ANTS? COLLEGE?
DO THEY RELATE?
3 Simple Steps for Any Application
NAVIANCE
APPLY
TRACK
Complete the 3 steps of A N T,
and all documents will be sent
for your applications!
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FACT: Ants are
capable of carrying
object 50x their own
weight.
FACT: The total weight
of all the ants in the
world is the same , if not
greater than that of all
humans.
Step 1: Apply!
Different Types of Applications
College’s own Application – on their
website
Common Application - link from college website
 Non Standard
Complete Your Applications
from the college’s website
“Common Application”
Used by thousands of colleges
SEND TEST SCORES
 Most colleges prefer that your test scores be sent
directly from the testing agency.
 www.collegeboard.com or act.org
Still Time to Sign up
 ACT: www.act.org Deadline is Nov 6 for the Dec. 12th
test
 SAT: www.collegeboard.org Deadline is October 1st
for November 7th test. Deadline is November 6th for
December 5th test
 Free/Reduced lunch? Fee waivers available
Step 2: Enter it in Naviance
Enter Data Dashboard ID # Here
Enter Data Dashboard Password Here
Click On “Colleges” Tab, then
“Colleges I’m Applying To”
Match & Link your Common
Application to your Naviance
If you aren’t applying to any Common
Application schools, just click “Not Needed”
MATCH YOUR COMMON APP &
NAVIANCE
 https://vimeo.com/102639828
Click on “Add Colleges to this
List” to add your college(s)!
Do your colleges require Letters
of Recommendation?
Letters of Rec
 ONLY IF YOU NEED ONE!
 Provide Teacher/Counselor 3 weeks notice.
 Ask politely 
 Note: Counselor letters are required for all
schools that use the Common Application
 Fill out a Brag Sheet for teacher and
counselor. The more details the better!
 Enter request into Navance.
 Be sure to follow up with a thank you!
Letters of Rec. Cont’d…
Add the teacher names
Request that your TRANSCRIPT is
sent through Naviance
 Before requesting transcripts in Naviance,
pick-up an unofficial transcript from Ms. Roma
ASAP.
 Make sure transcript is correct.
 Remember to request final transcripts later!
(handout available in counseling office)
Transcripts in Naviance
Transcripts…
Non-standard applications
NEW THIS YEAR!!!
Self Reporting Schools
Step 3: Tracking Form
Turn it in to Ms. Roma
in Counseling Office!
Let’s Review
Apply (through College Website)
Naviance – Enter it into your account,
including what you need sent from SW
Track – Turn in your Tracking Form to Ms.
Roma
Annie Ant
(Sample Student)
Annie applies via WWU on line application
Annie completes Naviance Steps
Annie submits her Naviance/College
Tracking Form to Mrs. Roma
Annie Ant Follows Up
 Makes sure her applications are complete
through college websites & Common App
 Checks her Naviance to be sure it’s up to date
 Alerts Ms. Roma if there are changes/additions
for tracking sheets
 Contacts colleges directly, by email or phone,
with any questions about her applications and
requirements.
DEADLINES!!!!!
Pay close
attention to these!
University of
Washington’s
deadline is
December 1st!
Not sure where to apply?
 Naviance
 Mrs. Spellman
 National College
Fair (October
16th)
 SW college reps
visits
 Counselors
READ THE DIRECTIONS!!!
 It is your responsibility to figure out exactly
what each school wants.
 Make Checklists for each school, with due dates,
passwords, and parts needed.
 No more, no less. Only get transcripts and
letters of recommendation if they are needed!
NCAA Athlete?
REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED!
Make sure you are in right classes – check NCAA
At the end of the year, have your final transcript sent to
NCAA (enter it in Naviance).
Keep your grades up for NCAA’s new rules
Be sure you’re enrolled for NCAA recruitment:
eligibilitycenter.org
SHOREWOOD
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE &
LIFE
Questions
Counselors
Mrs. Spellman
Mrs. Roma
Colleges!
DON’T FORGET…
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