Naviance and College Applications

Transcript - Where to find it

• How many credits do you have?
• What classes/credits are you in now?

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DVC - Kenyetta Tribble/Ann Uwawithya

DVC

Advantages to attending a 2-year school

Student to do’s:

Summer Activities

Leadership

SPORTS

Talents &

Achievements

Present a Strong Student Voice

Transcript�Grades & Courses

WINNING STUDENT PROFILE

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Essay

RIGOR

Naviance - ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG IN

College/Career Planning and College Application software

1. Venture Web-site: https://vis-srvusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
2. Right Hand Side: Quick Links: Naviance Family Connection https://student.naviance.com/venture
3. Student use their VE SCHOOL EMAIL to log in

Naviance Colleges I’m applying to:

https://www.screencast.com/t/jp4DehOsrA

College Planning Resources

http://connection.naviance.com/venture

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2) Career Cluster Finder (Can be done multiple times)

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3) Strengths Explorer

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4) Super Match

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California College Info

https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/search

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SAT/ACT Testing - Test Optional

• Not required for Fall 2022
• More emphasis on other areas of application
• Students can report scores if they have them.
• Some schools are using these scores for English/Math Placement, not for acceptance
• SAT Oct. 13
• ACT Oct. 23

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Helpful Information - 4 Year Applications

CEEB Code or School Code

Primary Students: Venture School: 053224

SSID # - 10 Digit ID number in Infinite Campus: California uses this number to track students in K-12 schools and college progress

Grade 12 Class Size: 31

SRVUSD DOES NOT RANK STUDENTS

California State University System

• https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
• Application Submission Dates: CSU Oct. 1-November 30
• 7 Sections: Demographics, Academics,
• An email account they will have after graduation
• Heavier emphasis on the Supplemental Factors:
• Additional A-G coursework
• College Classes
• 1st Generation
• 2.5 GPA Minimum
• Transcripts not needed until acceptance in April

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CSU Fall 2023 Application Deadlines

Impacted Campuses Application Deadlines November 30th of each year

Fresno State San Jose

Los Angeles Fullerton

San Luis Obispo Long Beach

Pomona San Diego

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CSU Fall 2023 Application Deadline Continued….

These schools often extend the November deadline as they are often not as impacted.

Bakersfield Sacramento

Channel Islands San Bernardino

Chico San Marco

Dominguez Hills Sonoma

Monterey Bay Stanislaus

Northridge

CSU Fall 2022 Application Deadline Continued...

Later Deadlines

East Bay (2/15/22)

Humboldt (2/28/22)

Maritime (7/1/22)

San Francisco (12/30/21)

UC Applications - 13 Campuses

Application opened August 1

Application submission November 1-30

Demographic information

Essay

Transcripts not needed until acceptance in Spring

Essay-Self Reflection/Sharing

UC-4 essays adding up to 350 words each

• Choose 4 from 8 options
• What can you share clearly/concisely
• What is your personal story to share

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Common Application Essay Prompts

• Watch how may “I” statements you have in each essay
• As personal as possible
• Detail/Self-Reflection
• Covid cliques: “Covid was SOOOOO Hard”
• Sensitive to Audience
• Don’t talk negatively about former schools

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CSU-NO ESSAY

Common Application Deadlines - Private Schools Only

Early Decision

Letters of Recommendation - Common App

Generally, If needed

• Recommendation Template
• 2 teachers and 1 counselor
• 2 Teachers that student has good relationship with: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
• Talk with Teachers NOW if you will need letters
• Naviance Resume
• Teachers send letters to akruse@srvusd.net for IS students

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College Options

• Community College
• 2 Years and/or 60 Transferable Credits
• Certificate/Transfer Admission Program (TAG)

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DVC/Las Positas Colleges

• Enrolling Counseling 95
• Educational Planning Course
• Venture will use Naviance to send transcripts to 2-year schools

FAFSA - Free Application for Student Aid

Opens Oct. 1 every year - Early submissions generally receive more $$$

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Many colleges are now linking this with priority registration.

Undergraduate Study Only

Pell Grant-Need Based - limited to 12 semesters-6 years

Cal Grant-A, B, & C Levels: Need Based, Core subject GPA submitted by district

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Student To Do’s:

Log into Naviance: Add ALL schools you are applying to

IF you need letters of recommendation, fill out the google

document and share with o Ms. Kruse

Schedule a meeting with Ms. Kruse if you have questions:

Meeting links at the bottom of email signature

Ms. Kruse - Virtual meeting request link

• Naviance
• Strengths Explorer, Do What You Are
• 4-Year or 2-Year Options
• SAT Testing Plan-Not Needed for Fall 2021 or Fall 2022 applicants at this time
• College Match: Reach/Match/Safety Schools
• Send a google meeting request to Ms. Kruse with questions.

Review/Next Steps

University of California - 13 Campuses

Personal Insite Question Web-site