Naviance & College Planning Presented by The Ledyard High School Counseling Department

Naviance & College Planning Presented by The Ledyard High School Counseling Department

What is Naviance? Naviance s Family Connection is a comprehensive website that assists with the following: College Planning and Application Process Increase communication with students Career Planning Resume Building, completing on-line surveys, manage timelines & deadlines Personality Assessment & Learning Style Comparing GPA, SAT to past LHS graduates Student Success Plan (SSP)

Why are we using Naviance? Allows us to collect data for grades 6-12, including college acceptance information Allows us to send supporting documents to schools through EDocs College Applications Transcripts School Profile Letters of Recommendations

Who is using Naviance? Students Parents School Counselors Teachers

How Do I Access Naviance? www.ledyard.net Click on LHS Click www.connection.naviance. com/ledyard/ Once you access this link, you will need to register OR if you are a returning visitor you can sign-in using your email and Naviance password. First time users will need to register using a code assigned to students and parents by LHS.

Learning Styles What is a Learning Style? Defined as how a person learns best. 30 Minute Assessment Auditory Watching Visual Listening Kinetics Hands-on Career Interest Profiler Assesses career interest using The Six Holland Types which include: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.

My Learning Style

Career Interest Profiler

Career Planning Do What You Are (Personality Assessment) Completed Sophomore Year Results identify a list of careers and majors that match your students personality. Detailed job specifications Education/ Certification needed Salary There is also a list of majors that correlate with the careers, and when clicked will provide a list of colleges with that major.

Do What You Are

Road to Success.. Which road will you take?

Living in your parents basement watching TV and playing video games all day is not an option.

College Planning How can Family Connection help me find a college?

About the College Process Keep the process in perspective Work together as a family Students must take ownership $ Discuss finances openly $ Start early and meet all deadlines Attend LHS College Fair in October

College Application Process Information can be found: Handouts you receive tonight www.collegeboard.org College Admissions Speaker @ Senior College Planning Night Naviance Family Connection Senior meetings with students in early fall LHS Guidance webpage www.ledyard.net/lhs/guidance/

Application Process Using Naviance Important Note! Family Connection is required for all students. If applying to college, students must: Update Prospective & Active College Applications Update College Responses Request College Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation in Naviance Respond to all Milestones & Surveys (Senior Exit Survey)

4 year vs. 2 year Finding a College Size Location Campus Culture Majors Academic Credentials Dorms $ Cost $ Extracurricular Activities Special Programs

College Search

Colleges I m Thinking About

Colleges I m Applying To

Hit the Road * Visit each school s website: General Information Requirements Deadlines * Attend open houses and tours * Speak to current students * Schedule interview (if offered)

Types of Admission Early Decision (Binding) Early Action Rolling Admission Regular Admission

Evaluating an Application Transcript GPA Rank, Courses, Grades SAT, SAT Subject Tests or ACT (Student must request scores from College Board and/or ACT to be sent directly to Colleges) Essay(s) Resume Extracurricular Activities Letters of Recommendation

Components of the Application It is required you apply electronically! Instant submission & confirmation Application Components: Student & Demographic Area Academic Information Essays Extracurricular Activities Check for completed signatures

What Will LHS Electronically Send? Transcript Counselor Recommendation Form Secondary School Report (if required) Letters of Recommendation (sent by teachers) LHS School Profile

What to Give Your Counselor? For colleges not accepting documents electronically, hard copies will be sent. Large manila envelope, addressed to each college with proper postage. Counselor or school form if required. 10 school days notice Activity/Brag Sheet (for electronic & paper applications)

Teacher Recommendations Provide your Teachers/Counselors with: Teacher Evaluation Form (if required by the college) Two Teacher Recommendations (on average) Ask 3-4 weeks (minimum) in advance Provide a list of colleges & date you would like them to be submitted An Activity/Brag Sheet or Resume Thank You Note

College Admission Testing Students must register to take the SAT and/or ACT - SAT fee includes sending scores to 4 colleges FREE - SAT subject tests or ACT with writing are required for some colleges, usually more competitive schools (check with each school). - LHS CEEB Code: 070342

Registration Deadlines * $50 Test Dates Test Regular (Late fee) May 3, 2014 (LHS will be a test site for this date) LHS #07310 SAT & Subject Tests April 4, 2014 April 18, 2014 June 7, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests May 9, 2014 May 23, 2014

Registration Deadlines * ACT Test Dates U.S. Regular Late Registration April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 21, 2014 June 14, 2014 @ LHS May 9, 2014 May 23, 2014

$ Financial Aid $

$ Scholarships $

National Collegiate Athletic Association Student athletes intending to play NCAA Division I or Division II sports must register with the NCAA at: www.eligibilitycenter.org

ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS Reserved Officer Training Corps Scholarship * Application process starts spring of Junior year * Military pays for Tuition, Books, Fees (may also include Room and Board) * Receive monthly stipend * Upon graduating from college you are a commissioned officer * Owe 4-6 years active duty

Resources Where to find Resources Handouts Family Connection Resource Link Frequently Used Resources SAT www.collegeboard.org NCAA - www.eligibilitycenter.org Common App www.commonapp.org FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov ACT www.actstudent.org

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If you would like to register for Naviance and need assistance, School Counselors will be available in the Career Center Room 312 for help. Thank you for coming! Drive safely!

You are now ready to launch

THE END of High School and the beginning of your future!