School Counseling Department

Senior Parent Information Night

Welcome to Senior Year!!!

Glimpse into the Class of ‘25

• The Class of ‘25 applied to over 300 different colleges & universities
• Students applied to an average of 10 colleges/universities

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A sampling of colleges a high number of multiple submitted applications:

SUNY Binghamton (64)

SUNY Buffalo (43)

UMass Amherst (36)

University of Vermont (33)

SUNY Albany (31)

SUNY New Paltz (27)

Syracuse University (22)

Westchester CC (21)

Northeastern (20)

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (20)

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Components of an application

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• The physical application: (Common App, Coalition App/SCOIR or the college’s own application)
• Student transcript with CHHS Profile
• Standardized test scores (if applicable)
• Personal essay
• Letters of recommendation- 1-2 teachers & school counselor (other- if applicable)
• Resume (activities list)
• Supplemental essays (if applicable)
• Portfolios/auditions/interviews (if applicable)

Senior “to do” List - Early fall

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• Finalize college list

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• Fill out Senior Autobiography packet (was due on 9/12)

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• Meet with counselor to review autobiography and college list

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• Review transcript on portal

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• Finalize standardized testing, if applicable

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• Start a common application account

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• Continue filling out application

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• Write essay and supplemental essays, if applicable

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• Visit campus’ and/or attend rep visits at CHHS (demonstrated interest)

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• Request transcripts and letters of recommendation on Naviance

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• Adhere to deadlines!!! So important!!!!

Dabima VS. Naviance

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• Optional resource to help students stay organized with application requirements - including very easy access to all supplemental essays

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• Has a comprehensive college search capability

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• Provides students w/ “My Chances” based on actual data from college

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• Student can add a team (parents, teachers, etc) to get feedback on essays and resume

• Required for students requesting transcripts & letters of recommendation

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• Students update all admissions decisions

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• Has a comprehensive college & career search capability

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• Used to schedule all admissions rep visits

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• Used by school counselors & teachers submit all required school documentation to colleges

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Naviance College Rep Visits

Students must register 48 hours in advance for any college rep visit!

Importance of rep visits:

• To learn more about a specific college
• Great way to show demonstrated interest, especially if student has not been on campus
• Meet the admissions representative who will be reading your application!

Naviance Dashboards - Transcript & Teacher Letter Requests

• Individual meetings with all seniors to review college list, review senior autobiography packet and other post secondary plans (from June - end of October).

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• Met with seniors during this past Tiger Tuesday to review process of requesting official transcripts, teacher letters of recommendation, Common App/Naviance matching and the FERPA form.

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• Counselors will be holding application workshops to assist students with their activities list and essays.

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• The Counseling department will be holding a Financial Aid Night for parents on October 29th.

School Counselor Supports

Student & Counselor Responsibilities

Student

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• Request transcripts & letters in Naviance at least 3 weeks prior to application deadlines

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• Pay close attention to & adhere to all college deadlines

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• Submit application to each college

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• Send SAT/ACT scores, if applicable

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• Check email daily

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• Follow all directions communicated by college after submission of application (start portal account, etc.)

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Counselor

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• Provide support to student pertaining to all aspects of the application

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• Submit transcripts by each application deadline after requests are made by student through Naviance

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• Submit counselor letter of recommendation by application deadline

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• Submit School Profile

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• Submit mid year grades to colleges

Financial Aid & Scholarship Information

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Financial Aid

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• All schools require the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - opens on 10/1

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• Some private colleges also require the CSS Profile - opens on 10/1

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• Pay very close attention to individual college deadlines pertaining to financial aid

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• Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 via zoom

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Scholarships

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• Check w/ each college about scholarship opportunities, if applicable

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• Use websites, like Fastweb, Going Merry & Scholarships.com

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• Local/regional scholarships - can be found on the Class of 2026 google classroom

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• CHHS Scholarship Program - seniors will learn about this in late winter

Additional Information/Resources on

CHHS Counseling Website

Q & A