Class of 2015

Student programPartners in preparation

Applying to BrookdaleApplying to 4-year schools

Navigating the NCAASecond semester activitiesQuestions

College searchEarly Decision/Early ActionSAT/ACT (Nov. 8, Dec. 6/Oct. 25 ,

Dec. 13)NCAAApplying/Resume/Self-AssessmentTranscriptSecond Semester Activities

Apply to BrookdaleNavianceApplication

http://www.brookdalecc.edu/admissions/apply-online/

$25 feeHealth RecordsTranscript, 2 stamps requiredRank forms and Release of records requests must be on file

Apply to 4-year colleges/universitiesNavianceApplication/essays/deadlinesSubmit feesCheck resume/self-assessmentSend SAT/ACT scores, if applicableTranscript, 5 stamps required for non-

electronic submissionsRank forms and Release of records

requests must be on file

Create accountAdd Colleges via “College Search” tabComplete FERPA –via “Dashboard”Complete all other demographic

information (including a list of all classes in which student is currently enrolled)

Upload Essay/Personal StatementReview and submit application via “My

Colleges”Match Common App with Naviance

account

For Division 1 or 2 athletes onlyCreate “new account” at

eligibilitycenter.orgComplete all demographic information—

follow steps on siteComplete “About Me”, “My Courses”

and “My Sports”Pay $75 fee or complete fee waiverRequest transcript under “My Task List”

and check “official transcript needed”

Scholarships/Financial Aid: Check Naviance, www.fastweb.com, scholarships.com, finaid.org for scholarships and other funding opportunities

Watch for winter Financial Aid WorkshopApply for a PIN (parents and students) at

www.pin.ed.govAfter January 1, 2015, apply for financial

aid at fafsa.ed.govComplete college/university financial aid

forms and/or CSS profile

Students Apply online—complete FERPA waiver, essays,

EOF questionnaires, etc.Request recommendationsSubmit application processing form, rank option,

transcript release form, resume, self-assessment and stamps to your school counselor

Have SAT and/or ACT scores sent directly to colleges

Parents—remain supportive, check intermitently, start gathering paperwork for financial aid applications