NVHS Senior College Information Night

Presented by:The NVHS Guidance Department

Resources

NAVIANCERemind 101College Representatives at NVHSLocal College FairsHelpful Web SitesGuidance Counselors

NAVIANCE- Overview

Transcript Requests & Application Tracking NVHS College Admissions Data/ScattergramCollege Visits at NVHSScholarshipsFinancial Aid InformationCareer Assessments/ResearchGuidance Communication

Naviance- Online Access

Link on NVHS Web Site and Student Splash PageUser Name: johnsmi1234@k12.ipsd.orgPassword: New Computer password

Local Data- Top Colleges 2015 NVHS Students Attended

1. College Of DuPage 156 students2. U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 963. Illinois State University 544. Univ. of Missouri at Columbia 355. University of Illinois at Chicago 346. The University of Iowa 327. Indiana University at Bloomington 318. Iowa State University 209. Southern Illinois Univ. at Carbondale 1710. Purdue University 15

Local Data- Top Colleges 2015 NVHS Students Attended

Loyola University of Chicago 14Northern Illinois University 13DePaul University 12Marquette University 11Northwestern University 10University of Kentucky 9Western Illinois University 8Bradley University 7Benedictine University 5

Local DataNVHS Grads from

the past 3 classes were admitted to:

Brown NYUCornell StanfordDartmouth U. of ChicagoDuke U. of Notre DameGeorgetown U. of PennHarvard Wash UMIT YaleNorthwestern Vanderbilt

Class of 2016 Information

90th Percentile 4.119 GPA 75th Percentile 3.857 GPA 50th Percentile 3.413 GPA 25th Percentile 2.893 GPA

Class of 2016Class Size: 935

How many applications should you submit?

• It varies by student!• Generally 3-5 schools• Some apply to ONE,

some apply to many.

Safety School

Academic Safety– Your credentials meet or exceed admission standards AND you have applied early enough.

Financial Safety- the school is also affordable for your family.Be sure you like the school well enough to

actually attend, too.

Target School

Your credentials are within the range of published admission standards.**

** This does not guarantee admission!

Reach School

Your credentials are barely at or below published admission standards.**

**Note: All highly selective schools should be considered REACH schools for everyone

College Admission Requirements

Minimum – 4 years of English– 3 years of Math– 3 years of Science– 3 years of Social

Studies– 2 years of Foreign

Language, Fine Arts, or Vocational Education

Other Factors– GPA– Academic rigor-

courses taken– ACT/SAT Scores– Activities / Leadership***Requirements and

Factors will vary!!

Should You Retake the ACT/SAT?

Check the requirements for your specific colleges Scholarship? SAT Subject Tests?

What’s on the application?

Standard College ApplicationsPersonal InformationAcademic Record

More Selective College ApplicationsEssaysRecommendation(s)Activities Personal Interview

Helpful Suggestions

1. Read the application requirements online before applying.

2. Identify deadline dates before you start.3. Follow directions carefully.4. Proofread!5. Make a Reference Sheet for your apps.6. Do not procrastinate!

Online Applications

• Colleges prefer on-line• About 98% of NVHS students

applied on-line last year• Proofread before you hit “submit!”• What you need from counselor will

vary

The Common App

1. One application with over 500 members

2. An essay is required3. Usually at least 1 letter of

recommendation4. Common App no longer accepts paper

applications.5. www.commonapp.org

University of Illinois

• Students self report academic information• No official transcript sent in Fall• IF students do not report accurately, offers of

admission could be rescinded• Official transcript sent end of the school year• Specific information on U of I’s web site• U of I’s online application is available after

Sept. 1st

More Self Reporting Colleges

• University of Iowa • Iowa State University• Univ. of Northern Iowa• California State Universities• Plus more each year!

To Complete Applications1. Choose the college you are

applying to and the application method you prefer.

2. Request an official ACT and/or SAT report from test reporting companies.

3. In Naviance, request your transcripts be sent to your colleges

4. Submit Transcript Processing Form to Senior House

Letters of Recommendation

• Verify if a letter is necessary!• Fill out the “Letter of Recommendation Request

Form” to give to the writer (Forms located in Senior House & on Naviance)

• Have a conversation with the writer on sending the letter. Provide addressed envelope and stamps if not electronic.

• Allow the recommender 2-3 weeks to complete. Recommenders can mail letters or give sealed letters back to student.

APPLICATION FOLLOW-UP

• Check the status of your application on the college’s web site.

• Check to see the date that your transcript was sent on NAVIANCE

• If you have questions, call the College Admissions Office

• Check admissions notifications dates• Be sure you have an application submitted to

your safety school

Early Decision vs. Early ActionEarly Decision

Apply early and get a decision earlyCan only submit one ED applicationBINDING!

Early ActionApply early and get a decision earlyRules vary by college

Mid-Year ReportsNot required by most

schoolsIncludes your 7th

semester transcriptTurn in a transcript

request form & update request in Naviance in January if required

“Wait Listed”What does that mean??

You have NOT been accepted but you are “admissible” Make other plans! Questions?? Call the

College Admissions Office or see your counselor

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Use the Financial Aid Estimators & Calculators on the colleges web sites- start early!

• CSS/Financial Aid Profile• Financial Aid Night Nov. 17th at 7PM• File FAFSA after January 1, 2016• Research scholarships on NAVIANCE, with

colleges and on scholarship search engines

For Student AthletesCompeting in DI or DII Athletics

1. Be sure to request your transcript be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse

2. Register with NCAA Clearinghouse at www.eligibilitycenter.org

3. Students must meet the approved 16 core course requirement by NCAA

4. Be sure to send your ACT score to the NCAA Clearinghouse

NAIA College Athletics

Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center at www.playnaia.org Request your official transcript be sent to NAIA Eligibility CenterSend your ACT/SAT score to NAIA Eligibility Center

1. There is no substitute for seeing a college yourself!

2. Call College Admission’s Office or go on-line to set up a college tour

3. If possible: sit in on a class, have a meal in the cafeteria, stay overnight, talk to as many students as possible

4. Go prepared to ask questions!

Have More Questions?

See your Counselor in the Senior Class House

Guidance Essentials

Tuesday A-G Ms. JanesWednesday H-Pa Mr. ThorntonThursday Pe-Z Ms. Filkins

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