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Title: MSSPA JUNIOR

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MSSPA JUNIOR COLLEGE Information
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Naviance

Naviances Family Connection is a comprehensive
tool created to assist students and parents with
the following
College Application Process
College Planning
Career Planning
Learning Style

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Agenda

Overview
Naviance Family Connection
Accessing Naviance
Scholarships
Resources

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Naviance
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College Search

How can Family Connection help me find a college?
My Game Plan
College Search Feature
College Visits to MSSPA
Electronic Tracking and Transcript Requests
Scholarships
Career Planning

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My Game Plan
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College Search
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College Visits
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Transcript Requests
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Scholarships
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Career Planning

My Personality Type
30 Minute Analysis
Results will identify a list of careers and
majors that match your students personality.
Each career is matched to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics to provide them with
Detailed job specifications
Education / Certifications needed
Salary
And much, much more!
There are also a list of majors that are
correlated with the careers, and when clicked
will provide a list of colleges with that major.

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Do What You Are
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How Do I Access Naviance?

The answer is simple www.connection.naviance.com
/msspa
Once you access this link, you will need to
register OR if you are a returning visitor you
can sign in using your e-mail password.
First time users will need to register using a
code assigned to students and parents by their
counselor (See the card Ms. Wolf gave you)

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Post Secondary Planning
Post Secondary Planning
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Post Secondary Options

Employment
Career / Technical School
Military
College
4 year college
2 year college

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About the College Process

Keep the process in perspective
Work together as a family
Students must take ownership
Discuss finances openly
Start early and meet all deadlines
Keep the process in perspective
Work together as a family
Students must take ownership
Discuss finances openly
Start early and meet all deadlines

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Finding a College

Evaluate
4 year vs. 2 year college
Size
Location
Campus Culture
Majors
Academic Credentials
Dormitories
Cost
Extracurricular Activities
Special Programs

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Hit the Road

Visit schools websites
General Information
Requirements
Deadlines
Attend open houses and tours
Speak to current students
Schedule interview (if offered)

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Types of Admission

Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling Admission
Regular Admission

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Evaluating an Application

Transcript
GPA, Courses Grades
SAT I, SAT II or ACT Scores
Essay(s)
Resume
Extracurricular Activities
Letters of Recommendation

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Components of the Application

It is recommended you apply electronically!
Instant submission confirmation
Application Components
Student Demographic Data
Academic Information
Essay(s)
Extracurricular Activities
Check for Completed Signatures

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You are responsible for

Application Fee
Essays (if required)
Having ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges
Getting Teacher to complete recommendation letter
(provide a stamped, addressed envelope)
Requesting a transcript, midyear report and final
transcript as needed via Naviance
Verifying that all information, including
transcript, arrived at the admissions office
Bringing any School or Counselor forms to Ms.
Wolf

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MSSPA is responsible for

Sending requested transcripts within 2 weeks of
request date
Including Counselor or School form if one is
provided by the student

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Transcripts

4 each
Must be requested on Naviances Family Connection
Includes Mid-Year and Final Transcripts
Students will be billed in the spring
Fees will be collected, and Final Transcript
requests will be added as part of Senior Check-Out

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Mid-Year Transcripts

Common Application requires mid-year transcripts
Some schools may ask for more data to make an
admit decision and therefore request mid-year
transcripts
Request mid-year transcripts via Naviance check
the Mid-Year Transcript box

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Final Transcripts

A final transcript will need to be sent only to
the school you have decided to attend
You will make your request for this transcript as
part of the Senior Check-Out/Diploma pick-up
process.
Colleges may choose to revoke admission decisions
if a students grades have dropped or the student
has taken courses other than what they reported
on their application so beware!

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Teacher Recommendations

Choose a teacher who knows you, not just one
whose class you got an A in.
Ask teachers for letters early so they have time
to create a well-written letter.
Provide teachers with a stamped, addressed
envelope.
Check back with teachers to verify that they have
indeed written and mailed the requested letters.

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College Admissions Testing

Students must register to take the ACT and/or SAT
I.
To see dates and register for tests
SAT www.collegeboard.com
ACT www.actstudent.org
SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) A few colleges
require SAT Subject Tests. These are offered
only a few times each year. It is your
responsibility to check with your colleges to see
what (if any) specific tests they require.
MSSPA High School CEEB Code 241-157

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For Priority Consideration

U of M Twin Cities
December 15, 2008
University of Wisconsin Schools
February 1, 2009

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A Few College Quirks

Most schools look for a MINIMUM of two years of
foreign language
Change of Program Notify colleges if you make
changes to core classes after you have applied
and/or been admitted

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Timeline
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April - June

Take the ACT or SAT Tests
Start making a list of colleges you like
Do research on those schools to see if they match
your wants and needs
Do school visits if you are able
Select teachers who you will ask to write
recommendations

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Early Summer

Narrow your list of schools to a manageable
number
Take a look at last years application to see
what kinds of items were required Essays? How
many? Letters of recommendation? Porfolios?
Inteviews?

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August

Register to retake ACT/SAT/Subject Tests
Finalize your list of colleges their app
deadlines
Finalize teacher/counselor recommendation
requests (fill out a request sheet so your
teacher has all the info at hand to write your
letter)
Start working on your application essay
Research scholarships

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September

Prepare Early Decision/Early Action applications
and turn them in well in advance of deadlines
Polish your application essay
Visit with College Representatives when they
visit Main Street
Complete the CSS Profile Form if your colleges
require it for application or financial aid
Attend the National College Fair
Attend College Receptions

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October

Continue submitting applications for schools
with rolling deadlines, the earlier you submit an
application, the less competition your
application will face.
The last ACT that will return scores in time to
meet most deadlines is offered in October.

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November

Thanksgiving should be your drop dead date for
turning in applications.
Keep working on finding scholarship opportunities.

December

Pick up Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) in Post Grad or go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov

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Resources Upcoming Events

College Reps Visiting MSSPA Check Naviance for
dates and get a pass from Ms. Wolf
Arts Quarter Open House at the U of MN End of
September
National College Fair - Fall
Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Mid-October

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Financial Aid

FAFSA
Submit ASAP after January 1st
www.fafsa.ed.gov
CSS Profile
File in early fall of senior year!
Attend Financial Aid Scholarships Workshop
offered by the MN Dept of Ed (more info available
in Dec)
Scholarships
Local
Regional / National

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Scholarships

Many scholarships can be found through the
internet and/or the companies you work for!
Example www.finaid.org
Example www.fastweb.com
Example www.wiredscholar.com
Local scholarships are posted in early February
through Family Connection.

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Resources