evhs college application process: 2016
TRANSCRIPT
College Application Process
for
Eastview Seniors
September, 2016
Eastview High School
“Crustaceans are at their most vulnerable when they are between shells.”
Author Unknown
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How involved should I be in my child’s college
preparation and application process? (from THE COMMON APPLICATION)
Regardless of whether or not you’ve been to college yourself, you have an important role to play in your child’s journey to college.
No one knows your child better than you, so you should follow your instincts and let past experience serve as a guide.
If your child has a proven record of following through with responsibilities and obligations, that trend will likely continue throughout the preparation and application process.
If your child is someone who requires structure and guidance, then you should offer to help.
But remember: there is a difference between helping and over-stepping.
College will require your child to be independent and self-reliant – and managing the process of applying to college is his or her first step towards a successful, fulfilling education.
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The Parent (& Student) Pledge (Purple handout)
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Considerations for Fall:
Meet w/Counselor
Log in to Naviance Family Connection
Finalize College Search/Apply List
Visit College Representatives/Campuses
Take/Retake College Entrance Exams
Request Recommendation Letters- if needed
Start the Application Process!
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Family Connection
Access NAVIANCE through the
FAMILY CONNECTION link at the EVHS
website home page or go to:
www.connection.naviance.com/evhs
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Returning Users Login
w/Username & Password.
Grade 10-12/parents = Email
New Users Create an Account
with an E-mail & Password
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Welcome to Your Home Page! Check out: Pages, Links, What’s New, Document Library, Messages, & Mobile App
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Colleges Tab: College Apply List, Research, Resources,
Transcripts, Upcoming College Visits, & More!
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College Search
NAVIANCE– Super Match!
Additional search under LINKS at Home page in NAVIANCE:
College Navigator – U.S. Federal Govt. site (a favorite!) https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
CollegeBoard Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
US College Score Card - US Dept of Ed. Site https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
(Check for additional college search resources on Family Connection)
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NAVIANCE Super Match under “college research”
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bigfuture by College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
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2016 MN National College Fair Oct. 4-5 Register @ https://www.gotomyncf.com
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College Admissions Representatives @ EVHS -Visit Schedule-
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College Resources
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Explore Net Price Calculators http://studentnpc.collegeboard.org/
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Careers Tab: Personality Type, Explore Careers & Clusters, Career Interest Profiler
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Explore Careers & Clusters
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Personality Type “Do What You Are” [A Personality/Career Inventory]
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About Me Tab: Resume, Surveys to Take, Test Scores & More!
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About Me Test Scores
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Resume (needed for recommendation requests)
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Surveys to Take (Counselor or Teacher Recommendation Survey if
requesting a letter of recommendation)
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Mainly an online process! Not all colleges or
universities process in the same way or
require the same things!
Non – Common Application Schools VS.
THE COMMON APPLICATION
NOTE: Students must use their own Naviance account –
not a parent account – to process applications/transcripts.
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The Coalition for
Access, Affordability
and Success
• NEW application process involving 90+ member
colleges/universities. (University of MN – TC is
member)
• Goal is to improve the college application process
and support disadvantaged students.
• EVHS recommends class of 2017 use other
application processes… (Common App, Colleges
original online application, etc.) 26
Consider the likelihood of admission as
you build your apply list
•Reach Schools (High, Medium, Low)
–Admissions requirements/averages are higher than your GPA/ACT
–Highly competitive schools are reach schools for everybody.
•Target Schools (Match, Possible)
–Admissions requirements/averages match your GPA/ACT
•Safety Schools (Likely or Given)
–Admissions requirements/averages are lower than your GPA/ACT
–You meet guaranteed admissions standards
Factors in the Admission Decision Percentage of colleges attributing different levels of importance to factors
in the admission decision: 2011
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Types of Admission Options
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EVHS STEPS to SUBMIT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS [Not for use for Common App schools]
(Blue handout provided))
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Steps to Submit THE COMMON APPLICATION (Pink handout provided)
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The Common Application A common, standardized first-year application form used by
nearly 700 public and private colleges and universities.
https://www.commonapp.org
Minnesota Common App Colleges:
Augsburg College
Carleton College
College of Saint Benedict
Concordia College Moorhead
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hamline University
Macalester College
Saint John's University
Saint Mary's University
St. Catherine University
St. Olaf College
University of St. Thomas
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The Common Application:
Step 1 – Create a user account @ www.commonapp.org
Step 2 – Complete the Education section, then go to Assign
Recommenders. Complete the FERPA waiver on Common
Application (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act)
Step 3 – Complete CommApp Account Matching Process in Naviance
Step 4 – Complete the application sections in Common App.
Request teacher recommenders and transcript through
Naviance! Meet in person & email counselor if counselor
recommendation is required.
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Common App:
Applicant Solutions Center
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Writing Requirements for
Common App Schools
The Common Application: Essay Prompts
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1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they
believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please
share your story. (47% in 15-16)
2. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an
incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn
from the experience? (17% in 15-16)
3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would
you make the same decision again? (4% in 15-16)
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual
challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no
matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to
identify a solution. (10% in 15-16)
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from
childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. (22% in 15-16)
Tips for Writing an Effective Application
Essay
Top two tips: Be yourself and start early!
Other tips…
• Choose a Topic That Will Highlight You
• Keep Your Focus Narrow and Personal
• Show, Don’t Tell
• Use Your Own Voice
• Ask a Teacher or Parent to Proofread
Combined both forms for tonight’s
presentation…(white, stapled, with graphics)
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Step 1: COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
@ each school’s official website.
Follow ALL instructions carefully!
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Common App Account Matching – click on Not Needed if sure you will NOT apply to
any Common App Schools
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Step 2: Add schools to your
‘colleges I’m applying to’ list (Add to this list, view status, track results, actions, etc.)
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How Are You Applying?
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Step 3: Counselor Forms – If Needed… Many colleges and universities do NOT require a
Counselor form or recommendation. The Common App typically requires 2 teachers and a counselor.
If you are required to submit a Counselor recommendation, you MUST complete the Counselor Recommendation Survey in Naviance to obtain one.
About Me tab Surveys to Take Counselor Recommendation
Make an appointment to meet in-person with your Counselor to request a formal recommendation letter. Follow with an email confirmation.
Counselor will send necessary online school report forms in addition to the transcript and letter (if needed).
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FERPA Waiver
Why should you consider waiving your right of access?
Waiving your right lets colleges know that you will never try
to read your recommendations. That in turn reassures
colleges that your recommenders have provided support
that is candid and truthful. While you are free to respond as
you wish, if you choose not to waive your right, some
recommenders may decline your request, and some
colleges may disregard recommendations submitted on
your behalf.
(The Common App)
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IMPORTANT! Please note…
Allow a minimum of 15 school
days to process any request for
Teacher or Counselor
recommendation and/or
school report.
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Step 4: Releasing Official Transcripts
(Handout Provided - green)
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Request Release of Official Transcript: colleges tab colleges I’m applying to request transcript
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Select from current applications already in list, or
add under new applications.
Be sure to click Request Transcripts at bottom of page.
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PAYMENT PROCESS: SchoolView/FeePay http://www.district196.org/evhs/athletics/regdefault.aspx
Important: There is an $8 fee for each official
transcript. (Fee waivers are available for eligible students –
see your counselor.)
Exception: Pay for ALL Common Application schools with
one $8 payment – no matter how many Common App
schools on your list.
Look for Activity Name ‘College Application Transcripts’.
Click on FORM and provide information requested:
-Counselor Name (last name by alpha)
-Transcript destination (college, scholarship, PSEO)
-Honors transcript (if eligible)
-Name of college or university 50
Other Types of Transcripts
Use for scholarships, athletic recruiting, or personal.
Colleges tab transcripts (on left side of page
under ‘resources’) Select ‘request transcript for
scholarship or athletics’. Complete information
and submit request.
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STEP 5: If Needed, Request Recommendations from Teachers (Protocol available under “pages” in Naviance home page.) [Yellow handout]
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IMPORTANT
RECOMMENDATION REMINDERS
Students must first present themselves in
person to the teacher to ask if they agree to
write a letter of recommendation.
If they say yes, provide them with helpful
information – follow guidelines.
Add requests for teacher recommenders in
Naviance and complete Teacher
Recommendation #1 and/or #2 Surveys.
Be sure to THANK THEM and follow up with
them about your application results!
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Complete a Note or Letter w/Request (On back of yellow handout: Requesting Recommendations)
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Specify Teacher Requests
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Complete RESUME in Naviance (or Provide a copy of Resume: Activities, Honors, Jobs, etc.)
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Complete a Teacher Recommendation Survey for Each Faculty Member Writing a Letter for You
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Step 6: Reporting Official Test Scores:
Eastview High School does NOT release student test
scores to colleges, NCAA, or scholarship agencies. It is each student’s responsibility to release official
ACT or SAT test scores if they are not requested at the time of test administration.
Consider using the on-line process to release scores by
going to www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com.
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Reporting Official ACT Test Scores Directly from ACT:
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Release SAT (or SAT Subject Tests)
Through the CollegeBoard
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SAT Subject Test Policies: Only Highly Selective Schools Require or Recommend
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Step 7: Follow up!
View status of your application package:
-Check the college website
-Check your Naviance account
Keep a record of your usernames and
passwords for all application accounts!
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Dates to Remember:
November 1 – Typical Early Decision (binding) or Early
Action (non-binding) deadline Nov. 1 – Priority Deadline for U of MN – TC (Counselor Report Form NOT Required) Nov. 1 – Priority Deadline UW – Madison. (One Recommendation Required)
February 1 – Regular Deadline – UW System Schools January 1 Deadlines must be submitted by 12/5/16. 63
Schedule or GPA Concerns (after application is submitted)
Students should be sure to contact colleges for
approval before making any changes to their
reported class schedule!
Mid-Year Reports may be required by some
colleges or universities. Common App = required.
Avoid senior slide – final transcript will be sent at
end of year…avoid rescission of admission!
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Student Responsibilities: What You Need to Do
Application Admission
Application:
• Talk to your school counselor early in the process. He or she
will help you through the whole process, from research to filing
your applications.
• Research, understand and comply with the policies/procedures
of each college’s application fees, financial aid, scholarships,
and housing, especially when it comes to making deposits.
• If you can, visit colleges on your list.
• Complete the applications and submit them on time.
• Be honest––no one else should be applying for you!
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Admission:
• Notify each college whether you are accepting or rejecting its
offer by May 1 – National Decision Date (postmark date).
• Enroll at only one school and, if required, submit a deposit.
Exception: the waitlist. If you are accepted at a school where
you were waitlisted, you may enroll and submit any required
deposit. You also must immediately notify the first college at
which you enrolled and let them know you’ve changed your
decision.
• If you are accepted Early Decision, you must promptly
withdraw applications submitted to other colleges.
Exception: financial aid. If you are waiting to hear about
financial aid before you make a decision, you don’t have to
withdraw the applications.
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Prior-Prior Year: FAFSA to open
October 1st for Class of 2017
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Benefits of Prior-Prior Year
• File FAFSA starting October 1.
• Use taxes from two years ago; already submitted to IRS.
• Use IRS Retrieval Tool – easily import tax return.
• Sync financial aid & college application calendars.
• Remove barriers of priority filing deadlines – equal
opportunity for consideration for funds.
• Receive financial aid eligibility information in advance of
college decision deadline – encourage more thoughtful
and informed decisions.
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Create a New FSA ID (student & parent)
https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal
Student Aid
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Raise.me https://www.raise.me/colleges
What is Raise.me?
On Raise.me students, as early as 9th grade, are able to earn scholarship money from 140 partner colleges for academic and extracurricular achievements before they apply. These bite-sized scholarships are called micro-scholarships.
When students add achievements to their Portfolio on Raise.me, they earn Micro-Scholarships from the partner colleges that they are following. These achievements include good grades, participating in clubs, playing on a sports team, volunteering, visiting a college campus, and much more. Students can also include AP or IB courses, honors classes, and college-level courses.
Additional Perspectives on
Parenting Sessions:
• October 3rd @ 6:30 p.m.
FAFSA & Understanding
Financial Aid Awards (Presented by College Financial Aid Officer.)
• March @ 6:30 p.m. (during conferences)
College & Post HS Planning gr. 9-11
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Students Ultimately Need…
…to take the responsibility to utilize the information presented to them on the college application process and discuss this information with adults in their lives who may be able to help them.
EVHS Resources:
-Senior Group Meetings w/Counselors start 9/22/16
-Individual Counselor appointments are also available.
-Information is available on NAVIANCE Family Connection.
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Parents…thank you for coming tonight to learn about the EVHS college application process!!
Your gentle help and support is vital to
your son or daughter’s success!!!
Just remember….you are serene… (marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude)
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Eastview Counseling Staff 952-431-8914
Mr. Quincy Davis A – Do
Mr. Mark Wanous Dp – J
Ms. Terri Greener/Ms. Kelly Fisher K-O
Ms. Anne Scholen P – S / AVID 11
Ms. Larinda Hodges T – Z / AVID 12
Ms. Chris Franken College Planning & Assessment/GT
Ms. Pat Gerrits College Applications/Transcripts (x8914)
Ms. Joan Mullaney Assessment/Scholarships (x8915)
Ms. Cheryl Cross Registrar (x8913)
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