Naviance—College and Career Planning
Naviance Student
The Naviance Student Program is a web-based resource that provides many tools for parents of middle school and high school students. All students were given an access code and created a login (email address) and their own passwords in 9th grade. Parents can request access to their child’s Naviance account by emailing their child’s school counselor. Students and parents should use this resource throughout the college planning process.
What can I use Naviance for?
● College Exploration: Search for colleges by location, major, distance from home, size, athletics, etc. Connect directly to individual college websites to obtain more information.
● Find Appropriate College Matches: Compare your SAT scores and GPA against students from
Cherry Hill High School who have applied to, and been accepted/denied at particular colleges.
● Keep Track of College Visits: Find out which colleges are sending representatives to
Cherry Hill High School throughout the year and sign up to meet with them.
● Scholarship Search: Find available scholarships, keep track of applications and deadlines,
and apply for appropriate scholarship opportunities.
● Career exploration/Interest Inventory
What else can Naviance Students do?
● “Scattergrams”: Create charts with acceptance history for each college you are considering.
● “College Compare”: Compare specific colleges with one another.
● “College Match”: Find colleges to which students from Sachem High School, who had a
similar academic profile to you, applied.
● “College Look-Up”: Want information about a particular college you heard about? Look it up quickly through this easy to use system.
How can Naviance help me apply to college?
● “Colleges I’m Applying To”: Create a list of colleges you are considering applying to which will help organize application type, admissions policy and due date.
● “Letters of Recommendation”: Request letters of recommendation from teachers.
● “Match Common Application”: Connect your Common Application to Naviance.
● “Request Transcripts”: Request that your transcript be sent to the colleges you have applied to.
Naviance Features for High School Students
Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness platform that helps high school students connect their strengths and interests to long-term goals. Below is an overview of the key features available to students:
1. College Planning
- College Search: Explore colleges and universities based on criteria such as location, size, and majors.
- College Profiles: Access detailed profiles of colleges including admission stats, student life, and available majors.
- Application Tracking: Keep track of your college applications and deadlines.
2. Career Exploration
- Career Assessments: Complete surveys and assessments to discover careers that match your interests and skills.
- Career Profiles: Learn about different careers, including job descriptions, educational requirements, and salary ranges.
- Roadtrip Nation Interviews: Watch interviews with professionals in various fields to gain insights into different career paths.
3. Self-Discovery
- Strengths Explorer: Identify your top strengths and learn how they can lead to success in school, career, and life.
- Learning Style Inventory: Understand your unique learning preferences to help enhance your study strategies.
4. Academic Planning
- Course Planner: Plan your high school courses to ensure they align with your post-secondary goals.
5. Goal Setting
- SMART Goals: Set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals to guide your academic and career planning.
- Milestone Tracking: Monitor and celebrate the completion of key milestones in your educational journey.
6. Scholarship Search
- Scholarship Matching: Discover scholarships that fit your profile and academic achievements.
- Application Management: Organize and track your scholarship applications and deadlines.
7. College Visits and Events
- Event Registration: Sign up for college visits, fairs, and informational sessions hosted by your school or external organizations.
- Visit Feedback: Provide feedback on college visits to help future students make informed decisions.
By utilizing Naviance, you can actively engage in planning your future, making informed decisions about college and career paths, and setting yourself up for long-term success.