determine if school is within your academic range

Go on college visitsKeep in touch with your counselorFill out your own applicationsWrite your own college essay and

proofread

Naviancehttps://succeed.naviance.com/signin.php

To access Naviance, visit NHHS websiteGuidance DepartmentNaviance

Use Naviance to research colleges and create a list of Foundation, Target and Reach CollegesCompare GPA and standardized test scores to

actual historical data from NHHS students who have applied in the past

Naviance

What are you required to do?Check if the colleges you’re applying to

accept applications via Naviance https://securetranscript.docufide.com/

member?screen=scr_member_prefs_eddestinations

Also note if college is a Common App school

If the college IS a participating Naviance college….

Complete the college’s application as required, prior to the deadline

Submit a transcript release form to your counselor at least 10 days prior to application deadline

Request teacher recommendations via Naviance. Only after discussing request in person with teacher

Request Teacher Recommendations here

Click on ‘Colleges’ ‘Colleges I’m applying to’ ‘Add/Cancel Requests’ under Teacher Recommendations Select Teacher(s) from drop down menu

If a college is NOT a participating Naviance college…..

Complete the college’s application as required, prior to the deadline

Give recommending teachers a stamped, addressed envelope for each college along with any teacher forms

Submit a transcript release form to your counselor at least 10 days prior to application deadline Include an addressed envelope – no stamp, no return

addressSubmit any secondary school reports to counselor

Transcript Release FormAvailable in guidance & onlineTo Complete Form:

Name and CORRECT address for Admissions OfficeApplication deadlineSignature of a parent/guardian if the student is under 18 Check appropriate boxes:

Common App, Naviance Participate (not common app), Neither

Recommending Teachers’ InitialsCounselor Recommendation Requested (if needed)Early Decision, Early Action

NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM

(PLEASE PRINT) STUDENT NAME:

ID #:

DATE OF GRADUATION:

I authorize the school to send a copy of my complete transcript to the institution listed below. I understand this record will include all courses, mid-term grades, final grades, and any information requested by the school’s counseling center.

Early Decision

Common Application Teacher Recommendation

Sent (Teacher initials)

Counselor Recommendation

Early Action

Naviance Participate (Non Common App.)

Requested

Neither

Teacher Recommendation Sent (Teacher initials)

NAME OF COLLEGE:

COLLEGE ADDRESS:

WHAT IS THE ABOVE SCHOOL’S DEADLINE?

I understand that it takes approximately two weeks to completely process a new transcript. SIGNATURE:

DATE:

OFFICE USE ONLY

(Signature of parent/guardian for students under 18 yrs. of age) Date Processed

Transcript Release Form Continued

• NHHS will submit six (6) free of charge• Students will be billed in June $2.00 per extra transcript•10 business days are needed to process transcripts•Be aware of school vacations and holidays and school deadlines.

Admission TypesEarly Decision

Early Decision is bindingStudents can apply only to one school early decisionIf admitted student must attend

Early ActionRegulations vary by schoolSmaller pool of applicantsDecision rendered sooner

Regular DecisionEstablished by individual college

RollingNo deadlineWhen application is received it is reviewed and a

decision determined

Turning in forms…You must hand in all materials DIRECTLY to your counselor!

Do not leave in mailbox!!!

Counselor ResponsibilitiesRegardless of participation in Naviance,

All colleges will receive: Transcript (when transcript release form is

completed)Secondary School Report Form (if applicable)Recommendation Letter (if Junior Packet was

completed)Midyear Reports (grades) will automatically be

mailed to each college!Students should not hand in additional mid-

year or final report forms

2009 - 2010Your Counselor Is… 

JuniorsClass of 2011

Mr. Michael Squarcia x6381 A - D Ms. Carrie Presuto x6388 E - K

Ms. Christal Rosenka x6375 L - QMrs. Tiffany Slowinski x6378 R – Z