College Application Process
for
Eastview Seniors
September, 2013
Eastview High School
“Crustaceans are at their
most vulnerable when they
are between shells.”
Author Unknown
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!
Family Connection
Access NAVIANCE through the
FAMILY CONNECTION link at the EVHS
website home page or go to:
www.connection.naviance.com/evhs
Returning Users Login
w/e-mail & Password.
New Users Create an Account
with an E-mail & Password
Welcome to Your Home Page!
Check out: Pages, Links, What’s New, Document Library, Messages, & Mobile App
College Search
NAVIANCE– Advanced College Search & Super Match
Additional search under LINKS at Home page in NAVIANCE:
Princeton Review – “the school finder” (a favorite!)
College Navigator – U.S. Federal Govt. site (a favorite!)
CollegeBoard – “bigfuture!”
(Check for additional college search resources on Family Connection)
NAVIANCE Advanced College
Search under “college search”
NAVIANCE SuperMatch College Search
Princeton Review – the school finder
College Navigator
2013 MN National College Fair Sept. 24-25
Register @ www.gotocollegefairs.com
Colleges Tab:
College Search, College Resources, Admission Rep. Visits, & More!
College Resources
Explore Net Price Calculators
College Admissions Representatives
-Visit Schedule-
Careers Tab:
Personality Type, Explore Careers & Clusters, Career Interest Profiler
Explore Careers & Clusters
Personality Type
“Do What You Are”
[A Personality/Career Inventory]
About Me Tab:
Resume, Surveys to Take, Test Scores & More!
Resume
Surveys to Take
(Counselor’s Questionnaire if requesting a recommendation)
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Mainly an online process!
Not all colleges/universities process in
the same way or require the same things!
Non – Common Application
Common Application
Students must use their own Naviance
account – not a parent account – to process
applications/transcripts.
EVHS STEPS to SUBMIT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
[Not for use for Common App schools]
(Blue handout provided))
Steps to Submit
THE COMMON APPLICATION
(Pink handout provided)
Combined both forms for tonight’s
presentation…(white, stapled, with graphics)
Step 1: COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
@ each school’s official website.
Follow ALL instructions carefully!
Step 2:
Add schools to your
‘colleges I’m applying to’ list
(Add to this list, view status, track results, actions, etc.)
Common App Account Matching –
click on Not Needed if sure you will NOT
apply to any Common App Schools
Step 3: Counselor Forms – If Needed…

Many colleges and universities do NOT require a
Counselor form or recommendation. The Common App
requires 2 teachers and a counselor.
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If you are required to submit one, you MUST complete the
Counselor’s Questionnaire in Naviance to obtain a
Counselor recommendation.
About Me tab  Surveys to Take  Counselor’s Questionnaire

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.

Counselor will send necessary online school report forms in
addition to the transcript and letter (if needed).
IMPORTANT! Please note…
Allow a minimum of 15 school
days to process any request for
Teacher or Counselor
recommendation and/or
school report.
Step 4: Releasing Official Transcripts
(Handout Provided - white)
Request Release of Official Transcript
through colleges tab  colleges I’m applying to
 request transcript
Select from current applications already in list, or
add under new applications.
Be sure to click Request Transcripts at bottom of page.
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.)
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
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.
STEP 5: If Needed, Request Recommendations from Teachers
(Protocol available under “recommendation” at links in Naviance home page.)
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.
 Indicate teacher recommenders in Naviance
 Be sure to THANK THEM and follow up with
them about your application results!
Complete a Letter of Request
Provide a Resume of Activities,
Accomplishments, Job, etc.
Complete a Teacher’s Questionnaire for Each Faculty
Member Writing a Letter for You
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.act.org or www.collegeboard.com.
Reporting Official Test Scores:
Release SAT (or SAT Subject Tests)
Through the CollegeBoard
SAT Subject Test Policies:
Only Highly Selective Schools Require or Recommend
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!
Streamline the Process:
Apply with The Common Application
(available for a specific group of over 500 schools)
Common App:
Applicant Help Center
The Common Application:
Step 1 – Create a user account @ www.commonapp.org
Step 2 – Complete the FERPA waiver on Common App
(Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act)
Step 3 – Complete the Common App 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!
Dates to Remember:
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November 1 – Early Decision or Early Action deadline
December 16 – Priority Deadline for U of MN – TC
(Counselor Report Form NOT Required)
Priority Deadline UW – Madison = 11/1/13.
(Online Counselor Report Form Available)
February 1 – Regular Deadline – UW System Schools

January 1 Deadlines must be submitted by 12/2/13.
Schedule or GPA Concerns
(after submitting application)

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.

Avoid senior slide – final transcript will be sent at
end of year…avoid rescission of admission!
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!
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.
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 9/26/13
-Individual Counselor appointments are also available.
-Information is available on NAVIANCE Family Connection.
Additional Perspectives on
Parenting Sessions:
• January 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
Alumni College Freshmen Panel
• January 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
Understanding Financial Aid
(Presented by College Financial Aid Rep.)
• March 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
College & Post HS Planning for Juniors
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)