Post-Secondary Plan

o A-Da Mrs. Mary ClementsA-Da Mrs. Mary Clementso De-H Mr. Tom Dove De-H Mr. Tom Dove o I –Mc Mrs. Heather HartmanI –Mc Mrs. Heather Hartmano Me-Se Mrs. Courtney McLean Me-Se Mrs. Courtney McLean o Sh- Z Ms. Andrea Wolfe Sh- Z Ms. Andrea Wolfe

Post-Secondary Plans• 4 Year College4 Year College• 2 Year College-HCC2 Year College-HCC• Vocational/Technical SchoolVocational/Technical School• ApprenticeshipApprenticeship• Military: ASVAB Nov. 18, 8:00 AMMilitary: ASVAB Nov. 18, 8:00 AM

• ROTC / Regular EnlistmentROTC / Regular Enlistment• Sign up in Guidance OfficeSign up in Guidance Office

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

o ApplicationApplicationo Grades / GPA / RankGrades / GPA / Ranko SAT/ACTSAT/ACT

o Send from College BoardSend from College Boardo Strength of scheduleStrength of scheduleo ActivitiesActivitieso Essay (Write to reveal yourself)Essay (Write to reveal yourself)o RecommendationsRecommendationso Interview-Optional or RequiredInterview-Optional or Required

The College Visit•Call ahead•Visit while classes are in session•Ask questions, take notes•Visit important places on campus•Speak to as many sources as possible

•3 excused absences for college visits with 10 day written request to principal

College Fair

October 16, 6:00-8:30October 16, 6:00-8:30 Harford Community CollegeHarford Community College

Colleges visiting CMW Sign up for College visits through Sign up for College visits through NavianceNaviance

Colleges tab Colleges tab You will receive an email notification for You will receive an email notification for

colleges on your list colleges on your list Admission counselors will be available to Admission counselors will be available to

meet with students during lunchmeet with students during lunch Important to make connection with school of Important to make connection with school of

choicechoice

Information Sessions

University of Maryland College ParkUniversity of Maryland College ParkOctober 17 at 9:00 AMOctober 17 at 9:00 AM

Towson University•October 4 at 9:00AMOctober 4 at 9:00AM

Harford Community CollegeHarford Community CollegeTo Be DeterminedTo Be Determined

**Register for information sessions **Register for information sessions on Naviance: Colleges Tab**on Naviance: Colleges Tab**

Harford Community College Information SessionInformation Session

Sign up under college-visitsSign up under college-visits Application day Application day iPlaniPlan

April 28-May 2April 28-May 2 Accuplacer testingAccuplacer testing Meet with Academic AdvisorMeet with Academic Advisor Select CoursesSelect Courses

The Athlete: NCAA DI and DIINational Collegiate Athletic Association National Collegiate Athletic Association

-students must register and submit transcript -students must register and submit transcript to NCAA after Jr. Year-link on to NCAA after Jr. Year-link on NavianceNaviance

-sliding scale: GPA and SAT scores-sliding scale: GPA and SAT scores

-source of financial help for some-source of financial help for some

-DIII sports do NOT have to be cleared-DIII sports do NOT have to be cleared

Paying for College

o Scholarships: Need based vs. Merit basedScholarships: Need based vs. Merit basedo Financial AidFinancial Aid

Grants and scholarships or giftsGrants and scholarships or gifts LoansLoans Work StudyWork Study

FAFSA/CSS Financial Aid ProfileFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student AidFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student AidCost of AttendingCost of Attending

- EFC: Estimated Family Contribution- EFC: Estimated Family Contribution- Scholarship Awards- Scholarship Awards- Federal Pell Grant = Financial Need- Federal Pell Grant = Financial Need-Submit after January 1, 2014 on fafsa.ed.gov-Submit after January 1, 2014 on fafsa.ed.gov

Financial Aid Information Night:Financial Aid Information Night: held in late Nov. or early Dec.held in late Nov. or early Dec. Will be sent reminders on Will be sent reminders on NAVIANCENAVIANCE

finaid.orgfinaid.orgfastweb.comfastweb.com

Scholarship Information

NavianceNaviance Click on ‘Colleges’ TabClick on ‘Colleges’ Tab

Scholarship ListScholarship List

Common App Account Matching

http://community.naviance.com/t5/Naviance-eDocs/Common-App-Account-Matching-Tutorial/ta-p/10008

Waive vs. Do NOT WaiveWaive vs. Do NOT Waive

Common App Create an account: write down username and Create an account: write down username and

passwordpassword Tip: Use same username, email, and password Tip: Use same username, email, and password

for all college accountsfor all college accounts Complete the Education SectionComplete the Education Section Add at least one college to your ‘My Colleges’ listAdd at least one college to your ‘My Colleges’ list Sign the FERPA Release under ‘Assigned Sign the FERPA Release under ‘Assigned

Recommenders’ TabRecommenders’ TabWaive vs. Do Not WaiveWaive vs. Do Not Waive

Account Matching Return to NavianceReturn to Naviance

Colleges TabColleges Tab ‘‘Colleges I’m Applying to’Colleges I’m Applying to’ Enter email address and click matchEnter email address and click match Review your Colleges I’m Applying to listReview your Colleges I’m Applying to list Answer the question Applying via Common AppAnswer the question Applying via Common App Add any additional non-Common App colleges Add any additional non-Common App colleges

to your listto your list

Transcript Symbols

Accepts the Common AppTranscripts submitted electronically

Transcripts submitted electronically

Transcripts must be mailed

*All students must have a transcript release form/letter of recommendation waiver on file for ALL transcript requests

Transcript Procedures-Naviance Click on the ‘Colleges’TabClick on the ‘Colleges’Tab Choose transcripts from the left of the screenChoose transcripts from the left of the screen Select request transcripts for my college Select request transcripts for my college

applicationsapplications Choose the application type and the colleges Choose the application type and the colleges

that you are applying tothat you are applying to Then select request transcriptsThen select request transcripts Track your transcript status by clicking on Track your transcript status by clicking on

transcripts-my transcript requesttranscripts-my transcript request

Transcript Procedures-Mailed Parent Release Form must be signed and Parent Release Form must be signed and

turned in to the Guidance officeturned in to the Guidance office Allow 2 weeks to process a requestAllow 2 weeks to process a request Provide a large envelopeProvide a large envelope

Addressed to collegeAddressed to college 4 stamps4 stamps Name on the inside flapName on the inside flap Enclose secondary school report Enclose secondary school report

form/counselor evaluation (provide counselor form/counselor evaluation (provide counselor with a resume)with a resume)

USE THIS FORM WHEN REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS YOU WILL PICK UP

Student Name (Please print neatly) Student ID # Number of Transcripts Needed Official or unofficial Date of Request Deadline Date

Note: This form must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to due date.

Transcript Request Form

Official Transcript Request for College Scholarship Other

Graduation year

Letters of Recommendationo Complete the brag sheet/ResumeComplete the brag sheet/Resumeo Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations

Make sure to speak with teacher before you send Make sure to speak with teacher before you send a request a request

o Colleges I’m Applying to-Teacher Colleges I’m Applying to-Teacher RecommendationsRecommendations

o Select teacher and include a note to themSelect teacher and include a note to themo Follow up with a written thank you note/emailFollow up with a written thank you note/email

Naviance Mobile App Download the Naviance App onto your Download the Naviance App onto your

phonephone Log into Naviance Family ConnectionLog into Naviance Family Connection Naviance Student Mobile App in upper Naviance Student Mobile App in upper

right hand cornerright hand corner Download and enter email to get Download and enter email to get

passcodepasscode

Help Sessions

Wednesdays at 7:00 AM and 2:00 PMWednesdays at 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM Meet in the counseling officeMeet in the counseling office Assistance with all of your Assistance with all of your

Naviance/Common App needsNaviance/Common App needs

Login to your Login to your NavianceNaviance account account http://connection.naviance.com/cmiltonwhhttp://connection.naviance.com/cmiltonwh

Email: Student IDEmail: Student ID

Password: last name (all lower case)Password: last name (all lower case)

Naviance Tasks Common App Account MatchingCommon App Account Matching List all of the colleges you are applying to under List all of the colleges you are applying to under

your College Tabyour College Tab Indicate your current application statusIndicate your current application status

Applied, Accepted, etc.Applied, Accepted, etc. Request TranscriptsRequest Transcripts Request Letters of RecommendationRequest Letters of Recommendation

Complete Brag Sheet/ResumeComplete Brag Sheet/Resume Sign up for College Visits and Info. SessionsSign up for College Visits and Info. Sessions Apply for scholarshipsApply for scholarships