College Application Process FAQ:
I want to go to college, but am not sure where I want to apply or what I want to major in- what can I do?
Visit colleges, utilize college search/career inventory/etc. tools on Naviance, job shadowing, ask friends and family, meet with your school counselor
Are fee waivers available for college applications?
Yes- please see your school counselor to see if you qualify
How do I get my transcript sent to a college?
Submit a green consent for transcript release form to the Guidance Office if you have not done so already and then log into your Naviance account and request the transcript. (If you misplaced your copy of the directions please visit the Guidance website or come to the office).
How does a college get my ACT/SAT scores?
Some institutions will take scores right off a transcript while others require that scores come directly from the testing agency (ACT/SAT). Visit the university’s website to find out their policy. Roosevelt automatically includes your ACT/SAT test scores on your transcript unless you specifically ask us to take them off. If you need to send scores directly from ACT/SAT you can log back into your test account and request that they get sent to the colleges, but there is a fee with this. We recommend, especially for seniors, that if you are still taking an ACT you select colleges up front when you register to receive your scores.
Can I submit my portion of the application before the deadline or before my transcript and/or letters of recommendation are sent?
YES and YES!
When I worked on my college application there was a university specific form they said to bring to my school counselor, what should I do?
Please bring it in!
How do I request teacher letters of recommendation?
Ask the teacher in person and then make the request through Naviance- directions are also on the Naviance handout.
How can I get help paying for college?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- became available Oct. 1. Check your college’s FAFSA priority deadline and be sure to meet it. Visit fafsa.gov to complete it. You will need an FSA ID first. Visit fsaid.ed.gov
Local Scholarship Program- applications will be available by February 1.
University Scholarships- at some schools you are automatically considered for scholarships when you apply, while at others there may be separate applications. Check the college’s website for information and deadlines.
Your Own Scholarship Search- utilize scholarship search tools on Naviance, check out scholarships posted on Guidance website, helpful websites posted on Guidance website such as fastweb.com, word of mouth
Other Important Reminders:
-Be sure to check and meet your deadlines!
-On Naviance, please be sure to indicate whether you are applying via Common App or directly to the institution. Also if you are using the Common App you will need to match your Common App and Naviance accounts in order for your materials to be sent.
-Please give your counselor and teacher at least two weeks notice for sending recommendations and transcripts to colleges!
-Senior year is full of many different emotions. Staff members are here to help you! Please keep us posted on how we can support you!