Mapping your future with the Future Planning Center Senior Edition
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Mapping your futurewith the Future Planning Center
Senior Edition
Where should you be now?Researched and visited colleges
Narrowed list down to 3-7 colleges (including
at least TWO Safety Schools
Requested teacher letters of
recommendation in Naviance
Asked teachers IN PERSON for letters of
recommendation
Completed the Counselor
Recommendation Survey
Discussed college costs with
parents/guardians
Signed up for SAT/ACT testing (if needed)
It’s not too late!
How should I use Navianceas a SENIOR?
After submitting applications, add those collegesto the “Colleges I’m Applying To” Section
Request transcripts and view transcript status
Complete the Counselor Recommendation Survey
Request teacher and counselor letters of recommendation
View and Sign-up for college admission visits
View Scholarship Opportunities
Log-in Information:
Username/Email: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name (No Spaces)
Password: Student SF ID #
The College ApplicationParts of the application:
College Application: College Website, Common App, or Coalition App
Test Scores- SATs/ACTs or check policies for test optional schools
High School Transcript
Secondary School Report and/or Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendations- requirements vary between colleges
Other Requirements: Resume, outside letters of recommendation, writing sample/essay, interview
The ApplicationWhere can I apply?
Allows you to apply to multiple colleges at once (over 600 participating schools)- now open!
Application fees can be paid through Common App
You MUST match your Common App to Naviance for transcripts and recommendations to be sent
Each college may require a supplemental form to be completed
App allows students add additional materials to a “ digital locker” for colleges to view
New application with over 90 participating schools- now open!
Naviance will show you applied “directly to the institution”
Common Application
Coalition Application
Individual College ApplicationsFound on each college’s website
Typically available August 1 or September 1
The Application
What will I need?
Reminders:
Full Name, Social Security Number, Mailing Address, and Appropriate E-mail
GPA and Test Scores- You will report these stats unofficially on the application AND officially through your transcript and score reports
Use your full name as it appears on your SF Transcript
If applying through Common App, you must use your Naviance e-mail
Write down all usernames and passwords
The Application
Rolling Admission
Regular Decision
No application Deadline
Admission Decision 8-12 Weeks
Specific application Deadline (usually January)
Decisions go out around the same time (usually March)
Early Action/Priority
Early Decision
Specific Deadline (usually November)
Quicker Decision (usually December)- NON BINDING
Specific Deadline (usually November)
Quicker Decision (usually December)- BINDING
Types of Admission
Restrictive Early Action means you cannot apply Early Action or Early Decision anywhere else
The Application
When should I apply?
Now-November (before Thanksgiving)- Take note of each college’s specific deadlines
Many college specific applications will not become available until September 1
Some college specific applications became available over the summer (check college websites)
Students are welcome to work on applications in the Future Planning Center during Study Halls- Must get a pass from Mrs. Iannetta ahead of time.
The TranscriptHow do I request transcripts?
What is on your transcript?
Get Parental Release form signed and return to Grade 12 Office
Add colleges for which you have submitted applications to the“Colleges I’m Applying To” section in Naviance
Check box to request transcripts for each school
All high school classes- You must notify colleges of any
senior year schedule changes.
Final grades for all classes 9-11. Senior year marking period grades will be shown at the end of each marking period
Cumulative GPA (updated each marking period)
After transcript requests are submitted in Naviance, your counselors will submit your transcripts to your colleges. PLEASE NOTE: This can take up to 10 SCHOOL DAYS
NOT on Transcript: Test Scores, Community Service, Clubs/Activities, Athletics
Test ScoresHow do I submit them?Test scores are NOT listed on your transcript- You must send them through the testing site
You will have to pay a fee after testing: ACT-$13 SAT-$12
Can send scores to up to 4 schools for free when you register
Upcoming DatesACT: Saturday, September 14 (at Spring-Ford)
Register by: 8/30 (with late fee)
ACT: Saturday, October 26 (NOT at Spring-Ford)Register by: 9/20
SAT: Saturday, October 5 (at Spring-Ford)Register by: 9/6
SAT: Saturday, November 2 (NOT at Spring-Ford)Register by: 10/3
Send all SAT and ACT scores- SAT will prepopulate all test dates but you will have to choose test dates for ACT
SAT: Saturday, December 7 (NOT at Spring-Ford)Register by: 11/8
ACT: Saturday, December 14 (at Spring-Ford)Register by: 11/8
Letters ofRecommendation
Most schools will require 1-2 letters of recommendation. Some schools will not want letters of recommendation (Ex: Penn State does not look at letters of recommendation)
Check each college’s website to see how many letters of recommendation are required
Look at each college’s admission requirements to see how many letters of recommendation you should send
Letters of recommendation are requested under the “Colleges I’m Applying To” section of Naviance
How many do I need?
How do I request them?Ask your teachers in person before putting requests in Naviance
Teachers do not need specific forms for letters of recommendations
The Essay
Essay prompts will be provided by individual schools or the common app
Some colleges do not require essays or writing samples. If it says “optional” you should submit anyway.
Share a draft of your paper with your English teacher
Look for tips in your “Writing the College Essay” in the Post-Secondary Planning Guide (on website)
Essays should be sent with your application to the college- they are not sent through Naviance
What do I need to know?
The Interview
If an interview is optional, you are highly encouraged to do one
Not all colleges require or offer interviews (most do not)
Review the College Interview Tips in the Post-SecondaryPlanning Guide (found on website)
Do a mock interview with your College & Career Advisor
How do I prepare?
The College Application
Reviewing the steps:
2. Complete your College Application: College Website, Common App, or Coalition App
1. Bring your signed Parent Release of Records form to the FPC or Office. We CANNOT send anything to your colleges without this signed.
3. Request Transcripts and Recommendations in Naviance
4. Send test scores through CollegeBoard.org or ACT.org
5. Review college website for additional application requirements (ex: interview, audition, etc.)
NCAA Athletics
What you need to know:
If participating at the DI or DII level, you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies that you eligible both as a student (academically) and that you are an amateur athlete
There is a $90 fee for registering with the Eligibility Center
Students must request test scores to be sent through testing services using the NCAA Code: 9999
Students should request transcripts for NCAA through Naviance
Scholarships& Financial AidHow to get started…
All students should complete the FAFSA. The CSS Profile is only required for some schools. Both are available October 1.
Got to each college’s financial aid website to see required forms you need to submit and deadlines you need to meet. Look to see if you need to apply separately for any scholarships
Financial Aid Night will be held on Wednesday, October 2
FAFSA Completion Night will be held Wednesday, November 6
Scholarships will be posted to Naviance under the “scholarships” section now-May
Keep in touchwith the FPC
Check the Skyward Messaging: Should be
checked frequently and log-ins are recorded
Use the FPC Page on the Spring-Ford Website
Check your Email Regularly- Make sure you
have your current email in Naviance
Take the following steps to stay
up-to-date on Post-Secondary
Planning Information:
Meet with yourCollege & Career Advisor!
Daytime Hours: M-F 7:00-3:00pm
Evening Hours: By Appointment
Wednesday & Thursday 4-8:00pm
Meet us in the FPC
Twitter: @SpringFord_FPC
Facebook: Spring-Ford HS: Future Planning Center
Follow us on Social Media
Email: [email protected]
Web: The FPC page is loaded with valuable
information! Find it on the High School
Website.
Email us or find us on the web
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!September 6: Last day for October SAT Registration
September 18: College Essay Writing Workshop
September 25: College & Career Fair
September 20: Last day for October ACT Registration
October 2: Financial Aid Info Night 7pm
October 3: Last day for Nov. SAT Registration
November 8: Last day for Dec. ACT Registration
November 6: FAFSA Completion Workshop
November 25: Complete Apps By Thanksgiving Event
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