College Application Process
for
Eastview Seniors
September, 2015
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
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towards a successful, fulfilling education.
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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!5
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– Advanced College Search & Super Match
Additional search under LINKS at Home page in NAVIANCE:
Princeton Review – “Find Your Dream School”
College Navigator – U.S. Federal Govt. site (a favorite!)
CollegeBoard – “bigfuture!”
US College Score Card - US Dept of Ed. Site (New!)
(Check for additional college search resources on Family Connection)
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NAVIANCE Advanced College Search
under “college search”
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NAVIANCE SuperMatch College Search
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Princeton Review – “Find Your Dream School”
http://www.princetonreview.com/college-education
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College Navigator
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
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bigfuture by College Board
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
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2015 MN National College Fair Oct. 21-22
Register @ https://www.gotomyncf.com
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College Resources
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Explore Net Price Calculators
http://studentnpc.collegeboard.org/
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College Admissions Representatives @ EVHS
-Visit Schedule-
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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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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
account –
not a parent account – to process applications/transcripts.
NOTE: Students must use their own Naviance
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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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THE COMMON APPLICATION
http://www.commonapp.org/
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Steps to Submit
THE COMMON APPLICATION
(Pink handout provided)
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The Common Application serves over 600
Colleges and Universities
Minnesota Institutions:
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Augsburg College
Carleton College
College of Saint Benedict
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 – Follow steps 2-7 above as they apply to you; completing the
application sections in Common App and requesting
recommenders, transcript and counselor recommendation
through Naviance!
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Common App:
Applicant Solutions Center
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The Common Application:
Essay Prompts
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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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Step 3: Counselor Forms – If Needed…
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Many colleges and universities do NOT require a
Counselor form or recommendation. The Common App
typically requires 2 teachers and a counselor.
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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
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Indicate the name of your Counselor as a recommender in
Naviance on the ‘colleges I’m applying to’ page – look up their
name under the teacher recommendation request link.
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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 - white)
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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
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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 “recommendation” at links in Naviance home page.)
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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 the packet of
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 Letter of Request
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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 Test Scores:
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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:
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November 1 – Typical Early Decision (binding) or Early
Action (non-binding) deadline
December 15 – Priority Deadline for U of MN – TC
(Counselor Report Form NOT Required)
Priority Deadline UW – Madison = 11/1/15.
(Optional Online Counselor Recommendation Form Available)
February 1 – Regular Deadline – UW System Schools
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January 1 Deadlines must be submitted by 12/3/15.
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Schedule or GPA Concerns
(after submitting application)
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Students should be sure to contact colleges for
approval before making any changes to their
reported class schedule!
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Mid-Year Reports may be required by some
colleges or universities.
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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 t​​o 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 (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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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 9/23/15
-Individual Counselor appointments are also available.
-Information is available on NAVIANCE Family Connection.
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Additional Perspectives on
Parenting Sessions:
• October 19th @ 6:30 p.m.
Paying for College (MN Office of Higher Education)
• January th @ 6:30 p.m.
Understanding Financial Aid Awards
(Presented by College Financial Aid Rep.)
• March 10th @ 6:30 p.m. (during conferences)
College & Post HS Planning gr. 9-11
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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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