1. Teacher and Counselor Recommendations

*Heads up! The process for

the two types of recs is different

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2. Submitting the

Common App

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Sure! I’ll write you a recommendation, but you MUST follow these steps!

College timeline, Common App, Colleges in Naviance

I can..

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Set up common app

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Enter key details into C.A.

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Add colleges to C.A.

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Have the pink form & application Checklist

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More Common App

I can..

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Complete and sign the FERPA release in C.A

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Add colleges to my Naviance Account

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Identify HOW I am applying in Naviance

i.e. C.A. or Direct to Institution

Linking Naviance & Common App. Sending Transcripts

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Officially request transcripts

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choosing the accurate “type” of application for each school. ED, EA, Rolling

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Link C.A and Naviance

Letters of Recommendation

I can..

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Follow the appropriate process to request teacher letters of recommendation

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Follow the appropriate process to request counselor letters of recommendation

FAFSA & paying for college

I can identify..

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Where and how to start the FAFSA

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Where and how to start the VT state grant

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Start finding $ for college using scholarship tools like the fastweb, CHS website, Naviance and

VSAC and Local Scholarships

I can..

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Identify multiple resources I can use to apply for scholarships

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Describe how to apply for VSAC scholarships

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Identify at least 1 scholarship I am eligible for in the VSAC booklet

Graduation Tasks

I can..

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Take the graduation Survey on Naviance

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Request final transcript on naviance

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Take the CHS exit survey on naviance

The Arc of Glory

Learning Targets

3.Go to “colleges” and then “colleges I’m applying to”

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How to request teacher letters of Recommendation

1. Check school websites to see what is required for recommendations

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• Ask your teacher(s) in person using this form

Scroll down to Letters of Recommendation Link

1. Select a teacher

2. Select the school(s)

3. Write a note to each teacher

Don’t select all. Choose which schools you want the teacher to send your recommendation to.

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**If you add schools, you need to tell your teachers and counselor as these do not get sent automatically.

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*Look at required/allowed

If you need a counselor recommendation, the process is a bit different, so follow along…�

Counselor Letters of Recommendation

• Go to your initials in the top right hand corner.

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• Click on Surveys from your school

1. Fill out the Counselor Survey. The more info, the better!

2. Make an appointment with your counselor.

3. Your counselor will only write your recommendation AFTER this meeting has occurred.

• Contact the school and let them know YOUR part of the application will be on time, but the school’s information may come in late.
• In order to avoid this issue make sure you give your recommenders plenty of time. Asking as soon as TODAY or tomorrow is a good idea!
• REMEMBER: You do NOT need to wait for recommendations to be sent before you submit your application. These are 2 separate processes.

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What if I don’t have 3-4 weeks before the deadline!?

Tips for submitting the Common Application.

• Many schools have supplemental questions.
• Submit each college separately under “my colleges” tab.
• Each section of the Common App needs a green check mark before you are able to submit.
• You’ll be shown a draft before you officially submit your application. PROOFREAD!
• You’ll be asked to pay for each application separately.
• Double check your green checklist (both sides).

Thank You Notes

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• It is HIGHLY recommended that you write your teachers, coaches, counselors, etc. a THANK YOU note after they have written a letter of recommendation for you. This is a life skill that will go a looooooong way.
• Don’t forget!! Write one right away!!