Welcome Seniors!

COUNSELOR BREAKDOWNMr. Melvin: A-El

Ms. Tauer: Em-Lee

Ms. Ginter: Leeg-Ro

Mrs. Marciniec: Ru-Z

12TH GRADE TIMELINELink: College Planning: 12th Grade

https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/BigFuture-College-Planning-Calendar-Seniors.pdf

COLLEGE ADMISSION UPDATES

College Admission Update from IACAC

● The College Admission Update contains up-to-date key information about colleges and universities and is provided by IACAC free for anyone to utilize.

● Find application process details, student visit dates, unique institutional facts and much more in this new format.

● This guide is a convenient resources that provides vital information for a large number of institutions at your fingertips.

https://www.iacac.org/admission-update/collegeadmissionupdate/

TAKE A VIRTUAL COLLEGE TOUR!

● While many colleges are cancelling their campus tours, open houses and preview days, you can take a virtual tour on their site.

● Look at their majors...do they have what you are interested in? What are the costs? Any scholarship opportunities?

● Sites for virtual college tours-search by your choice schools:○ YouVisit ○ Ecampus tours

https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/http://www.ecampustours.com/

ATTEND NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR!

● NACAC will offer four virtual college fairs for students and families on Sept. 13, Oct. 12, Oct. 18, and Nov. 8

● Click here for details● If you have any questions, please reach out to NACAC at

virtualfairs@nacacnet.org

https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/students/mailto:virtualfairs@nacacnet.org

THE APPLICATION

● Online (direct to institution or Common App)● Transcript/Self-reported academic record● Send test score directly● Application fee – Waiver?● May also need:

-Teacher letter of rec-Counselor letter of rec-Counselor school report-Record of extra-curricular activities -Essay/Personal Statement

APPLY DIRECT TO THE INSTITUTION

● On the College’s website click on the admissions tab ● In Naviance, click “Colleges I’m applying to” in Naviance

○ Select “direct to institution” in the dropdown.● Request transcript and any required/recommended letters of recommendation through Naviance● Naviance may not let you request items until you’ve indicated that the application has been submitted

COMMON APPLICATION● You will only fill out a common Application if you are applying to more than one

school within the 800 schools associated with common app. ● Select the colleges you want to apply to

○ Generally, only worth doing for 3 or more, or exclusive● Sign into your Naviance account and match it to CA

○ It won’t let you until you complete FERPA in CA● Request transcript and any required/recommended letters of recommendation

through Naviance● Be aware of the many parts of the Common App

○ Teacher Evaluation○ Secondary School Report

■ May include counselor evaluation (letter of rec) – you need to determine if your school requires it, and if so, ask for it!

Common App Link: https://www.commonapp.org/

https://www.commonapp.org/

COMMON APPLICATION● When using Common App YOU MUST MATCH YOUR ACCOUNT TO NAVIANCE.

DO NOT fill out the recommender portion of Common App. This will prevent you from matching both accounts. You should only be adding recommenders on Naviance.

● Click on ‘College’s then ‘Colleges I’m Applying to”

COMMON APPLICATION● When using Common App YOU MUST MATCH YOUR ACCOUNT TO NAVIANCE.

DO NOT fill out the recommender portion of Common App. This will prevent you from matching both accounts. You should only be adding recommenders on Naviance.

TOP COLLEGE APP MISTAKES

● Missing a deadline● Misspelling and gramma● Not reading carefully● Letting Mom or Dad fill out the app● Not submitting● Forgetting signatures● Inappropriate email/not checking regularly● Not following up to make sure your app is complete

SAT SCORES

● Very important: We do not list your SAT score on your transcript.● This means that you MUST request for your official SAT score to be sent from

SAT to the college you are applying to● You can do this through your student account on www.collegeboard.org

○ If you are taking the SAT a second (or third or fourth) time, you can always let a college know that you have taken the SAT again and that your score will be sent to them as soon as it is available.

● Upcoming SAT Test Dates and Deadlines ● Due to COVID-19, many colleges/universities are test optional

http://www.collegeboard.orghttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

APPLICATION DEADLINES & TYPES OF ADMISSION

● Early Decision (binding agreement)● Early Action● Regular Admission● Rolling Admission● Waitlist● May 1 – Decision

BE MINDFUL OF APPLICATION DEADLINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/earlyhttps://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/earlyhttps://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/gear-up-for-national-decision-day

PERSONAL STATEMENT

● Don’t spend time talking about your GPA or class rank. They can see that on your transcript.

● Talk about why you want to be there, what you will bring to that campus and other significant/unique qualities about you.

● It is also an opportunity to explain any poor grades that may have occurred (TIP: NEVER say “I’m a bad test taker.”).

● You may use the same personal statement for multiple colleges but EDIT CAREFULLY!!

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

● Read the application directions○ If the school doesn’t ask for one, don’t send one!

● Complete the Letter of Recommendation survey in Naviance● Ask face-to-face● Complete request in Naviance (all electronic)● Allow 2-3 weeks● Check in Naviance & with writer● Thank the writer

REQUESTING YOUR TRANSCRIPT

● YOU MUST FILL OUT THE THE TRANSCRIPT RELEASE WAIVER

BEFORE YOU REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPT.

● Most schools (except schools that do self-reporting) will require that you send

an official transcript to them following your application

● YOU MUST REQUEST ALL TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH NAVIANCE!

● If you do not have your Naviance login, please see your counselor.

● You need to enter Naviance through the School Website.

HOW TO REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN NAVIANCE

How to Request a TranscriptClick on the link to view the steps you need to take to request your transcript.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FLduB7nxh1f03k7ZFPjWXRe0JYIpUNCV/view?usp=sharing

MEET MRS. MCMAHON, CHS REGISTRAR

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1uMoBQzA30ranHbFkSPcaoaXpeoK6dA8w/preview

MEET MS. TOLEDO, STUDENT SERVICES SECRETARY

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1EDMlfCz6-r-NsIor28MOW4y9NqijCPQ5/preview

HOW TO LOGIN TO NAVIANCE

SCHOLARSHIPS

● Applying to schools should be your priority right now but you also want to begin looking for money.

● Start or continue your scholarship search!● Student Services will keep an up-to-date list of local and national scholarships in

Naviance and you can do larger scholarship searches in Naviance or on sites like www.fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com.

● College Board also has scholarship search tools.● Check out College Green Light and Big Future!

http://www.fastweb.comhttp://www.scholarships.comhttp://collegeboard.orghttps://www.collegegreenlight.com/https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

ALTERNATIVE POST SECONDARY OPTIONS

● Military● Apprenticeships ● On the job training● Career, trade, vocational schools● Gap Year – Outdoor Education, ● Field Research, Community Service ● Internships, Travel● Other Post Secondary Options

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEfShPocIpGzzrbJzPrJ495O1nteReUF/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Oi2oOB3iokNEU0eHlpRTZ3SHUzQm5reUNEYzBMQzRIdl9B/view?usp=sharing

ALTERNATIVE POST SECONDARY OPTIONS

● Trade Union Information

● List of reputable technical/vocational schools● Skilled Labor Careers Guide● List of Resources and Links

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zPpsRsxByHq5pvQQdQTVvyd3YXGwgUV/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vh8zH6J-OUMMy4WKNdr4rgrm_JdEEVwx/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ytB5-lPVC88yo0K-gDRQIOrnD1rJKhjC/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1sQ-T2rJ6Pxsk5GCjbFstlaEFajn6kTiS/view?usp=sharing

NEW GRAD REQUIREMENT!

● Pritzker signed House Bill 2719 into effect on August 2nd, 2019 making Illinois the third state to require FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion for high school graduation.

● FAFSA completion is now a graduation requirement● FAFSA submission begins October 1st● Visit https://www.isac.org/ for more information!● Please contact our ISAC rep, Daniel Strom, if you need assistance completing

your FAFSA or have any questions.○ daniel.strom@illinois.gov or 847-450-3109

https://www.isac.org/mailto:daniel.strom@illinois.gov

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid help from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission!

● Financial Aid Night (Virtual)• Monday, October 5• A link will be provided

● Financial Aid Application Workshop (Virtual)• Monday, November 23 • By appointment• 12:00 - 4:00

● College Application Workshop• TBD

STUDENT ATHLETES

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility CentersStudent athletes who want to continue sports in college...create your accounts for NCAA/NAIA

● NAIA○ https://www.naia.org/student-athletes/future-student-athletes/index

● NCAA○ https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

● Send transcript and request test score report● Check your core courses (16-D1)● See your counselor if you have questions

https://www.naia.org/student-athletes/future-student-athletes/indexhttps://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

I DON’T KNOW WHAT I’M DOING NEXT YEAR!

● ECC College & Career Readiness Workshops

-All workshops will be via Zoom

-First workshop is on September 1st will be held via this link

https://elgin-edu.zoom.us/j/92368158160

I DON’T KNOW WHAT I’M DOING NEXT YEAR!

● Naviance○ College Search - over 4,000 schools○ Resume Builder○ Career Interest Inventory○ Cluster Finder

STAY IN THE LOOP

● CHECK YOUR EMAIL DAILY!!!!!!!!!!● Central High School Website https://chs.central301.net/● Follow Student Services on Twitter @301Rockets● District 301 Twitter @Central301● Check out the Scholarship Board located in Student Services● College Resources One Stop Shop

https://chs.central301.net/https://twitter.com/301rockets?lang=enhttps://twitter.com/central301?lang=enhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/12XRmDUEKf_dkybgpDdigqhybPSY4dFohpRjFUCFPNw4/edit

Senior Naviance Lesson Survey

● After you’ve viewed this presentation, you are required to login to Naviance and complete the Senior Naviance Survey

This is a graduation requirement!○ In your Central Gmail account, click on the Google waffle in

the top right hand corner, click the Naviance icon○ In Naviance, click ‘About Me’, ‘My Surveys’, then ‘Surveys

Not Started’○ Click on ‘Senior Naviance Lesson Survey’ and complete the

survey.

WE ARE CENTRAL!ROCKET UP!