Resources

College Advising Information for Seniors

The summer before your senior year is an important time during the college search process. Below are links to some helpful documents for seniors.

• College Process: Suggestions for Senior Summer: Tips on research, visits and interviews, Common Application, and ACT/SAT preparation
• Messages to Parents from Class of 2008: Notes from the Class of 2008 to parents regarding the college application process
• Naviance Family Connection: An overview of Naviance and how it can help you during your college search
• FERPA-Waiving Rights: Agreement that must be signed in the Naviance account for the electronic submission of college application materials
• New Senior/PG Information Sheet: For new seniors/PG’s to complete and return to College Advising
• Senior Information Sheet:  For seniors to complete and return to College Advising before individual meetings senior fall

College Advising Information for Juniors and Parents

• College Advising Timeline: timeline for junior year – senior fall
• Questions for Students: Questions for students to ponder as they begin the college search process
• Tips on the College Search Process: Where to begin to gather information, factors to consider when selecting and visiting schools, and Early Application options
• What are the Colleges Looking For?: A guide to how colleges make admission decisions
• Financial Aid: Explanation of how to apply for financial aid using FAFSA and find scholarships
• Parent Questionnaire: Parent responses to this questionnaire help us guide your child through the college process

Scholarship Information

• Scholarship Application Hints: items put together by former DA parent
• Scholarship List a list of local and national scholarship opportunities
• Scholarship Search Resources: information and websites to check out
• Scholarship Opportunities: a sample of additional information and programs

External Links

• Naviance: Helpful site for students during their college search process
• Student Scholarship Search: Database of college scholarships and grants
• Scholarships.com:  Scholarship search / College search / College recruiting – you find money. colleges find you
• Zinch.com: Free service that connects students and colleges
• College Sustainability Report Card: Colleges have completed surveys and been graded on several levels related to sustainability
• Unigo.com: college search site from student perspective

Teacher Resources

• Naviance Directions for Teacher Recommendations: Directions for completing the Common Application teacher recommendation in Naviance and uploading the teacher written evaluation