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What role does Naviance play in college apps?

Hey y'all! I've heard my counselor mention Naviance a few times, but I'm still not really sure how it works. What exactly is Naviance, and how can it help me with my college applications? Any guidance would be awesome.

2 years ago

Hey there! Naviance is an online platform used in many high schools that assist students in college and career planning, and it can be quite beneficial during your college application process. Here's a brief rundown of some features Naviance offers and how they can help you:

1. College research: Naviance provides a search engine that allows you to explore colleges based on factors like size, location, majors, and more. You can create a list of your favorite colleges that you're interested in applying to, and it'll save them for easy access later on.

2. Scattergrams: These compare your academic profile (GPA and test scores) with your school's historical acceptance data, which can give you an idea of your chances at a particular school. However, it's crucial to remember that scattergrams can't predict your chances accurately since colleges use a holistic review process, considering many factors beyond just academics.

3. College application tracking: Some high schools use Naviance to track college applications, allowing you to monitor application deadlines, check submission status, and see if your school counselor has submitted your transcripts, letters of recommendation, or additional documents.

4. Career assessments: Naviance offers various assessment tools like StrengthsExplorer, Do What You Are, and SuperMatch College Search to help you identify your strengths, interests, and potential careers, which could help guide your college major search or inform your application essays.

5. Scholarships search: You can search for both local and national scholarships within Naviance, and filter by criteria like due date or eligibility factors.

While Naviance can be a helpful tool, remember that it's only one part of your college application journey. Be sure to consult other resources and talk to your counselor for tailored guidance. Good luck!

2 years ago

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