WVHS Senior College Information Night

PRESENTED BY:THE WVHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTMS. DAVIS, MRS. KUHLMAN, & MRS. REGNIER

Resources

NAVIANCECollege Representatives at WVHS

during lunch periodsLocal College FairsHelpful Web SitesGuidance Counselors

NAVIANCE- Overview

Transcript Requests & Application Tracking

WVHS College Admissions Data/Scattergram

Register for College Visits at WVHS

Scholarships Financial Aid InformationCareer Assessments/Research

Top College Choices of WVHS Graduates

1. College of DuPage2. University of Illinois

3. Illinois State University4. Northern Illinois University 5. Eastern Illinois University

6. University of Missouri-Columbia 7. Waubonsee Community

8. University of Illinois- Chicago9. Loyola University

10. Iowa State University

***Information found on the WVHS Home page under Student Profile Sheet***

Guidance WVHS TABPost-Secondary Guide

1. Letter of Recommendations2. Transcript Request Form 3. Senior Year Timeline 4. Financial Aid Information

School Profile Sheet- We do not rank

Naviance- Linked on WVHS homepage

How many applications should you submit?

It varies by student!Generally 3-5 schoolsSome apply to ONE,

some apply to many.

Safety School

Academic Safety– Your credentials meet or exceed admission standards AND you have applied early enough!

Financial Safety- the school is also affordable for your family!

Be sure you like the school well enough to actually attend, too!

Target School

Your credentials are within the range of published admission standards

** This does not guarantee admission!

Reach School

Your credentials are barely at or below published admission standards

**Note: All “highly selective” schools should be considered REACH schools for everyone

Early Decision vs. Early Action

Early Decision Apply early and get a decision early

Can only submit one ED application

BINDING!

Early Action Apply early and get a decision early

Rules vary by college!!!

READ! READ! READ!

College Admission Requirements

Minimum

4 years of English3 years of Math3 years of Science2.5/3 years of

Social Studies2 years of Foreign

Language, Fine Arts, or Vocational Education

Other FactorsGPAAcademic rigor-

courses takenACT/SAT ScoresActivities /

Leadership***Requirements and

Factors will vary!!

On-line Applications

Colleges prefer on-lineProofread before you hit

“submit!”What you need from counselor

will vary: transcript, letter of Recommendation, Counselor Rec form, Common app., etc

What’s on the application?

Standard College Applications Personal Information Academic Record

More Selective College Applications Essays Recommendation(s) Activities Personal Interview

Helpful Suggestions

1. Read the application requirements on-line before applying.

2. Identify deadline dates before you start be organized!

3. Follow directions carefully.4. Proofread!!!5. Make a Reference Sheet for your apps6. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

Should You Retake the ACT/SAT?

Check the requirements for your specific colleges

Scholarship? SAT Subject Tests?

Naviance- Online Access

Link on WVHS Web Site and Student Splash Page

User Name: Email address everything left of the @

Password: New Computer password

WVHS College Application Process:

1. Log into Naviance2. Update list of “Colleges I’m Applying to”3. Apply to the college/university 4. Request transcript and check the box

that you have applied 5. Turn in transcript request form and any

to Ms. Harris in the WVHS Main Office

Naviance Demo

Register for college visits at WVHS

“Colleges I’m applying to”How to submit a transcript

request Checking Transcript Status

To Complete Applications

1. Choose the college you are applying to and the application method you prefer

2. Complete your entries in Naviance

3. Submit Transcript Processing Form to Ms. Harris in the Main Office at WVHS

4. Request an official ACT and/or SAT report from ACT or College Board

Self- Reporting Schools

Students self report academic information No official transcript from WVHS sent in the Fall Students are advised to obtain an unofficial

copy of their transcript from the Senior House to complete self-reporting applications

IF students do not report accurately, offers of admission could be rescinded

Official transcript sent end of the school year Examples:

University of Illinois Champaign-UrbanaUniversity of Iowa

The Common App

1. One application with over 500 members

2. An essay is required3. Usually at least 1 letter of

recommendation4. Common App no longer

accepts paper applications.5. www.commonapp.org

Here is the Common App’s home page. Please note that under “Member Colleges & Universities” you can view if a letter of recommendation is needed, all deadlines, and application fees for each school

Letters of Recommendation Be sure your college needs a letter! Check

admission requirements from the school! Allow 2-3 weeks when asking for a letter Fill out a resume or a Student Profile Sheet

located in the Senior House Have a conversation with the writer on

sending the letter. Teachers can mail letters or give sealed

letters back to student. Counselor letters are sent directly from WVHS

Mid-Year Reports Not required by most schools Includes your 7th semester

transcript Turn in a transcript request form

& update request in Naviancein January if required

“Wait Listed”What does that mean??

You have NOT been accepted but you are “admissible”

Make other plans! Questions?? Call the College

Admissions Office or see your counselor

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Use the Financial Aid Estimators & Calculators on the colleges web sites- start early!

CSS/Financial Aid Profile File FAFSA after January 1, 2015 Research scholarships on NAVIANCE, with

colleges and on scholarship search engines Search WVHS Guidance tab for additional

information

For Student AthletesCompeting in DI or DII Athletics

1. Be sure to request your transcript be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse

2. Register with NCAA Clearinghouse at www.eligibilitycenter.org

3. Students must meet the approved 16 core course requirement by NCAA

4. Be sure to send your ACT score to the NCAA Clearinghouse

NAIA College Athletics

Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center at www.playnaia.org Request your official transcript be sent to NAIA Eligibility

Center Send your ACT/SAT score to NAIA Eligibility Center

1. There is no substitute for seeing a college yourself!

2. Call College Admission’s Office or go on-line to set up a college tour

3. If possible: sit in on a class, have a meal in the cafeteria, stay overnight, talk to as many students as possible

4. Go prepared to ask questions!

How can your student get this information?

* Mr. Davis and Mrs. Kuhlman will be presenting to senior students tomorrow (Friday 8/29) during each lunch period.

* Please encourage your student to attend and learn about the college application process

Your Counselors:

Mr. Davis House of 2015 (A-K)630-375-3332Isaiah_davis@ipsd.org

Mrs. Kuhlman House of 2015 (L-Z)630-375-3341Karen_Kuhlman@ipsd.org

Mrs. Regnier Director of Guidance 630-375-3340Jennifer_Regnier@ipsd.org

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!