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Planning for College

Discover expert strategies for college admission success, key evaluation factors, test preparation guidelines, and valuable resources. Get advice on connecting with colleges and maximizing Naviance for a smooth application process.

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Planning for College

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  1. Planning for College Presented By: Lynn Slaughter Independent College Consultant The Comprehensive College Check www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  2. The Admission Evaluation:In order of importance by College Deans • Transcript • Test Scores : SAT, ACT, Subject Tests • Resume : Extracurricular activities; Leadership, Work, etc. 4. Essays 5. Teacher Recommendations 6. Counselor Recommendations 7. Other: Interview, talent, coaches ratings, etc. www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  3. Tests! Tests! Tests! 10th Grade • PSAT – Use as diagnostic 11th grade • One ACT and one SAT each • Begin writing Essays for your applications 11th - 12th Grade • Repeat best test if necessary, NO more than three times • Subject Tests and AP tests if necessary 12th grade • Build and Update Resume • Begin completing Common Application/Apply Texas www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  4. Connecting Early with Colleges:College Fairs and High School Visits Why Connect Early? National College Fair in Houston – Early Spring each year • NRG Stadium Convention Center • 800+ Colleges Represented College Representatives • Visit High Schools to network with students • Learn about the College • Rep learns about you – First Contact for Admissions www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  5. Contact Information NACAC - College Fair http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/Pages/default.aspx College Board – SAT , Advanced Placement and Subject Tests https://www.collegeboard.org/ ACT Testing http://www.act.org The Comprehensive College Check – Lynn Slaughter http://www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  6. Naviance and the College Application Process Karen Sebung, MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist www.clearcreektherapy.com www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  7. Top 10 features of NAVIANCE • Links to SAT/ACT Prep and sites that are often used by students. • Course History (COURSES TAB) • 4-year Plans (COURSES TAB) • Goal Planning (ABOUT ME TAB) • Interest Inventory (CAREERS & ABOUT ME TABS) • Resume builder (ABOUT ME TAB) • Roadtrip Nation (CAREERS TAB) • SuperMatch College Search (COLLEGES TAB) • College Application Process (COLLEGES TAB) • Scholarship Search (COLLEGES TAB) www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  8. Texas 4-Year Public Universities • www.applytexas.org Complete application • Request SAT/ACT scores through testing agency • Request transcripts • Update COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO list • Optional: Teacher/Counselor Letter of Recommendation www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  9. Out-of-State & Private 4-Year Universities • www.commonapp.org Complete application • Request SAT/ACT scores through testing agency • Request transcript • Complete FERPA waiver • Update COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO list • REQUIRED: Teacher and counselor letter of recommendation and other documents www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  10. School Specific Applications • See individual college websites to complete application • Request SAT/ACT scores through testing agency • Request transcripts • Update COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO list • Request teacher and/or counselor recommendations as needed www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  11. Community Colleges • Complete college application on the website • Must take TSI-Assessment unless exemption is met • Request final transcript in May • Update COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  12. PLEASE NOTE • Students transcript requests via Naviance will not be processed prior to August ,2016. There is a $2 fee per transcript. This fee must be paid prior to documents being mailed or electronically submitted for the student. Please allow 5 school days for processing. www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  13. Student Brag Sheet • (ABOUT ME TAB) • Complete THIS SUMMER!!! If you will be a senior next year. www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

  14. A Naviance Guide to help you with the college application process is included in our handouts. www.comprehensivecollegecheck.com

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