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Applying to College?

Here are a few reminders...

Applying to College?Here are a few reminders...

Seniors and Parents/Guardians,

  1. If you add a college to the list of schools that you are applying too, you need to make sure it has been added to your Naviance list and that you requested a transcript. These instructions have been provided to you in multiple ways. Please refer to your senior packets or the instructions provided to you in Rocket Power.
  2. If you add a college or change the application due date, see your counselor immediately. You may need a letter of recommendation from your counselor. Counselors do not receive notifications from Naviance of these additions and changes. We need you to contact us when you add/change these.
  3. You must give counselors, teachers, principals, coaches, and community members two weeks notice if you need a letter of recommendation. You should also provide them with your resume of activities. School staff create writing timelines to meet the submission deadlines for students. You can not expect a writer to produce an insightful letter if you have not given them sufficient time to craft one for you. This is also a courteous professional practice.
  4. Do not freak out if your college's student portal is indicating that you are missing documents. If your Naviance, CommonApp, College Board or ACT accounts indicate that documents have been sent, your college has access to these sent documents. Oftentimes updating student portals is one of the last steps in the processing of applications. We have seen it take weeks to have these reflected in a student portal depending upon the college. If you are losing sleep over it, call or email your admissions counselor, and be courteous, not demanding, each time you make contact with admissions. You may be speaking with the person who will be the first to review your application.
  5. Take care of yourself through the process. Create timelines for all of your due dates and be sure to build in time for self-care, relaxation, family, and fun. This is all equally as important and it is easy to lose track off in the flurry of the senior year. Your counselor is also there to help you manage stress.