College Planning
SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLIST
- Register for the SAT and ACT
Students are responsible for sending their own SAT (collegeboard.org) or ACT scores (actstudent.org) to each school they are applying to
- Use Naviance to come up with a list of safety, match and reach schools that are of interest to you then add them to the “Colleges I’m Thinking About” tab
6-8 schools are recommended
- Create a list of activities/accomplishments using Naviance
Go to the “About Me” tab “My Stuff” link “Resume” link. This will help you complete your applications
- Apply to your choice of schools then move each school to the “Colleges I’m Applying To” tab
Students using the common application: On Naviance go to the “Colleges I’m Applying To” tab “Match Accounts” on the top
We recommend that you “Waive your right/FERPA”
- Ask for teacher recommendations EARLY
Ask the teacher in person (2 teachers suggested)
Provide the teacher with a resume of your accomplishments
Request through Naviance (Go to “Colleges” tab “Apply to College” link “Letters of Recommendation”)
- Ask for a counselor recommendation if the school you applied to requires one
Students MUST complete supply the counselor with a resume
- Register for instant decision days to meet with a college admissions representative and get an admissions decision on the spot
- Enter in all acceptances, denials, deferrals and waitlists into Naviance.
The school counseling department is responsible for submitting the items listed below
in support of your application(s): student transcript, letter(s) of recommendation, school report (Common App), and the high school profile