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NAVIANCE: WHAT IS IT?

• Web-based resource that supports student career and college planning

• Used by the guidance staff to communicate with students and parents

• Used to process all transcripts and recommendation letters

FRESHMAN YEAR • Build a strong foundation…

semester averages will be posted to your transcript

• Develop good study habits & time management skills

• Get involved in your school and community

• Explore careers• Make a 4 year plan that will help

you achieve your long term goals• Meet with your counselor in the

spring to discuss course selection

NAVIANCE: BEGIN RESUME

SOPHOMORE YEAR • Earn good grades in the highest

level courses that are appropriate for you

• Stay involved in your school and community

• Look into the future (Excel TECC, PSEO, AP, IB)

• Take the PLAN and PSAT• Register for the Question of the

Day on ACT and SAT websites• Make the most of summer:

volunteer, explore careers & colleges, go to a camp, get a job

NAVIANCE: CLUSTER FINDER

NAVIANCE: CAREER INTEREST PROFILER

JUNIOR YEAR • Visit colleges• Take the PSAT• Take ACT or SAT at end of year• Take solid electives: extra math,

science, global language• Volunteer for leadership positions in

your extracurricular activities• Get to know admissions criteria for

your top colleges• Remember: The GPA you end the

year with is the one you will be using for college applications!

NAVIANCE: SUPER MATCH COLLEGE SEARCH

SENIOR YEAR • Finalize list of colleges• Meet with your counselor to discuss

the application process• Apply to colleges (note deadlines for

special programs and scholarships)• Retake the ACT and/or SAT• Revisit colleges• Complete the FAFSA• Apply for scholarships• Make final college choices by May 1st • Graduate!

NAVIANCE: TRACK APPLICATION MATERIALS