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Navigating the College Application Process 2021-2022 Info for parents & students
Deciding on a College
● Degree
● Location: programs
urban, offered ● Admission
suburban, ● Intramurals Policy
rural, close , Activities ● Cost
to home, far Campus
from home
● ● Financial
life Aid
● Size: large
(30,000+), ● Support
medium Services
(10,000+),
small (1,000+)Naviance
Ohio Means Jobs k12 Co
llege
Navigator
Ohio’s Public Universiti
es
Ways to Research Ohio’s Private College
s
Schools Common AppHow do I Visit Colleges Right Now?
● In-Person Visits: All public universities are conducting
in-person visits and events. Check for deadlines to
sign up as capacity may vary. Check mask policies.
● OACAC sponsored Virtual College Exploration(to visit
with college representatives)
● College Reps visiting Fairview High School (check
Naviance for full schedule and sign up with Mrs.
Moomaw in the counseling office)
***NOTE: Schools track demonstrated interest***What to Look for In a College Visit
01 Admission Criteria 03 Living Arrangements
What are they looking What do the freshman
for? Do you meet the dorms look like?
criteria? How far away do I have
to park my car?
02 Class Size 04 Retention
What is the student to What is the % of
teacher ratio? students that stay and
Large lecture hall or graduate from this
small group? school?What to Look for In a College Visit
05 Campus Amenities 07 Nearby Towns
Student Union? Rec What towns/cities are
Center? Coffee Shop? nearby? How can I get
Restaurants? Book there easily?
Store? Green Space?
06 Campus Services 08 Greek Life/Activities
Writing Lab? What do the students
Math tutoring? get involved in on
Career Advising? campus?What are Colleges Looking For
(right now)?
ALL colleges
All Ohio (both public and
● They are looking
Public private) are
at:
Schools are taking a more
● GPA
Test-Optional HOLISTIC ● Rigor of
● About 85% of APPROACH this Coursework vs.
Ohio Private year (and Coursework
moving forward) available
Schools are ● Grade trends
Test-Optional ● CCP/AP
● Special Talents
● Extracurriculars
/work/volunteerCOVID-19 Impact on Selective Review
Colleges are aware that the following may have happened:
● Pass/fail grades awarded
● Cancellation of higher-level offerings
● Limited extra-curricular activities
● Need for kids to help other siblings during remote learning or
pick up hours at work to assist the family
Colleges want to know if you have had to help out at home
due to COVID-19’s impact on your family and will take it into
account when reviewing your applicationTesting Options (if you so choose)
collegeboard.org/sat
ACT SAT
actstudent.orgACT
● Widely accepted
● Scale of 1-36
● Four sections: Math, English, Reading, Science (with optional
5th Writing section)
● Six testing dates (October and December are HERE)
● Fees:
○ $60 testing fee
○ $15 additional for optional writing portion
○ $16 score report sent to college
○ FEE WAIVERS available for students on free/reduced
lunch
Test prep: actstudent.org, check our websiteSAT ● Widely accepted, preferred at highly selective colleges ● Score range 400-1600 (CR and M) ● 7 testing dates ● Fees: ○ Test fee $55 ○ $12 to send score report to college ● Test Prep available through Khan academy
Speaking of Tests...
Test scores are NOT
factored into the
admissions
equation even if
scores are
submitted
Test Optional
Student can decide whether or Test Blind
not to submit test scores, but if
submitted, they will be looked
at
NOTE: some degree programs
and scholarships may still
require test scoresApplication Process
01 Apply online 03 ACT/SAT scores
You will either apply If sending scores, they
directly on the college’s must be sent from the
website or using testing agency directly
Common App
Other Things
02 Transcript Request 04 Required:
You MUST fill out the Some schools require:
Transcript Request Essay
Form for your Letter(s) of
transcripts to be Recommendation
Counselor forms
sent...one form for eachHelpful Tips: Know your deadlines!!! Allow 10-14 days for the counseling office to process applications!!! Apply Early!!!
How to Apply with
the Common App
1. Go to commonapp.org to get started
2. Create your account (use an email address you use regularly as it
becomes your username)
3. Add schools to your “My Colleges” list--to do this click on the “College
Search” tab and enter as much information as you know
4. Know the requirements for each school
5. Gather the information you need: high school courses/grades,
ACT/SAT scores and dates taken, activities involved in, awards received,
parent/guardian information
6. START!!!Naviance We send all of your application materials from our office electronically through Naviance (this includes: transcripts, school report, counselor forms, teacher letters of recommendation) You will add colleges to your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list and indicate the admission deadline you are choosing If you are applying via Common App, you will need to go into Naviance and MATCH your Common App account to Naviance by entering the same email address you used to create your Common App account (easy peasy, really!) Once you get your decision from the school, you will go in and enter that next to the school name (we need data for future use:)) You can also use Naviance to search for colleges, careers, scholarships **CHECK OUT THE NAVIANCE HELP VIDEOS ON OUR WEBSITE**
How to Login to Naviance
It always seems impossible
until it is done!
--author unknownNeed Help?
Contact Ms. Parente
(440) 356-3500 x. 4103
jparente@fairview.k12.oh.u
sThanks!
Do you have any questions?
youremail@freepik.com
+91 620 421 838
yourcompany.com
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