Senior
Checklist
Hey Seniors!
It’s October. If you applied to
and got in to Iowa, read no further.
Wouldn’t it be fun if the entire GW senior class went there?!?!
1. Keep
Calm and Carry on.
2. Log
on to Naviance. Make sure to put
colleges into “Colleges I’m Applying To” and request transcripts. Check application deadlines. Discuss with your parent if you are applying
“Early Action” or Early Decision”.
Discuss with your counselor if you have questions.
3. Complete
college applications. Check over carefully
before you submit. If using Common App,
make sure you have “matched” with Naviance and responded to FERPA.
4. Revise
your essay draft if needed. Have a
friend read it and your English teacher too.
Attend Essay Writing Workshops Thursday,
October 3 period 4 or period 6 (lunch periods) to get started or to polish.
5. Obtain
green transcript request sheets from
the guidance office. Complete them and
turn in to your counselor. Make sure to
allow at least two weeks for your counselor to process, especially if your
application requires a counselor letter of recommendation.
6. Talk
to your teachers if a letter of recommendation is needed. Then log in to Naviance and click on to your
teacher’s name and use the narrative box to highlight your experiences in his/her
class and to be clear about when the letter is due and where it should be sent.
7. You
already completed your Senior Profile,
right? Right? Ask your parent if they want to fill out
“Parent Input” portion on Naviance.
9. Click Submit! Oh yeah.
10. Write
in your Gratitude Journal. How awesome is your counselor?!
So much more to tell you…. next blog coming
soon.
TTYL,
GW
College Coach
