Career & College

What is Naviance?

Naviance is a tool that helps you plan for your future, whether you’re thinking about college, a career, or just what classes to take next! Here’s what Naviance can do for you:

• Explore Colleges: You can research different colleges, keep track of deadlines, and manage your applications all in one place. Naviance also lets you see data on how other students from our school have done in the college admissions process.

• Discover Careers: Not sure what you want to do after high school? Naviance has fun quizzes and assessments to help you find careers that match your interests and strengths. You can learn what skills and education you’ll need for different jobs.

• Plan Your Classes: Naviance helps you plan your high school classes to meet graduation requirements and prepare for what comes next, whether it’s college or a job.

• Stay Connected: Use Naviance to communicate with your school counselor, request transcripts, ask for recommendation letters, and get important updates about college and career events.

• Set Goals: Naviance helps you set and keep track of your personal and academic goals, making it easier to stay on top of your plans for the future.

Naviance is here to help you make informed choices and get the support you need as you plan for life after high school!

Naviance Link

1. Create a Common App Account:

   • Students should go to the Common App website and create an account if they haven't already.

2. Complete the Common App Profile:

   • Fill out the necessary sections, including the Education section, where they should list their high school.

3. Sign the FERPA Waiver:

   • Under the "My Colleges" tab, students should choose one of their colleges and find the "Recommenders and FERPA" section.
   • They must complete the FERPA Release Authorization by following the instructions and signing the waiver.

4. Log in to Naviance:

   • Students should log in to their Naviance account. This can usually be done through their school’s Naviance portal.

5. Match Accounts in Naviance:

   • Once in Naviance, they should navigate to the "Colleges I’m Applying To" section.
   • They will see an option to "Match Accounts."
   • Enter the email address they used for the Common App and click "Match."

6. Verify the Match:

   • After matching, students should see their Common App schools populate in their Naviance account under "Colleges I’m Applying To." They can manage and track their applications from there.

Tips: 

• Any colleges you are applying to that do not participate in the Common App will need to be added manually to your Naviance account.
• Any colleges you add to your Common App account after you have matched your Common App to Naviance will also need to be added manually to Naviance.
• Make sure to use the same email address for both accounts and verify your date of birth to avoid mismatches.

How to Add Colleges to Your Naviance Account

1. Log in to Naviance:

2. Navigate to "Colleges I’m Thinking About":

   • On your Naviance homepage, find the "Colleges" tab and click on "Colleges I’m Thinking About."

3. Add a College to Your List:

   • Click on the “+ Add Colleges to List” button.
   • A search bar will appear. Type the name of the college you want to add and select it from the list of search results.

4. Save Your College:

   • After selecting the college, click “Add Colleges” to save it to your list. This will add the college to your "Colleges I’m Thinking About" list.

5. Move Colleges to "Colleges I’m Applying To":

   • When you’re ready to apply to a college, go to "Colleges I’m Thinking About" and select the colleges you want to move.
   • Click on “Move to Application List” to move these colleges to the "Colleges I’m Applying To" list.

6. Complete Application Information:

   • Once a college is in your "Colleges I’m Applying To" list, you can:
     • track your application status,
     • request transcripts,
     • and manage recommendation letters from teachers.

Important Notes:

• For Non-Common App Schools: If a college is not part of the Common App, you can still add it to Naviance by following the same steps above.
• For Colleges Added Later: If you add colleges to your Common App account after linking it to Naviance, remember to manually add those colleges to your Naviance account.

By keeping your Naviance account updated with all the colleges you're considering and applying to, you’ll have an easier time managing your applications and meeting all deadlines!

How to Request Transcripts in Naviance

1. Log in to Naviance:

   • Go to your school's Naviance portal and log in with your username and password.

2. Go to "Colleges I’m Applying To":

   • On your Naviance homepage, click on the "Colleges" tab and select "Colleges I’m Applying To."

3. Click on "Request Transcripts":

   • At the top of the "Colleges I’m Applying To" page, you’ll see a “Request Transcripts” button. Click on it.

4. Select the Colleges:

   • A new window will open with a list of colleges you are applying to. Check the boxes next to the colleges where you want your transcript sent.
   • Make sure the correct type of transcript is selected (e.g., "Initial," "Mid-Year," or "Final").

5. Choose Transcript Type:

   • Select the type of transcript you are requesting. Most students will request an "Initial Transcript" when they first apply, a "Mid-Year Transcript" after the first semester of their senior year, and a "Final Transcript" after graduation.

6. Submit Your Request:

   • Click “Request and Finish.” Your request will be submitted to your school’s counseling office, and they will send your transcript to the colleges you've chosen.

7. Check for Confirmation:

   • After submitting, check your Naviance account regularly to see the status of your transcript requests and confirm they have been sent.

Tips:

• Deadlines: Make sure you request transcripts well before any college deadlines.
• Non-Common App Schools: If a college is not part of the Common App or requires additional materials, check if there are any extra steps needed for your transcript request.
• Follow Up: If you don't see your request processed within a few days, you might want to follow up with your school counselor to ensure everything is on track.

This process makes it easy to ensure your transcripts are sent on time to all the colleges you’re applying to!

How to Request Letters of Recommendation in Naviance

1. Log in to Naviance:

2. Go to the “Colleges I’m Applying To” Section:

   • From your Naviance homepage, click on the "Colleges" tab and select "Colleges I’m Applying To."

3. Find the “Letters of Recommendation” Link:

   • In this section, look for a link or button labeled "Letters of Recommendation." This link is usually near the top of the page or under a specific heading for recommendations.

4. Add a Request:

   • Click on "Add Request." A new page or window will open where you can select the teacher(s) or recommender(s) from a dropdown menu.

5. Choose Your Recommender:

   • Select the teacher or recommender you wish to request a letter from. You may be able to add a personal note to explain which colleges you need the letter for and any specific requirements or deadlines.

6. Specify Colleges:

   • Indicate which colleges need a letter from this recommender. Some colleges may require a specific number or type of recommendation letters, so make sure to check the requirements for each college. Do not submit a letter of recommendation if the school does not require it. We also advise against submitting over the required amount (example, if it asks for 1 letter, don't submit two). 

7. Submit Your Request:

   • Click “Submit Request” to finalize your request. The recommender will receive an email notification with your request and any additional instructions you provided.

8. Follow Up:

   • Check the status of your recommendation requests in Naviance. It's also a good idea to follow up with your recommenders in person or via email to ensure they have received the request and have any materials or information they need.

Tips:

• Ask in Advance: Always give your recommenders plenty of time to write a strong letter. It’s courteous to ask at least a month in advance, with a reminder at least two weeks in advance.
• Be Specific: Let your recommenders know what colleges you’re applying to, why you’re applying, and any specific points you’d like them to address in their letters.
• Express Gratitude: Remember to thank your recommenders both when you make the request and after they submit the letter.

Following these steps will help you successfully request and track letters of recommendation through Naviance.